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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
OFFICIALS ARE REQUESTED
 RUSSIAN GOVT

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 29.-- Maria Botchkarovia, who won undy- ing fame as the commander of the Russian women's Battalion of Death, today paid visit to Secretary of State Robert Lansing and Secretary of War Baker. It is known that she requested from these officials that aid be given Russia, but it is not known in what form it was de- sired the assistance to be offered. Neither the secretary of state nor the secretary of war would make any statement as to whether the aid asked was financial or otherwise.
 The Battalion of Death was formed by the Russian women during the time that country was conducting active warfare against the German armies. These women made an oath to never be taken prisoner by the Huns, much preferring death as an alternative. All of them carried a small bottle of poison which was to be taken when it was impossible to escape being captured This bat talion did great deal of fighting on the Russian front and acquitted themselves as creditably as did the regular army forces.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
MUCH PLEASED
 WITH SHOWING
 OF AMERICANS

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 29-- In statement by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker today he expressed himself as being very proud of the part being played by the American troops in France. Secretary Baker stated that he is constantly receiving reports of the splendid valor and suc- cessful operations of the American soldiers.
 These men are upholding all tra- ditions of the fighting men of Am. erica in every way and, while the majority of them have only had at the most years training in the army, they are acquitting themselves as we'll as the seasoned troops of Europe. A lack of numbers is all that is keeping the American army in France from being very power full factor in the war today. AS the number of troops overseas is being steadily increased, it will not be long until their weight against the German line will be felt to a large extent Secretary Baker said that he could not at present comment on the German situation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
OVER HUNDRED DROWN RESULT
 OF FOREGOING
Largest British Troopship Sunk in the Mediterranean Sea--Among Dead
 Are Seventy Soldiers and Thirteen Officers

LONDON, May 2e.-The British admiralty issues bulletin tonight in which stated 1Ol persons were drowned result of the torpedong of the British port Leasowe Castle.
 The large English troop ship was torpedoed by the enemy submarine in the Mediterranean No chance given the passengers aboard the vessel make escape. The boat sunk within very few minutes after being struck by the torpedo
 Of the lOl persons who reported drowned 13 were British army officers and 70 soldiers The Uboat evi dery knew of the transport coming along that and laid in wait for it. The submarine sighted until after the torpedo had been fired and then immediately sunk beneath the surface.
 Owing to the suddenness of the attack impossible to effect successful launching of the life boats few boats gotten the sides however, but they were enough accommodate the passengers No excitement shown by any of the troops aboard the vessel It is members O the The vessel carried large and has been used a British transport for some time
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
KAISER SENDS
 WORD HOME OF
 LITTLE WILLIE

AMSTERDAM, May 29.--Kaiser Wilhelm, who is now on the battle field south of Laon, telegraphed to the German empress of the gains made by the German army under the command of the crown prince. His message closed with his usual ascertain of his alliance with the Deity.
 The message which was sent by Emperor Wilhelm was for the ex- press purpose of conveying the news of the successes of his eldest son. It read: "The crown prince with his glorious infantry has stormed Cremin Des Danes and crossed the Aisne river. He is now approaching the Vesle river. During these en- agreements the German losses have been small. The allied forces were taken completely by surprise. The almighty God is with us."
 The kaiser with his personal staff is closely following the operations south of Laon. He is in constant conference with the generals of the Teuton armies and personally maps out some of the plans to be followed in the offensive movement.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
WILL GET RID OF WORDS
 BARRED BY CHURCHES THEN

CAMP KEARNEY, San Diego. Cal, May 15.-The first song in the new Liberty theatre here, when that building is completed and the division singing classes are held in it, is g0- ing to be Hail, Hail, the Gangs All Here," according to Leroy w. Allen. division music director. MT. Allen says this melody puts pep" into the men that he never has found attaching to any other.
 Incidentally. owing to the recur- renee of tie word Hell" in the words of the song. he is reluctant to have 1t sung in buildings where religious services are held, as is the case in most of the camp structures where singing lessons can be held now. and he is waiting for the com pletion of the Liberty theatre to "sing it out of his system.'
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
SOLLY STROUP
 IN OIL FIELDS

In the last mail was received a letter from Solly Stroup, well known to the oldtimers as being one of the cleverest boxers ever in the north. Solly breaks the information that his last name is now Howard. he being a cousin of the Stroups, and was raised with them owing to the death of his parents when he was five years old, and he never changed the misnaming until recently.
 He is at the present time engaged by the Berrys in operating their oil wells at Bakersfield. California. and is doing we'll Since he left the north he was married. his wife dying from sudden attack of pneumonia after being married six months. The boxing game he has left behind. only making his appearance as a referee or spectator. He makes in- quiry about the oldtimers in Fair. banks, mentioning among others George Wallace, Ben Sherman and Jack Devine. The letter is full of interest and inclosed is good photo of Solly. The best of regards are extended to his friend here.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
SEVERE LOSSES
 ARE INFLICTED
 ON AUSTRIANS

ROME, May 29.-The basin of Pre-. sena lake was captured early this week from the Austrians by the Italian Alpini after 40 hours fierce fighting. This battle was fought 12,000 feet above sea level and was one of the most brilliant mountain operations of the war.
 The Austrian forces were entrench- ed on Presena mountain in very diff flcult positions for an attacking force to rtath. Four times the Italians assaulted the entrenched Austrians. Three times the Austrians succeeded in beating back the attackers, but the Alpini in their fourth attempt, by conducting vicious bayonet drive, were successful in capturing the enemy positions. The Italians were forced to advance up steep ascents on which the footing was very insecure. In many places the attacking troops were compelled to cross eternal glaciers. Had it not been for the obstacles the Italians had to overcome in order to reach the Austrian trenches, there is no doubt that they would have been captured in the first attempt.
 A large intuition depot belonging to the enemy was blown up. Dur ing the advance of the Alpini up the mountain side the Austrians were pouring rain of bullets into the alta king tanks. However, the dog ged p rsstence of the Italian troops could not be overcome, and they were successful in gaining their ob- jective. Many prisoners were taken by the Alpini in their attack. Hun dreds of wounded Austrians were carried back in the retreat Of the Austrian troops.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
WILL GIVE ALL
 IN ORDER SAVE
 BEING LYNCHED

CLARKS, Nebr., May 2.--Only by promising to give his automobile to the Red Cross and to enlist in the army was B. A. Felver able to save himself from being hanged by an enraged mob here. Felver is the organizer of the non.partisan league, and has been very busy for the past several weeks in distributing peace propaganda among the residents of this district He has promised that he will give list of all members of the league and will also give up all literature that is in his possession.
 Some of the citizens of this Vii cinty. having become aroused by the actions of Fewer, decided that the best thing to do was to hang him. They called at his room and. plac- ing rope about his neck, led him to a tree at the edge of town. All the time he was in the hands of the mob Felver pleaded with them to be lenient and asserted his patrio- tism. His pleadings finally prevailed upon the men, who exacted prom ise that he would donate his large touring car to be sold and the pro- ceeds turned over to the American Red Cross. This he readily agreed to, and also promised that he would enlist in some branch of the United States service. A delegation of his captors is waiting on him to see that all his promises are fulfilled. They have threatened in the event of his failure to carry out their original intention of lynching him. It is thought that the list of members of the non-partisan league that is to be furnished by Felver will cause other persons in this vicinity to be sum- marily dealt with, although it is not feared that any lynchings will occur,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
NEW BOAT OFF
 FOR TOLOVANA

The new launch recently construct ed for Carl White for use on the Tolovana river was given her tryout yesterday evening and proved highly satisfactory in every particular. the powerful engine driving it along at good rate of speed against the current of the slough.
 After the trial the boat was loaded with few tons of freight and some passengers and left for the river on which it will operate the coming season. Those taking passage were Sig Barlond, Walter Fisher H. E. St. George. John Mccarthy, James Mcintosh. August Aim and Joe Gertz
 The small boat which was in use last summer was also taken along and on arrival at the Log Jam will be used on the river above there. By this arrangement White expects to handle all the trade that is of. fered him this year.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

 OUTLINE PLAN
 COMING YEAR

At meeting of the baseball play CTS held last night at the office of St. George & Cathcart it was decided to continue the playing for the bal. ance of the year and to arrange games with out-of-town teams at ev- cry opportunity.
 In the selection of manager to handle the baseball situation this year Joe Fisher was chosen unani. mously and to him will fall the work of arranging games and mak- ing all provisions for the reception of visiting teams and also for the grounds.
 The sense of the meeting was that the net proceeds of the games would be donated to the Panama Valley chapter of the Red Cross, such money to be used by them as they saw fit.
 It was also stated that games would be played every Sunday by Fairbanks players and whenever a representative team would be needed that team would be selected from the ranks of those playing on the two teams. A game will be played next Sunday, the lineups of which will be anounced at later date by the management. While many of last years players are not in town at present, it is expected that a team fully as strong as the one which won the championship last year can be formed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
GRAEHL GARDENERS REQUEST
 LAUNCHES TO SLOW SPEED

It has been requested of The Citi. zen that it notify the launch own CTS going up stream to moderate their speed when passing above the bridge, as the waves from the launch cause the bank to cave in and de- stroy much ground. One gardener is reported as having lost the best part of his ground on which he had planted garden, it falling into the river when the bank caved.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
FoUR.MINUTE MEN WILL NOW
 TALK ON FARM AND GARDEN

It is announced by John A. Clark that the next subject to be pre- scented to the public by the four minute men will be farming and gar dening. This is a timely subject, and when presented by able speak CTS will furnish the hearers with much information as to the care of the garden and conservation. The speaker for Thursday night will be Frank R. Clark, and the place will be Thorne's. Other speakers will be named soon.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
Baseball Results
AM AFRICAN LEAGUE

At New York-New York 7-12, Phila- delphia 2-2. At Boston-Boston 4-3, Washington 20 At Cleveland-Cleveland [, Detroit 1.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At Chicago-C Chicago Cincinnati. rain. At Pittsburg g-Pittsburg-St. Louis, rain. At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 50, Boston 2-3. At AtPhliadelphia-Philadelphia 5. New York 2.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

D. B. Drouin. the Fox freighter. arrived in town yesterday.
 H. B. St. George Is making a trip to the Tolovana.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
ANDERSONS WILL CONDUCT
 LAUNDRY BUSINESS NOW

With the disposal of the Pryor interests in the Fairbanks Laundry company the impression seems to prevail that the sole owner of the concern will be Julius Anderson. This conception is dispelled by the fact that an interest in the business is still owned by Andrew Anderson. who has been an officer of the com. pany for some time and who will continue his association.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

He-At last we are alone. I've been hoping for this chance.
 She-So have I.
 He (pleased)-Ah! You know. then. that I wanted to ask you to be my wife?
 She-Yes; and wanted to say "No!" emphatically and get 1t over with.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

Gus Alm, who has been in town for some time. left for the Tolovana on the White launch last night.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

J. ,. Clausen of Gold Hill Is pay ing a visit to town.
 Bernard Bruno of Goldstream Is in town for a short stay.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

Charles Lane is numbered among the town visitors.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-20
nofe Relief

The American Red Cross is the largest and most
efficient organization relief of suffering that
the World has
1t is made up almost entirely OF volunteer workers,
the higher executives being without exception men
accustomed TO large affairs, who in almost all
cases giving their services without pay.
# is supported entirely by its membership fees
and by voluntary contributions.
II is today bringing relief to suffering human
nv both military and civil, in every War torn al
lied country.
1t plans tomorrow to help in the work OF res
toration throughout the world.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-20

1t feeds and clothes entire populations In times
of great calamity.
1t is there to help your soldier boy In his time
of need.
With its thousands of workers. its tremendous
stores and smooth running transportation faci
tiles it is serving Americas advance guard
and thus helping win the war.
Congress authorizes ii.
President Wilson heads It,
The War Department audts It's accounts.
Your Army. your Navy and your Allies enthus
astically endorse il.
Twenty two million Americans have Joined It.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-20


N)I TAVE lain in No Mans Land with shattered
IINI thigh and throat that burned with thirst?
jIuI Has wife begged food for her children and
kW Lattr emeslth O a soldiers camp?
|VI torn his mothers heart with
WN day for food she couldn't him?
WN Has your little daughter clad in ragged dress her only
hV night II the ruined cellar of
UW| what wason her home
kU Has city been dshoyed-nay powdered
NIE tmbs and all ground into the dust that
I1NE scarce knewwh street ended and building began2
|W| It's tysuchsu suffering that the Red Cross S
YX ned here eand n O relieve
RM The Red dCrsask sfo One Hundred Million Dollars
IM1| the leaa to this work
1tUI Can daeyou o give O this wond
jEH till the heart ay
yend of deydo dol ~ for lie C
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
Mothers Friend
in Every Home


In thousands Of American homes therel
Is q bottle of the splendid and time-h hon.
ored remedy. Mothers Friend. that has
aided many woman through the trying
ordeal saved her from suffering and pain.
kept her in health OF mind and body II,
advance of babys coming, and had q
most wonderful influence in developing q
healthy. lovely disposition in the child
Mothers Friend relieves the pain and
discomfort caused by the, strain on the
Hgaments. makes piiAble those fbers and
muscles which nature II expanding. and
soothes the Inflammation of breast
glands and other soreness. The tendency
70 Nervousness and to morning sickness
or nausea Is countefacted.
BY regular use during the period the
muscles expand with ease when baby Is
porn, tension is reduced and the pain and
canger at the crisis Is naturally less.
mothers Friend is an external remedy,
is absolutely safe and wonderfully effeo-
tive. It not only allays distress in adj
vance but assures speedy recovery for
the mother.
This splendid preparation may be had
at every drug store. and Is one of the
greatest blessings ever discovered for ex-
pectant mothers. Write to the Bradfeld
Regulator Co., G-273 Lamar Bldg, At
lanta, Ga, for their Motherhood Book"
50 valuable to expectant mothers. and In
the meantime do not fail to get a bottle
Of Mothers FrfeiN at the drug store and
thus fortify yourself against pain and
disccmfort.-adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
SUGAR. SAVING CANNING.
Annie Sir,,u

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Add ounces of powdered calcium
carbonate to gallons OF apple cider
or juice.
Boil the mixture in q kettle or vat
vigorously for five minutes.
Pour the liquid into vessels. preear-
ably jars or pitchers.
Allow to stand six or eight hours or
until perfectly clear.
Pour the clear liquid intoa clean
preserving kettle.
Add to liquid one teaspoon of cal
ctum carbonate: stir thoroughly.
Boil rapidly until bulk is reduced
one-seventh Of original volume. IT
should have the consistency of maple
strip when tested in cold water.
Pour into jars, pitchers, etc.
Cool very slowly.
Pour the clear liquid into a clean
Kettles.
Sterilize for length of time given be-
low according to outfit used:
Water bath. noinuta.
Water seal PA degrees. minutes
pounds steam pressure -. minutes
Remove containers and tighten the
covers. corks or cover
Invert to cool and test Joints.
Store for winter use
Use on hot cakes, in beverages and
like molasses for sweetening, cookies
and desserts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
Married Life. Third Year
BY MABEL HERBERT uRnER

| always breed 'em for moving pic.
lures"
And all the time the girl at the
piano was grinding out pathetic OF
lively airs to suit the character of the
scenes. Helen wondered how she could
( Keep It up, how long sne had PLAYED
that day and how much longer would
sne nave TO play. Plainly the man
agement thought the music gave an
atmosphere to the pictures, and SO II
was continuous.
Had about enough7s asked War
rem.
But Just then there flashed on some
scenes from India. washington and
Sacred Elephants in the Gauges"
oh, wait, dear, do want to see
these. This is really wonderful"
So steady and clear were the pic
lures that one could see the sides of
the high beasts rise and fall with each
breath, as they lay patiently submis-
slve while the half-naked natives
crawled over them vigorously scrub
bling their thick creased hides.
AS they passed out Helen was en-
tnuslastic in her praise OF the last
pictures
Don't you see, how interesting ana
instructive it was? Why don't they
nave more. like that?-travels and
scenes from foreign lands? ?"
Because they're not popular. These
people want their emotions stirred"
But in all these cheap melodramat-
ics-the situations are 90 impossible,
why don't they have something more
REAR! Helen persisted, something
that could actually happen? '
you'd better write out few scenar-
los, sarcastilally. They bring big
money-s5o apiece"
Well, l think 1 could write some
thing that would be more real than
these hair-breadth escapes" insisted
Helen. stoutly. Just simple story
OF everyday life-Tm sure it could be
made more interesting, at least to
women"
That's all very well in theory"
scoffed Warren. But these things
nave TO be told by action. The action
must be darned obvious, too-subtle-
ties and psychology don't go. And there
has to be something doing every min
ute. Guess if you had to write them
for a living you'd be mighty glad to
fall back on the pistol and the forged
check"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
DR.. MoFFETT
NOW IN KENTUCKY.

Rev. A. S. Moffett, who has been
visiting with his son and daughter. MIR.
and Mrs. T. T. Walker, in Corners
vile, Ind, and with his brother, Mr..
R. NJ Moffett. in Staunton, Va, is now
with relatives and friends in Lebanon.
KY. where he will be Joined by Miss
Natalie C. Moffett, who has been with
friends in Louisville, KY. En- route
nome DR.. and Miss Moffett will visit
in Huntsville, Ala, as the guests of DR..
Moffetts brother, Rev. III. NJ. Moffett
expecting to return to the city early
4 September.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20

Will be staged under conditions and
handicaps which would be considered
unusual in normal periods. In several
sections various intercollegiate sport
associations have planned 10 rescind
the rule which has heretofore barred
Freshman players from the varsity
elevens, and the first year students
will be eligible to make" the big team
providing they have the ability to win
positions over their senior classmen.
Coaches are also going to be scarcer
than in pre-war times and many a
school and college team will miss its
regular mentor when the time arrives
to don playing uniforms
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
sAIN ON THE ROOF.

ali the humid shadows hover
aver the starry spheres,
= the melancholy darkness
c.ptIy weeps in rainy tears,
~, a bliss to press the pillow
~ cottage chambered bed,
.,a listen to the patter
q, the soft rain overhead.
,rs-v tinkle on the shingles
Vas an echo in the heart,
,na a thousand dreamy fancies
INTO busy being start.
"a thousand recollections
Ivssve their air threads into woof,
A, listen to the patter
N the rain upon the roof.
So. IN memory comes my mother
AZ she used, in years agone.
~ regard the darling dreamers
r-s she left them till the dawn.
"a see her leaning Ger me,
A list to this refrain,
which is played upon the shingles
nv the patter of the rain.
And another comes to thrill me,
with her eyes delicious blue,
And mind not, musing on her.
That her heart was all untrue.
remember but to love her,
With a passion kin to pain,
And my hearts quick pulses vibrate
To the patter of the rain.
AT has naught of tone or cadence
That can work with such spell
IN the soups mysterious fountains
Whence the tears of rapture well,
As that melody of nature,
That subduing strain
Which is played upon the shingles
BY the patter of the rain.
Coates Kinney.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
FLORIDA SOLONS
BUSY ON THE JOB

Washington. d. c., Aug. 19.-Sena-
tors Fletcher and Trammen and Con-
gressmen Drane, Sears and Kehoe, of
Florida, were on hand when congress
got down to business again today after
four weeks recess Congressman
Clark is said to be still In Florida.
Congressman Walter Kehoe was on
hand for the first time since he went
home some months ago to campaign in
primary In which he was defeated by
j. H. Smithwick.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
tRy BETTY HRoMNl.

The organize blouse is the mainstay
OF the August wardrobe. 1t has three
prime essentials for summer popular
ity-coolness. beauty and inexpensive
ness. The deft-fingered girl could
compose a blouse like this in single
summer afternoon. This model, sketch
ed for Fashion Art, is of white or
gandie. and it's bodice ends In a saucy
DOW across the back. 1t BOASTS a
crisp monks collar and is piped and
much bebuttoned in turquoise blue