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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
AMERICAN AlRMEN SHOW THEY
 ARE NOT AFRAID OF GERMANS.
 REGARDLESS OF GREAT ODDS

WITH THE AMERICANS, June l4.-An example of the bravery of the American avators given yesterday when three American fighting planes bounced l2 enemy machines of the Abatross type.
 The German arplanes had entirely surrounded and tackled two American avators engaged in taking photo graphs the town of Norrey, the Tou front It first seemed that the Americans would have chance escape As the action of the Germans noticed by the American avators three of the Yankee bat tie planes immediately to assist their comrades
 The battling machines to altitude of 5OOO feet the Americans pouring rain of machine gun bullets the German airpanes After short time of the Germans umbling to the earth It is believed that the pilot another Hun airpane kied although the machine was not downed Of the five American planes gagged in the battle, only is missing It is believed that this aviator forced to make safe landing the enemy lines and made prisoner by the Germans The remainder of the Americans returned safely their hang ars although all of the machines plainly showed signs of the fierce engagement in the clouds.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
SECRET AGENTS
 PUT A STOP TO
 HIS AMBITIONS

WALLINGFORD, Conn.,, June IA Government agents today took into custody Walter Punkett, Socialist candidate for governor of this state. At the time of his arrest all books and papers belonging to Punkett were seized by the federal authori- ties.
 The Socialist has been pronounced in his disapproval of the action of the United States concerning the Ger man government It is alleged that he has made attempts to interfere with the carrying out of the se- lective service regulations. Several pamphlets and books have been written by the candidate strenuously objecting to any military duty being forced on American citizens. The federal agents have been in- vestigating the actions of Punkett for some time past and have just gathered sufficient evidence to justi- fy taking him into custody. So- cialists throughout the state have sent offers of assistance to the ac- cused man, declaring that they will stand by him in his trial.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
SEARCHERS ARE SUCCESSFUL IN
 LOCATING BODY

NENANA, June 14.-The searching party which came down from Fair banks to locate the body of Knute Helenius, the lower river mail car rier, ended their search today. The party started over the trail from MintO road house to this town, keep ing close watch for any signs of what might have become of He lenius. The body was found by Jack Desmond and Jack O'Connor and was lying about 10 feet off the trail near the 45-mile house.
 There were no signs of any vio- lence, and it is thought that He lenius met his death from natural causes. He was known to have been on his way from Fort Gibbon to the hospital here. When last seen at the Minto road house he said that he was feeling pretty sick. but thought he would be able to make it into Nenana. This was on March IA, just one month ago.
 After being missed for some time inquiries were made, but no one had seen anything of him. A party from Fairbanks using the launch belonging to the bureau of fisheries and in charge of c. F. Townsend left the upper town several days ago. Arriving at Johnny Campbell's, on the Panama, the party went over. land to the Minto road house and from there started their search for the unfortunate man. The deceased was very well known throughout Al aska. and has been engaged for the past several years in carrying mail on the Yukon below Panama He was a member of the Moose, Eagle and Pioneer orders, which lodges, 1t is thought, will take charge of the interment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
NEW LOCATION
 APPROVED

NENANA, June 14.-The proposed relocation of the main line south from Nenana, for which preliminary surveys were made some days ago. has been approved by the authori- ties at Washington and the authori- Sation of the construction work has been given.
 The actual construction work will be commenced within the next few days, and there will be ample work for everybody applying.
 At the present time but one shift will be worked, but as soon as the required machinery can be assem- bled two shifts will be put on in order that the work may be com pleted before the freezeup. With the new line completed. the disas. trous work of the floods will no longer be bar to progress, and the upkeep of the road bed will be much less than on the present To- cation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
PERSHlNC BEEN CONGRATULATED
 BY FRENCHMEN

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 14- A message of congratulations was sent by President Poincaire, Pre- mier Clemenceau, General Foch and General Petain to General Pershing upon the anniversary of the arrival in France of American troops.
 It was requested that th.. mes- sage be made public to the Ameri. can troops in France in order that they might know to what extent the French appreciated their assist ance. General Pershing was con- graduated upon the excellent mo- rale of the Americans. The cour- age and valor shown by the Yan- kees in their engagements with the Huns was praised very highly by the French officials.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
SWEDISH BOAT
 IS T0RPED0ED

LONDON. June 14.-Reports have been received which state that the Swedish steamer Dora has been sunk without warning. presumably by a German submarine. Nine of the crew are reported as dead as re- suit of the sinking.
 While it was not stated for a certainty that the sinking was caused by submarine, there is every req son to believe that such was the case. It is stated that no warning was given the vessel, and as re- suit there was but little chance for those on board to make their es- cape from the doomed ship.
 What action will be taken by the government of Sweden regarding the sinking of the neutral ship is not stated. although it is thought that it will tend to strain the relations be- tween the two countries.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
AUSTRIANS HAVE
 BEEN REFUSED

ROME, June 14.-An official re. port states that the Italian forces successfully repulsed a strong Aus. trian attack Saturday along the Monticellor ridge and Cady summit.
 The attack launched by the enc. my against the Italian line was fruit. less and resulted only in the loss of a number of the Austrian troops The Italian forces are strongly en. trenched at these positions and are capable of withstanding much heavi. CT assaults than those to which they were subjected Saturday. The assailing troops made no gains what. ever and were forced to retire to their positions utterly defeated.
 CRUSHED BY BARRAGE
 ROME, June 14.-OfIicial--A vii cious Austrian attack against the allied positions on Cady summit and Monticello ridge was promptly crush. ed by heavy barrage fire. The enc. my never succeeded in reaching the Italian lines. but were forced to find immediate protection from the artillery fire in their own trenches The Austrians have been making re. peated efforts to capture these posi-. tions, but they have all been in vain, the Italians breaking up every infantry attack launched by the enc. my.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
FALLING FROM A HIGH ALTITUDE
 NOT DANGEROUS

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June IA That sudden fall from an altitude of 2,000 feet does not necessarily mean death was proven by the ex. perience of Lieut. Pat O'Brien to. day. The lieutenant is British aviator, engaged in the training of Americans who are students at the aviation camp here.
 The British airman's fall in his machine today resulted in his re- ceiving only slight injuries. The machine in which he fell was com. pletely wrecked. Seeing the Eng. lishman come tumbling through the air, the crowd of students and army officers rushed to where the plane struck the ground They fully ex. pected to find the aviator crushed beyond recognition, but were very agreeably surprised upon discover ing that his injuries consisted of a few cuts and bruises.
 Lieut.. O'Brien during the time he was engaged in active service on the western front was captured by the enemy. After spending some time in a German prison camp, he succeeded in making his escape Returning to England, he reported for duty. Tie was then assigned to service in the United States as in structor with the American flying corps. The aviator says that he will be ready to resume his flying within a very few days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
DRACLINE CAMP
 WILL BE MOVED

NENANA, June 14.-The dragline excavator which has been working at Bailey station. at which place the recent washout occurred. will be moved in the near future to a point on the newly located line for the purpose of stripping off the overburden to establish gravel pit for the ballasting of the new road bed.
 The entire crew will be taken along to speed up the work, and it is expected that the road bed will be ballasted as fast as the steel is laid. The work done at Bailey station was of temporary nature. and 1t is expected that further work there will not be required before the new road is ready for use.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
ALLIES NOW AT
 MOST CRITICAL
 POINT OF WAR

LONDON, June 14.-Speaking at a luncheon given in his honor, for. mer Premier Asquith asserted that it is useless to cloak the fact that the allies are now at the most crit ical point in the war. He stated that no good would be derived by keeping the public from knowing the seriousness of the present sit. uation.
 In his talk the former premier said that there has been nothing happen with the French since the last week in March that would in the slightest degree weaken the ale. glance of the British to the great purpose for which they are fighting or their determination to press on to final accomplishment of their aims.
 It is generally believed that the present offensive of the Germans constitutes the crucial point in the great war. While admitting that the situation for the present was serious, MT. Asquith expressed nc fear of the ultimate outcome. He stated that he wished to dispel any doubts as to the present English view of the conflict, for that coun try is firmly resolved to see the German government brought tc terms that are agreeable to the allies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
SAYS AMERICA
 WILL FURNISH
 PLENTY OF MEN

WASHINGTON. D. C., June 14.-- Replying to the message received yesterday from President Poincaire of France, President Wilson said that it is Americas purpose to send an endless stream of men and ma terials to France until any tempo
 rary inequality of force is entirely overcome. The United States will put forth every effort to furnish the sinews of war until the allies on the western front are of an equal, if not superior, strength to the Ger mans.
 A message was received yester. day by the President from the chief
 executive of France congratulating the United States on the fine show. ing made by the American troops
 The occasion for this statement on the part of President Poincaire was
 the anniversary of the arrival of
 American soldiers on French soil.
 The reports of the great battle
 raging along the western front show
 that Germany has at present force of men numerically superior. It is
 the desire of the administration to overcome this disadvantage as quick ly as possible. Every day sees
 heavily loaded vessels leaving At
 lantic ports bound for France car
 rying both war munitions and troops
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
STRONG LINEUP
 TO REPRESENT
 RAILROAD TOWN

NENANA, June 14.--At meeting of the baseball players held recently for the purpose of selecting those who will represent Nenana in the coming series with Fairbanks at that place during the Midnight Sun cele. bration there, the following men were selected and from this number the team will be chosen: Woodbury Abbey, Frank Doner, Dick Ward, Ike Taylor, Wm. Blakey, Neil Van Houten, Grady Summerlin. Slim" Matthews, Singles" Miller. c. A. Slippern. Jack Songer. Andy Burns. and Jack Hansen.
 A majority of the men have met the Fairbanks aggregation on the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
BRITISH HOLD POSITIONS

LONDON, June 14.-A strong German party launched vicious attack against of the recently established Brit sh posts southwest of Morris the Flanders front The party completely repulsed after short and violent gagement The Germans making determined effort to recapture this position which they lost to the British Their heavy counters are, however, of no avail.
 FEW PRISONERS CAPTURED
 LONDON June 4.-Ohicial-In the sector north of Baileu and northeast of Arras French raidng patrol captured few prisoners. Aside from this small engage ment there is nothing of importance, the Germans remaining unusually quiet
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
Baseball Results
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NATIONAL LEAGUE At New York-New York 2, Chica go o. At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 2, Cincinnati 1. At Boston-Boston 2, Pittsburg 6. At Philadelphia-Philadelphia 2-3, St Louis 1-6.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE At Detroit-Detroit 6. New York IL At Chicago-Chicago 2. Washington 1. At Cleveland-Cleveland 4, Philadel phia 2. At St. Louis-St. Louis 5, Boston 4
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
COMMISSIONER MCDONALD
 WORKS DOUBLE HARNESS

Among the city visitors is Com missioner R. s. Mcdonald of Ne mana. The commissioner recently re- ceived his appointment as postmas. ter at the railroad town and will distribute the mail when not en- gagged in Interpreting the law to offenders.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17

diamond before and do not hold their opponents lightly. With the pick of these men representing the town the fans here have no doubt as to the outcome.
 Work on the new ball grounds was started this morning, and it is expected that within few days they will be in such shape as to permit of practice games being held On the completion of the grandstand this town will boast of an athletic field second to none in Alaska.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
TONS OF MAIL COMING
 ON THE STEAMER YUKON

It was learned on good authority last night that the steamer Yukon has on board 1900 sacks of mail for Fairbanks. What proportion of this is first class is not known. or whether all of it is consigned here. With the arrival of the shipment it may safely be said that 1t was the heaviest to be received here since the opening of the camp.
 OLD PAPERs FOR CALF.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17

J. Hinds of Seattle Is among those registered at the hotels.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02
TOWNSEND.

Miss Ethel RothwelI. Principal Sends
, Pupils Fund to Halifax Suffers
Miss Ethel C. Rothwell, daughter
of Mrs. Geo. C. Rothwell of Smyrna,
now principal of the Public School of
Townsend sent Post Office order for
fifteen dollars the amount given by
the school children to the Halifax
sufferers. The teachers and pupils
did not exchange gifts this year in
order to help this worthy cause. In
addition to the Halifax sufferers, they
are helping the Red Cross. The pupils
gave a delightful and interesting
Christmas entertainment in the town
hall, Thursday evening, December
Goth, to a large audience. At the
close collection was taken amount
ing to ten dollars which was donated
to the Red Cross.
Severe cold weather with coal short
age has worked hardship to many in
and around town. The schools closed
for two weeks, a longer Xmas vaca-
tion, on account of coal shortage.
Personals. Rev. Warren Burr and
wife, are spending the holidays with
thier daughter in New York City,
W. Hart Scott, of Hampton, Va, is
spending the holidays with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Scott. Mr..
/ D. B. Jones and Mr.. and Mrs. D. E.
Jones, Miss Anna Jones, of Whining
ton, spent a visit on Xmas with
Joseph Jones and family. Mr.. Ed
ward Graves, of Wilmington, and Mr..
Lewis Graves, of Lewis, spent few
days the past week with their parents,
Edward Graves and family. Mr.. Will
liam Mofitt and Mrs. Viola Harmar
and family have returned from a visi
with her sister James Money and fam
lily near Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Anni
Richardson, Elizabeth Richardson
Mrs. Ruth Harris and daughter Bar
!. bara were recent visitors with tn
. formers brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Col
lins in Smyrna,
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02
SUBSTITUTING WOOD FOR COAL

Being Tried With Success in Indiana
and Recommended for all States
Indiana, through its State Fuel Ad-
ministrator, Evans Woollen, has been
making a vigorous campaign for the
substitution of wood for coal; so Wig
orous as a matter of fact that in many
of the counties the Fuel Administra-
tor and the coal dealers are refusing
to sell coal to farmers when it is
known that they have an available
supply of fuel wood. There are three
campaigns on in Indiana, each urging
the use of wood for fuel. The State
Forestry Department is giving the
matter attention and showing not only
where wood may be obtained, but also
issuing instructions as to how coal
burning stoves may be made to burn
wood with little expense for altera-
tions. The Boys Working Reserve is
responsible for the organization of
many "Saw Buck Clubs" among the
boys of the rural schools. These are
in addition to the campaign of the
! State Fuel Administrator which has
two phases; general educational pub
licity and more definite and specific
work through the county fuel admin
! istrators.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02
CHESWOL.D
W. S. Cantwel Injured While Chop
ping Wood-Locals and Personals

W. S. Cantwell Injured While Chop
ping Wood-Locals and Personals
Cheswold, Jan. 1.-W. S. Cantwell
while cutting fire wood Wednesday,
had the misfortune to sever parts of
two fingers.
Irving w. Yokem, of New Castle,
and Miss Margaret H. Hoffecker, of
Kenton, were married at the parson-
age by Rev. G. P. Smith, December
I9.
Personals Mr.. and Mrs. P. L.
Barcus and family, spent Christmas
day with relatives in Dover. Mrs.
May Bowen and daughter, Dolly, are
visiting in East New Market, Md
Samuel Bennett is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Purse. Miss Nellie Anderson,
of Smyrna. spent SunTay with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Harry Streets. Miss Rena
Knotts and Miss Margaret Knotts are
visiting their parents, Mf. and Mrs.
Walter Knott. Mrs. George Ander-
son gave a turkey dinner Sunday in
honor of her fathers birthday, Mr..
John Tignor.- Miss Susan Cooper
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Knots. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ray
mond, of Cambridge, Md, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Anderson. = William Cantwell, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, is visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cantwell. Paul
Ford, of Dover, spent Christmas day
with his cousin, Mrs. Mary Perry. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Savin entertained Christ
mas day, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Savin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Llnford L acey and sor
Harry. Lydia Taylor is spend.
ing a few days with Mrs. Annie Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Boggs spent
Xmas with their son, Herman Boggs,
in Wilmington. Mrs. Laura Bosti,
and Mrs. Harry Vane and daughter
of Dover, spent Friday with Mr. ant
Mrs. Myres Casson. and Mrs
J. Herman Anderson entertained
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02
FLEMING'S LANDING
Milton Latta and Bride Given Rousing
Calithumpian Serenade-Local
and Personal Mention

Fleming's Landing, Jan. 1. Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Latta, who were married
Christmas Eve, were given a rousing
serenads by their young friends Fri
day evening.
Personals Miss Lulu Boyer, of
Wilmington, spent the past week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Boyer.
Private George Troap, of Co. B.
367th Machine Gun Battalion, Camp
Dix, has been visiting in this vicinity.
Mrs. Harry Warner Of the Hope
Farm, spent Christmas with her hus-
band and children. Miss Mary Fran
ris of The Liston' g., p" has been visit
ing Miss Mary Johnson. Miss Alice
Collins and sister, Margaret, have
been visiting in Chester, Pa.-Miss
Almira Bell, of Wilmington, spent
Christmas with her mother. Miss
Ethel David and Mr.. Liston Wheeler,
spent the past week with their grand
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02
KENTON.

Red Cross Chapter Increased From 25
Members to 2OO-Local and Personals
Kenton, Jan. / The Kenton Red
Cross Chapter which was organized
the latter part of November with 25
charter members have increa sed the
membership to the 200 mark during
the Christmas Week drive.
The Ladies Aid will hold the first
meeting of the new year with Mrs. W.
F. Arthurs on Wednesday evening,
January 2.
The WOman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. Leroy
Roberts on Thursday evening, jan
uary 3.
Fire broke out at the farm of Mr..
George Carey near Kenton. on Sunday
from a defective fue, but fortunately
help arrived and the fire was extin-
guished before serious damage was
done.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Gilbert Davis on Sunday
morning and left fne son.
Mrs. Esther c. Wright is on the
sick list.
Personals. Miss Lena Smith spent
the week end with Mrs. Katherine
Johns. Mrs. Thomas Attix and daugh'
ter Mary, have been visiting relatives
/ in Greensboro, Md Mrs. Gilbert
Garrison, of near town, is visiting hel
/ sister, Mrs. Edith Fisher, in Hockes
sin.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

On Friday of last week the women
of Clayton, with the assistance of
Miss Eunice Anthony and Miss Bertha
Smithers of Smyrna, organized the
Clayton Branch Of the Delaware Chap
ter of the Red Cross. The following
officers were elected: President, Mrs.
Rynear Slaughter; Vice-president,
Mrs. John Barkley; Secretary, Mrs.
Charles LeCompte; Treasurer, Mrs.
Carl Neugebauer. A meeting will be
held next Thursday, January 8. at
two O'Clock, at the home Of Mrs.
Harvey Boggs. At 2. 80 Miss Dole
will lecture on home Economics to
the women of the Red Cross and P
r. r. Division for War Relief. All
who are interested in the Red Cross
are invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

Thursday, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey, of
Philadelphia, Mrs. Sallie Lynch and
William Anderson, of FELTON,, Mrs.
Eta Welch. and Herman Anderson,
of Philadelphia. MIR. Harry Streets
spent few days with his family last
week. Willard Rarcus, of Whining
ton, spent a few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Barcus, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

Personals. Miss Myrtle Hoffecker
is visiting relatives in Wilmington. -
Miss Frances Harrington, of Bear. .
visiting her aunt, Mrs. E. Davis
Mrs. John Houston, Jr., is visiting
relatives in Wilmington. Mr.. Glider
Saxton, of Wilmington. spent Sunday
with his wife, Mrs. GilGer Saxton. =
Miss Mae Collins spent Xmas with
her mother, Mrs. Laura Collins.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. F. David.
Mrs. Benz. F. David, of near
Smyrna, has been visiting in this
vicinity. Mr.. Arthur Stats is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Walter David.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

st. Paul's M. f. Church gave their
Xmas entertainment and treat Thurs
day evening, December 27. The pro-
gram was we'll rendered and all seemed
pleased until the arrival of Old Santa
who distributed the presents to the
Sunday School.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

After the Xmas entertainment De-
cember 27, the congregation presented
the Rev. C. N. Jones with a purse of
500.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

Sunday evening, December 23rd,
the congregation gave the choir leader,
Mr.. Samuel L. Rogers a purse of $40
and the organist, Miss Thelma Mack
lin, SIS, as Xmas gifts.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

Miss Elva Pratt, of near Kenton,
and Mr.. Harry Greenwell, of Smyrna,
were quietly married at St. Paul M.
f. Parsonage, December 18th, at 6
p. M, by the Rev. c. N. Jones.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

MIR. and Mrs. ". C. Myers are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of little daughter. Jeanette, Decem-
ber %, 1917.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02

Owing to the severe cold the Ep-
worth League of Delaney's M. E.
Church was unable to have the pro-
gram prepared. 1t has been postponed
until next Sunday evening.