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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
DUBLIN'S LORD
 MAYOR TOC0ME
 TO WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.-- It is reported that the lord mayor of Dublin is to soon make a visit to this country in order to impress upon the government that some ac. tion should be taken in the Irish situation.
 Several mass meetings have been held throughout the United States by the Irish people. These meetings have adopted resolutions whereby they call upon the United States government to intervene in some way concerning the Sim Fein sit uation in Ireland.
 The indications all point to the fact that the administration will soon make clear its attitude in regard to this situation. Nothing definite. how ever, has been said upon this subject. The arrest of the prominent leaders of the Sim Fein organization has created quite sensation through out the country among the Irish people.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
HE SOLD EVERYTHING,
 THEN SOLD HIS HAT

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 30 (By MaiD.-An amusing story is told of an auction held for the benefit of the Red Cross in small Wash. ington state town. The enthusiasm was boundless. Men, women and children brought and donated articles for sale. A young man popular In the vicinity acted as auctioneer. The bidding was fast and furious. Cord wood, farm implements. livestock and all manner of objects were sold for good prices as fast as they could be put up. The enthusiasm of the crowd only was exceeded by that of the auctioneer who was worked up to white heat
 Object after object was offered and sold.
 Next" he shouted
 We're all sold out" said one of the committee.
 No we're not" yelled the auc. tioneer, "here, what am offered for this?" and he snatched his hat off his head. The crowd roared it's glee and bid it in. Later it "chipped" in and bought him new hat.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
REClSTRANTS AT
 BROOKS UNEASY

The local board received an in. quiry from those at Brooks who are registered and subject to the draft in which was requested the pos sible date of their being inducted into service. The inquiry was made for the purpose of knowing how much time remains in which the registrants can arrange their affairs before the induction takes place.
 The response of the board is as follows:
 John F. Dillon,
 Member of Local Board, Brooks.
 "No definite date for mobilization fixed, but will be some time be. tween the first and fifteenth of June. All men called from Brooks will come to Fairbanks. After induction into military service by the local board men will not be permitted to leave. but may be granted leave by commanding officer at army camp. Men are in service from date fixed by official call. No definite infor. nation where men will be trained. Other classes may enter service if they waive exemption and are physi. cally qualified"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
SAILING DATE
 NOT DEFINITE


 Contrary to persistent rumor that capacity reservations have been made on the first boats leaving for the Outside. the statement is made that no reservations have been made and will not be made until the sail ing dates have been fixed to cer. tainty.
 The date of leaving of the first boat will not be announced for sev- eral days, as the river is not in condition to be travelled on yet. The ice has not gone out at many places. and extreme high water is said to exist in many places along the Yu- kon, making landings impossible. Those who feel inclined to stampede to the ticket office of the transporta- tion company may judge themselves accordingly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
WISER LAWS TO PERMIT GROWTH
 OF NORTHLAND

A recent Washington dispatch says: On the invitation of the house committee on territories. James L.. McPherson, manager of the Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial club, de- livered an illustrated lecture on Alas ka to the members of that committee and the members of the committee on public lands, in the house office building. It was unique among con gressional hearings, as not bearing on any pending legislation. being merely for educational and not lobby. ing purposes. The primary purpose was to show the remarkable increase Alaska made last year in mineral and other production. and also to em- phasize the fact that the territory during the year actually lost 1000 population.
 MT. McPhersons suggestion WAS that with wiser laws and a sounder policy regarding Alaska there could be a larger growth in the production of the territory and an increase in population, both national assets. He pleaded for the establishment of con. ditions whereby the tin of the Nome region would not have to be sent thousands of miles out of the terri. tory to be manufactured. only to be shipped back as cans for Alaska's salmon; whereby it would not be railroads and industries; whereby Alaska coal could be used in Alaska smelters. and whereby farmers could have market for the products which already they are producing in ex- cess of local demands.
 Summarized, Mir McPherson's rec. concentrations were under three heads: First. a large measure of home rule, a form of government on the basis of that accorded to other territories; second, the coordination and the unification of federal bureau control over those matters that would remain under federal Jurisdiction even when Alaska becomes state, and third. revision of the land laws to encourage settlement and home-making.
 Under this last heading, he asked tn" adoption of policy and laws that would prevent monopoly and exploitation: that would be suscept- ible of only one interpretation. and that would stimulate development and settlement.
 With the establishment of such policy. he predicted the rapid settle. ment and development of the terri. tory after the war; when so much of the worlds manhood shall have been released from military life.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
REASON OREGON
 TOOK THE LEAD

SAN FRANCISCO. April 30.-- ''There'n be few slackers lhere," was the comment at Liberty Loan head quarters today when the method of Union county, Oregon. in pub licly advertising names of persons re- fusing to buy bonds came to light.
 In the daily Observer. published at La Grande, the chief town of Union county. there appeared, on April 9th, full page advertisement with the names of persons not on the third Liberty loan subscription list.
 The largest type in the composing room had been used for some of the names, and underneath Was a reso. lution calling on patriotic citizens to refrain from business or social intercourse with them. Sixty names, including all the prominent citizens of the county, were signed to the resolution, which follows:
 Resolved: That we, the undersign- ed men assembled, refuse to sell any goods or to buy anything from any slackers, and that we will not allow any such to enter our places of business.'
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
MILLIONS HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO
 LIBERTY LOAN

WASHINGTON, May 20.-The treasury department announced to- day that a total of seventeen million persons have subscribed to the third Liberty loan. This is a substantial increase over the number of the sub. scriptions in the two previous loans.
 The complete returns from the twelve federal reserve districts show that four billion, one hundred and seventy million, nineteen thousand and sixty-five dollars was the total sum of the subscriptions. It was unofficially stated yesterday by the treasury department that they were sure the loan would go over four billion dollars and perhaps to four and one quarter. The returns are all in from over the United States and the work of distributing the bonds will soon commence.
 The officials state that great many subscriptions were offered after the loan drive was closed. If 1t had been possible for these to have been accepted 1t was thought the amount of the loan would have been greatly increased. The plans for the fourth loan are already be. ing laid and it is. expected that the drive will start some time in the early fall. Artists and designers throughout the country have been called upon to furnish material for posters for the fourth loan. Full details of this loan are not now avail. able
 The treasury department was very enthusiastic over the increase in the number of persons subscribing and they feel assured that the fourth loan will show that still greater number of people throughout the United States are willing to loan their money to the government.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY MANY
 NECESSITIES

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, May IT, The formation of War-Savings so- cieties in the schools, offices and factories is going ahead rapidly.
 There are now 215 War-Savings societies in the schools. The pupils have given their societies such names as Uncle Sans Savers" "Old GlOry's Aids" Little American Sav- CTS" Wilson's War Winners" Say CTS and Helpers" "The Anti-Slack. ers," and others. The Rochambeau school has q societies.
 Here are few things that Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps will buy for our soldiers and sailors:
 One Thrift Stamp-A pair of light woolen stockings.
 Two Thrift Stamps-A first aid packet.
 Three Thrift Stamps-A pair of khaki brooches.
 Four Thrift Stamps-A woolen un- dershirt.
 Five Thrift StAmps-A service hat.
 Six Thrift Stamps-Fresh bread for a soldier for one month
 Seven Thrift Stamps--A tent stove
 Eight Thrift Stamps-Subsisten for one soldier for five days.
 Nine Thrift Stamps-An army cot.
 Ten Thrift Stamps Bacon for one soldier for one month.
 One War Savings Stamp-An iron hospital bed for wounded soldier.
 Two War Savings Stamps A blan- ket roll and a bed sack
 Three War Savings Stamps-A gas mask for the soldier in the trench.
 Four War Savings Stamps-A rifle.
 Five War Savings Stamps Forage for an army horse for month.
 Six War Savings Stamps-Govern- ment monthly allowance for soldiers wife.
 Seven War Savings Stamps-A camp tent.
 Eight War Savings Stamps Month ly pay of private soldier
 One War Savings Certificate-Sub- sistence for 200 men for one day.
 Two War Savings Certificates-A cavalry horse.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
HERTLINC SAYS
 GERMANS WANT
 TO WIN PEACE

AMSTERDAM, May 2O.-In an in terview held today with the German chancellor Hertling, he stated that he was enough of an optimist to be- lieve that peace would be declared before the end of the year. He stated that Germany's one desire was to win and preserve peace.
 Quoting the chancellor, the de spatch says: q cherish the firmest confidence that further events along the western front will bring Germany nearer a speedy end of the war. am also optimistic enough to be- lieve that peace will come before the first of 1919. If it should be the desire of the world to unite in an internal peace league, the German empire would unhesitatingly and cheerfully join. Such a movement would be in entire accord with the leaders of the German government. It is very unfortunate that the pres ent conditions can give us but little hope of such an action on the part of any country. It is the ambition on the part of all Germany to win in this war a permanent peace. It is also the German aim to preserve such a peace after it is won."
 The chancellor intimated that there was no doubt existing in the German empire but what the Central powers would be victorious in the war. The people of Germany believe that the allied forces cannot long hold out against the Teuton armies. The chancellor inferred that while Ger many wants peace, she would con- tinue to fight for such one as would suit her desires.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
SEVERAL DEAD
 RESULT STORM

NORFOLK, Nebr., May 1S.-As the result of a big tornado striking Ne ligh, a small town in this state, to. day. several deaths are reported These people are supposed to have been killed by the falling buildings It is not known just how many lives were lost in the big twister.
 Nearly every building in the town was blown to the ground, some of the smaller frame houses being liter ally picked up and carried out into the country. The whole town will practically have to be rebuilt. Tele. phone and telegraph communication with outside cities was cut off by the tornado. and 1t is not until these are repaired that the full damage of the wind can be estimated
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
HIGHEST WATER
 KNOWN RAGING
 AT HOT SPRINGS

In advices received yesterday from Hot Springs it is stated that the town is flooded with the highest wa ter that has ever been known at that place. The height of the pres ent flood is six feet over the highest water ever registered there. What Is causing the flood is not known. but it Is presumed that jam has formed somewhere on the river and is backing the water on the main river to such a height that it is coming down the slough at a six. mile current. :.
 The store building of Morrison & Co. is flooded with several inches of water. The cellars of thic concern are also flooded and several thou sand dollars loss will be entailed Just what the damage is cannot be ascertained at this time.
 The main part of town is also un- ucT S0VoThI luChCo ol WdIci, duu luc residents are taking to the hills in order to be out of the water. The hotel has about ten inches on the floor and business is suspended for the time being.
 The marshal's office there is also flooded. and 1t was with difficulty that the records and other fixtures were saved from wetting. so fast did the flood come up. Only those houses constructed on the hill side of the slough, and whiHh are high above the street, level have not been reached by the water. The report does not state whether the N. c. store is in danger of flooding or not, but owing to its location 1t is presumed that no damage to the stock or building will result
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
TAG DAY SALES
 PATRONAGE BIG: WOMEN WORKERS

Yesterday morning was inaugurat ed the first feature of the local Red Cross drive for the war fund. Igloc No. 3, Pioneer Women of Alaska turned out in force and picketed the main thoroughfares of the city with their members armed with loads of tags on which was printed "Tanana Chapter. War Fund Drive. May 20, 1918. I've Helped"
 There was hardly a man. woman or child in the town who was not decorated with one or more tags and to be seen without tag was to be immediately requested to buy one, which request was granted readily.
 The results of the drive exceeded all expectations. Before the day was half gone the supply of tags gave out. and it was only by the generous action of several business men in surrendering their tags that the sale was enabled to go on until a new stock could be had.
 Last night at the finish of the drive the ladies were very tired from their day of strenuous work and 1t was hard work to be on the alert all day in the furtherance oi good cause. At the counting oi the days receipts it was found that over a thousand tags had been sold with many more that had been given out to be heard from. The receipts therefore, will amount to over $500 a truly fine return for the energetic Pioneer Women. The credit for the high sales goes to Mrs. H. M. Mel son with an even 15O tags disposed of. Mrs. John Raap was second with III, and Mrs. Fred Martin was third, having sold over 100. The ladies are very grateful to the public for the support given them in the drive. and appreciate it very much
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
MACHINERY FOR
 DREDCE COMING

Word has been received in Fair banks that the machinery for the new dredge now being constructed on Fairbanks creek by the Union Construction company is now ready for shipment and will arrive on one of the first boats. The shipment will come via of Dawson.
 This is the dredge of the Fair. banks Gold Mining Co.,. Ltd. of which G. A. Aarons is the repre- sentative The progress being made ill the construction of the dredge is going along nicely under the super vision of o. B. Hart, who arrived from San Francisco some weeks ago after putting in several years in ST. beria for gold dredging company there.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
DID GOOD WORK
 ON CLEANUP DAY

In response to the request made of those who were able to go to the cemetery Sunday and indulge in a cleanup move, there were fully twenty-five who showed the proper civic spirit and gathered at the place of meeting and proceeded to the burial ground.
 Many hands made quick work, and within few hours the graveyard presented much improved appear ance. Sunken graves were filled in. head boards were strengthened up and good raking over given to the whole. When the crowd left the grounds looked very neat, and much thanks is due those who so willingly volunteered for the good of the cause.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
THIRD ATTEMPT
 BY AUSTRlANS

ROME, May 18.--An official re- port received tonight states that the Austrians made a third attempt to capture Monte Corno from the Itali- an forces but were repulsed with very heavy losses.
 The Austrian army has repeatedly made efforts to recapture this i'm portant position on the Italian front, but have each time had to retreat before the terrific fighting of the Italian forces, they having captured it from the Austrians. This is a hotly contested portion of the Italian front, but the Italians have no fear of their ability to hold off the at tacking forces.
 In the third attempt to recapture Monte Corno the Austrians used two columns of infantry armed with ma chine guns and flame projectors at the positions. The infantry attack was supported by a heavy artillery fire in an effort to render it impos- sible for the Italians to make an eff ficient defense. The big guns hurled hundreds of high explosive shells at the position previous to the attack by the infantry columns.
 The Austrians were, however, driv- en back, leaving great number of dead and wounded lying on the field. The casualties of the attackers are reported as being exceedingly heavy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
TOBACCO CHEAP
 IN FAIRBANKS

With wartime prices prevailing on the Outside in all lines of goods and the tobacco supply in some lines commandeered by the government, the smoker in Fairbanks is a great deal better off than is his fellow smoker in the States.
 Recent quotations show that the price of tobacco has advanced about 30 per cent. Some brands of cig- arettes which formerly contained 20 smokes to the package have now been reduced to 16 and an advance in price made. This holds true in all lines of tobacco. In Fairbanks the smoker is not paying a cent more today for his luxury than he did five years ago. and. in many in stances, less. Taking it all together. it is a privilege, to live in Alaska.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
WILL DESTROY
 SEIZED BOOZE

Some time today the marshal's of. fice will destroy quantity of booze which they have had in custody for some time. This liquor was seized some time ago and has been held by the marshal's office since then.
 A sample of each seizure will be retained and labeled for future ref. erence should a prosecution be pos sible over that liquor which is as yet unclaimed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
BOAT IS SUNK
 BY SUBMARINE

LONDON, May 20.--The British admiralty announced today that a German submarine had succeeded in torpedoing a British destroyer The destroyer was attacked and sunk last Thursday by the U-boat.
 AS no lives are reported as being lost, it is believed that the crew succeeded in escaping in small boats After seeing that the British vessel was doomed the U-boat immediately dived beneath the surface, not wait ing to see how the crew had fared
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
HAS
 LABOR TROUBLE

KAREN, May 20.-A report was received here today that all railway traffic in Manchuria has been tied up on account of large strike among the employees. As these roads are an absolute necessity in carrying foodstuffs, an amicable agreement will try to be reached at once between the workers and the employers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
WHITE HOUSE TO
 FURNISH WOOL
 TO ALL STATES


 evening received telegram from Gov ernor Riggs in which was set forth a new method of securing funds for the Red Cross, the message being as follows:
 Juneau, Alaska, May 19, 1918. John A. Clark, Fairbanks.
 T am in receipt of the following telegram: President and Mrs. Will. son have presented to the American Red Cross the shearings from the White House sheep with the request that the wool be auctioned in each state during Red Cross war fund week for the benefit of the fund. They have suggested that we ask you. as governor. to receive mail and telegraphic bids from your en- tire state during this week. Each state will receive approximately two pounds of wool, to be known as White House wool. In order to stim. ulate activity in the bidding, will you please arrange for the publication in your state papers each morning of the bids received during the preyi- ous day, with the names of the bid. ders. We are asking the chairman of the Red Cross chapter in your capital city to place the local Red Cross organization at your service in any way you may desire. Wool will be sent special delivery, and we hope will arrive before the close of the campaign. The total amount secured from all states will be turn. ed into the war fund as the Presi- dents fund. H. P. Davidson
 q shall divide wool into four equal parts. one part for each judicial di. vision. 1 will appreciate it if you will act as chairman of your divi- sion. Advise me o. E. of your ac- ceptance. Use your own judgment in forming organization so as to reach the greatest number interested. Wool can be auctioned in whole or in part and could te well used to embroider honor stars. Here is a wonderful opportunity to show the President direct Alaska's fine patri. otism. Moneys raised are credited to the total subscription of the ter ritory, but will be handled under the Presidents orders. It has been sug- gested that each bidder, whether as individual or association, remit with his bid ten per cent of his bid, the same to become part of this fund. Wire me daily highest bid for day previous, and at close of contest mail me full list of all bidders. Please give as much publicity as pos sible in all newspapers.
 RIGGS" Governor. Under the provisions of the tele- gram those making bids will be ob. ligated to remit ten per cent of the bid as an evidence of good faith, which amount will remain in the fund. Those bidding on the wool to date are as follows:
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
DEPUTY MARsHAl ARRIVES
 WITH sLAcKER FROM NENANA

Late Sunday afternoon Deputy Marshal H. R. Tull arrived on the launch Louise from Nenana with Roy Esgate. who is in custody charg- ed with being stacker. Esgate will be held here pending action on his case. which will depend On the in formation tiledx4
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
sAxoNY PREDICTS A
 "cATERPlLLAR YEAR"

AMSTERDAM, April 30 (By MaiD. There are indications, says Sax ony paper. that 1918 will be. like its predecessor. a caterpillar year" Strict injunctions have been given to orchard owners to search for and destroy caterpillar nests.
 In all the Berlin parks. special caterpillar squads" are already busy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

A fly swatter that resembles a pis- tol and is operated by trigger has been patented by it's Michigan in- ventor.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
Baseball Results
SATURDAY GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE At Bos:on-Boston 3, Detroit l. At New York--New York 5, St. Louis 6. At Washington-Wa 3, Chi, cago 5. At Philadelphia--Clev 8, Phila, delphia ?.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At Cincinnati--C Cincinnati 7, New York 4. At Chicago-Chicago z. Philadelphia At Pittsburg--Pittsburg II, Brook, lyn 4. At St. Louis-St. Louis 0. Boston II.
 MONDAY GAMES
 AMERICAN LEAGUE At New York--New York Z, Chicago 6. At Boston--Boston II, Cleveland l. At Washington--Washington ?. St. Louis 4. At Philadelphia Philadelphia 3. De troit 4.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At Chicago-Chicago 2, Brooklyn 5. At Cincinnati-Cincinnati ], Boston 2. At St. Louis-St. Louis 3. New York 5. At Pittsburg-Pittsburg 5, Philadel- phia 1.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

B. Eburn. the Little Delta road house man. is in town on business visit.