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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04

cause break in the battlelines which would spell serious trouble for the entire front
 It is for such reasons that this form of military discipline must be maintained. There must be no soft-minded sentiment created against proper action. It is indeed regretable that such punishment must be prescribed so early in the war, but it is far more cause for regret that the conduct of American sentries has been such that requires the punishment. The disgrace lies not in the punishment, but in the treachery of the crime
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
CASUALTY LIST
 IS ANNOUNCED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2S.--- Official reports received today from General Pershing state that one American was killed, three dead from in the action of February 26. On this date the Germans launched many high explosive shells against the American lines and made a se- were gas attack upon the Ameri- cans. Unofficial reports say that fifty other American soldiers were affected by the gas fumes but will recover without permanent injury.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
COSSACKS LOSE
 TO B0LSHEVIKI
tAssociated Pressl

IfSSUCIdltU FTtSSJ
 PETROGRAD, Feb. 27.-Onicial ad- vices received by the Bolsheviki of ficials state that the revolutionary forces have completely defeated strong force of Don Cossacks and captured Novo Tcherkask, the capi- tai of the Don Cossack territory.
 The Cossacks are retreating be- fore the Red Guards, and the Bol- sheviki leaders have seized control of the government machinery in Novo Tcherkask.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
SHIP WORKERS
 ARE EXEMPTED
Associated Press)

fASsOc1ated PreSS1
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2S.- Through the efforts of the emergency fleet corporation, more than 2,O0O ship workers who were drafted in the first contingents have been re- turned to shipyards in different sec tions of the country to aid in the governments shipbuilding program. There are 30,O00 more of these ship workers who are subject to mili tary service. They have been placed on the deferred lists, where they will remain so long as they are en- gagged in shipbuilding.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
UNKNOWN KILLS
 JAP WATCHMAN
Associated PressD

(AssOCIated Pressl
 SEATTLE, Feb. 27.-An unknown assailant killed Japanese watch man at a local manufacturing plant tonight. This is the third death from unnatural causes here today The police are inclined to believe that the same murderer is responsi- ble for all of the crimes, as there arc striking points of similarity in the manner in which they were com mtted. No arrests have been made.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
LAVA ERUPTION
 IS P0RTENDINC
(AsSOciated pr~ss,

HONOLULU, Feb. 28.-The lava in the crater lake in Kilauea is nov. ing in a manner which portends an eruption. There has been gradual rise in the lava level until it is nearer the top of the crater than it has been since the last great erup- tion.
 The danger of-a present eruption is considered slight. The govern ment is keeping close watch on the crater and will issue warnings at any signs of unusual activity.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
EIGHTEEN. SHIPS
 SUNK LAST WEEK

tASsociated PreSsS
 LONDON, Feb. 27.-An official bull letin issued by the British admiralty tonight states that total of eight cen British merchant vessels were lost from mine explosions and de- stroyed by submarines during the week ending tonight. This figure is a slight increase' over that of a week ago, when fifteen vessels were lost.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
AUTO TRAIL BLAZER
 WILL BE CANDIDATE

A petition was in circulation yes terday in behalf of Bob Sheldon for the position of road superintendent for the Fourth division, on the Dem- ocratic ticket. The necessary sig natures were secured, and today Bob will file his declaration for the po- sition. He feels that he ought to know something about the kind of roads that are needed in this dis trict. and if given the chance will prove his assertions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
FEW REGISTER
 AS CANDIDATES
 FOR PRIMARIES

At the close of business yesterday in the office of the clerk of court there were only nine who had de- clared themselves as being candi- dates for office. Four were for the position of road overseer, two for and three for saua- tor. The Democrats are in the mi nority, as only three of the regis
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
VISIBLE
 GREAT DISTANCE
Especial to The Citizen)

DAWSON, Y. T., Feb. 28.--A giant meteor was seen here Tuesday night which illumined the skies for twen- ty seconds before it disappeared in an apparent explosion on the north ern horizon. The meteor is said to have been visible five hundred miles.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
FORGET WAR RUMoRS
GA. J. R., in the Minneapolis Journal)

GA. J. R., in the Minneapolis JournaD
 Some weeks since I man who had a friend who had boy in one of the cantonments This mans friends boy had written this friend how every now and hen he heard the of rifles he An other spy executed" he wrote. Several have been shot in this cantonment since we have been here."
 was deeply impressed. but only last Friday the government out the fact that spies had been executed in the United States since the began.
 Wouldn't that kick you in the face? Another day met man Fourth street who claimed that the United States going to repudate it's obligations The government bonds weren't worth anything.
 This was mercifully enabled to lick. I got him down and rubbed his face in the and kicked him. An the ribs until he put all the bond issues of which had any part up 112. and hard to get at that.
 There is variety of boy who believes that there will be no more wool in clothes within sixty days He thinks we ought to lay in pants and things analogous
 pay attention now to any of them If I cannot get rubbers vinegar pants vests and bonds and the ke-why. without them, that's all! Meantime buy them all when they needed and find no trouble in securing anything of which am in need and great advance 1914 prices when you sder everything
 What say is beware of the wise boys who have spe cal information. They are likely to make you lay in lot of old stun you will till it gets holes in it.
 And. especially. don't believe what the tells you when he has friend who has received letter a high in the employ of the government who has had a letter from friend in France who is in close touch with Gen. Pershings stan and who writes under cover of secrecy that-etc, etc., etc..
 The chances that it is . dom lie.
 got soaked on my rubbers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04
TWO ARE FINED
 FOR CONTEMPT
Especial to The Citizem

JUNEAU, Feb 2S.-Attorney Lund and his client. Chris Tjosevig, were today fined $10O each by Judge Jen- nings, of the federal court, for con- tempt. This case was transferred here from the Third division and involves considerable property.
 The reason for Judge Jennings clustering the fine on the two above mentioned men was not stated in the dispatch received by The Citizen, but it is possible they got their moneys worth.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04

ABOUT all the kaiser congratulate his crown prince is in sticking around the hope some thing happening
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-04

FORMER King Constantine expects to be returned to his throne . big Teutonic There's an old saying. They never come back"
Palisadian., 1918-02-09
Home Defence
Notes
Cliffside Park Unit

A marked improvement is notice
able in the snap and vigor Of details
in the drill of the Home Guard. Con-
sidering the necessity of some men,
bers leaving town over period of
several weeks and thereby missing
drills, the showing made is certainly
creditable to the efficiency of the Off
GERS. Too much praise cannot be
given to them for their faithfulness
and live wire enthusiasm.
5000
The guard under the instruction of
Lieut.. Velsey, the physical trainer,
were given some new muscle builders
and one of the guard remarked when
it was over that he never before knew
he had so many legs.
Next week every member is partic-
ularly requested to be present, as
matters OF great Importance are to be
discussed after drill.
After the drill on Thursday evening
a very lively basketball game was
fought out between members of the
Gerard and the Young Mems Catholic
Club.
5000
These fine young men put up stiff
fight, but were defeated by the guard
with a score of 8 to 5. Honors went
to Whitaker and German of the Guard
and Hersebler of the Y. M. C. C.
5000
An informal indoor baseball game
occupied the energies of some of the
town officials and members Of the
Guard. The returns were not avail
able at the time we go to press.
5000
A new medicine ball presented to
the Guard through the generosity of
Lieut.. Vosberg is surely tonic for
any physique.
The Guard needs more recruits. 1t
needs the right sort of strong, loyal
Americans.
Enlist next Thursday evening. Bet
ter still, do it now by seeing Lieut..
Vosburg or Post.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09
To Train Crippled Men.

The American National Red Cross
has established In New York city a
school for the training of crippled men
in trades or occupations in which they
can engage in spite of their physical
handicaps. The school is known as
the Red Cross Institute for Crippled
and Disabled Men. A gift of over
$4,000 by Mr.. jeremiah Milbank of
New York made possible the establish
ment of this institute.
The facilities of the institute will
also be at the disposal Of the Govern
ment for the rehabilitation Of crippled
soldiers and sailors.
The activities Of the institute, which
is already under operation, include an
employment bureau for cripples. indus
trial and commercial training classes
for disabled men, and departments Of
scientific research and popular educa-
ton. Members Of the Institutes staff
have been engaged for the past six
months in studying the experience Of
the European countries in reconstruct
ing their disabled soldiers.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09
Playing the Gam" !"
TOO MUCH ENGEWOOD
By Erwin Goemann

Last Saturday afternoon Captain
Sheath took his team (or part of it,
however) to Englewood to engage, for
the secondtime this season, the High
School team of that city in basket
ball game AS before, our boys went
down to defeat, and went down hard
The score was 50-8, and bad beat
ing, to say the least.
1t is true that Cliffside was some
what handicapped through the loss of
Rollins, who is being kept out of the
game on account of festered toe an]
Perraud, who also did not play. Both
these men play a slashing game. Even
at that, the team played well-consid-
ering. 1t is hard for a team to lose
its good men just on the eve of big
game, but in a way such state of
affairs has it's good side too-it shat
ters all the presupposed and fixed
ideas that team can be successfully
built around one or two men.
Well, the season is still young and
the big games are still to come, so it
is up to our boys to oil up the old guns
and go out and bog the Big Game.
Everybody is pulling for an over
whelming victory over Leonia. Cliff
side must avenge herself for the de-
feat in football. :.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09
Cliffside Park :;s IT,; :."s ::;s; ;s..

Miss Florence Dickinson is visiting
her brother Mr.. George Dickinson Of
Miss Mary Higgins of Palisade ave-
nue. gave social to her many friends
at her home last Sunday evening
Among the guests were: The Misses
Genevieve Webb, Agnes Foy, Angel
inc and Marie Fitzgerald, Elizabeth
and Sarah McKenna, Irene Mcaugh-
lin, Anna McNulty and Mary Brann-
stetter. The Messrs. Frank Favrs
Thomas Fahey, William Bracken, Fred
Trado, Alfred Kenney, Edward Oster-
mann, Joe Rowan and Harry Thomp-
son.
A delightful surprise luncheon
was given to Mrs. H. R.. Benda last
Friday, when a party of friends in
vaded her home just before noon, each
brining contribution to the meal
The party was headed by Miss M. c.
Winterburn whose kindly idea it was
to thus give pleasure to fellow club
member who had been shut in for
some time, and the rest of the con-
spirators were Mrs. Dana, Mrs. Don
aldson, Mrs. Greene, Miss Edith For
niger and Miss Walton.
The afternoon was spent in serving
and knitting and the conspirators en-
joyed it as much as the hostess who
expressed the greatest appreciation
of the neighbor's thoughtfulness.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09
Interclass Games.

Last year the interclass basketball
tournament created lot of interest
among the upils. Above all, the tour
nament developed a feeling Of keen,
clean-cut but friendly rivalry between
the various classes, and as rivalry is
the basis Of success in athletics, there
is not the slightest doubt as to the
good effects produced by those games
they at least uncovered one or more
good players.
This year the people at the head of
the interclass meets got away to a
poor start and as result the tourna-
ment was pigeonholed for some time.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09
A Little More Pen.

| WnaC is SCHOOL spirit Does the
phrase ocnool SplllC s4mply apply
70 the coi,uucC OF d certain lew IN re-
gard to atn4eGlcS /! Or snoulu scnool
spirit have d wluer scope II seems aI-
Cogetner HCtins ana proper tnaJ each
and every pupil OF LIie I1Isn SCHOOL
snoaia We lnDued Win d splrIC tnaU
"ouiu carry fISILiIig tedn OH It's
IeSG. 1ou nave piouaoiy uALen nearo
Peopie Say, Nuy, tnaL LedIn Was Qe-
IeaCeu DeIoie the & diIe Started" what
pfoAnpLeu Sucn d Statement! Wny
Snouiu AIN Team De ueIeaLed beIore
At Stai Us W play Inc Only 1eaSIDIe
conciusAon Jo utaW would pe lack OF
confluence on Lne Part OF the weak
heafteu memDerS OF Jne Team anu
DEOlDED lack or Scnooi spirit anu
backing on the part or the student
Douy mo team can play half as Wen
to an empty house as 1t can wnen Ine
members 1eeI tnat someone on the
OUTSIDE is pulling Tor them.
SO 1T is IN the High Scnool-there
are not enoun pupils VINO really JaAe
prldeln seeing his or her own school
team win. The cry goes up among
those weakened ones who think only
OF the fairer sex and who do not real
lze the true meaning Of the word
athletics "Oh, well, what's the use
OF going out; last years team is back
and we haven't got a chance" Those
who say that are taking entirely the
wrong attitude. That is just the thing,
just the spirit, that is detrimental to
all sports. Such a spirit limits a
coach's choice to few so-called stars.
Such spirit throws a coach on the
defensive against any trouble-making
element. Such spirit results in lack
of material and consequently compar-
atively weak teams and very small
reserve. Such a spirit makes it i'm
possible for coach to be independent
he must cater to certain few
If fellow cannot STAR in athlet-
les, surely he can offer some resist
ance where resistance is needed
Surely a fellow, and girl, too, can
encourage his or her teams instead of
jeering to player who is working his
head off in a game is just as big a
blow to him as kick in the head
would be. He had been picked by the
coach to go out and make good, but
when. once he loses the confidence of
| wiz cSe~AiA . 10iAOWClo anu 10 JOO1O CIV,
his fighting heart sinks and he says tc
himself, "Well, l am not producing the
goods, so what's the use?"
This lack of school spirit manifested
itself last Friday night before the En-.
glewood game. 1t was purely acci-
dental that found out such a feeling
prevailed. This is how it happened:
knew there was to have been a bas-
ketball game Saturday, but l did not
exactly know where, so in an endeavol
to find out most naturally asked sew
eral of the high school pupils. The
only answer received was shrug of
the shoulders, a surprised look and a
blank, 81 don't know" A few of them
seemed to be greatly put out simply
because had asked them something
they did not know.
Truly, the incentive for a keener
interest is lacking and some steps
should be taken to remedy such con-
dition. Perhaps the managers of vari-
GUS branches are not doing what man.
ayers OUGHT to do. Or perhaps the
fault lies elsewhere. At any rate, let's
hope for change.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09
EngleWoOd Again.

The girls basketball team accom-
panied the boys to Englewood. They,
too, played game and although de-
feated, made slightly better showing
than did the boys; the score was 4O-8.
Not much difference, for all we would
have to do to win for our girls would
be to multiply their score by six. Sim
pie.
The girls who "did the honors" Sat-
urday were: Captain Nell Conroy,
Miss A. Kendall, Miss H. Conroy, Miss
A. Lueders, Miss R. Walsh and Miss
d. Drew. Miss Dorothy Drew covered
herself with glory by scoring all the
points for Cliffside Good work. Some
speed.
Miss Lightoweler, perhaps the star
OF the girls team, was unable to play.
Better luck next time.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09

o.
When the Board of Education moved
the seventh and eight grades into the
high school building they figured that
the number of high school students
would decrease yearly because of posi-
tlon opened by the war. On Monday
twenty-five freshmen applied for ad-
mission here. For these newcomers
the state pays US $1100 year.
Why am writing is this: The
high school will steadily grow and if
treated and managed like a high
school may pay for itself. But if the
grades are to be maintained here the
Borough will have to shoulder more
expenses, and through the conditions
that will prevail the high school will
fall to pieces, and in time cease to
exist. There is only one conclusion:
A real high school here or none at
all.
Now that exams are over-We will
not speak about the results-we may
settle down to another five months
work without fear of being annoyed.
If you want to know anything about
French ask Ethel Lighttowler.
When Alfred Church graduates, AL
bert Van Dusen will be the smartest
student in high school.
Do not forget March 18th. Our
debatig team is going to lick the life
out OF Ridgefield Parks team that
night in the enemies high school.
Health Hint No. 10: Do not fail to
come to our minstrel show next Fri
day evening, February 18th.
The ground hog saw his shadow
last week and went back to sleep for
six weeks more. By the looks of
things the Seniors must have seen
their shadows last September and
have not awakened yet.
Pretty soon there will be an infants
ward annexed to the building to ac-
commodate the Freshies and graders.
Really, folks, the minsterl show next
Friday evening is. going to be dandy
affair. Let US hope no one will be un-
fortunate as to miss it. Nine. Wheeler
is directing the singing and R. F. Pal
mer of Woodcliff has taken the rest
of the fine programme into hand.
These facts surely suffice for a grand
affair.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09

At any rate, things have adjusted
themselves somewhat, so that yester-
day the first games of the 1918 tour
ney were played. The honorof start
ing things was conferred upon the
Freshmen and Sophomore boys and
girls, and as we go to press the out
come of the games is not known.
Palisadian., 1918-02-09

Last year the tournament pennant
was won by the Sophomores. This
year new plan is to be put into vogue
and the members of the winning team
will be awarded numerals. Numerals
are awarded in place of letters be-
cause only members of varsity teams
may enjoy the privilege of wearing
Palisadian., 1918-02-09

letters. It looks nowas if the conges-
tion in school spirit is beginning to
clear. Let's hope we will not have to
resort to heatless days to relieve such
conditions. Wonder if the pupils would
welcome studiless day? Perhaps
there are some who, observe such an
order now, even though it is unofficial
Palisadian., 1918-02-09
Cliffside Park
High School Jots
M. Joseph Conroy

The Senior Class has been honored
by new member during the past
week. Behold Miss Lard Miller,
New Britain herald., 1918-08-06
u PRINCETON SETS
 WORLD'S RECORD
Runs 2:O5 Event in 2:O2 IA and
 2:O2 3-4 at Cleveland

Cleveland O., Aug. 6.-Lu Prince established a new worlds record for a. stallion, by trotting miles in 2:02 IA and 2:02 3-4 in the 2:05 event, the feature of the opening day of the sec-. ond Grand Circuit meeting of the year at North Randall track. The previous record was set by Peter Volo in 1915s < POP 1-2 and 2:02 3-4
 Lu Princeton was an odds-on fa- vortte and rewarded his packers by easily winning the race in straight heats. Royal Mac had no trouble. in finishing second.
 The 2:09 trot fell to the faWorites Kelly Deforest, who captured the race after succumbing to General 'Yorke, a rank outsider, after thrilling strug- gle in the first heat. Kelly Deforest had things his own way in the second heat but just managed to win theI third by the shortest of margins fron1I Opera Express.
 The News two-year old trot provedl easy for the entry from Ben White A stable, Brusiloff and Prince Etawah1 which finished first and second respect lively in both heats. The pair was al strong choice. l The fourth favorite won when Wall ter II. captured the 2:18 pace from the largest field of the day. Close finishes marked the first and second heats. After finishing fourth in the first heat Lady Littleton was distanced.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-06
SUSPEND JOCKEY.
Haynes Punished by Stewards at Sara
 toga for Poor Showing.

Saratoga, N Y, Aug. GA double feature of the unexpected variety de- veloped in the running of yesterdays blue Monday program at the Saratoga track. The stewards actually got up nerve enough to suspend temporarily, nending official investigation, steeple- sha,se rider who apparently took the leading role in the manipulation of one pf the rawest boat" races seen in the hast this season, and the number of lhese has been legion. And Starter Mars Cassidy finally confessed him. self not infallible by calling back the Held after it had been sent away for the mile in the fourth race. It was he first official false start of the East ern season.
 Jockey B. Haynes, who rode Red Hest. the favorite in the steeplechase, st about two miles, was the victim of Inc stewards unexpected act of disc1- pline. It was announced late in the aav that Haynes had been set down bending an official investigation of his race. Reddest was backed from to , to to 10 because the old geld Ing looked pounds the best Of the held of four. He didn't run fast enough to work up a sweat. and the day was pretty muggy at that.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-06
BOXING NOTES

When MickeyDonley and Lew Car dell, the leading IightWeights of New Jersey meet tonight at Weidenmay- CTS park, in Newark, the contest will ge one of elimination Each is anxious to be acclaimed the premier light weight of his native state
 Harry Greb will face an awkward customer in Clay Turner at the Jer- sey City ball park on Friday night. This pair battled to a draw in Con- necticut several weeks ago.
 Jimmy Dougherty, the Crum Lyme. Pa, promoter, who staged the Leon- ard d-Kilbane contest at Shibe park 8 year ago, has obtained the consent of Jack Dempsey, conqueror of Fred Fulton, to box Billy Miske at the Ma tional league ball grounds, Philadel- phia, August 20. Dougherty has guar anteed Dempsey $15, 1000 for his end of the purse. Only one thing is lack ing to complete the match and that is the signature of Miske It may be that Miske will sign, but he certainly showed a disinclination to meet the Salt Lake boy at the time of the last war fund bouts in Madison Square Garden.