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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-23
NOTHING WASTED BY CHINESE
Flowery Kingdoms Farmers Even Uti-
lie the Prolific Weeds for Fer
tilizer and Fuel.

Nothing goes to waste on the Chi
nese farm-not even the weeds. Ac-
cording to the farmers ideas, there
are good weeds and bad weeds, states
a writer. The good weeds are put
into compost heaps and return fertili-
cation to the soil. The coarse weeds
with woody stems which will not cas-
lily rot are cut down and allowed to
dry until the son Of the family has
time to rake them up for use as winter
fuel.
Nowhere as in China do the dead
rob the living. Millions of graves are
scattered over the fields, their loca-
ton directed by the complicated rules
OF feng shut. In some sections of the
country more than one-sixth of the til
liable area is covered with graves Of
estimable but now useless ancestors,
and sometimes when a young man
falls heir to a farm he finds that it is
a farm full of graves, and his biggest
crop is a crop of duty to dead and
half-forgOtten ancestors.
Chinese women didn't wait for the
outbreak Of war to put on trousers
and volunteer for work in the fields.
They have been wearing trousers for
many centuries and for many more
they have been helping the beans and
potatoes to do their bit for their
country. Abe Chinese sages have had
a great deal to say about the inferior
ity Of woman, but when il comes to
digging in the fields the Chinese WON
an is equal to any man.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-23
GETTING HandbIlIs Down.

Every shopkeeper has had trouble
In getting handbills off his show win
dows. There are many lines of busi-
ness where it is customary to paste
these bills on store windows, announc-
ing bargain sales and so on. Often 1t
is a tedious task to get the bills down.
One merchant solved the problem By
fastening a wafer razor blade to a
wooden handle and literally shaving
he bills of.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-23
His Hard Luck.

$50 you're going homer" said the
old man to the wanderer.
Eyes; tomorrow"
81 understand they are preparing the
fatted calf for your
Just my luck. The doctor has made
me cut out all fat foods"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-23
Mcnnrmitt.NafinnaI nlne

Leaves Wiunemucca land opposite
points, daily. except Sunday. at z a
m. for McDermitt National and way
stations.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-23
Paradise and Willow Point Line

Leaves Winnemucca tand opposite
points) daily. except Sunday, at z a
N. for Paradise. Willow Point and
way stations. 25 lbs. baggage allow
ID: &c ID. for excess
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-23
AUTOMOBILE STAGE LINES

Office and Garage. Sixth and Melar
key SITS. Winnemucca. Phone 40.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
STONE DECLARES REPUBLICANS
 ARE PLAYING POLITICS; PLAYS
 ROOSEVELT AS KAlSER'S ALLY
70 Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 21.-Senator William Joel Stone known his colleagues 'Gumshoe Bi, one of the wul twelve who blocked the armed neutrality bill advocated by the President before it became necessary for America enter the war; today accused the Republican leaders congress and throughout the country with seek ing make political capital out of the war by knocking the administration instead of giving loyal support The lead ing Democratic senators used every prevent Stone from making such speech, but powerless to change his determination These leaders expect result of the charges bitter partisan strife naugrated congress-
 Senator Stone particularly attacked Roosevelt, whom he characterized the most potent and willing friend o the kaiser the sedous of consequence in America He declared that any of less importance making smi lar those made by Roosevelt would long since have been arrested and convicted of sedition.
 He enphaticay declared that the Republican leaders trying make politics out of and that they aim to take the government into their hands by partisan crit css of the administrations conduct of the He erred to former Chairman Wicox of the Republican ona committee, and Senator Boes Penrose, of Pennsyl vania, witnesses to the plot
 He said that 1t fact that the Republicans have launch cd almost all of the investigations far instituted for
 ica purposes and for the benefit of the nation There are indications that the fears of the Democratic leaders that this the signal for bitter actiona fighting begin congress will be realized Many Republican senators who been supporting all the administration with question indignant the charges and will prob ably reply before many days.
 When it became known that Stone to make this ad- dress and the contents thereof party leaders astened confer and summoned Stone join in the conference He remained obdurate, however, and refused be governed by the views of the ory of Democratic senators. The Democrats endeavorng to undo the damage which accomplished by the address, but the task believed to be opeless Many Democratic roundy condemn Sen Stone for his acton
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
WILSON SUPPORTING BAKER: SAYS CHAMBERLAIN ALTERED
 FACTS IN REGENT CRITICISM

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 21.-The first gun in President Wilson's fight against Senator Chamberlains which directed against the department and which seek deprive Secretary Baker of part of his power fired by the President tonight when he issued public statement charging the senator with gross distortion of the truth l regard Secretary Baker of the most able public officials declared the President in his statement
 The Presidents statement issued in to the attack recently made by Senator Chamberlain in New York Secretary Baker and the department In this speech the senator who chairman of the military commit ee criticised the government for alleged inacon and in efficiency in preparations "hs charge said the Pres dent s astonishing and unusabe distortion of the truth"
 It ntinated that the attack made for personal President Wilson declares that nothing helpful resulted from the criticism which in accord with the full facts which in Senator Cfambeains posses son He declared that the secretary of had shown great ability in his work of preparation and of the ablest officials connected with the government
 Following the Presidents statement, Senator Chamber lain issued short statement which he replied the Pres dent by stating that his criticisms directed against the military establishment only and not the other departments of the government He also said he would press his cabinet legislation despite the Presidents opposition
 MEASURE INTRODUCED
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan 21.-Senator Chamber ing introduced the which seeks to provide for the establishment of cabinet of three distinguished citizens of demonstrated executive ability which shall be charged with looking after various questions pertaining war rations. The supporters of the confident that it will pass.
 Prior the introduction of the bll President Wilson served Mr. Chamberlain with notice that he considers the measure unmey and not necessary and that he will all his personal influence to prevent its passage.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28

attack the British light forces composed of monitors and destroyers. The Turkish vessels sunk monitors and then struck mines, which sunk the Midua and badly damaged the Sultan Selim
 The Sultan Selm immediately headed for the shore and beaced to prevent its sinking British avators dropping bombs the cruiser and it is believed that will be impossible to repair it be again put into active service
 Turkish destroyers followed the Midulla and the Sultan Sein out and engaged the British destroyers After
 short engagement the Turks put flight and left the British in full control No losses reported the de- stroyer fleet.
 The loss of the two former German warshps is a blow to the Turkish naval forces as they were two of the efficient and speedy craft by the Turks They have been of great service the Turks against the Russian naval forces and commanded by their former Ge officers and manned for the greater part by Ger crews.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
GOVERNMENT PLANNING RETAIN RAILROADS SOME TIME AFTER
 CLOSE OF WAR, SAYS M'AD00
(AssOclated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. 21-That the American government is planning retain the operation of American railroads after the ended indicated today by D rector General McAdoo in his testimony before the investigating committee This is the second day that McAdoo has been the stand explaining the purposes and plans for operations
 He said that he thought that the government should retain the operation of the roads for after peace and not return them private ownership until and comprehensive system of laws had been enacted to govern them In this way, he is confident that
 there will be future for dsorganized traffic con- ditions, which have been frequent in the past
 He stated that under government operation the govern would be able learn both sides of the problem since is acting employer thousands of laborers and will ascertain what ground there is for employees demands for increased wages and the owners demands for increased rates.
 There is, however, according to Mr. McAdoo, inte on the part of the retain pos session of these roads unless the governments plan for pr operation after the satisfactory the when may be necessary form other arrangements This is not being proposed by the government whose operation extend after the only long sary to revise existing hampering regulations
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
Expectant Altitude
 Kept Up by Allies
BAKERS WEEKLY REVIEW SAYS ALLIES STILL EXPECT THAT
 THE HUNS WILL ATTACK
Associated press)

Associated Press,
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 21. In the weekly review of the war department issued this morn ing. Secretary Baker says that the allies are still maintaining an expectant attitude on the western front. It is evidently believed that the Huns are still planning on starting grand of- fensive in this zone before spring. when the American troops will be available.
 Recent events in Russia, says the review, have greatly increas- ed the strategic freedom of Ger man troop movement, which will not be permanent if the Russo German negotiations fail. For this reason the belief that an early Teuton offensive in France and Belgium is forthcoming still persists.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
COMMANDER OF SEEADLER WAS
 ~SNITCHED" ON

SUVA, Fiji Islands, Dec. 31.--The guile of native named Piufou brought about the capture of Count Felix von Luckner, commander of the German raiding cruiser Seeadler with five of his officers late in September. After the cruiser had been wrecked on Mopeha Island in the Society Group, von Luckner and the other five Germans put out in an armed motor launch for Fiji and landed on Wakaya island, in the center of the archipelago, the home of Piufou. They told him in English that they were castaway British sailors.
 Piufou, who readily understands German, perceived at once that they were enemies. When he had learned enough about them he told Macpher- son, half caste also living on the island, and Macpherson set out in sailing cutter for Levuka, fifteen miles distant, to notify the police. Not long after von Luckner and his party were taken prisoners by dint of bluff" by two white constabulary officers in command of six unarmed Fijian policemen.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
ONE CANDIDATE BACKING WATER
(ASSOciated { A PresSI


 SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. 21.-Frank Warehouse, the millionaire shipping man. who filed for the mayoralty race last Saturday, today withdrew his name from the list. He has only been in Seattle for one year, and was therefore ineligible, as the requirements state that all candi. dats must be citizens for four years in order to be eligible.
 Warehouse is a native of Eng land and was naturalized year ago. He is we'll known throughout the northwest, and consented to make the race at the urging of his friends. His withdrawal leaves seven men in the race. These are John F. Mur- phy, Ralph A. Horr, c. J. France, Ole Hansen, James Bradford, former Chief of Police Griffiths and Mayor Hiram Gill.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
AUSTRIANS MAKING EFFORT
 FORCE A PEACE
(ASSOciated ( preSS1

Associated Press,
 AMSTERDAM, Jan. 21.-The strikes which were reported to have broken out in Vienna and vicinity last Sat urday have spread to an alarming extent, according to advices received here today. There is now reported to be 100000 workmen on strike in Vienna and the immediate vicinity, and other labor disorders are scat tered throughout the country.
 These strikers are making insistent demands that an immediate peace be concluded with Russia on demo- cratic basis. It is demanded that Austria refuse to be governed by the actions and demands of the Ger. man representatives at the Russo. German peace conferences and meet the Russians on halfway ground in their efforts to find a common ground for peaceful settlement which will insure future peace.
 Owing to the strike, it is reported that a large part of the Austrian munitions industry has been forced to suspend operations. The govern ment is said to be making every effort to induce the workers to re turn to their places without the use of force. The situation Is admitted to be serious.
 FORM NEW CABINET
 AMSTERDAM, Jan. 21.-A Vienna dispatch declares that the Austrian cabinet resigned in a body today and that Count von Toggenburg, for mer minister of interior, has been charged with the task of selecting a new ministry.
 The resignation of the cabinet is believed to have been brought about by the discontent of the people with the continuation of the war. They are demar neral peace de cree an L-r. .i.:srly opposed the governncr-a to.c. for several weeks This attitud, has eliminated in ma tion-wide strikes during the last few days, with some disturbances in sev eral places which forced calling out the troops to prevent serious dis order.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
STOP BUSINESS ACTIVITY EAST
 OF MISSISSIPPI
Associated Press)


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 21.- Under the provisions of the restrict i've order on coal issued last Friday by the national fuel administration today witnessed the close of all business activities east of the Mis- sissippi river. This is the first of ten Mondays which will be heatless in all kinds of business houses. The fuel administration expects that sev. eral million tons of coal will be saved as a result of this work.
 The manufacturing plants through. out the east were idle today, which is the fourth consecutive day since the restriction order was put into effect. Every plant which comes un. der the order is cooperating with the administration to the fullest ex. tent. and much of the success which has attended the order Is due to the spirit in which 1t is being com piled with.
 The fuel administration tonight stated that the opposition which greeted the order has died out since 1t has been demonstrated that the benefits accruing' are inestimable. There has been radical change of feeling regarding the suspension of industrial activities. and 1t is agreed now that the order has g sound basis.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
RUSS ASSEMBLY DISSOLVED AND
 RADICALS GAIN
Associated PreSsl

LONDON. Jan. 21.-Dispatches from Petrograd state that the con- stituent assembly. after being in ses- sion for only few short hours. was dissolved by order of the executive Committee by order of the executive mems and soldiers delegates. This step was taken after the assembly had been lost to the control of the Bolsheviki element, and it is be- lieved to be an indication that the radical influence in the executive committee is responsible, and that there Is no chance for any early repudiation of the Bolsheviki gov ernment.
 It is evidently the purpose of the Red government to prevent future meetings of the assembly. A Red guard has been thrown around the assembly headquarters, and Premier Lenine announces that the delegates will not be permitted to reassemble.
 The show of force made by the Bolsheviki element has so far pre- vented any further demonstrations since Saturday, when five men were killed during parade of the oppo. sition. There is much discomfort with the action of the executive committee in dissolving the conven. tion, but no active opposition
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
OPERATION OF
 RAILROADS IN
 GREAT BRITAIN

LONDON. Dec. 31.--Higher efficien- cy in the operation of railroads is de- manded here as well as in America. Centralized operation of the British railways under government control has revealed the weaknesses of the de- centralized system of pre-war days. The most insistent demand at present is for the establishment of central clearing house and freight station for the congested traffic of Greater Lon don.
 There are 100000 freight cars in Great Britain. A report just publish ed shows that. at any given moment. 97 per cent of them are standing still; 2Ls per cent are moving. but empty; while only # of 1 per cent represent real efficiency. The rails are choked with cars, mostly empty, which cannot move forward owing mainly to congestion of terminals" says the report. Much the same thing is noted In connection with To- comotives.
 Experts figure that the establish ment of a central scheme for hand ling freight in London would abolish 25,000 miles of track and sidings, would free rolling stock worth ST.. 250 100000; would reduce London's annual carriage bills by two-thirds. would enable 5000 trucks and auto. mobiles to do the work now reQuir- ing 10000.
 At present the congestion of ter minals here Is so great that every wagon and automobile employed in hauling freight through the streets from the terminals is idle for nine hours of the day. There are 600 railway stations in London, and the wastage of time, money and effort in merely hauling back and forth be- tween the various terminals is colos- sal.
 Unnecessary handling of freight cars between the multiplicity of Lon don terminals is moreover said to be responsible for the smashing of $30,. 100000 worth of steel fittings yearly, and the damage to merchandise in yard accidents is also very heavy. The number of workers killed and injured in the London yards is also said to be unnecessarily large.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
l9,0OO ACRES OF
 C0ALLAND
 READY TO OPEN
(ASSOc1ated press1

taSSOcIated freSHJ
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 21.- Secretary Lane this morning an nounced the completion of surveying and dividing into leasing units of the more accessible parts of the Ne. mana coal field. Blocks of this will soon be offered for lease.
 The area which is now ready for leasing comprises 19,O00 acres in the valley of Lignite creek. The coal in this field is said ot be Ignite of better than average quality. It will be used by the Alaska railroad, by steamers on the Panama and Yukon rivers and for local consumption.
 Division Engineer Bailey, at Ne mana, was yesterday morning ad vised by Assistant Secretary Meyer that the above survey had been ap' proved. The message received by MT. Bailey was as follows: "Secre' tary on January II approved sur vey of Nenana coal fields in leasing blocks and tracts. Formal opening of lease will follow as soon as data can be printed. You may announce this to the press"
 It Is expected that the formal op. ening will. therefore, take place in short time and outfits going in will thus have sufficient time to make all preparations for mining and marketing fuel by next winter. At least one company of local capital is planning to open a mine in the district, and there will probably be others.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
STAMPEDE ON
 FROM BROOKS

Arrivals from Brooks yesterday re- port that there is still quite a stam- pede on from Brooks to Washing ton creek, some ten miles out of Olnes. Nearly every Brooks stage brings out someone to Washington creek, and most of the ground is taken up now by the stampeders. and several holes are said to be al most down to bedrock. Dave Finley. the we'll known Brooks mining man, was a recent arrival at the scene of the stampede, coming over on the last trip of the Carl White stage, which arrived at Olnes yesterday.
 Several Fairbanks people went out last week, most of them going out on foot or by dog team. and got in on some of the ground and recorded few claims.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
IS
 DENIED BYLADY
(ASSOCiated PreSSl

Associated PreSS)
 FL PASO, Texas, Jan. 21.-Miss Anita Patton, of San Marine. Cali fornia, whose engagement to Gen eral J. J. Pershing was recently an nounced in Paris newspapers, today denied that there is any truth in the reports. She states that, while she is a close friend of the general, they are not now nor have ever been engaged.
 Miss Patton has known the Persh. ing family for years, and was very intimate with General Pershing' $ wife, who was burned to death in a fire which destroyed the Pershing home at the P""eidio of San Fran cisco.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
Three Big Steamers
 Sunk by Submarines
NIGHT ATTACK ON CONvOYED STEAMERS PARTIALLY SUc.
 cESSFUL-NO LIVES LOST
Associated Pressl


 NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Dis- patches received in this city state that three large steamers were recently sunk by a squad ron of German submarines off the Mediterranean coast of Spain. No lives were lost in the attack, and the shipwrecked men were rescued by the conveying patrol vessels.
 The three steamers were units of a merchant fleet which was being conveyed through the sub marine zone of the Mediterrane- an. The attack was made on the fleet at midnight and was only partially successful. The conveying warships converged upon the attacking boats and forced them to submerge. The dispatches did not reveal wheth- CT the vessels were in cargo or not, but it is believed that they were.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
MUCH DYNAMITE
 FOUND ON GIRL

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-A girl believed to be Laura Jose, of Youngstown. Ohio, was arrested here this morn. ing shortly after she stepped off a train arriving from the east. She was carrying two hand bags contain ing thirteen sticks of dynamite, which she refused to give any informa- tion about. The police were unable to find out where it was secured and for whom it was intended. The girl is being detained until an investiga- tion can be made.
 It is believed that the girl, who is 16 years old. is an emissary of the Industrial Workers of the World and was enroute to San Francisco or some other California point with ex- plosives for the use of members of that organization. She was carrying loaded revolver when arrested.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 21.-In an edi- torial statement. the Berlin Lokal Enzeiger, one of the leading gov ernment publications in Germany. de- clares that the Teutons will not change their demands upon Russia in one instance. It also declares that unless Trotzky yields and ac- cepts these demands the central pow CTS will end the peace negotiations at once.
 The paper declares that the de- mands of the German delegates for garrisons in important Russian towns are justified and that the people of Germany will not be satisfied to withdraw from the conquered Rus. sian territory.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-28
TWO TURKISH CRUISERS SUNK. IN BATTLE OFF DARDANELLES:
 MONITORS LOST BY BRITISH
Associated Pressl

LONDON, Jan. 21.-One Turkish cruiser was sunk and another badly damaged that had be beached yes erday in engagement with squadron of British moni- tors and destroyers off the entrance of the Dardanees Straits. Two British monitors sunk by the Turkish cruisers before the attacking forces withdrew The received indicate that 78 sailors lost the British monitors while theRritish vessels saved 172 of the of the Turkish vessel which was sunk.
 Early yesterday morning the Turkish cruiser Midula, which formerly the German cruiser Bresau, and the cruiser Sultan Seim formerly the German cruiser Coeben