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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
LUMBER PLANT
 IS DESTROYED BY A HUGE FIRE

HOQUIAM, Wash, May 22.--A fire which is believed to have been of incendiary origin today destroyed the Northwest Lumber company's mill here. The loss is estimated at $15O,. 900. Extreme difficulty was expert. enced by the fire fighters in getting the flames under headway, as a good deal of the lumber in the mill was seasoned and highly combustible. This was finally accomplished by the concerted efforts of the employees of the mill and the fire department
 For short time it was thought that ten million feet of airplane spruce was to be lost in the confia- grafton, but the fighters succeeded in stopping the flames before they reached the lumber. This mill has been cutting three hundred and fifty thousand feet of airplane spruce weekly. It has many large con- tracts for furnishing airplane lumber to the construction plants The off cials of the company state that a complete investigation will be con- ducted in an effort to locate the exact origin of the fire. They are almost certain that it is the work of an enemy alien.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
TORNADOES ARE
 CAUSE BIG LOSS

DIES MONIES. Iowa. May 22.-A series of severe tornadoes through. out central Iowa yesterday resulted in nearly score of people being killed. At least one hundred persons are reported as injured.
 From reports that are coming in from the devastated districts it is thought that the property damage will amount to one million dollars. There is great probability that a complete report of the destruction of the tornadoes will show it to he greater.
 The central states for the past two weeks nave been experiencing many cyclones. The aggregate dam. age inflicted by these storms will run into millions. Many deaths have resulted from the big twisters in several districts.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
JAP BRIGHTER
 IS ON FIRE OFF
 COAST CANADA

CANADIAN PACIFIC PORT, May PA report was received here to. day that the big Japanese freighter Burmah Maru Is af1re of the west. ern Canada coast. No report Is given as to the possible origin of the confiagration. It is stated that the crew Is being transferred to the Canadian Maru.
 Immediately upon the discovery of the fire the big freighter sent out wireless message for help. This was picked up by the operator on board the Canadian Maru. That yes. sel then rushed with all possible speed to the assistance of the doom. ed boat.
 The Burmah Maru sailed from a Pacific. port Sunday with heavy cargo of freight for Japan. It is es- timated that the combined loss of the cargo and freight will amount to an enormous sum. This was one of the largest freighters of the Maru line.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
SENATE ADOPTS SUBSTITUTE TO
 OPPOSED BILL

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 22.- By general consent, the senate today adopted a substitute for the Cham berlain measure, which was strongly opposed by the President This sub- stitute was found to be acceptable to those favorfng the Chamberlain resolution as we'll as to the support CTS of the Presidents views.
 There was less than two minutes of debate in the senate upon the introduction of the substitute. In the passage of this measure the threatened breach between President Wilson and the senate has disap. peared. President Wilson contended in his objection to the Chamberlain bill that it was proposal to con- stitute the military affairs commit tee a committee on the conduct of the war. This was thought by the President to be putting too much executive power in a legislative body. As the President had been so strong. ly opposed to the passage of the measure since its introduction into the senate, it was thought best to introduce substitute that would be suitable to both the administration and the supporters of the bill.
 In an interview with Senator Chamberlain regarding his resolu. tion, he stated that it suited him, as it authorized his committee to investigate the aircraft production board. ordnance department and oth- CT branches of the government en- gagged in war work.
 An inquiry is being carried on at the present time into the old air craft board concerning various charg- es which have been filed against them in relation to the squandering of public money and several irreg- ularities. The principal of these charges were filed by Gutzon Borg lum, we'll known artist and sculp- tor. Borglum was later accused of filing his charges with a mercenary motive, as it was shown that he was interested as silent partner in new aircraft production cor poration.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
JULY 4TH TO BE
 GREATEST SHIP
 LAUNCHING DAY

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 22.- The United States shipping board has wired every shipyard in the United States to speed up the pro- duction of their shipbuilding plants. The yards have been working at top speed for the past several months, but the government believes that it is possible for the production of cargo carriers to be greatly increas- ed. It is the wish of the admins tration to make July the greatest ship launching day in the history of the world.
 It is thought that this would be a fitting national celebration of the Day of Independence. Many of the shipyards throughout the country have signified their intention of do- ing all that is in their power to aid the government in carrying out its wish. There will be many extra shifts of men placed at work in the various yards.
 It has been announced that there is certain to be at least nine ships launched in San Francisco on July 4, and the shipyards there are bend ing every effort to materially in crease this number. It is planned that the celebrations of the different cities where there are shipyards shall be conducted in conjunction with the launchings.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
MINISTER SAYS NEXT HARVEST
 WILL BE GOOD

] PARIS, May 22.-In an Interview with an Associated Press correspond ent. Victor Boret, the French min ister of food. expressed the opinion that the coming harvest in France would be one of the best in years.
 The minister states that the re- strictions which have been put on the people for the purpose of food con servation will be gradually eliminat- ed. Every available spot ill France is under cultivation. These gardens and farms are taken care of by the men who are unfit for military ser. vice; the furloughed soldiers also render a valuable assistance in the raising of necessary foodstuffs. In many places French women have planted and cultivated large plots of ground with no assistance from any men. In fact, everyone who has been able to do any labor in the fields and who could be spared from the necessary factory work, has been helping to produce one of the larg- est harvests known in French his. tory. The minister states that the prospects for the harvest are better than for any year since 1898. He stated that this was to be explained by the fact that the people have been encouraged by the government in every way possible to produce the limit in foodstuffs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
BIG WALK-0UT
 BY WORKERSIN
 CANADIAN TOWN

WINNIPEG. May 22.-The majori ty of the railroad shop men and street car men throughout the city are striking in sympathy with the recent walkout of the municipal fire. men and telephone operators. These latter are demanding that their wages be increased, as they claim that 1t was impossible for them to have the necessities of life on their former salary.
 As a result of the strike nearly every street car in the city is idle A few of the cars have been man. ned by strikebreakers, but these cannot be operated with a great de, gree of success. owing to the fear that the strikers may use violence against those who are filling their positions. Many owners of automo. piles and auto trucks in the city have gone temporarily into the trans. portation business.
 Much repair work that was being done on badly needed railway roll ing stock has come to an abrupt end owing to the strike. This seriously handicaps the railroads, as there is a great need for this stock at the present time
 The leaders of the different uni. ons, in a statement issued today,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
STATE MILITIA
 IS TO PREVENT
 HANGING NEGRO

ATLANTA. Ca. May 22.-Gover. nor Dorsey has ordered that 12O members of the state militia be dis. patched immediately to Valdosta, the county seat of Brooks county, situat. ed near the southern edge of the state. to preserve order in the event of the capture of Sidney Johnson. negro murderer.
 A diligent search is being con. ducted by the police and state ofii. cials for Johnson on the charge of being an accomplice in the murder of Hampton Smith, well-to-do farm. CT. As the people of the district are very much aroused over the bru- tai Hurder. it is feared that the negro would be taken from the off. cials and lynched.
 AS a result of the shooting, a band of enraged citizens have already lynched four negroes who were known to have been connected with the murder. These blacks. three of whom were men and the other a woman, were caught by the enraged mob a short time after the murder was committed. They were imme- diately taken to nearby telegraph poles, where they were strung up and left hanging.
 Hampton Smith was very pop ular agriculturist in his district. No reason is known why he was killed by the negroes, but it is thought to be over some labor difflculty. From
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

the evidence it is shown that the cOlored people called upon Mir Smith at his home and there found him in the presence of his wife. Some words were evidently passed be tween the negroes and Mir. Smith When the killing occurred. his wife also received bullet wound. but it is not thought to be serious.
 Sidney Johnson was said to be the chief actor in the tragedy. but he succeeded in making his escape before the posse was aroused. The troops ordered to Valdosta ale ex. pected to arrive there tonight They are ordered to take charge of the prisoner in the event of his capture and give him safe conduct to a place of confinement, where he will await trial
 MURDERER IS SHOT
 FALDOSTA, Ga, May 22.-Sidney Johnson, the alleged murderer of Hampton Smith, was shot to death in a fight with the police tonight. The negro put up strong defense when his hiding place was discov. cred by the officers of the law. In the battle which followed three white men were wounded, including Chief of Police Dampier. Johnson's body was literally riddled with bullets.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
BOAT WRECKED
 IN COLLISION
 WITH ICE BERG

PORTLAND, Ore, May 22.-A mes- sage received today by the Alaska Packers association states that their ship Tacoma was sunk in a collision with an iceberg off the Ugashik river.
 The vessel did not sink immedi- ately. and as there was plenty of time for the crew to take to the lifeboats, no lives were lost. The boat struck large iceberg at night, and it was reported as being no fault of the navigators.
 The crew has landed safely and will await the arrival of another boat to return them to Portland. It is said that the Tacoma will be a total loss, as it will not be thought worth while to attempt to salvage the boat.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
FAIRBANKS HAS
 IMPROVED SOME

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. May 22.- Former Vice-President Charles w. Fairbanks, who has been very ill, is now reported to be slightly improved. While the attending physicians say that he has some chance of living, there is much anxiety expressed by the relatives and friends of the sick man as to his ability to recover. Many of the noted mans friends are remaining close to his sick room that they may be on hand in case he takes a turn for the worse.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

say that the strikers number about 10000. These, it is stated, will be added to unless an agreement is reached immediately. The strikers are determined in their demands for an increase in salary, and say that they will not return to work unless it is granted.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
Baseball Results
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE At Boston-Boston-C Cleveland, rain. At New York-New York 1, Chicago 0. At Washington-Washington 2, St Louis 4. At Philadelphia-Philadelphia 1. De troit 3.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At St. Louis-St. Louis-New York At Chicago-Chicago 2, Brooklyn 1 At Cincinnati-Cincinnati 2. Boston 3. At Pittsburg-Pittsburg 6, Philadel phia 5.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
LANDING PROVIDED FOR
 USE MOSQUITO FLEET

Due to the number of launches making the rear of the Nordale hotel a landing place, the proprietor of the establishment has provided a landing for their use. Most of the Nenana-F Fairbanks launches arrive and depart from this spot. as no other place along the waterfront Is accessible.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
WORKING UNDER DIFFICULTY

Burglar-I hate to work job alone. If get pinched I cant turn states evidence on nobody and git off.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

c. J. Strauss and J. o. Cosgrove, who are mining on Happy creek, re- turned home this morning after a brief visit in town.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
AN ART

Woman-Have you no trade? Tramp-No, lady; only my art-dis.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27
Past President Day at
Rotary Club Luncheon

Addresses were made to-day at The
weekly luncheon of the Rotary Club
by Past Presidents William NJ. Rob-
ison, John S. Musser, William S. Es-
sick, Howard c. Fry and Arthur D.
Bacon, the occasion being the last
luncheaon to be presided over by the
retiring president, Captain George f.
Lumb. The club has as its guests
President Frank Fahnestock and
Baseball Chairman Barnes, of the
Kiwanis Club. The proposed Red
Cross benefit baseball game between
the two clubs has been called off, due
to the large sum subscribed in last
weeks drive, leaving the chapter for
the present we'll financed.
1t being Captain Lumb's last
luncheon, he presented each member
with a handkerchief in which to shed
tears. William S. Essick gave each
member a copy of the booklet,
"Guideposts to Victory"
Donald Mccormick, County Food
Administrator, was a guest at the
luncheon and made a brief speech.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27
Drive Nails in Kaiser's
Hea dat Middletown

Employees at the Middletown gov
ernment job to-day drove nails in
the kaiser's head amounting to $500.
The nail driving contest was conduct
ed by a party from the Harrisburg
recruiting station for the benefit of
the Red Cross.
Major William B. Gray. in charge
of the job bid $50 for the first nail;
William Randall, assistant superin-
tendent of construction, bid $50 for
the second nail, and ] r.. Gilliard,
general foreman paid $25 for the
red nail. Other birds for nails ranged
from thirty to ten dollars.
The patriotic feeling of the work
men was demonstrated by an en-
ploye who backed up a woman who
volunteered to drive a nail. The
woman said she would pay 81 for a
nail and an enthusiastic workmen
shouted he would give So if the
woman drove the nail in Kaiser Bills
head. The workman paid the s5 as
the woman without hesitation sunk
the mai deep in the head, amid cheers
of the workmen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27

ious kinds. the competition being
lively in many places.
New Hearings-The State Compen-
sation Board has awarded new hear
ings in the following claims Pop
lufsky VS.. Eddystone Ammunition
Co., Philadelphia; Husail VS.. Crucible
Fuel Co., Pittsburgh; Reynolds VS..
Philadelphia and Reading Railway,
Philadelphia Mastroisnni VS.. Turner
Construction Co., Pittsburgh: Rode
beck VS.. Knoxville Borough; Scott VS..
McKeesport Tin Plate Co., Pitts
burgh; the case of Sheridan VS..
Farmers Bank Building, Pittsburgh,
and number of others were dis
missed.
Reparation Order - The Public
Service Commission to-day issued an
order on the New York Central rail-
road to make reparation to the New
York and Pennsylvania Company,
Lock Haven, $9,245.29, as reparation
for overcharges for movement of
coal from Munson and Hawk Run
districts to Bald Eagle Junction. The
order is the result of litigation be-
fore the commission in which it was
claimed that the charges were too
high. The sum covers claims in the
year ending August "a, last.
Foust's Warning.-Housewi of
PENNSYLVANIA are warned to beware
of the so-called canning COM
pounds" which contain boric acid
and other preservatives in a state
ment issued to-day by Dairy and
Food Commissioner James Foust.
The commissioner has brought a
number of suits in the last few years
against sellers of such preparations
end says that as the canning and
preserving season will soon begin
people should be on their guard
against compounds which contain
boric acid and other chemicals for
hidden by state laws. Surely no
housewife wants to use a prepara-
ticn that Is prohibited in scientifi-
cally conducted food establish
ments," says Mr.. Foust. Fake COM
pounds are sold under various
trade names and may be the cause
of sickness among children months
after they have been put into cans
or jars. Chemical preparations are
not necessary in canning operations"
More Smallpox Increase of
cases has been so general
in vicinity of labor camps and in
country districts where strict quar-
antines were not carried out that
inspectors OF the State Health De-
partment have been urging physi-
clans to use the greatest care in di-
ognosing chickenpoX and smallpox.
Some cases have been reported
which were called ChickenpoX, but
which turned out to be quite the op-
posite. There has been more small
poX in Pennsylvania this spring than
for wears
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27
Agriculturist of
State Chamber Goes
Into Govt. Service

The Committee of Public Safety of
Pennsylvania has arranged for the
services of F. r. Stevens. agricultur-
al director Of the Pennsylvania State
Chamber of Commerce, as assistant
state director. United States Public
Service Reserve of Pennsylvania, in
charge of the Agricultural Labor Di-
vision representing the Pennsylvania
State Chamber of Commerce.
The new duties of MIR. Stevens will
be to secure the utilization of all sur
plus labor, including unoccupied
hours OF businessmen, vacation pc
riods and the unemployment of labor
now engaged in nonessential indus
tries.
1t is proposed to Immediately call
meetings of the chambers of COM
mere, boards of trade and business
associations of the cities and bor-
oughs of the state under the aus
pices of the Copmittee of Public
Safety, to complete an organization
through which this labor can be ef-
fectively placed upon the farms.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27
Deaths and Funerals
WnLI4N III, FISHER

Funeral services Tor William Fl
Fisher, aged 81. 1929 North Third
street, who died at the Lakenan hos
pital, Philadelphia, Saturday, will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 3.3O
olcock from his late residence, 2S29
North Third street. The Robert Burns
Lodge, No. 464, Free and Accepted
Masons will have charge of the serv-
ices, and the Rev. L. L. Snyder. pas
tor of St. Matthews Lutheran Church,
will offiicate. Burial will be in the
Harrisburg Cemetery.
Fisher was assistant trainmaster for
the Pennsylvania Railroad and was
an employe of that company for years.
He was a member of the ST. Mat
thew's Lutheran Church, a member of
the Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464. Free
and Accepted Masons, the Harrisburg
Consistory, Perseverance Chapter, and
the local Shrine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27
American Patrol Wins
Brisk Skirmish With the
Germans in No Mans Land

With the American Army in
France. May 26.-An American pa
troll had an engagement last night in
the Luneville sector with a German
patrol carrying light machine guns,
and routed the enemy in sharp
fight. Several of the Germans We're
killed and their bodies were dragged
back by their comrades There were
no American losses.
On the same sector a German SER
geant crept into the American lines,
holding up his hands and shouting
"kamerad." He said he had had
enough of fighting for the Kaiser and
Won Hindenburg. He was sent to the
rear.
The artillery action generally was
light in the Toul and Luneville sec
tors. American airmen concluded
several missions successfully without
encountering any German machines.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27
Letter Carriers Win Prizes
For Selling Thrift Stamps

Mechanicsburs, Pa, May e7.-Prizes
for selling War Savings, Certificates
and Thrift Stamps during a stipulated
period by local letter carriers were
awarded by George L. Lloyd, federal
director of Cumberland county, who
made the offer several weeks ago.
as follows: First prize. $40. Louis A.
Diller, having sold to the amount of
S4,095; second prize, 81. Claud Will
liams, amount sold, $1,410; third
prize. So. Morris Brubaker, recently
assigned to the route of G. w.
Hershman. amount sold, $1.S75; fourth
prize, SO, j. II. Kuhns, rural carrier.
amount sold. S11O. At the post Of
fee there were sold altogether
stamps to the amount of $4,000
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27
HERE IS One THING THAT
IS ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE

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A valuable book on Rheumatism
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-27
Rheumatism Has Never Been
Cured by Liniments or Lo-
tions, and Never Will Be.

You never knew of Rheumatism
that most painful source of suffering
being cured by liniments, lotions
or other external applications. And
YOU will never see anything but tenn
porary relief afforded by such make
shifts.
But why be satisfied with tempo
rary relief from the pangs of pain
which are sure to return with in
creased severity, when there is per-
manent relief within your reach? T?
Science has proven that Rheuma-
tism is disordered condition of the
blood. How then, can satisfactory
results be expected from any treat