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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
DOME MAN NOW FIGHTING WITH
 U. 5. FORCES

The following letter received by George Allenwell, of Livengood. from Alvin Rice, formerly we'll known on Dome. tells of the latters wanderings Dome, tells of the latter's wanderings
 "On the Atlantic, July 9, 1918. MT. Geo. Allenwell, Lvengood. AL
 aska.
 Dear friend:
 After long delay will attempt to write to you. You will readily see that l am no longer Montana farmer but one of Uncle Sams boys
 l was drafted the latter part of May and went to Camp Lewis where I stayed for about one month. Since then l have been moving more or less. l am on my way some place don't know where and couldn't tell if l did. but you will know just about as much about my whereabouts when you get this as know myself now.
 T somewhat hated to leave the ranch (part censored) but there has got 10 be some one do the fighting and l suppose l am in a better position to go than lots Of others and l had far better be broke and win than have Montana and lose. have got but little training so far as l have been on the move a good deal of the time, but suppose l will get it abroad
 How do those Germans talk about the war up there now? They sure keep pretty quiet in the states. Wages are high in the states now and lots of work. Ranchers were paying as high as s100 per month and board in Montana where lived There was also lots of demand for men around the coal mines at from $j to $6 per eight hours, and person could work almost every day in the year.
 Crops were poor from the Dakotas west last year and it was awful dry in Washington and the western half of Montana this year. In the central states and east the crops sure look fine.
 How are things up there have not seen much about Alaska in the papers lately only that it was awful cold last winter up there.
 Things must be awful expensive in Alaska for they seem to be high enough in the states
 How is the Livengood country turning out by now? Is there any. thing new being struck. Has Fair banks held it's own or has most of the people left there since the coun- try went dry?
 Well. George, this was an oppor- tunity that l was not expecting al this time and cannot tell everything here, any way about army life. 1 will try and write some more before many months. Is Frank Fisher still up there. and how is the old fel- low?
 With best wishes to yourself and Mrs. Allenwell I am your friend,
 ALVIN RICE, GO. II. 363 Inf,
 "A E M
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
POSTMISTRESS OF FLAT CITY
 PASSES AWAY

In advices received from the lower river recently the information is con- veyed of the death of Mrs. Anna c. Chittick. who passed away at Flat City, in the Iditarod. from a stroke of apoplexy. expiring short time after being stricken.
 Mrs. Chittick filled the office of postmistress for the lower river camp and also conducted a furnish ings establishment. She was well known among the residents of the lower river and highly esteemed.
 Until other arrangements have been made the postal affairs will be in the care of Miss Helen Grant, who has charge of the school at that place.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
DEFENSE BODY HELD MEETING
 LAST EVENING

The council of defense held its regular weekly meeting at the wal office last evening and took action on matters of moment. Among oth CT matters coming before the coun cil was that concerning the disap pearance of Arthur Dana Hall. Hall was registered with the local board and at the time of the first induc tion was supposed to report in Fair banks. Some days before the time set for the induction he went out camping short distance from Happy station on Goldstream. Since that time nothing has been heard from him and there is a suspicion that something i'll has befallen him. Ger tain circumstances lead many to be- lieve that he fell into Goldstream and was drowned. The council will call for volunteers to search the vicinity where he was last locat. ed in an epdeavor to ascertain if he has met his death or else has gone out of the country.
 The matter of that class of men who have made their declaration of becoming citizens of the United States and then surrendering their papers and claiming exemption on the grounds of neutrality when call ed for service was also taken up by the board. On the last induction c. A. Pearson was called and he took the stand of neutrality and surrend- cred his papers. It is understood that he is at the present time work ing on contract for the Alaskan Engineering commission near Happy. Such being the case resolution will be drafted by the council and pre- sented to Engineer in Charge F. D. Browne. at Nenana, requesting that the contract existing be cancelled.
 A set of resolutions covering all such cases will be drafted and the aid of the people of Alaska will be asked for in the cooperation against this class of undesirables regarding employment or assistance. It will be requested of all good citizens that such as these be sent on their way and their progress through the coun- try be heralded in advance of them. It was also suggested that photo graphs be taken of neutral regis trants who surrendered their papers and that they be affixed to a good sized placard with the names at. tached and put in conspicuous place for the public to familiarize themselves with. By this means the whole district will know who the men are that have had the protection of the government during peace times and refused to abide by their sworn oath in the time of war. After dis. cussing the matter at some length the council adjourned until next Thursday. . at which time the matter will be presented for final action.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
QUARTZ MINE
 IS PRODUCER

The quartz property owned by the Smith-McGlone interests on St. Pat rick creek is coming to the front as a producer. Tuesday Ed Smith arrived in town with a large quan. tity of amalagam from the rock that had been run through the stamps.
 The previous assay had on the quartz from this mine warranted the owners in proceeding with the de velopment. The cleanup bI ought in yesterday will determine whether the lead is holding up or not. The own. CTS are optomistic of their holdings and expect that in the future their claim will be listed among one of the actual producers of the camp.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
FAIRBANKS HAS
 NEW MAGISTRATE

At special meeting of the city council last evening for the the se' lection of city magistrate. the choice of the council members fell upon L. R. Gillette for that office and he will be duly installed.
 The meeting of the city council last evening was the shortest no record. taking just five minutes by the clock, old time, to call the meet ing to order. call the roll of the council and transact the business and adjourn. With the exception of Councilman Johnson all were pres ent.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL THE
 WAY

Written for The Alaska Citizen) Will you, dear lad, this message take This boon that l am sending? May God be with you all the way!" It is my prayer, amending. For days will come when doubts as.
 sail.
 When darker days are pending May God be with you all the way!" Your footsteps still attending. If Over Here or Over There
 Grim duty shall surround you May God be with you all the way.' Nor gain nor loss confound you. Tho far from home and native land No loved ones mark your going May God be with you all the way!" His love their presence showing. Or should you leave your loved ones
 here
 Sore grieved, tho the parting. May God be with you all the way!" It keeps the hurt from smarting Your lot may be to lay in wait
 When fain you would be fighting. May God be with you all the way." His battles still you're sighting. For patience Is a needful thing.
 And hard to bear is durance. May God be with you all the way!" To give you full assurance. You'll need Him on that homeward To comfort in bereavement. May God be with you all the way!" And crown you with achievement. And If, perchance, you pay the price Of life. in youth and glory. May God be with you all the way." Be yours His own sweet story. No greater love hath man than this, To free his friends from evil, May God be with you all the way" He brings to naught the devil.
 HATTIE M. D'ORSAY.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
EVIDENCES GREAT CHANGES
 GOING ON IN GERMANY AND
 NEW CHANCELLOR MAY LEAD

LOS ANGELES Oct 3-Ambassador Gerard states that the new German chancellor is regular human being and of the few high Germans who appears be able to think like ordinary human being.
 Gerard believes that the Maximian will seek peace and abandon the Pan-German policy which has so long dominated every of the imperial government and would not be surprised if the made real peace offer in the future.
 HUNS HAVE NEW CHANCELLOR
 AMSTERDAM Oct 3.-Prince Maxmian of Bad en- heir the throne of the Dutchy of Baden has been named to succeed Won Hertng chancellor of Germany and has accepted The chancellor is reported to have been the leader of the Brueck group of moderaes and early this year in interview stated that it his belief that the Germans should abandon all ideas of conquest and be content to hold her territories Just how much of his is matter of lecture but it is believed that he is afraid of the imperial government and will be unnfuenced by the kaiser
 HUNS CHANGE TROOPS ON SWISS BORDER
 WASHINGTON, Oct 3-Authenc despatches from Switzerland say that the German government has with drawn its troops from the Swiss border and has replaced them with the Bavaran Landstrum and the axty of the old is permitting hundreds of deserers reach the Swiss ouposts where they being we'll received by the Swiss soldiers.
 REMOVING PEOPLE FROM ALsACE
 GENEVA, Oct 3.-The Democrat states that the Ger man military authorities removing the inhabitants of AL sace in expectation o6 attack by the forces The activities of the allied forces have led the Huns to think that attack is near.
 The inhabitants of twenty villages have been removed and Ba for the Germans fear that when the a lied troops makete attack the people will break armed instruction which might easily prove fatal the Germans All possible efforts have been made to remove all firearms but is known that many have hidden their and could produce them moments notice with good supply of ammunition.
 GERMANY WANTS AISACF-LORRAINE NEUTRAL
 BERLIN, Oct, 3.-The German high command is sug gesting that Asace be neuraized Luxemburg and take the part of buffer between France and Germany No suggestions made concerning the trade arrangements which Germany would with the new country
 HUNS ADMIT CONDITION SERIOUS
 BERLIN, Oct 3-The Frankfurt Zeitung of the leading papers of Germany says that the situation the western front serious far the interests of Ger many are concerned The German front is apparently crbng and no one knows where the retreat may stop for the Won Hindenbug line had been looked the de- fense of the Germans and the secondary lines nearly so strong and unless the allied forces greatly weakened by the German defense and guard action in the retreat lit is possible that they may press the German army back Ito the German border
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
SHOWS
 IMPROVEMENT

The condition of Frank Young. ST.. who was taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon suffering from a hemorrhage of the stomach. is re- ported to be improved and at the latest accounts he is resting easily.
 Mrs. Hawley Sterling. his daughter who is residing at Nenana. left there yesterday on a launch on her way to Fairbanks to be in attendance at his bedside. The physicians hold high hopes of an early recovery for their patient.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
EXCHANGE HAS
 BEEN OPENED

The stock" exchange opened up for business in Fairbanks the other day. The main transaction was the exchange, even up, of span of horses for cultivated tract of land lying along the Valdez trail about four miles from town and known as the "Fawcett farm" The parties involved in the transaction were Dan Callahan, owner of the horses, and Ed. Fawcett, owner of the land.
 Yesterday the new owner of the team hitched up his property and left over the trail for the coast. talk ing one passenger, N. R. King, for sociability's sake. The new farmer has quit "skinning" and will in the future devote himself to produce.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
DUG" MORGAN STILL
 KNOCKING OVER BIRD.

Through the medium of The Asso ciated Press it is learned that R D. (Dug) Morgan was returned 2 winner in the championship shoot ing tournament held last season fol the State of Maryland and the Dis trict of Columbia, carrying home the bacon with score of 97 out of g possible 100. Dug had some reputa ton as a trap shooter during his so journ in Fairbanks and he undoubt edly has not lost his eye in picking them out.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07

TT11N HUoI KIATVS WILL BAOK
 AMSTERDAM, Oct 1.-The German papers are fear full that the Austrians will follow the lead of Bulgaria and make the best obtainabe It is claimed that coalition cabinet of both Austrian and Hungary is being make concessions separate parties within the empire fwel as to the allied nations
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07
BRITISH MAKE BIG DRIVE NORTH OF ST. QUENTIN AND
 ADVANCE FIVE MILES DEEP
(NIGHT REPORTl

WITH THE BRITISH, Oct 3-The British have oc cupied many additional towns and villages between Seque hart and the canal the north of Bony the smash which they have pressed home today Five thousand prisoners with numerous guns were taken.
 The British drive has reached depth of five miles at the apex and very seriously threatening the Germans who retiring through the valley of the Disc river The coun try fairly open and the British going fast It is ex pected that the attack will be continued tomorrow
 In all of the Arnentieres sectors the Germans treating with all possible haste The British troops have passed through the city of Lens and in hot pursuit of the Huns Near Amentieres Arburs ridge has been captured and the British the of there cooperating with the Belgans The allied forces have taken some important v lages Roulers
 HAIG REPORTS GREAT SUCCESS.
 LONDON, Oct 3-General Haig reports that the Brit h in the attack the northeast of Cambra have been successful with their tanks because of the open character of the country The attack carried front about eight miles long extending the canal north of Bony.
 The cities of Ee Caeet and Guov have been captured and the advance is to the outskirts of Montre1an which is about five miles to the east of Belicourt.
 HINDENBURG SYSTEM PASSED
 LONDON, Oct. 3-The Australians have pressed be- yond the Beaurevoir line Wancourt in the St. Quentin and the Won Hindenburg system has definitely been passed. The Americans cooperating with the Ausra ans and have done much to contribute toward the success
 FRENCH MAKE BIG DRIVE.
 TRANSPORTATION. 3.-The French have captured thousand prisoners and have made important advance the northwest of the Some river In the Cham pagne the northwest of Rheims the of Corm icy has been captured The along the Somme in operation with that made by the British the north of St. Quentin
 YANKEES NOT VERY ACTIVE
 WITH THE AMERICANS NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oc 3-Except for the slow progress in the Ar gonne forest the front of the Americans remains unchanged but the feeling that something may be let loose There has been general light activity the entire with the Americans successful in taking many of the Germans prisoners.
 BELGIANS ENTERING ROUI.ERS
 HAVRE-Offcal-Oct 3-The Begians are near the outskirts of Rouers and have already armored cars forward, entering the and after doing terrible execution retired, arriving safely the Belgian lines
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-10-07

(DAY REPORT)


 WITH THE AMERICANS NEAR ST. QUENTIN Oct 3-The fighting of the Americans the Won Hinden- burg line when they broke of the hardest stretches of the line will down in history of the hardest, if not the hardest fighting of the Without the hesita tion of single and with death staring them in the face the Americans threw themselves into the furious stru gle where fighting without mercy, and covered with human blood from head feet Mercy sought by either sde for the fight death who could w The Yankees fought treessy against greatly superior force. which constantly being reinforced with fresh troops The horrible death fight continued day and night On several occasions Americans with mortal wounds made lone charges their temporary earth works and did e fecve work in opening the way for their unwonded rades In the last terrible hours of that memorable struggle when the Australians were beginning to reach the hard pressed Americans, the fighting ragged hand hand and the Americans in their element In groups and single handed the Americans beat the Germans and the few Huns who left ready kill their officers rather than meet the Americans longer the hand hand nfl Every American showed gaanry and sefsacrfice which has been exceed by soldiers of any other nationality
 For their part the Germans made effort which was masterpiece of the art of the Germans view it, and was made the last and dying effort of the Huns main tain their hold on the western front HUGE CAPTURES DURING THE LAST WEEK
 LONDON, Oct 3.-During the week ending today the allied forces have taken sixty thousand and more than thousand large guns the front besides the enormous amounts of materials, and guns taken the other fronts.
 HUNS TAKE PEOPLE WITH THEM
 FRENCH HEADQUARTERS NEAR ST. QUEN- TlN Oct 3-1n their retirement from St. Quentin the Ger removed all of the inhabitants when the French entered they greeted by silent and battle instead of the joyous fellow citizens which they expected meet.
 BRITISH LAUNCH FRESH ATTACKS
 WITH THE BRITISH, Oct. 3-The British to the northeast of St. Quentin between Sequeart and Bony six miles front have launched vicious offensive and driving back the Germans. The fighting has been carried to the north along the Won Hndenburg line and the Huns are fierce resisting the allied attacks but failing in their attempts to ward off the allied troops while they carry their plans for retiring.
 On the Flanders front the British have gained more important ground and winning because the Huns giving up but by sheer might.
 BIG RETIREMENT NEAR LENS.
 LONDON, Oct 3-The general retirement of the Huns in the vicinity of Lens and Amenteres reported have progressed with considerable speed and is being greatly hndered by the allied forces The Huns three miles further back than they the morning and in position to stop
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-25
GERMAN PEOPLE
TIRE Of WAR
ANDWANT PEACE
Professor Nicolai Tells of Con.
ditions Existing in Germany,
Where Crime Goes
Unrestrained.

Copenhagen, June 24.--"The Ger.
man soldiers generally are tired oi
the war, but the patience of the peo'
pie as a whole, especially the middle
classes, is marvellous in view OF the
prevalent unfavorable conditions,
said Prof. G. F. N. Nicolai. former
professor of physiology at the Uni.
vcrsity of Berlin when questioned to-
day regarding conditions in Germany
Professor Nicolai, was one of the
men who escaped from Germany last
week in airplanes, landing in Den
mark.
"In official circles" continued
Professor Nicolai, "the war is ex.
pected to last a long time yet, bu'
among the people the opinion is ex-
pressed by many that the present
offensive on the western front will
be decisive. While the people gen
orally are patient, at the same time
they are anxious for peace, the pro.
fessor declared.
Food Conditions Bad.
Food conditions in the empire are
extremely bad, Professor Nicolai re.
ports. AS against the disappoint.
ment from the failure Of the Ukraine
supplies to come up to expectations
however, some encouragement had
been received from the recent rains
which 1t was hoped, would result in
the production of better crops a,
home than last year.
Nothing appears In the German
papers,, the professor stated, "re-
garding the many effective enemy air
raids upon German cities.
Crime on Increase.
Owing TO the scarcity of all kinds
OF commodities, robbcries and bur-
slaries have greatly increased. and
even Ia the FIRST class hotels the
guests do not venture to leave their
clothing or shoes outside their doors
for cleaning. As for soap, one finds
II necessary to keep it in ones
pockets.
Although taxes are constantly in
creasing, the payment of the interest
on the war loans is not covered, and
it ID expected that in future only 2
per cent of the interest on the S per
cent loans will be disbursed, the re-
inainder being added to the princi-
pal"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-25
Method of Selecting Men for
National Army Unchanged

Washington, June PA second
lottery, to determine, the order of
call for the 744,865 men registered
June S, will be held, probably Thurs
day or Friday. >. -, ~ .,-..4.-[ ~
The procedure will be similar to
that of last year when nearly l0,000,-
600 men were given their relative
places in the draft. The same bowl
will be used with capsules containing
numbers up to the largest number of
registrants in any district in the coun-
try. Last year l0,500 capsules were
provided, but the number this year
will be much smaller.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-25

lgun; lost finger, but remained on duty
until severely wounded a second time
at. Louis o. Langston: Kept up
telephone communications at great
personal risk.
Private Alexander Phillips: Re,
mained at post as runner for other
men who retired, twice wounded.
Private Walter N. Kaer: Re-
mained at runner post for several 9th.
crs who retired.
Corp. Walter Coil: Crawled into
shallow trench swept by machine
gun and rife fire for the purpose oi
assisting wounded. ,-
| at. Florian D.. Giles: Twice
wounded by shell; remained at post
IL hours; directed platoon until or.
dered to the rear.
"Lt. Jack Coonan: Turned on en-.
emy's flank a whitening fire ,after
holding his men steady under an en-.
emy barrage.
Corp. Henry Steward and Privates
| John r. Davidson and Leo F. Brady
Gallantry in operating automatic
rifle.
Leads Company to Front Line.
Capt. Emil Frey; Mortally wound
ed by she'll, led his company tothe
front line, wounded twice more by
machine gun, but continued to di-
rect the operation. Died.
Lieut.. Wesley Freml, jr,: Thrice
wounded by artillery fire; refused to
quit and led his men in three sue
cessful counter attacks.
"Priv. John ]. Poole: Distin-
guished bravery in repairing tele-
phone lines under heavy shell fire
and maintained communications.
First 1t. Volney B. Bowles
Displayed great courage in stringing
wire and maintaining communica-
ton under exceptionally heavy she'll
FIRE.
Capt. Joseph E. Campbell. Showed
high qualities of efficiency and cour-
age under heavy shelf fire in giving
medical attention and evacuating
wounded.
Lieut.. Edouard Gouin, Showed
CONSPICUOUS ability and devotion to
duty in the preparation and execution
of plan for the employment of ar
tillery in the operations against Can
tigny, May 2S, thereby contributing
in a predominating degree to the sue
cess of the artillery action.
Great Courage And Bravery.
"Priv., First Class, Oscar A. Blond
ed: Showed great courage and brav-
cry in repairing under heavy fire a
telephone cable between the post of
the division machine gun officer and
the post OF his group commander.
Although hit by she'll fragments, he
continued his work, regardless of the
danger.
"sergt. Axel J. Carlstrom: Under
heavy she'll FIRE, he showed great
courage and GOODNESS in inspiring con-
fdence in his men and directing the
fire OF his gun.
"Priv. First Class, Crofford Nagle:
Although seriously wounded, refused
to allow any of his gun crew to give
him first aid, declaring their FIRE must
be maintained at any cost. He sub
sequently made his way alone to the
dressing station, refusing all assist
ance.
"Priv. Frank D. Ward: Asked
permission to 60 into action and ad-
vanced 90 yards and killed German
sniper who had caused great casual
ties. He was buried twice by shell
FIRE, but not wounded.
"Lt. Moses E. Cox, engineers: For
bravery and leadership in conducting
the second construction Of a strong
point under heavy machine gun fire.
A dashing example of bravery.
"Lt. Lee S. Dillon, engineers: EE-
posed to heavy machine gun FIRE and
unsheltered he successfully conducted
working parties for five days"