The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18

view of the scene which differed littles from such an affair in city, as the majority of the men wore dress suits, which is rather incon- gruous as they look like tramps in their every day clothes-thc fault of the clothes and conditions, not the men. many of whom are edu- cated and fine looking, a number being professional men.
 The same order gave smoker a short time previously, and gave meat and drink to every hungry man and malamute in town. Also an entertainment recently which was bowling success, as of course. everyone who could beg, borrow or find q dollar, attended to show his appreciation for past favors.
 On Jan. Sth the ladies gave a card party and dance for the many courtesies they had received from the gentlemen. A dainty lunch was served and much credit due them for the graceful manner in which they managed the affair. This will be followed shortly by Il leap year ball which is anticipated with much pleasure and interest.
 Fairbanks is literally on an is- land between the Panama and Che ma rivers, the latter being crossed by means of a ferry. In the sum mer time the place is beautiful, surrounded by forest of pines and birch which affords fuel without much effort. There are three saw mills located here.
 The boats cannot reach here only when the water in Cinema river is high. Cinema Qndian pronuncia- tion Chenaw.) which is located on the Panama river ten miles below Fairbanks, is very bleak and gen erally wet. It is smaller than Fairbanks, but is more important since it is practically the head of navigation; as it is always easy of access for the boats, and therefore would be more direct route to the creeks.
 A little rivalry exists between the two places which has been since they were established. Each wish ed to exterminate the other, but as neither has succeeded they carry on a civil war. Much excitement prevailed recently when the rival cities were incorporated. Fairbanks took the initiative, of course, and Cinema, not to be behind, gathered together her warriors and discussed the pros and cons of the situation, and concluded that the funds of her treasury were equal to those of Fairbanks. So each determined to have municipal government.
 They decided they could afford a school at Fairbanks, as there were seven children eligible. But Cinema bitterly deplored the fact that it was denie l this hoLOr, as the few aboriginal children there had not arrived at that state. Capt. Bar nette, who is considered the father of Fairbanks, was elected mayor | The local court of Fairbanks
 will some day be mighty institu- : tion though at present it is in em- , bryo. The commissioner, who is also justice of the peace, is cute little boy, who administers justice or performs marriage ceremony according to his juvenile ideas which are not always clear.
 Mir. Joslin. who represents raj ; road syndicate, has been investi
 gating the advisability of estab fishing railroad to the creeks with the result that preliminar, survey has been made, and the en , terprise may be carried through a no distant date. Cinema will prob 3 ably be the terminus of the rail :, road. A corporation has also begun l operation to establish telephone i, line from Cinema to the creeks. , In the meantime conditions ar , improving. There is no longer tn