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The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16

and real estate at exaggerated val ueS, obtained a real bonus of nearly S7O,O00. The deposits and assets of the Washingtcn-Alaska were then transferred to the then Fairbanks Banking company, and the office of the Washington Alaska bank was removed to the building formerly oc- cupied by the Fairbanks Banking company. Many of the Washington Alaska clerks were kept at work, no bank books were taken up, the running and checking accounts were continued the same as if il was the old Washington-Alaska bank, apparently. as il now transpires with the purpose cf inducing the belief on the part of its dspositors that they were still doing business in the old Washngton-Alaska bank
 At the time Barnette assured his directors that they were becoming purchasers of both the Washington. Alaska and the First National banks he was carefully secreting from them the fact that he and Parsons, one signing as president of the Fairbanks Banking company and the other as president of the old Wash. ingtonAlaska bank, had given to R. c. Wood an option to purchase the capital stock of the First Ma tional bank for S125.000. which stock was stored in the Washngton- Alaska bank vaults, and afterwards removed to the vault of the First National bank, when Mir Wood was employed as manager of said First National and before he exercised his option. MT Wood exercised this op- tion, to the surprise of the direc- tors of the Fairbanks Banking con- pany, and this fact made the allot- ment of the $70.0O0 to Parsons and his fellow stockholders of the Wash ington-Alaska bank a gift without consideration in fact. And it is more than probable that the board of directors of the Fairbanks Bank ing company will, testify that they never would have approved If the sale to them of the old Washing ton-Alaska bank at the bonus paid had they known of the exist nee of this secret option, which defeated the purposes of the purchase.
 It was during the fall of 1910 that Barnette completed the with 1rawal of all of his deposits in he bank, leaving in place of his promised $200,O00, some S26,000 in capital stock less the S10,oo0 which he had sold to Miss Wrenn and which the bank holds as security for the payment of the 5000 ad- vanced to her. It was shortly after this time also that he had trans f rred all of his town property to the name of his wife. and, also, as far as can be learned, all of his holdings of realty in Alaska.
 It was therefore not to he mar veled at that the board Cf directors refused to accept Barnette's wired resignation from the bank after he had gone out to Seattle to arrange an exchange account which he for got to arrange.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
'SHAUCHRAUN" ON.
 WEDNESDAY

On Wednesday, at the Auditorium hat celebrated old Irish drama, he Shaughraun, written by Dion }oucicault, will be presented by a asst of competent local amateurs and it is said that treat is in store for the entertainment seekers. The play has been most carefully re ehearsed and all of the cast are gtter perfect.
 Tickets are now on sale at Halls bookstore and to secure good seats 1t will be necessary to apply soon IS they are going fast. The full asst follows:
 Following is the complete cast of The Shaugraun;"
 Captain MolineuX-A young Eng
 fish officer commanding a de-
 taChment of soldiers at Baly-
 ragget ...... Theo. E. Farrell tobIrt Ffolliott-A young Irish
 gentleman under sentence a-
 Fenian, in love with Arte 'ather Dolan - The parish priest
 of Suilabeg, his tutor and
 guardian .... Thomas Rockwell corry kinchala - A squireen...
 .................. Gene Huckins Harvey Duff - Police Spy .....
 ......... Dick Thorno 'Onn - The Shaugraun, the soul
 of every fair, the life of every
 funeral, the first fiddle at all
 weddings and parties ..
 ............... William c. Mullen Sergeant Jones Of the Forty
 first ................ Fred Truches sullivan ......... William Gear seilly - A Smuggler .... Mir. Lawn Doyle - A smuggler ...... MT. Reid Arte O'Neale - In love with Rob-
 ert Ffolliott .... Mrs. J. McAulay Ilaire Ffolliott-A Sligo lady ..
 ............ Mrs. J. E. R0barts Mrs. O'Kelly - Conn's mother ..
 ........... Mrs. o. c. Williams Nova - Father Dolan's neice, in
 love with Conn ..........
 ....... Miss Eleanor Moon
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16

When the bank had been reorganiZ cd in 1908, Messrs. Dusenbury and Iilll who were in active charge, as. sured the directors that they would yer consent to Captain Barnette withdrawing the s2OO,OOO until the Gold Bar stock was disposed of said to have told Dusenbury and Hill that he intended to start a bank in San Jose, Cal. and that he wanted them to manage it. It was some time after this that the $2Oo,00O was quietly withdrawn. the directors being kept in ignorance thereof
 A little later on Barnette put through two very questionable trans actions which will, it is almost cer- tain. form the basis of suits. Hill, then viCe-president of the bank, went before the directors and asked them to either buy or loan him on his stock. some $13,000 at par value he sum of $10,000 The board re- fused and Barnette volunteered to loan Hill the S10.000 himself, with out interest. This. it appears, Bar nette did but in the note Hill gave Barn tie interest of 10 per cent. was added Some months later, with out notifying the directors Barnette presented the Hill stock and the note to J. Albert Jackson, cashier of the bank, and received from him S10,- 900 thereon, and turned in the stock and note as security therefor.
 The second transaction occurred in the summer of 1910, when Bar nette induced his typewriter, Miss Wrenn, to purchase S10,000 worth of
 he capital stock of the bank at par, she paying him $10,000 there for She became dissatisfied with
 he purchase later and demanded
 he return of her money, Barnettt having promised to take back the stock at any time she demanded 1t. The story goes that Barnette gave he girl 5000 in cash and went to Jackson and demanded that he loan Miss Wrenn 5000 on her stock.
 eCured by her personal note. Jackson told Barnette that this was l matter that should be taken up with the directors. ITO - with
 he board of directors" the worthy captain is said to have remarked, and J. Albert handed the girl the 1000, and took the stock and note as security.
 Some time in 1909 Barnette, with out the sanction of the board of directors, in conjunction with w.. II. Parsons, of the old Washington Alaska purchased the capital stock of the First National bank for $125, 900, each taking one-half thereof. This purchase by Barnette was later approved by the directors of the Fairbanks Banking company. In he fall of 1910 Barnette and Par sons made a deal whereby the Fair banks banking company was to take over the WashingtonAlaska bank, the deal including the half interest held by the old Washington Alaska bank in the First National bank. Barnette represented that by his purchase the Fairbanks Bank ing company would own all of the three banks, and uniting their busi nesses would make large profits. On the strength of this the pur- chase was made whereby the own CTS of the stock of the old Wash ington-Alaska bank received from ,he Fairbanks Banking company a cash bonus of about $36.000. and by putting in their outstanding debts
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
FIRE LOSSES ARE ADJUSTED

Practically all of the losses oc- casioned in the late fire on Front street were adjusted satisfactorily to Ill ConcC rned by G. H. Sumpter, who lrrived from the Outside ten days lgo. With regard to the building owned by Vining & Miller, the adjus- or will see the owners in Seattle. hey being Outside at this time. Be ore leaving for the Outside again MT. SumptGr took occasion to com Dliment the fire department and stat d. that in his opinion, Fairbanks vas as well equipped with fire pro ection as many larger cities Out idle.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
SERVICES HELD YESTERDAY

The funeral services for Miss A. c. Farthing, the missionary who died at the Nenana mission a few weeks ago, were held at St. Matthews church yesterday afternoon, at 8 o'clock. The services were conduct ed by Archdeacon Stuck in the presence of a large number of sor- rowing friends of the deceased.
 The body will next week, in ac- cordance with the wishes of the de- ceased missionary, be taken back to Nenana and inferred at the scene If her labors.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
WILL BE MORE PICTURES

Much to the disappointment of a arge number of people who have ome to look forward 10 this form of amusement there will be no nov ng picture show this week. This s on account of the hall being aken for the production of the ihaughraun and the intention e Iessrs. Martin & koon not to in erfere with ether entertainments
 However next week ther will be mother of the popular shows at
 However, next week there will be 'hown, and there will be one every reek thereafter during the season Martin & koon have made arrange nents for the shipment of the lat est outside films to be sent in and hey will be able to put on entirely new pictures every week.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
TAXES ARE DUE THIS DAY

On Wednesday night the members of the city council finished their labors as beard of equalization, having sat for number of nights listening to the many kicks register ed by citizens who were inclined to the belief they were too highly as sessed. The collection of taxes will commence today.
 Until February 15 a rebate of 10 per cent. will be allowed on all taxes paid. Following this, for fiji, cen days, the taxes will be taken at par. After the first of March the axes will have become delinquent and penalty of ten per cent. of tn amount due will be added, with inter- est. until the tax is paid.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
ENTERTAIN IN HONOR
 OF MRS. J. E. OiLlEY

Mrs J. A. Donald and Mrs. H. Clau
 St n entertained last Wednesday af. iernO. at the home of Mrs. Don- aid. on Seventh avenue, in honor Of Mrs. J. F.. Dilley. About % ladies were present. all members of the Christian Science church. Conversa-
 ion, music and dainty refreshments made the afternoon pass swiftly away. and al the close the hostess es. on behalf of themselves and guests, presented Mrs. Dilley with lnilue souvenirs of the occasion.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
MRS. TOMBSTONE WINS
 FINE ELECTROUlER

Mrs. Charles Johnstcne, of Gar len Island. went to Cinema for a few days visit last week. and while there was the guest of honor at little card party given by Mrs. Raap. The result of Mrs. Johnstone's play ng was that she carried home a beautiful electrolier, the prize award ed for the lady scoring highest dur ing the evening"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
COURT TERM FEBRUARY IA

A call for general term of court to convene at 10 o'clock a. m., on February II, was issued by Judge
 Overfeld on Saturday. The court has appointed Martin Harrais, of Cinema, as jury commissioner, and he and Clerk of the Court Page will at once commence on the work of selecting the necessary 300 names.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16

4OST-Parcel containing papers of importance only to the owner. Wrapped with brown paper. May have been lost between Eighth and Cowles, and the telephone office, or between Garden Island and the telephone office. Reward if returned to Telephone office.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
BARNEY GOSS HAS A SON

The last mail brings the an nounCement that on November 10, at Garfield hospital, Washington, D C., there was born to Mir. and Mrs. Barney Goss. fine baby boy. Bar ney writes that he is a dandy baby md that he and his mother are doing finely
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
LODGE MEETINGS MONDAY
 AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

There will be special meeting of the Chapter Masons on Monday night at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of conferring the Mark Masters de gree on three candidates.
 On Wednesday evening the Blue Lodge will hold special meeting dates.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
FRANCE AS ARBITRATOR.

PARIS, Jan. 1.-The leading pa pers of France are urging the Cham Der of Deputies to get busy and make France the leader in an in ternational peace way, and act as ar bitrator between the nations.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
U. S. WANTS RETRIBUTION.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The de- partment of state will demand the trial of the slayers of Cannon and Groce, the two A ericans w ho were executed by the Nicaraguan govern ment for taking part in the revolu- tion in that country.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
MONEY FOR FORTS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14. The war department today asked con yress for the immediate appropriation of $5,OOO,OOO to start the fortification of the Panama Canal.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
JAP NAVY EXPENSES,

TOKYO, Jan. 14.-Naval expendi- lures of s25O,OOO,OOO are urged by the cabinet of Japan. The people are protesting against the increase n taxation necessary for the naval eXpenditure.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
ROY FERGUSON PROUD DAD

At o'clock yesterday afternoon a baby girl was born to Mir. and Mrs. Roy Ferguson, at St. Joseph's hospital, Dr. Hall being in attend ance. The doctor reports that mother and daughter are doing nice ly
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
ATTY. MILLER DOING FINELY

Attorney H. l.. Miller, who re gently was operated on for appendi- citis, is getting along very nicely at St. Joseph's. Today another minor operation will be performed and he is expected to soon be on the road to rapid recovery.
 If you are locking for a hen pecked husband, the best place to look is under his wife's thumb.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
REBELS HOLD THEIR OWN.

COMSTOCK, Tex, Jaan. 14.-Ad- vices have been received here that the rebels are holding many small government forces in check in the mountain districts.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
MARTIN HARRAiS MAKING
 A TOUR OF THE CREEKS

Martin Harrais, of Cinema, Is out on the creeks in the interests of the Cinema mill He is also doing a lit tie missionary work in the interest of the development company.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
FARRELL IS PRESIDENT,

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-James Far rell has been elected president of he United States Steel corporation, o succeed William Corey, who re- signed recently.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
CARROTS.

Keep your horse in good shape by feeding a few carrots. I have some at 3 cents per pound Call at Nos 12-16 Wendell avenue.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
BALDWIN WILL CASE,

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 1.-The de- fense in the Baldwin will case be- gan the presentation if its side of he case today
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16

And when payable in Chilli, France Greece, The Netherlands. Norway md Sweden. fees will be those sche- duled in present table on the back # international applications.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-01-16
MONEY ORDER FEES.
 ARE CHANGED
NEW SCHEDULE WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON FIRST OF
 FEBRUARY NEXT.

Postmaster Boyer has received notification from Third Assistant Postmaster c neral Britt that begin ming on February 1, the fees to be charged on money orders issued on international forms will be as fol lows, an increase being made in most cases:
 When payable in Apia, Austria. Bel 5ium, Bolivia, Cape Colony, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Great Britain, Honduras, Hongkong, Hungary. Italy, Japan, Liberia, Lux emburg. New South Wales, New Zea- land. Orange River Colony, Peru, Portugal, Queensland, Russia, Sal 'ador, South Australia, Switzerland, Tasmania, The Transvaal, Uruguay, md Victoria Tor orders
 From 1c to S250, 10c.
 From s2.51 to 8. 15c.
 From s5.O1 to s75O, 2Oc
 From $751 to BIO. 25c.
 From s10.01 to s15. BOG
 From s1501 to s20, 35c.
 From s2O.01 to $50, 4Oc.
 From S3OO1 to $40. 45c
 From s4O.01 to $50, soc.
 From s5O.01 to s6O, COG.
 From s60.01 to s7O, roc.
 From S7O01 to $50, soc.
 From SSO.01 to s90, 9Oc.
 From $90.01 to S1O0, S1.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
MAXWELL QUOTES CREEL MAN
Article Praises SChools-Stern
Renlieg to His Criticism.

Members OF the Board Of Education
who res1 the criticisms Of James Creel-
man Yesterday IN which the magazine
writer charged that the board was run bv
it, =ubordinstes and that the course Of
study was too rigid. were very much in
terested IL the subject Egerton L VIM
throp. lr. president Of the board. would
not discuss the matter. but william II
Maxwell. CITY Superintendent Of Schools
referred reporters - magazine article
of January. 1909, IN which Creelman said
"Bitter complaints against the public
schools Of the country spurred me out 70
learn something OF the present training Of
our nearly 1900 900 school children. l
went honestly IN condemn, ! came back
IA explain and praise Nor IS there q moro
nnisreprosented or misunderstood subject
in America than this question OF the pub
liz schools. and he is a lucky man who can
make the American fathers and mothers
Of to-day realize what is being done 70
the American fathers and mothers Of 70
morrow Is - not strange 70 see 50 many
faddiste attacking the present educational
methods and suggesting new theories 80
Abraham stern, chairman ~ the com
mlttee on elementsry schools. replied -
the charge by saving that the course Of
study was not TOO rlgid and citing the or
zaniz9tion Of special classes for backward
children and for children n whom English
is p foreign language, hich break M rig
idity of curriculum lie also condemned
the proposition 10 replace an unpaid board
with q paid commission
The CITY may not always he rs fortu-
rate "a under the present MAYOR. he said
The positions on paid board would NED
essarily belong 70 the prevailing political
party and the salary attached would he
reward for political activity and the re-
cipient would he under obligation 10 the
appointing power Persons nov serve ON
tfe board without salary and solely for
the love of the work and can he tndifer-
ent 10 political influence rf The paid
board iF instituted II will necessarily fol
loV that The school system win be dragged
into politics
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02
MAY LOSE BIGGEST SHIPS
Continued from Arst rage

close 30 the hotel district of the city as
the piers in the Chelsea district
Calvin Tomkins Commissioner of
Docks and FERRIES, who has been one Of
the champions Of pier extension, sal
that the decision o. the Harbor Line
Board was disappointment 70 him. He
said he believed that the board could
have allowed 3 temporary lengthening
Of the piers until such time as the CITY
could alter it's harbor lines 10 suit its
needs.
John A. Mason. secretary 10 Governor
Dix. called on Mayor Gaynor Yesterday
70 consult with him in regard 10 a com
mission which is to he appointed by the
Governor 10 take M the question Of ex.
tending the pier lines in the North
River. A similar commission rs 10 be
appointed by Governor Wilson Of New
Jersey, and together the commissions
will confer with the Secretary OF War
Who has the power Of review over tho
decision Of the army engineers not 10
permit the desired extensions
Mayor Gaynor is said 10 be IN favor
~ the idea. " is probable that the
state Engineer. the Commissioner of
Docks and Ferries Of this city and a
representative NJ the Chamber OF Com
merce will make m A part of the COM
mission appointed by Governor Dix.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02

warrant modification IN the oecisi0h =,
the War Department FRA,
IL conclusion the board recommends ~
the publications Of the 1nternauonaI ne
..,,,Ie Marine and the Riparian Comnii>-
s,,r ~ New Jersey be denied. " tur'ne'
r.,or,nends that the Department of DOCKS
- Tho Cirv OF New York, the Cunard stes"'-
sb,n company and the Compas snie Geherai'
rrrareatlantiaus be notified that then aF-
r,,cstions for changes in the hsroor hnes
on tho North River and New YORK he'o0'
are no, favorably considered
In tracing the history of the enor's of WIS
sbinninz interests 10 obtain permission tor
lenethening tho pierheads. the board cites
,be adverse actions Of Secretaries OF "ar
Root. Taft, Wright and Dickinson IN VIVA,
are held 10 be similar cases.
Among tho applications passed On ~ ms
hoard was one from the international Mer'
camille Marine. asking permission 70 eN-
tend two ~ its piers IN the Chelsea dis
,r,ct 40 feet further into the North River
The Cunard Steamship Company and the
Compagnie Generals rransatlannoue ai'o
,,,sbAs 20 add 100 feet 10 their wharves.
while the Riparian Commission OF New
Jersey asked for authority 20 make gen
oral extension OF the plerhead line on me
torso, side The Dock Department Of the
city of New York asked for authority 20
axtend the whole pisrhead line north"ard
from the Battery.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-02

trict 81 New York While Secretary Dick
nson has not vet thoroughly reviewed the
report. II having been received only to-day.
he is understood 70 favor accepting the
opinion Of the board, and will probably an
prove the report
The board. which s composed Of Colonels
William r. Rossen. William NJ Black and
s ". Rosssler. all Of whom sign the re
port. based its principal objection on the
ground that while the desired extension Of
the piers would benefit the big shipping in
terests this benefit had been overestimated.
and il would be highly detrimental to the
general hsrbor shipping, in that the area
OF the harbor would be materially reduced
and congestion Of traffic would result.
Should any OF these concessions be grant
ed" says the report. 1T is fair TO assume
that the demand for encroachment will
continue indefinitely. until the fairwsy OF
this great harbor viii be SO reduced a. 10
destroy It's pre- eminence as the greatest
port in the Western Hemisphere
No changed conditions rarranting tho
extension. since a similar application was
denied by The War Department several
wears ago. we're found, except the abandon
Fylvania Railroad Company
The board hnds that many injuries would
result from the proposed lengthening of the
piers other than congestion OF the harbor
traffic II would result in injurious changes.
il believes, in the regimen of the river.
causing uncertain and probably detrimental
changes IN current velocitles cddes and
cross currents: an appreciable diminution
IN the height OF the induced tidal wave oi
the river. diminution IN the volume OF flood
flow and consequent reduction Of the tida
rise above. causing deterioration Of tbs
channels In the upper river and I'm those
below the narrowed section.
Ia the opinion Of the board. the report
slys. the lishterage OF railroad freight Is
destined 10 increase as the commerce ot
New York increases. With jealous regard
for tho present trafiic. hut more particu
larry FOR the larger commerce that IS Ger
tain 20 develop IN the not distant future
the board Is Of the opinion that a very
gfals mistake would be made in yieldln.