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The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
MERRIMAC IS TO BE RAISED
Collier Sunk by Hobson In Santiago
 Harbor Is Now a Menace.
[The Citizen Special Service

The Citizen Special Service
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. The wreck of the sunken collier Merri- mac, sent to the bottom by Lieu tenant Hobson in an effort to bottle up Cervera's fleet in Santiago har- is proving dangerous 10 navigation
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
u. S. TO ASSIST CHINA.

LONDON, Feb. IS. - It is author itively announced here that both Great Britain and the United States will assist China in resisting attacks from Russia.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
GOV. DRAPER THREATENED
He Has of Late Rec ived a Number
 Of Disturbing Epistles.
IThe Citizen Special Service. 1


 BOSTON, Feb 19. - Former Gov ernor Draper is receiving a number Of threatening letters which state that his home, and also his mills. will be blown up in the near fu- ture. The letters purport To come from dissatisfied employees. They have been turned over to the police for investigation.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
RUSSIAN PRESS IS
 DIVIDED
SOME ARE IN FAVOR OF WAR AND SOME STILL PREFER
 PEACE.
BRITISH PAPERS SATISFIED
Government In the Stand 1t Has Taken In Advising Russia to Go Slow With China.
The Citizen Srecial Service.l

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 10. - The Sunday papers here differ in regard to the advisability of Russia forcing a war on China.
 LONDON, Feb. 19. - Practically the entire press of the country comments the government in the stand it took in advising Russia to go slow in declaring war on China.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
TO PROBE RUFF CASE.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 1S The rules committee of the senate has begun to probe into the supreme court decision in the Ruef case.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
MILLER IS MUCH IMPROVED
Poet of the Sierras Now Is Conced-
 ed a Chance for Recovery.
The Citizen Special Servic

The Citizen Special Service.i
 OAKLAND Feb. 19. Joaquin Miller is showing signs of phenom- enal improvement and his physicians now acknowledge that they have hopes for his ultimate recovery.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
MANY MEN ARE OUT OF WORK
Big Rubber Plant Is Fore to Close
 Down Through Dull Times.
JThe Citizen Special Service. 1


 WALTHAM, Mass, Feb. 19. - On account of the dull times the Hood Rubber plant has been forced to close down and $500 men have been let out. It is hoped that the cot ton mills will be able to resume operations about the first of March
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
MAY NOT BUILD SKYSCRAPER
Smith Building In Spirit City May
 Not Materialize.
| The Citizen Special Service

SEATTLE, Feb. 19. It is prob able that the project of l.. c. Smith to erect a 42-story office building here will have to be abandoned on account of the structural steel not being heavy enough for the enor-
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
ACCUMULATESSTILL ANOTHER
Artist Earle Is Credited With Catch
 ing Another Affinity.
tThe Citizen Special Service. l

The Citizen Special Service.
 MIDDLETOWN. x. Y.. Feb. 19 - Gossips claim here that Artist Earle is tied up with another affinity his fourth. They aver that he has beautiful woman staying al his home
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
NAVARRO PURSUING
 REBELS
FEDERAL GENERAL MARCHING TO THE ATTACK WITH
 1,5oo MEN,
MAY BE TOO AMBITIOUS
It Is Believed That General Made TO is Drawing the Government Troops Into Ambush He Has Pre- pared Near Guadaloupe.
The Citizen Special Service.

FL PASO. Feb. 19. - General Ma yarro. at the head of l,5O0 federal troops, is in pursuit of the rebels who short time ago were invest ing JuaTez. Many here believe that eral troops into an ambush near GuadalOupe
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
EX-GOVERNOR DIES.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Is. - Former Governor Lord of Oregon died here today of heart trouble.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
EXTRA SESSION SURE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IS. With but ten days remaining of the pres ent session of congress an extra session seems to be a certainty.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
GEORGE HUNTER RETURNING.

George Hunter has written that he has engaged passage from Seat tie on vessel leaving on the 24th. He has been Outside helping NJ. A. Pinska select the new stock
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
GATES RAGING WITH DEATH
Is Being Rushed Across Continent to
 New York for Treatment.
The Citizen Special Service.l

The Citizen Special service.l
 CHICAGO, Feb. 19. - The special train carrying Charles Gates, the son of the millionaire broker, to New York, for treatment for blood poisoning, from Texas. flashed through this city this afternoon. It will arrive in New York tomorrow morning.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
NEW MEXICAN BLIZZARD,

LOS VEGAS, Feb. IS. The worst blizzard since 1904 is sweep ing over the entire state Traffic is
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
COLORADO LEGISLATURE.

DENVER, Feb. IS. The Demo- crats are swinging away from Adams with their senatorial votes, and the deadlock may soon be brok- ep.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
MOTHERS CLUB MEETS.

Mrs. J. J. Buckley entertained the Mothers club at her residence on Wednesday afternoon. Those pres ent were Mesdames R. Lavery, Theo. Johnson, Litsey, Heath, George Smith and Englebrecht.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
BIG DESTROYER LAUNCHED
Monaghan Takes to the Water Like
 Duck at Newport News.
[The Citizen Special Service

The CItIZen Special SerVice.1
 NEWPORT NEWS. Feb. 19. - The torpedo boat destroyer Mon aghan was launched at the yards here yesterday The vessel is nam ed after Naval Ensign Monaghan and his sister acted as sponsor A distinguished gathering attended the launching, which was distinct sue CESS.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
JUDGE MILLER RECOVERING.

Attorney H. J. Miller, who has been confined in St. Josephs hospi- tai for several weeks is slowly re covering from the effects of his last operation. Three operations have been necessary.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
ANOTHER ROOF COLLAPSES.

On Saturday night the roof of Harry Cribbs warehouse on Gar den Island collapsed on account of the accumulation of snow. No very serious damage was occasioned.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
JACK ATKINSON HEARD FROM.

Jack Atkinson, of the firm of Atkinson Brothers. was heard from in the last mail. He is renewing acquaintances with rela- tives and friends in his native town of Carroll, Iowa.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
FARMER BURNS HASBIR1HDAY
Old Mat Artist Passes Half Century
 Mark and Says I'll Quit.
Tine Citizen Special service.l

[ ne OTtTZtH optCTdT otrVTCe.1
 OMAHA. Feb. 19. - Farmer Burns. the celebrated wrestler. celebrated his fftieth birthday here last night. He went on the mat. for the last time, he says, with Oscar Weshem, and had no difficulty in securing two straight falls
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
FOR RUSSIAN WARsHlPs,

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1s.-The government is asking for $60,0O0,000 for battleships to be immediately constructed.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
BAT DOWN AND OUT

MEMPHIS, Feb. IS. - The train CTS of Battling Nelson say that he will never again fight hard bat tie, as his condition is too weak.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
NEWLYKEDS ON HONEYMOON
Lord and Lady Deoies Have at Last
 Moved Out of lineIight.
The Citizen Special se-vicel

NEW YORK. Feb. 19. Lord and Lady Decios sailed today on their honeymoon trip to Egypt. A large crowd was al the dock to see them of and several private aux Hilary yachts accompanied the Yes sel as far as the Hook
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
PLAGUE CRY sUBTERFUGE.

BERLIN, Feb. 1S The Ger man government believes that China started the plague cry in order to secure protection from the powers against Russia.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
SHOCK REGISTERED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IS. - The seismograph today registered a ter rible earthquake shock from some place unknown
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
REBELS JOIN FORCES.

FL PASO, Feb. IS. - Generals Orozoco and Blanco have joined forces at a point 60 miles south of Juarez.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
INCOME TAX IS REJECTED
West Virginia Plutocrats Succeed In
 Defeating the Measure.
IThe Citizen Special SeI

The Citizen Special Servicc. CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 19- The state senate has rejected the bill which calls for the institution of an income tax
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20

We will speak out. we will be heard. Though all earth's systems crack: We will not bate a single word.
 Nor take a letter back"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
JOAQUIN MILLER BETTER.

OAKLAND, Feb. IS. Joaquin Miller's condition shows a slight i'm provement.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
TOM JOHNSON AGAIN.

CLEVELAND, Feb. IS. Tom Johnson announces that he will again be a candidate for mayor.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
FUNDS FOR SUFFERERS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IS. - Presi- dent Taft yesterday issued a procla- nation asking for funds to aid the famine sufferers in China.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
JOHN DIS BROTHER DIES.

SOUTH BEND, Feb. IS. - Joseph Rockefeller brother of John D., died here today of old age
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
FLOODS IN ILLINOIS.

FREEPORT, H.. Feb. IS. Hun dreds of families are fleeing from the floods and the country is panic stricken.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
INCOME TAX IN UTAH.

SALT LAKE, Feb. IS. - The in come tax bill was adopted by the senate today
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
Part of the chorus in The Sweetest Girl in Paris Company

world, although the principle OF
producing tone from different
lengths of the hardwood is one OF
the earliest forms Of music making
The modern application of the prin-
ciple, that of connecting resonatol 5
with each key and producing the
tone with felt-covered hammers, is 4
wonderful development, the resonat-
ors drowning the volume and the
SOFT hammers beautifying the quail
ity. The ccect might be said to sug
gest that of a powerful harp
On the 'marymbaphone" this
Quartet rendered such selections a.
| the "Poet and Peasant overture, the
! american Patrol" or the Light
Cavalry" overture. The vocal quar-
tct of this company, their vosa'
solos, the readings which are given
! by one of the company are all feat.
ity The effect might be said to sug-
ial comment.
Tho Music Makers will appear AT
tho Cairo Opera House next Thurs
| day night. under the auspices o,
the Ascalon lodge. Knights OF
Phythias. l.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
Lew Dockstader's Minstrels.

The many lovers of minstrclsy will
be gratified to learn that Lew Dock
stader and his Great Minstrels will
be seen at the Cairo Opera House,
Monday, december IS. There is
only one Lew Docksader, and he is
king of thd Minstrel world" Mr..
Dockstader has, during his long pro-
fessional career, succeeded in ele-
waiting negro minstrolsy to an artis-
tic plane and in rcscuing 1t from the
inane doggerel which pervaded it :,
generation ago to the highest
standards Of popularity and appre-
citation. Lew Dockstader has the
happy faculty of gathering none but
the best of minstrel talent to march
under his banner. Consequently.
the theater goers of this great coun-
Try feel perfectly assured Of first
class entertainment wherever they
soe the Dockstader banner unfurled
TO the breeze. The singing contingent
Of Dockstadcr's Ministries is one of
the features of this years entertain.
ment, including such artists as Mar
ucl Roman, Master Leo, Henry De-
Guinea, Roy LaPearl, Don Ferrandou
and Major Nowak The musical
numbers have all been especially
written and are of exquisite beauty
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
At the Biiou.

AS a special Sunday attraction
The Bijou offers. this afternoon and
evening program de luxe CONSISTING
Of two selected feature reels of pic
lures and special vocal number by
Messfs. Murphy and Ent. Reel No.
I, entitled "The Turn of the Wheel
is strong, masterful and highly
sensational two-man drama from the
Reliance studios. The plot Is part
ly adapted from "The Faun,' a satlr-
ical comedy-drama at present tour
ing the country with William Faver-
sham and Miss Julie Opp in the
titular roles. "The Turn of the
Wheel" is magniticently portrayed
by Henry Walthall and James Kirk
wood. The photography is abso-
lutely perfect and evidences the
rapid strides made recently by the
Reliance Company in the cinemato-
graphic world.
Reel No. 2 in The Bijou program
de luxe is Rex feature, "Tho
Stranger" remarkable and inter-
esting problematical photo drama
The plot of "The Stranger" Is in
tensely thrilling and pulse-quicken-
ing, holding the spectator spell
found from start to finish. The title
roles are brilliantly acted by Philip
Smalley and Miss Lois Weber, as
sisted by the entire Rex corps CT
sterling actors.
This program de luxe will be Civ
en- in its entirety at each and every
performance this afternoon and
evening
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
CAIRO
GIRL PRODUCES
MINSTREL SHOW
Pennsylvania Newspaper Tells Of
Miss Nettie S. Farnbaker's
Rapid Rise

The phenomenal rise in the thea
trical world of Miss Nettie S. Farm
baker, formerly a resident of Cairo,
is related in an article published in
the Greenburg (Penn) Daily Tri-
bune. The article follows:
From the drama of human affairs
as a newspaper society editor to the
theatrical life behind the footlights
is the interesting and thrilling ex-
perience of Miss Suzanne Carter,
who made her debut In the West
some few years ago In high class
vaudeville.
Few of the scoops put over the
Bulletin at Cairo, H., when 1t came
TO the doings of the 400 while Miss
Carter, the pretty society editor, as
she was popularity termed held forth
in the social sanctum. Miss Car
ter Is one Of the few beautiful wom-
en- who can lose sight OF personality
and concentrate all her facilities to
bring things to pass or making good
in the theatrical vernacular.
She came of newspaper stock, her
father being an editor for Is years,
she naturally inherited an instinc-
tive genius along this line. But
visions of theatrical career began
to appear on the murky walls as she
sat at her editorial desk. Many
hued pictures were painted by the
imaginative mind under the haxen
curls.
Using her every opportunity she
studied the best masters and her
progress was rapid She made her
debut in the west and to her credit
she appeared in the largest cities
and theaters, including Denver, Salt
Lake City and San Francisco. She
has appeared recently din Eastern
vaudeville On Keith & Proctor time
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
HThe Sweetest Girl in Paris"

The LaSalle management will
send to the Cairo Opera House, We'd
nesday, December 20, 1.-THE Sweetest
Girl in Paris" with Trixie Friganza
as the star, musical play Of un-
usual merit, and one of the few real
extravaganzas that will 90 on tour
complete with production and cast
as was presented in Chicago.
Managing Director Harry Askln
has gone to great expense in order
to give the theatergoers in the pro-
vincial towns a chance to view this
preponderate musical comedy, which
Is the work OF three well-known au-
thors. each having won fame in the
theatrical world Addison Burk-
hardt invented the dialogue, while
Conlin Davis wrote the lyrics. 10
seph e. Howard. very popular com
poser, compiled the music, and has
distributed more than a score of
tuneful compositions throughout the
piece. AsS EEM
Miss Friganza, who came into
rublic favor while member of tne
Lew-Fields cast in New York ana
then afterwards the star of Cohan's
American Idea" will be seen to far
batter advantage than in any of her
former vehicles Her cmicality and
mimicry, as well as her pleasant
stage appearance Is sure to win foe
her many admirers.
Miss Kathryn Rowe Palmer, n
coincidence of prominence, will fur e.
Dish much amusement in her quaint
character work as Annette" Il
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
AT the Gem.

The Gem Theater presents three
vaudeville headliners for Sunday,
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
performances. Billy boss, "the boy
from Tennessee, has a very inter
eftIng act, one that you will go back
and see the second time. Ed. Dunk
horst and company will present d
sketch, the title Of which Is NAM
mas Cry Baby" one of the funniest
acts ever produced. 1t will not only
cure you of the blues. but will make
you forget the definition of the
word, according TO Manager Botto
and Meyers. Bell-Thazer Brothers
will present an athletic act, filed
with thrills. In addition to the
acts two reels of the new
est moving pictures will be shown
The moving picture program is
changed each day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
Music Makers.

A male quartet is regarded as in
dispensable nowadays on Iyceum
course. The Music Makers comprise
rot only a good quartet, but there is
plenty Of novelty in their program
as well as the evenings entertain
ment Of nearly two hours which
which passes al to quickly.
The Music Makers carry with
them the largest "marymphone
ever built for the lyceum This in
strument is new to the lyceum plat
form, and moreover in its present
state, 1t may be said 10 be new to the
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17

Concluded on Tenth Pase.l
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17

in New York, Boston, philadelphia
Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Cleveland, ct,
While her theatrical career has bcol
but q few years, she has scored sue
cess after success.
G~eensburg is having the homo
y being the starting point for Miss
cartor's latest effort She is in this
city recruiting and trying out a
company to go on the road under
the Title of Suzanne Carter's Min
strel Maids. 1t will be large
FIRST class minstrel and vaudeville
show, every member of the company
being a. star. who has been featured
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17

particularly the ballads. The come
dams include. besides Mr. Dockstad
er. such we'll known people as Neil
O'Brien. Happy Naulty, Les"
Copeland, John DAILY, Pete Detzell
and a number of other artists OF
bl rnt cork fame. "The Conserva-
tory Of Melody and Laughter" is tie
title of this seasons first part, which
is said to be the most pretentious
ever offered In minstrelsy A splen,
did band and orchestra, under the
personal direction of T.. V. Cupero Is
one of the features of the organiza-
ton
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17

this show would have made the
tour without me-"
Miss Friganza who is known in
every day life as Miss Callahan,
was born in Mound City and at the
age of she became resident of
Cairo. Her father. Cornelius Cal
lahan conducted hardware store
in Cairo for years
Miss Friganza was still a girl
when her parents removed to Gin
cinnati and at the age Of 16 she
Joined q church choir and up until
that time she had no intention OF
becoming an actress. Her excellent
voice not only occasioned comment
among members of the congregation
but was the basis for several news
paper stores. The stories attracted
the attention Of theatrical man
ager, who was then in Cincinnati
with show. He attended service
az the church the following sunday
and the very same day. Miss Gala
han received an offer that almost
dumlounded her.
That's more money than ! ever
saw all at one time" she said. "I'll
have to think over the matter"
Joins the Chorus.
VA few weeks later. Miss Callahan
Joined company and her rise ia
the theatrical fame was phenomenal.
Now she Is at the very top Of the
ladder OF fame,
W. n. Frigansa, manager of the
local office OF the Bell Telephone
Company, is an uncle of Miss Fri
ganxa.
II received letter from Trixie
few days ago, announcing that she
Concluded on Tenth Pase.l
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
DID TR|X WIN?
| WHY, THAT'S A
| SILLY QUESTION
Manager Askin Simply Had 10
Give In, or Shed Busted
The Show
BOOK CARO- SHE ORDERED
LII You Don't The Show Will
| Make the Circuit
| vi hcut Me-
BOOK CAIRO" SHE ORDERED

When Aiiisieal Director Harry
Asi,i,i Of the l.aSalla Opera House
Company was arranging the dates
for THE Sweetest Girl fl Paris
Mis- Triyie Friaanza, who Is playing
tho leading role. almost disbanded
tho company by insisting on Cairo
being booked
IF you don't include Cairo In
the dates. ! wont 80 out with the
company Miss Friganza declared.
WHAT" Manager Askiu demanded.
Book that burg? Why there isn't
enough there for the moving picture
houses"
"oh. you,te thinking about years
gone by. Miss Friganza replied.
The Caito opera house Is being con-
ductad like a real theater now. and
If y6u don't include the town In the
dates. youth have to so without
lmc."
by this time, Askin was thew
oughIy indignant Say" he de-
mandod. what are you trying to
H. Run this company ANYWAY.
what do you care about Cairo?"
cairo's my home town and I
Narcn't been there Dr seven years.
Miss E'risanza said I'm just long
ne to sec The good old town and its
people. Some Of the best people in
the world liyeAhn Cairo and"
Nix aid. Askin.
mix on that st,i&, Trix," Askin
Interrupted I'll puttShe burg on
the book bat It'll be M to you to
" the house Don't fofSet that
Following the interyieG. Miss
'riganza confided In another mem
Der OF the company. IF Askin had
-efuscd to book Cairo" she said,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17
At the Cairo Opera House.
Lew Dockstader's Minstrels
=. Sweetest Girl in Paris

dTII U5o. y.
Harry Askin has gathered a com
pany of extraordinary ability to in
terpret this music and song play
and they number in all over sixty
participants.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17

ny dear Icy, I've heard many Of
MY actor friends Ter to my pub
10 DO you really think any one
las a public in this cataract cour
try?"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-17

TIE midst OF rehearsal to listen to
an actors plea, that his public
Wouldn't like to hear him read Il
certain speech in certain way,
said, in paternal tone:
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-06-03
AERAZD cSOZLARE

meal ticket at every restaurant. l left my chum
right there. / paid my fare far l could and
beat il the rest of the way"
The court some years back, having broken into
town in substantially the same way. did not hear
the boys story without feeling During the re-
cital, the judicial mind had gone back to that
other day, now long gone, when he, penniless
lad, had said good-by to his native town So he
said to the boy:
MY son. let commend your judgment. Any
boy who will ride the trucks to New York, in
preference to going TO Chicago and living with
his chums aunt has the right spirit. think this
town needs boys like you and going TO let
you stay. Discharged"
Nothing illustrate better than this incident
the lure of New York. Perhaps no other city ever
had so large percentage of the worlds popula-
tion bufed. A bigger word than "bluffed" is
needed here. but it does not come. The point is
that the city has the power to cast great spell,
and casts it. She makes no comparisons. To
make comparisons would be to admit that there
are others in her class. She says only: Il am the
wonderful city-come."
The call goes north to the edge of the frozen
world; east to the point where the east is west;
south as far white man lives and west till
the west is east Not everybody comes but every
body hears. Millions would like to come but
can't, Everybody would like at least to the
siren city. And, untold thousands do come. One
railroad thinks nothing of dumping 100000 stran-
gers into New York in day
he reason for much coming is plain Ev-
c.! 'cGy likes 10 he mixed M with success. The
his ...e success, TIE better. New York is uni
v-.s:-. regarded IS a big success. 1t has the
tallest buildings, the richest men, the whitest
White Way" that cut streak through the
night and some Of the most prodiga disbursers
of the circulating medium that ever dazzled any
community
in variety of ways comes the message to
mix with this great success-to become a part
of this wonderful bigness. Perhaps the newspa-
pers and the stage do the most TO spread the lure
New York date-lines appear over the most mpor-
tant items of news. There seems TO be only one
place in which anything worth while can happen.
Has Mr.. Morgan bought an old master or formed
a new trust? Where did he do It? New York.
Has Mr.. Rockefeller paid his annual visit to the
office of Standard Oil? Yes-a New York dispatch
says so. Has Mr.. Carnegie slipped In the icy
park and sprained his ankle? What park Why,
Central Park, in New York, of course. And when
ever an Italian opera singer. Russian revou-
ZIONIST. or an Irish patriot comes to this country
where does he land? At New York What city
sends out the news? New York
As an advertiser OF the glores and s.endor OF
this great town, the stage is second only to the
press.
Twenty years ago. a Nevada youth went to see
show In Carson City. The show was that old