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The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
4 REMINDER.

T. is hot bit loo early 10 remind gardeners and h.useholders that the Third Annual Tanana Valley fair will surely be held this coming fall. for there are necessary preparations for il that should be commenced right at the beginning of the plant ing season. Last year the fair was distinctly better than the one held year previously and this years will most certainly rival that of 1911.
 There will undoubtedly be prizes given this year in many classes that were overlooked at the last fair. and the arrangements with regard to the receipt and return Of exhibits will be better attended to as result of the experience gained. The build ing that is contemplated will be erected with the especial purpose in view and there is every reason to expect that the fair on the new grounds will be one long 10 be re membered.
 There is no doubt that if it had been generally understood the last fair was to be conducted on as large a scale there would have been much more preparation for it, and the ex- hibits would have consequently been larger and more diversified. This year this condition does not exist and there is no reason why exhibits enough to tax the space at com mand should not be on hand.
 There were not nearly enough hanging baskets available last year to decorate the hall as nicely as was desired and it is to be hoped this defect will be remedied next September. This can easily be done if householders will keep the fair in mind and train their baskets in the way they should go to make one of the most beautiful decorations that can be placed in the hall Hardy late-bearing plants should also be cultivated so that a much greater profusion of flowers can be on hand than has heretofore been available.
 Everyone was delighted with the Fair last year. We can discount it this year if we half try.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22

have the common horse sense t0 strain every effort toward the con citation of the factions rather than 10 do their utmost to insure the foundering of the political ship by widening The existing breach.
 Today. with the party split in the middle. there seems little or no bet Ter chance of electing q Democrat than there was two years ago. when he party was not even represented in the race Speculating on the coming event in the light of past elections there appears to be little hope that either Harrais or Jennings can be elected. for, admitting that The territory is normally Democratic hy a small margin. each will weaken the other to the extent that votes cast for either will almost surely be wasted. And therefore the work done by the Democrats throughout he territory during the past couple of wears may be said to have been
 urirely of no avail.
 The outlook on this account. is gloomy one for those who have the best interests of the territory al, dearr, for a continuation of the pres ent state of affairs is about the bes, fo be expected if no new candidate appears. There is. however. a sil- Fer lining 10 the cloud suggested by the statement that the Socialists are intending to put a candidate in the field who will inspire the respect and confidence of the majority when he has an opportunity of making himself better known. If such turns out to be the case there is still hope that Alaska will have a representative al Washington who may be counted on 10 busy himself with constructive legislation rather than 10 spend the greater part of his time fighting bogies conjured from an imagination distorted by personal animosity. Such a candl- date. i'll this emergency. the Citizen will support to the best Gf its ability. irrespective of the shape or color of
 he party brand
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22

company. That company was the absolute lord and master, and its ieasehald sovereignty absolutely pre- vented development. Fortunately mo- body was lured there under false pretenses.
 Fortunately for the United States. Alaska was not colonized or settled by the Russians. Their leasing system prevented il. Otherwise the Russian people would hay" so well developed Alaska by 1867 that the United States would no, have bought it for two cents an acre. with it's wonderful fisheries and a seal herd of 6,oo0,o00 thrown into the bargain.
 The first thing We did. however. vas to lease that seal head 10 a company that in 4o years made a net profit of over s5.73S.oOO and depleted the seal herd to about 75.- o60.
 In the meantime the United States government spent more money in patrolling the seal islands than ii obtained from royalties on the lease and Alaska got absolutely nothing. not a school house-not as much as a flag pole
 Now the United States government has gone into the sealing business itself. and already has begun to make profit. But this kind of talk may lead us to advocate the build ing of railroads and the operation of coal mines there by the govern ment. Proceedings of the Amer iCan Mining Congress.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
THAT ALASKA DIVIDEND.

Times are quiet Outside Working people by the thousands are without steady employment. and the bread
 line keeps getting larger And yet every one of the poor. struggling souls, no matter how bitterly he
 may suffer for the absolute necessi- | ties of life, is rich Have We not the word of Clifford Pinchot and his frenzied conseryationists that this is so? If We remember rightly, they figured that Alaska should give some
 thing like $S0,0o0 to every person in the United States.
 No doubt the heirs of this heritage
 would like to realize something ell
 their valuable assets. l. is safe to say. in fact, that every single one
 of them in need would give Mr. Pin
 chot all his interest and title in his $SO.00O Alaska fortune for the price of a square meal. The Alas
 ka bait is no longer attractive. even i conseryationists of the PinchCt stripe are too wise to dangle it before hun
 gry people
 In all this We are furnished a val uable object lesson of the detriment- al effects of the Pinchot conservation vs the constructive methods of the ! Fisher conservation; the one conser- vation by theory, the other practical conservation. For instance, but for the PinChOt policies. Alaska today, instead of being bankrupt and with the scant and decreasing population of 10000 white people. would be hum-
 ming with all kinds of industry and supporting three times that many l people and opening the way for addi- l tional thousands. Many of those now 1 waiting their turns in the bread l lines outside would be finding steady 1 employment in the coal mines. the l smelters, railroads and other indus ] trial and commercial enterprises which would have materialized but for the l PinchOt blight. Moreover, this in-
 dustry would have extended along 1 the entire Pacific coast.
 But no, the bogy man was about
 10 gobble Alaska whole, and it re-
 mained for this man Pinchot to play
 the role of Jack, the giant killer
 We would say to our brethren out
 side however, despite the handicap
 put upon us, a man is never without 1 the price or means of a square meal i In Alaska. A bread line or free l soup house was never known in i Alaska. And while. because of Pin ! chotism. steady employment does not | offer fer as many as We would other l wise be in a position to invite, we
 can still care for and furnish addi-
 tional homes for many of those who
 are up against it outside. It is l the ambition of every pioneer in
 Alaska to make Alaska teem with | happy and prosperous homes. - Cor i dova Alaskan.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
Phone 262 Phone
BRIDGE APPROACH,

The pull on 10 the Garden Island end of the bridge from he time the snow commences 10 go, constitutes about rhe worst part of the haul for reamsrers coming from the creeks and vel ir is a defect hat very cas. fly could he remedied Complaints fir m teamsrers regarding fl are mum. erous and loud. and it is 10 be hop. ed tae road commission can see it's way 'o filling in the approach on Turner street and thus eliminating The grade
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
MUDOlEO POLITICS,

A few months ago, before the game of purely personal politics was in- augurated, it appeared that the Dem
 ocratic candidate for the delegate ship would be carrying less weight than any other of the starters and that he would appear in the light of safe investment to the speculator who wished to place a small bet on the Congressional Stakes. This was before the convention, at a time when supporters of the party had every right to believe that the dele gates they sent to Valdez would
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
OLE VICE IS INQUIRED FOR

In the last mail the following ill, quiry was received by Mrs. Cornwall of the Clark House:
 Ordway. Colo. March 28, 1912.
 In connection with an estate l am trying to secure the address, if living, or proof Of death of Ole Olson Eige, born in Norway, about 1S5S; came to the United States with his parents about 1872; lived near Clin- ton, Iowa, until 1890, then moved to the state of Oregon where he re- mained until 1899, then went to Alaska.
 From 1899 to September, 1903 when last heard from. 0. o. Nige worked as a miner and laborer in various camps in the vicinity of Dawson, Nome and Fairbanks, and at other points Owing to his pc culiar name, the nickname "Mur- phy" attached itself to him and he was perhaps better known by it in the North than his own-O o. Nige.
 "Ole Olson Vige, nicknamed "Mur- phy,' born in Norway, in 1858, was , feet II inches tall; weighed about 190 pounds; light brown hair, in clined to be curly at the ends; blue eyes; sandy mustache and beard when worn. When last heard from, September, 1903, was employed as fireman on some Yukon boat be- tween Nome and Dawson; had pre-
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22

viously been deck-hand, miner and laborer.
 Information regarding his place of residence or place of death will be gratefully received in his interest or that of others of the family.
 Very truly yours.
 F. A. METZ"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
THE CLEARING BEE,

During the past week plans have been made for securing to the city for all time a fine park, in which ball games can be played, horse rae ing events pulled off and fairs held. | The grounds have been secured with out cost 10 anyone in the city and they can be made ready for the games on the same terms. so far as cash is concerned, if all will turn out and contribute their small share in labor for the good of the cause next Saturday.
 The park, as contemplated. would be credit to city ten times the size of Fairbanks. There is to be a baseball diamond on which it will be possible to play good ball and a hali-mile race track for trotting and running events fast enough to suit the most fastidious speed enthusi- asts. There will be the main fair building. with barns for livestock. in which the Third Annual Panama Valley Fair will be held this fall. and, as money becomes available, more buildings and other improve ments will be erected.
 The preliminary work has been done and all that is asked of each citizen is that he will show up next 1 Saturday ready 10 take his coat off and help clear the grounds. There will be horses and the necessary tools donated for the work and it is expected that the whole park will l be cleared of the stumpage before night The work is not hard, by any means, but it requires as many willing hands as can be had to ex- ] pedite il. Just as soon as the clear . ing is finished the work on the baseball diamond will be commenced and rushed to completion anl then l the track will be marked off and graded. The soil is particularly good for the purpose and the drain age is fine. and it is the opinion of l all those who have visited the plot that it is eminently well adapled 1 for the purpose.
 1 II is believed that the receipts from the ball games and horse races this summer will be adequate for the i building of the grandstand, bleach CTS and fence, and probably for the lumber for the fair building. A mod crate admission will be charged to i the fair and the receipts will be ex- pended in prizes for exhibits and for l the further improvement of the grounds.
 Everybody is going to be benefited : by the creation of the park and it is only right that those who can help should do so The clearing 1 bee will be good fun and every pub lie spirited citizen is going to be on hand. Nearly all of the work can be accomplished in a couple of days and those who cannot get out on Saturday will probably be given chance to work a day or two later. Remember, when the diamond is made and the fence is up the grounds will be income-bearing, and self-sup- porting. All that is needed is con- tributed labor at the start If the proper number turns out next Sat urday the boys should be playing ball on the Fair grounds two weeks later, and the opening game, at which the park dedication exercises would be held, should bring in rev enue almost enough to pay for the lumber required
 Don't forget to be on hand to do your share in the good work.
 POOR OLD ALASKA.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
ODD FELLOWS, ATTENTION.

All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited to attend the 93rd annivers- ary of the foundation of the order, April 26th at Odd Fellows hall (Signed)
 OTTO AMBROSIUS,
 JESSE BRYANT,
 FRED MATHESON,
 Committed
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
POOR OLD ALASKA.

Poor old Alaska has surely had quite enough of the leasing system It was leased by Russia from 1799
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
American.
Won. Lost
ALL FOR ROOSEVELT.

SPRINGFIELD. III, April 19. = Eight delegates al large from this state will go to the convention hall instructed for Roosevelt The state convention is controlIzd by Governor Deneen
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
LAFOLUETTE RESTING UP.

MEDFORD, Ore. April 19-Sena tor LaFollette announces that h, will remain here for three days be fore continuing south to California
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
THREE ON STAGE.

CHlTlNA. April 19-The pas ~eugers for Fairbanks on the stage which Jeff here today are John C. Chase. Gus Kulchel. Mrs. Std board
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
MORE PAPERS ARE RECORDED

The quarterly report filed by Con- missioner Dillon for the quarter end ing March 31 indicates that 54S in struments were filed during that time as against 524 recorded in the same period year ago The fees received, however, were slightly less, because of the reduction made last July in the filing fees.
 Following is summary of the re- port:
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
CHENA MILL OUTPUT 1911

In response to wire received from Alfred Brooks of the United States Geological survey Joseph R. Mathews last Monday sent the fol- lowing report concerning the opera tions of the Cinema stamp mill for 1911:
 Fairbanks, Alaska, April 15, 1912. Brooks, Geological Survey, Wash
 ington, D. C.:
 "CHENA MILL OUTPUT, 1911- Rhoads X Hall ..147 tons $17,645 .00 McCarty ......... 52 tons 7,2O10O Davis & Co ...... tons 236OO Zimmerman X Co. 19 tons 722.00 Newsboy mine 66 tons 5,379.00
 Output prior to this unable to obtain. JOS. R. MATTHEWS"
 Legal blanks for every use kept
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
BASEBALL STANDINGS,
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SEATTLE. April 1S-The stand ines of the Northwestern and the two big Eastern leagues was as follows a he close of today's games.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
ADVISE PRESIDENT
 OF EXPO.

Al a meeting of the city council held on Friday night it was decided to join with the Fairbanks Com merCial club in sending telegrams to President Taft and Delegate Wick ersham informing them of the decis- ion arrived at to hold Che Alaska Centennial Exposition in Fair banks in 1917. The council also took the necessary steps toward the setting aside of the plot of ground selected by the Commercial club for a park.
 Two poundmasters were selected to do duty this year. the appointments going to Robert Day and John Phil lips, each of whom submitted appli- cations.
 Three applications were put in for the job of auditing the city books, and, the bid of Oscar Ander- son, of SD, being the lowest he was awarded the contract |
 The matter of setting aside a day as Arbor day was discussed and it was postponed for a week.
 The bond of W. II. Woodbridge. as l poll tax collector, was submitted and approved The ordinance fixing his salary which was passed, reads as follows:
 Ordinance No. 169.
 An Ordinance to Fix the Compensa-
 ton of Poll Tax Collector in the Town of Fairbanks.
 Be il ordained by the Common Coun-
 cil in the Town of Fairbanks:
 Section | That as for full com. i pensatiCn for his services in collect i ing poll tax in the town of Fair banks. the poll tax collector shall be paid ten per cent of all collections made up to one thousand t$1.ooOl dollars, and for all sums collected ] by him over and above the sum of me thousand ($1,ooo) dollars. he shall be paid the sum of fifteen per i cent.
 This ordinance shall take effect . from and after its passage and ap- | proval by the mayor.
 Dated this 18th day of April. 1912. CHARLES BLASER i Arctic Greenhouse, 2nd Ave, next to Shaw House. Phone 148.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
LAFOLLETTE IN OREGON.

PORTLAND. April 15. Senator
 LaFollette is campaigning in this state.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22

For the first quarter of 1911 the earnings were $1,9S4.5O, while the expenses were $1,S15.50.
 The recording fees were $1,756.70.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22

Legal blanks for every use kept in stock at Citizen office.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-22
CHARLES BLASER

Arctic Greenhouse, 2nd Ave, next to
 Shaw House. Phone 148. Tomato and Flower Plants for Sale.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-31
MESA
THE LIGHTS FAILED
 THE SHOW STOPPED
theatrical Mans Troubles Durinq Storm and Attendant Evils That
 Dog His Footsteps.

Billy Menhennett manager of the Coliseum in Mesa, has troubles of his own at times and Monday night was one or the times. Just when the mov- ing pictures were giving the large audience the most pleasure a thunder storm wandered overhead and made considerable noise about it. Freouent binding flashes of lightning, with at tendant reports of great volume caused some uneasiness on the part of the patrons of the theater, but their interest in the pictures was so great that they prepared to remain until the end of the reels of films and would nad It not been for a stunt not down on the program. Suddenly the lights went out almost simultaneously with a heavy clap of thunder Many seemed to think that the power house had been struck and the machinery put out Of commission. Others recalled the 1act that whenever there was a severe electrical storm, the lights went out, and kept their seats for awhile, in the hope that they would be turned on again. Waiting became monotonous after few minutes and the theater- goers fileu out of the house and waded home through the dark and slush. The Slush was underfoot and the darkness was everywhere
Arizona republican., 1912-07-31
MESA STEAM LAUNDRY
Establishment to be Started Within a Few Days by an Enterprising
 Firm of Younq Men,

w. c. Lemon yesterday closed a deal with J. R. Blakely by which the Mesa Steam Laundry will be again started up, within the next few days. under the management of w. c. Lemon. F will be remembered that only a short time ago MT. Lemon and T. M Erwin had arranged to take over the plant and reopen the laundry, but MT. Erwin changed his mind at the last minute and called the deal off. Since then MT. Lemon has interested with him Messrs. J. H. BaWden and w. A. Beller. both of Phoenix, and the three win con duct the business. MT Lemon is d man of many years experience in steam laundry work and his partners are both hustling young business men, The combination should be successful, as there has long been a demand for a first class steam laundry in Mesa. The proprietors promise that if the people guarantee satisfaction. It is always a good plan to keep all the money pos sible at home.
 It will be several days before the laundry plant can be put in shape to begin work. but the new proprietors promise to lose no time in getting down to business.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-31
BOARD OF TRADE MEETS

A special meeting of the Tempe board of trade was called yesterday morning for the purpose of consider ing the various referendum petitions that are now being circulated about town. Senate bill No. 19, providing for a semi monthly pay day; Senate Bill No. 243, providing for a three cent fare; House bill No. 42, touching on electric head lights; House bill No
 50, requiring experienced train men, all of them being more or less of in- terest to railroad interests, are the bills in question. The board of trade considered that Senate bill 19. and
Arizona republican., 1912-07-31
TEMPE
AN UNKNOWN MAN
 KILLED BY TRAIN
Meets Death at Kendall Station; Went
 to Sleep on Truck

An unknown man, probably an Ital- ian, and whose name is thought to be Frank Brown. was killed by the Kel- win train yesterday morning at Ken dal switch, or near there. On account of the MaricOpa train being a few minutes late the Kelvin train took the old track, now little used, and much OvergrOWn with weeds. On this ac- count the man who was asleep on the track was not seen by the engineer until it was too late for him to stop the train, though he made every eff fort to do so and brought the engine to a standstill after it had gone but a short way past the unfortunate man.
 The trainmen, upon reaching the body found life practically extinct. The skull had been badly crushed, though strange to say. there were few other bruises on the body The remains were placed on the train and carried to Tempe where Justice of the Peace Carr had a jury ready. After hearing the testimony of the engineer and fireman, the train crew was exon erated from any liability in the mat ter and the train resumed its journey with only a short delay.
 It is presumed the man was intoxi- cated and lay down on the track in a drunken condition, being in no shape to realize his predicament. This the Ory is strengthened by reason of the fact that a bottle of port wine was found near the body.
 The man was buried yesterday at the Double Butte cemetery at the eX- pense of the county.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-31
TO CARE FOR REEuGEES.

The officials and number of the members, acting as a committee, are busy arranging to care for the refu- gees who are expected to reach here today from Fl Paso. Quite a number who will come here have relatives in this section and many others are ac- quainted in the Salt River calley The refugees in nearly all cases will be women ana children and will have ev- cry care the good people of Mesa can give them. Dare LeBaron. who has spent considerable time in the colo nies of Chahuahua, and especially at Colona Dublan. says that at home these people were well situated, so far IS lands and chattels were concerned, but the rebels have footed the ranches and now. by driving the colonists from their homes, will bankrupt many of them.