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The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
STUDENTS HELD ATHLETIC MEET
 MEMORIAL DAY

An interested crowd of sportsmen. young and old. gathered at the Exposition grounds on Memorial Day to witness the first field day of the FartheSt North high school. Mir. Gcor2e He,ier. assistant principal of the high school was in charge of the meet. and much credit is due him and the young athletes who took part and made such creditahle showings.
 The mile race. as pretty q contest as could be witnessed. created the most excitement of the day. Al the outset Burnett took good lead which he never lost up To the fin ish. although on the last quarter Herring put on an extra spurt of sroed and crossed the tape hardly I foot behind the leader.
 Nicely carried the honors of the day with II points. while Woolridge was close second with h to his credit.
 The judges were McGowan Clark and Dr Hall: announcer. R J. Geis; recorder Principal knowlton
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
RHOADS FINDS LOST
 LEDGE ON BEDROCK

After working the whole winter long in his endeavor 10 find the ledge which had been lost MT. Lucien E. Rhoads. of the F'reegold quartz claim. was finally rewarded last Tuesday morning. The ledge was picked up 11G feet below the main tunnel about seventy-five feet be- low where it was lost last fall while Mr Rhoads was on the Outside
 After the ledge was lost the own. CTS decided to continue the work, certain that they would again pick up the vein which had been lost
 The ledge located at the foot of he winze is approximately 16 inches in width. and the owners feel certain that it is continuation Of the or ieinal lead which showed values as high as $150 to the ton. A large gang of men is now at work and a test run of the ore will he made sometime the coming week
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
TRUSTEE OF WILLIAMS
 LOOKING FOR ASSETS

\ movement of interest to tho creditors of the bankrupt estate of F. A Williams was taken bv- Trus. tee w. II Woolridge last week when he started suit against Dora Will. jams and II. l.. Williams. the wife and step-son respectively. Of the bankrupt The trustee. through his attorney Guy E. Erwin. alleges that the defendants in the suit have fraudulent possession of personal property among which are some notes. and which in the aggregate are worth s2,a35 The step-son and wife have bill of sale covering the property which was recorded on August I. 1912, while the bankrupt filed his voluntary petition but four months later The trustee contends that the sale was without considera- tion and transacted to defraud.
 Judge Fuller heard the request of the trustee to he allowed to start suit, and immediately authorized the trustee To proceed The defendants We're cited to appear in court Thurs day. May 29tft, at ? r. III. and show cause why an injunction should not be issued restraining them from dis posing of any of the property.
 On Thursday the defendants through their attorneys appeared and after they had been heard th" court refused to grant the petition of the trustee This will not. however preclude him from proceed. ing with his suit as originally allow. ed by the court
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
"BEAVER WILLIAM" TAKEN
 ON SECOND DEGREE CHARGE

Commissioner Hudgin. of Rampant last week issued a warrant against Beaver Creek William" the native who Is charged with the death of Victor Ekengren, the woodman and trader of the Beaver district The warrant was issued at the instruction of District Attorney Crossley. and charges the native with murder in the second degree William will he given hearing on June 16. and the government will be represented by one of the assistant district attor neys.
 This will be the second time that William has been in custody in connection with the death of Eken- gren, the first time having been discharged by Commissioner Hudgin.
 or lack of evidence.
 At this action of the commissioner storm of protest arose from the miners and trappers of the Rampant, Beaver and Hot Springs district, so that it was deemed advisable to make further investigation of the matter.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
PETERSON SELLS INTEREST
 IN BIGLOW BENCH CLAIM

F.. T. Bradbury last week purchas ed the one-third interest of Andrew Peterson in lease on No. 9. th'r3 tier bench claim on Goldstream. By purchasing Mr. Peterson's interest Mr Bradbury now controls two thirds of the lease. as he has for some time held a one-third inter est.
 The ground is owned by MeGinn. Berry and Biglow, and is known as the Biglow bench, where John Big low during the last two seasons took out some remarkably rich pay. Mir. Biglow last fall turned over his interest to Mir. Bradbury. Peterson and Young
 Mr Peterson expects to leave for the Outside in the very near fu- ture. and is undecided whether or not he will again return North.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
ROMEO HOYT'S FATHER DIED
 AT MUSKOGEF, OKLA.

.iudge William R. Hoyt passed away at hls home in Muskogee. Oklahoma, last Thursday morning, according to a telegram received by his son. Romeo Hoyt, one Of the proprietors of the Horseshoe.
 Jndge Hoyt was from 1888 until 1892 federal judge at Juneau, under the Harrison administration. After the expiration of his term there he again return to the States and settled In Wisconsin, later going to Oklahoma to accept seat on the bench. Since leaving the bench he has practieed law at Muskogee,
 The funeral was held Saturday, lnterment being in the National cemetery of his home city. The de ceased was GS years of age, and was born at St. Albans. Vermont.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
ELMER DREDCE WILL
 SOON BE WORKING

The Elmer dredge on Mastodon creek will probably start working within the next ten days. according to several local people who are in terested In the plant. Arthur Me Neer. who has heen busy all winter hauling wood to the ground, re- turned to Fairbanks and expected to stated that Hanson. the dredgeman was in Dawson and expected to leave on the Schwatka for Circle, where he would put the machinery into condition.
 Mr. Elmer has been on the Out side for several months and will come In on one of the first boats after I.abarge opens.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
LAST OVER THE TRAIL
 MAIL LEFT THURSDAY

The last mail of the season to be despatched over the winter trail left own at 1 d. m. Thursday morning. The load of mail was taken by sever al pack horses who, after their trip, will he placed at pasture for the 'ummer.
 A first class mail arrived from the states on Friday. having come Town river from McCarty by small hoat Another mail from the Outside Hill arrive this evening, which will be the last but one coming in over the trail The last one will get to own the latter part of this week
 A despatch of mail from Fairbanks will be made on the Schwatka the latter part of this week
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
",JOHN THE BEARHUNTER"
 OBJECTS TO GREEN FENCE

John. the Bearhunter labored long in vain last week in his attempt to prevent the city council from paint ing the fence along the river front with green paint. AS soon as he saw painters at work with green he i'm mediately started out with petition requesting the city council to paint it red, white and blue, in honor of the brave ones who fought and died for their country
 How many signers he obtained is not known as the workmen had the fence completed before he could find any of the city fathers to listen 10 his plea. John says that green is all right for Ireland, but Red, White and Blue is good enough for America"
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
WILL SUE ALL
 TAX DODGERS

All delinquent taxpayers of Fair banks would do we'll to hunt up the tax collector and pay their taxes. or they will probably have some court costs added. according to the action Of the city council Friday night. At the regular weekly session the coun- cil took the matter of non-payment of taxes. and upon motion of Coun. cilman Hess the city attorney was f- strueted to obtain a list of per. sons who owe back taxes. both poll and property. and immediately he gin suit. This action was ne2essf. tated by the number of beats" who have year after year made business of tax-dodging.
 The counter petition requesting that the fence along the water front he retained was read and ord. cred filed.
 The poundmasters report. show ing that 12 dogs had been captured running loose. that five had been killed eight taken out bv owners and 3 still remained in the pound was read and filed
 The eotract for the supply of gro ceries and supplies for the fire hall for the coming month was awarded the Northern Commercial company
 motion to put a low rail on the bridge. in order to protect children from falling off. was passed. II was also voted that outside of the work already started that the street com mittee do no more unless with the consent of the full council
 Permission was granted to the committee in charge of the Carnival of the Midnight Sun to erect on Front street q grandstand. provided there was no objection forthcoming from the property owners of the street
 A number of bills for street work. the largest one Of which was to Councilman Callahan fer $314. were presented and ordered paid John En- lund also had a big bill of $237 for labor on the bridge
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02

Mir Fallon. together with Tom Mitchell and Herman Faweett took a lease on the ground last fall. and have since been pushing the development work. When they took over the ground there was already shaft sunk to bedrock. but fl was filled np with water This they pro ceeded to pump out, and have since put down new working shaft as well as driving q tunnel for some 22a feet.
 Several test pauninss that have been made show values that indicate that the ground will run almost g. .o the foot of bedrock The ground is pretty soft at present hut on account of the extensive pumping that is being done on the adjoining claim the workmen are having very little difficulty on that score.
 Eight men constitute the crew em- ployed preparing for the sluicine. which will start the early part of next week The dirt will be dumped straight from the tunnel 10 the hox. es during the summer months. and the lesees expect to keep force on all next winter turning out a winter dump.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
LOCAL FARMER INVESTS
 IN UP.TO.DATE MACHINE

Another move in line with the progressive spirit shown by the ranchers of this district was made last Friday by R. E. Cooley by ord ering from Erchinger & Ferguson one of the newest and most up-to- date harvesters on the market. The hardware company immediately wir- ed the order Outside and the machine will be shipped in within the next two months.
 Mir Cooley is putting in an espec- ially large crop of oats and wheat this fall, and for that reason has estimated that it will be money saver to bring in the new machin- cry. He will also rent the reaper out to other farmers of the Panama
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
WOULD HAVE MUNICIPAL ZOO

The first move toward zoo for Fairbanks has been started. accord. ing 10 reports floating along Fron. street the past lew days. The zoo will, naturally. at the outset he small and will consist. so far as pres ent plans are concerned. of but one ore moose.
 Mir William r. Munson. of Sal. ehaket. has moose IS months old which lie is willing to part with. and which MT A | Williams. of the Arcade. is willing to buy, pro vided it can he placed in conspicu. ous place along the waterfront. Mr. Williams has offered $110 for the animal provided the city council eill allow q space between the bridge and the Fairview hotel 10 be used for the moose
 Because Of the shortage of meat in the camp. il was rumored that the beast was being brought in to be slaughtered. This report reached the ears of the game warden. who immediately started to investigate He was. however. assured that there was nothing to it.
 Many people are interested ill the proposition Of bringing the animal in and of adding from time to time any native animals that might he taken.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
LOCAL BRIEFS

Dr. Paul s. Whitney was again ol the streets last week after havinl been confined to the hospital fol several weeks
 F. l.. Scrafford. of Chatham Min ing company. was in town last week At present he is employing II mer on the claim of the company.
 Thomas Quirk the hotel man iron Olnes. was in town on business fol several days last week.
 Louis Enstrom, of Eva creek, was in town looking after some tools and supplies for his claim.
 Mrs. Hiram Chadwick. of Ester Siding roadhouse, spent part of last week visiting friends in the city
 A still alarm was turned in last week by Mrs E, A. Suter and the chemical responded. extinguishing the blaze that had started from an over heated stove.
 Jude Fuller last week issued an execution on a judgment i'll favor of the Dome City Bank vs F. B Eemere. By the instrument the mar shalis instructed to sell the one-quar CT interest of Lemere in lower No. : bench claim. Dome creek
 Harry Fisher and Howard Barnes left last week in the launch Elmer aid for the Healey river district where they will spend the whole summer in prospecting.
 Reports received last week from Juneau state that Jack Chovirt formerly chief of police of Fair banks. is now at the capital il the electrical supply business.
 Chief Deputy Marshal Percy Charles left Seattle Friday on hi: way back to Fairbanks He wen Outside some weeks ago with prison crs. and while out visited his home in Vancouver. where his mother ha been critically i'll. He will mak' the trip by way of White Horse ant Dawson.
 Dave Cascaden and Thomas P Me Lain expect to get away this morn ing for the Circle country wher both have heavy interests in tn hydraulic ground The trip will b made with horses.
 J. C. Smyser last week filed al application for the renewal of hi liquor license at Chatanika.
 The Eagles dance. which was sche duled for last Friday night, wa postponed until next Friday eve ming.
 H. J. Christofers. agent of tn fisheries department is on his wa to Fairbanks. and will arrive thi week He left Dawson on tn Schwatka. This is his second tri to Fairbanks. as he was here fo some time last summer Andrew Anderson underwent al
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
A l-ENIENT JUSTICE

But look here, Judge" protested Willoughby, 'how could know abou, your regulations? I didn't see a sign all the way over from Narrowly to Rockville"
 "They's suthin' in that" said the Judge, "so I'll let ye off for costs Thutty dollars, please.
 Thirty dollars?" echoed Willough by. How do you figure out the costs at thirty dollars. I'd like to know ::'
 Why, it'll cost all O that, mister, tc
 Why, it'll cost O that. mister, to said the Judge.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
lESSEES OF HOFFMAN
 FRACTION DOING WELL

James J. Fallon. who was on Eva creek for several days last week looking over his interests in the of the month of the creek, returned to town Friday. most enthusiastic over the outlook for the property.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
hEMOR|AL DAY
 WAS OBSERVED

Memorial bay was observed with #Ht5as tyramoHfeS at Eagle Hall mt a' 1hc ecmetcr, Friday morn. lu- Croil 1T Cie-e. president of the Fairbanks lgIoo of Pioneers. vas Iaas-,r O ceremonies. and in addition 70 his duties in that capacity also delivered short and touching adiress.
 Tba ehil ireu of the schools march ed 5H q body to the hall and were seated in he front rows; the Pion. COTS We're seated in a body behind jhe children. On the right of the s.4se he Ciyi and Spanish War Veterans sat together Throughout the rest of the hall were scattered the members of several other fratcr hal order and q number of the fn3aspaaplc.
 A'r. Glees opened the meeting ny calling ugaH Rev (. r. Rettichpr Jr. ror frayer After prayer, a aouHto quartet rendered the patriotic old meloig Columbia The master oG ceremonies then delivered his ad- drezz and impressed upon the audi eu#e 'as. solemnity of the occasion a aa rhi.h they were gathered.
 The HrXI speaker was Professor Euo~liaH of the high school Ills subject aas True patriotsm," and iu al able manner he portrayed the duties of true citizenship. and the dutr each owed to his felowman, his city. his territory or state. and especially and above them all h!s country.
 The quartet then rendered while the audience stood the national auhm The Star Snansled Ban ucl."
 Mr George W. Pennington was on thc program to deliver an address, as representative of the Fairbanks Aerie Of Eagles, but was unayoii- ably called away on business. With but very few moments time in which 10 prepare an address MT. A. R. Heilig was substituted In touch ing manner he told of his own recol- lcctions of the civil war, when as a small hoy in the vicinity of Gettys- burg he had seen company of home boys" leave for the front and of after the battle. the towns people that remained going with great carts to bring home the dying and the dead. So realistic and pathetic was his address. that it was with difficulty that the audience held back their tears.
 \; the conclusion of MT Heligs address. the whole audience joined in singing America" which con cludcd the services at the hall.
 The audience then in body marched to the cemetery to pay their respects to the graves of the honored dead At the cemetery an oration was delivered by District Attorney Crossley and prayer was offered by Rev Dr. J. H. Condit The closing event was the salute fired hy a numer of Spanish war veterans assisted by several citi zens
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02

operation at St Matthew's hospital last week for appendicitis. Dr. Suth- erland, assisted by Drs. McCalum and Rimer, performed the operation Mr. Anderson is getting along as nicely as could be expected.
 Charles Gius of Pedro creek left town Thursday morning with a large
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02

valley.
 This year more progress has been shown in farming than any other pre- vious year. the produce men getting together adn frmoing an agricultural society, Mir. P. !. RiCkert bringing in q threshing machine. and now Mr. Cooley's new purchase.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02

Whats your ushand's business" ," "COntraCtor. What line?" Debts
The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02

load of lumber and supplies for his claim situated between Twin and Pedro.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Will Bodies to Science.

PARIS. July 4.-Dr. Pinard and DR..
Gustav Barrier. highly eminent scien-
lists. have willed their bodies after
death to science for experiments.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
CANADIANS LAUD
WILLIAM DEWART
Dominion's "Fathee Of Protec-
ton" Celebrates Seventy
seventh Birth Anniversary.

MONTCLAIR, N. J., July L-Letters
and messages Of congratulation from
Sir Robert Borden. the premier of
Canada; Sir James p. whitney. the
premier Of Ontario, and many other
prominent Canadians were received by
william Dewart. ''the Father of Pro-
lection for Canada" in his home here
today on the occasion Of mis- seventy
seventh birthday anniversary.
In 1874 Mr.. Dewart, then a country
storekeeper in Fenelon Falls, Ont.
wrote series Of brilliant articles at
taclxing the Mackenzie Administrations
free trade policy, and calling for a pro-
tective tariff for Canada. His writings
attrs cted universal attention, and Hec-
tor Cameron, Of Toronto, standing for
election to parliament dubbed the
country merchant 1.-The Father Of Pro-
tecticn Cor Canada"
In 1873 the policy for which he fought
was adopted. and II has endured ever
since. Mr.. Dewart remained in Canada
long enough to witness the general sat-
satisfaction at the working out of his
principle. and then removed to Ro-
N. Y. in 1880
William T. Dewart, his son, Is vice
president and general manager of the
Of Frank A. Munsey. Hugh.
another son, ID general manager of
the Mohican Company, and Robert De-
wart. Of Rochester. IL a leading lumber
merchant.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04

of Lamar's letters begging for an inter-
view, but Mr.. Morgan never even an
swered them. Mr. Morgan never saw
Mr.. Lamar latterly at his library or
anywhere else."
Il think we've had about enough Of
David Le-nar, was the ta:t cNpr, ss.1n
today of Senator Walsh of MoEtaha.
He declared that THE Wolf of Wall
Street should be forcibly retired from
the limelight
Lamar is still under subpoena Of the
committee, subject to recall to the wit
ness stand. He probably will not be
permitted to testify again unless the
testimony next Tuesday Of Edward
I.auterbach develops some new features
Monday the probe will dip into the
wool lobby" Persons who have been
fighting for and against free wool will
testify. The committee will attempt to
clean up the Lamar-Lauterbach Incl
dent Tuesday, and then roll up its
sleeves to tackle the revelations Of
Colonel Mulhall.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Forty More Witnesses
In Movies" Trust Case

Forty witnesses will be put on the
stand in New York next week by the
United States to wind up the Govern
ments side Of The motion picture
trust dissolution suit. These witnesses
will give testimony against the combi-
nation of companies which includes the
vitagraph. American Biograph, Edison,
Kalem. Pathe Freres. sel!s. Lubin and
Essanay companies.
Suit to dissolve is brought under the
Sherman law, and the testimony already
shows the practice Of the combine in
charging rental or license for the
use of It's picture projecting machines
on which patent IL asserted. When
the Government has finished putting In
it's case the trial will go over until
fall. when the defendants will offer tes-
timony. =
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
CELEBRATE FOURTH
N VARIOUS WAYS
Citizens Of Prince George coun-
ty Have Picnics, Ball Games,
and Other Amusements.

HYATTSvILLE. Md. July 4-Citizens
of Prince George county are celebrating
Independence Day In various ways.
There are to be two games Of baseball
In Hyattsville. the local team crossing
bats with the Mohawks OF Baltimore.
At Mt. Rainier there is to be an all
day picnic and tournament. The Baraca
class Of the Riverdale Presbyterian
Church 10 to hold an all day picnic and
athletic contest At Camp Springs there
IL to be an old fashioned dinner and
baseball game between Surratsville and
Upper Marlboro. This entertainment Is
given by the Sons Of Temperance for tho
benefit Of Bells Methodist Church, The
Brentwood Methodist Church is holding
an all day picnic and celebration In
Bartlett's grove In Brentwood.
Governor Goldsborough has issued a
proclamation making tomorrow q legal
holiday and all banks In the State as
well a. all court duties will be at o
standstill until Monday.
The county commissioners have made
the following appointments as assessors
for the county: Charles w. Joy, to be
assessor In the first assessment district;
Z. Z. Clarke. to be assessor In the sec
ond district: L. N. Haynes, to be
assessor In the fourth district. John H
Scaggs was appointed constable for
Laurel district. Mrs. Clotilda. of. near
Upper Marlboro, was allowed insolvency
Of $1,000 for q house burned and 500 for
household furniture.
The Orphans' Court has ordered that
Ernest Gasch. Of HyattsviIle, be ap-
pointed administrator in the estate OF
Neal Matterson, deceased. Penalty of
bond, 800. Lemuel L. Gray, Of Hyatts-
Vile. and A. H. Dahler. of Bladens-
burg. were appointed appraisers.
Clerk to Election Supervisors w. 7.
Davis and Charles J. I'M are spending
several days at Massenetta Springs, Va.
The Rev. and Mrs r. E. McManus
and young son. Amber. of Trinity
Episcopal Church. Upper Marlboro. viii
san Wednesday. July 9. from Baltimore
for a two monthg trip abroad Their
headquarters win be in England, where
Mrs. McManus' brother. Judge Byron
Amber. and family have taken house
for the summer. Judge Ralph Amber,
of Canton. Ohio. and Mrs. Mary Nc ]
Nabb brother and sister of Mrs. Nc
Manus. will be in the party The Rev
Mr. Steen. OF the Church Of Our Saviour,
New York city. will occupy the pulpit of
Trinity Church during the absence of
the Rev. Mr.. McManus
State Senator and Mrs. Charles A.
Wells. Spencer street. left this morning
on an automobile trip to Gettysburg.