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The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31
THE HEART OF ALASKA.

Take late map OF Alaska and con
come 10 us of the report OF the
Alaska Railroad commission. and We
find that private enterprise has
blazed the beginning of the WAYS
ny rail to the heart of Alaska. which
5 up in the Tanana and Yukon
valleys At and about Fairbanks. TO
reach this country, when the great
Yukon and other rivers are masses
of ice is the problem.
The report of the commission
seems in the main to follow the
lines that were predicted for it
Gulf of Alaska in the south of that
territory being the starting pc hts
Out of these ports run the Alaska
Northern from Seward on Resur-
rection bay up to the Susitna riyei
north of Cooks lnlet-and the Copper
River & Northwestern from Cordova
on Prince William sound to
Chtna Our government. if con.
.:ress shall so decide will run
railroads north from these northern
ERIN III with branches. in all al
least 7333 miles at an expense, at
Either these lines must be con-
structed by the United States. as
The Panama canal has been. or the
work will be guaranteed by issue
Of bonds; operation of the lines to
be leased out. The estimated cost
OF the Seward line. including
branches into the kuskokw IN and
Matanusha coal fields is s20.000,0 900
The Cordova- Chitina extension up
70 Fairbanks will give access to the
Bering coal fields with branch
into Valdez. The main lines, in a
manner paralieling each other, will
he connected. From Chtina to
Fairbanks. by the line proposed
would be about 313 miles; FROM
Kern creek. the present inland
terminal of the Alaska Northern. to
Susitna river. about 10 miles
1t seems quite likely that these
recommendation for the necessary
railroads for development of Alaska
will be adopted and carried out
II these roads shall be built by pr
vate enterprise. with government
backing of bonds. TO doubt the
owners of the existing lines will
be in position to take over the work
And thus we may feel that the flu
ture of Alaska's greatness in pro
duction of coal and ores will no
longer be in doubt and that the de
yeiopment of that great territory
will be of immense benefit to the
whole Pacific coast. In the matter
of coal alone the benefit to several
states and many great cities will
be incalculable. - Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31

-na3 -raoes OF both
The citizen does rot intend L.
m.a.e matters or !eay" auy doubt as
, why it stands for any man or
-ause In the present ,oL's,1ersy
We are Tor Frank Clark for reasons
sufficient to cause every t'.nk.G-
citizen of this community to 20 10
the polls and add one NOR yota
70 the good majority which he $
sure re have
\ couple years ago Fairbanks hal
Tor school board j Il; Mathews,
Judge Adams and Theodore John
son The first tWo We're Il onr. and
Judge Adams was tn" master
mind" eutwetghiug any opposition
that the minority member might
raise. During ard under that admin.
istrat on many teachers We're i'm
ported. hut never FOR a moment Were
h. applications Of local people given
any consideration
Then came time when Matthews
LETT the board and John Clark was
elected tn his place, Things changed
Judge Adams could not then rule
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The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31
GOOD MAN FOR
THE SITUATION

\ WellknoWn stenographer sent an
interesting reply to this advertise
ment which appeared recently in an
Eastern paper:
WANTED \ Young man for Office;
must be an experienced stenog
raphor and typewriter. and able
to correspond in English ana Ger.
man. Salary 70 start $3.p0 per
week
Here is q copy OF The reply:
Dear ST.. beg 10 offer IN. self rs
IN applicant Ter the post on adver-
Used his morning am young
man - Years OF age. have had -
veal business experience. being con
nected with the United States En-
hassy 1t madagascar and teel con
ident il you viii give me a trial
can prove my worth to you. | am
tot Only an experienced and expcrt
bookkecper. proficient stenographer
and typewriter. excellent telegrapher
and ernd te college graduate. but
have several other accomplishments
which NAV make me desirable
an az experienced SNOW shoyeler.
4 frst-class peanut rooster, hale
SOM knowledge OF removing super
huous hair from door knobs. clip
ping puppies ears and have
medal for reCiiius "CurfeW shall not
ring tonight" am skilled chi
ropodist and practical farmer.
can cook. take care OF horses. crease
trousers. open oysters and rePa
umbrellas. Am also the champion
plug tobacco cheWer OF Pennsylya-
MIA. my splitting record being =
feet. Being possessed of great ply
steal beauty | would not only be
useful but would be ornamental as
we'll lending to the sacred precincts
OF ycur OFFICE that deliuh ful charm
that a satsuma vase or a billygoat
would. My beard being quite eXtcn-
81 df'H ItiAdlidH's llif li'' culu bt
used Tor pen wiper and feather
buster. can furnish references
from Col. Roosevelt. Jacob j. Coxey.
![a ser Wilhelm and Julius Caesar.
As to salary, | would feel that
was robbing the widows and swiping
sponge-cake from the orphaned. if
| were TO take advantage of your
munifcence by accepting the fabu-
lous sum of $500 per week. and
would he entirely willing to give my
services for less, and by accepting
the sum OF $l.3o per week. WoulG
give YOU an opportunity Of no;
only increasing your donation to
your church, but also to found
home for INDECENT hy-paper sales
men. and endow free bed or SO in
the cats home. Really. old man,
your unheard of bounty borders on
the supernatural, and to the unso-
phisticated must appear like reck
less extravaganza. Can call any
night after 10 O'Clock. or can be seen
in the loft of the church on Broad
and Dock streets, where | am en-
ployed as first assistant organ blow
er and understudy to the janitor
Very respectfully,
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31
Dimes WILL HAVE BIG
Dance SATURDAY night

A social dance will be belt rec
Saturday night AT elncs. eison b.
the people OF that camp. Is Dine
has one of the best dance floors If
any camp III the Interior Iat2e
crowd is expected and d general
good time assured.
A stage will leave Fairbanks. aaea
O'Clock in the afternoon. and al
ready large crowd of The city dance
lovers have expressed their intention
of attending. The music viii he thc
best obtainable
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31
CORRESPON DENCE

Under this head The Alaska Citi-
zen will be pleased TO publish com
manications Oh subjects of general in
terest All letters should bear the
name and address of the writer, not
necessarily for publication. but for
reference and as a guarantee of
good faith. II publication of name
is not desired. pen-name should be
attached !
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31
THE MODERN OR THE NEW
WOMAN
Meehan. Alaska. March -

MetHdN, Alaska. hdfCn ~.
The Woman of today is almost as
eager as her rival, man. in the I'd,
for notoriety and wealth There
is everywhere that ceaseiess. intoler-
ant rush for supremacy which. if
permitted to wear itself out. VIII
take with il every veatige of joy
and peace from the throbbing hearts
OF humanity
And the girl OF today is, | say.
as anxious TO reach this pitiable
pinnacle OF earthly emptiness as
every man IS. he one cry which
issues from the throat OF the ris
ing generation is How can We make
more money!" The motive for
which il is to be ammassed seems to
be bat a secondary thought and
worse still. perhaps at times totally
obliierated by the ambitious haste
to touch the gold We hope TO fine
falling into our grasping hands.
But YOU would argue with M.
we must make money. II We
should fail to do 50, upon what can
we depend when we walk with tired
disappointed feet into the path of
middle age"
Are YOU all 50 stamped with this
hallmark OF business" that you
fail TO discern the germ of some
thing OF Tar greater worth than all
the lessons OF the whole world put
together? knew d woman-never
better than at the present moment
whose sole aim was that OF every tif-
teen women out of twentE-to be
come famous to be independent
fthis. | think. is the greatest delu-
sion of alb and to feel that the
world had recognized the fact that
she was brilliant and attractive, and
we'll able to do her share of grind
ne at the milestone OF success This
was her great desire. this the ore
thought on which most OF her ac-
tions from day to day centered
themselves.
She became a mere machine, just
the same as thousands of our pretty
maidens OF today are becoming. She
arose iii the morning intent on
making money, and retired at even
tide wondering if she had been more
than ordinarily successful in her
all-absorbing desire
And, meanwhile the soft SNOW
fakes of winter fell around her, and
settled upon the courtyard. turning
the whole earthly world into spot
less and perfect scene of beauty
And the budding hedserows of
spring. rising triumphantly above
the tinted ivy leaves and tenderly
purple yiolets which nestled modest
beneath them. were unobseryed by
this woman fashioned with a woman's
heart and soul, yet with the same
soul closed to the secrets of hap
piness which murmured unheard at
every step she took.
And again. in the summer she only
knew that IT was oppressive and
that the subway was cool. and aC-
ceptable as a mode of transit. Civ
ing no thought to the peace of
twilight, with it's soft breeze that
to awaken to new life the wearest
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31
CARD OF THANKS,

The undersigned desires to thann
all the friends who so kindly as
sisted at the funeral OF Miss !.oa
Down ng. She feels that special
thanks are due for the numerous
and beautiful floral offerings.
ROSE SMIG:I..
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31

Il believe I'll give that poor stray
cat a piece of meat"
What, and pauperize the cat. II
ways help the poor to help them
selves. Scatter some crumbs on the
sidewalk. They mas attract a hir
for the cat to grab
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31

Job Printing of the Quality Glass
turned out promptly at the Giiizes
office.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31

Good line of pencil ard ink erasers
at the Citizen office.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-03-31

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-19
ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS.

No better indication of the import ance which Is attached to the develop ment of athletics in the large institu- lions of learning throughout the coun- try can be given than the interest and attention which they are attracting just at this particular time of the year In all branches Is there the greatest activity. The news reports are full of them and to some might indicate that too much attention Is being given to the matter of physical development in schools and colleges; yet a little thought will make it apparent that such is not the ease and that the training of the body is as much an essential as mental development if the best is to be attained. They are nec- essary accompaniments for the great est success.
 Athletics in colleges is but the con- tinuaticn of the idea of recreation and playgrounds on an advanced scale Athletics consist of games in which interest is directed and organized for the best development. while the mental forces are rested and strengthened The inclination to devote insufficient time to out-of-door exercise of a proper kind resulted in the development of greater interest in athletics. Gym nasium work and out-of- door sports have been given greater attention in late years and the increased interest has borne good fruit. Those who have received the benefits fully realize the value. and it is but natural that there is an enthusiastic manifestation of in terest in all such competitions. as the circles of their influence widen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-19
BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE.

Boston was naturally much disap- pointed that Secretary Bryan would not allow pleasure to interfere with business, that they might have the op- portunity to enjoy one of his interest ing addresses at the annual celebra- ton of Bunker Hill day. He is "a bright and forceful speaker who any city would take pleasure in hearing and entertaining, but it is 70 his credit that he recognized the duty of caring for the demands of his office before his social duties. The administration at the present time is concerned with many important matters which concern his department. Congress is in ses- sion and naturally the new heads of departments should be deveting their
 best efforts to matters of government, inasmuch as the new administration is
 but three months old.
 Secretary Bryan has been doing not
 a little travelling since he assumed his
 new office and his work has devolved
 upon the acting secretary and others
 who have proved perfectly capable, but
 the place for him is in Washington
 when business Is underway, there is
 reason to believe that he places his
 business first. Such is a policy which
 is in accord with the best interests
 of the government. No doubt he likes
 to speak as well as his audiences like
 to hear him. but efficiency demanded
 that he sacrifice one, outside the inn
 mediate vicinity of the capital. and
 that one was properly recognized
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-19
REFORM OR THE SYSTEM"

How well the system" has en- trehched itself in the city of New York is well indicated by the expression of disapproval of the Curran investiga- ton committee which has been look ing into the police and graft conditions in the metropolis. Not little time and effort was put into this matter and the committee showed that it had given it honest consideration when it made it's recommendation for the removal of Police Commissioner Waldo together with a half hundred other recommen- dations for improvement in the de- partment- The report was against the work and interests of Tamnany It was . criticism of the support which Mayor Gaynor has enthusiastically given the police head throughout his administration and directly opposed to the methods which have done so much for the building up of the system.
 The committee, however, have the satisfaction of knowing that they have performed a duty. That the report was not accepted does not indicate that the reforms which they urged are not necessary. The unwillingness of the board of aldermen to endorse the need ed changes only puts the situation up to the people in a stronger light. The people know the betterments that are needed and it lies within their power to say whether they shall be accom- plished or not The interests which are working for the retention of Tam many control are upholding present conditions, while uniting on a fusion candidate, such as Whitman against that orga nization, gives the people the opportunity to have reform instituted, and conditions corrected. They are the court of last resort.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-19
FROM LUCILE'S DIARY

time that father usually comes home from business when we finally reached our corner. I told the chauffeur, rom whom I had been getting some instruc : ton, to jump cut of the car, as Wlsh- ed te drive up te the house myself and make believe that had brought tfe machine all the way. He objected, put I reminded him gently that he was Ill my employ and should obey my ln- functions, which he did rather grump- fly.
 Lucille, dc be careful.'' cried Louise. I'm terribly afraid.
 Her foolish fears naturally affected me and when I went to stop in front or our house. I became confused ana p1e my foot on the accelerator Instead ol the brake. Father was standing on the steps and when he recognized me ne wildly halloed something l couidn | understand. That added to my excite ment and I gave the engine still more gas. We were going at terrific rate when we came to the corner some howl shall never know why, unless 1t was because Louise was screaming at mel lost control of the wheel ana turned right into the drug store. Tnere was an awful crash. I closed my eyes l knew the car stopped against the so- da fountain with a fearful jar that shattered everything near.
 In moment more father arrived breathIeSS and terr1Dly frightened. When he saw that no one was hurt his anxiety turned to anger Men are SC inconsistent. Instead of be1n5 thankful that I was not injured. he was furious about the damage done t1 the drug store and the car.
 Louise and I slipped out of the store for it pained me to hear fathers lang uage.s I went home and went to bed, and did not see father again until the next evening at dinner.
 fYou may be interested to know, Lucille" he said, then, that I've ar range with Springer to sell the car for me when it is repaired"
 Sell it!" I gasped,
 Yes; I can't afford to buy drug store fronts and automobiles the same season"
 But daddy such an accident as that would never happen again.
 ''No never again. in our family, If know myself he said in a. most dis agreeably decisive tone.
 It seems too bad that after my longing and hoping for a car I should have to bear such a disappointm l :. wish father was not so hasty and unreasonable. have explained to him that the accident was all the fault If Louise's nervousness. but nothing can say will alter his decisioE-Cht- cago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-19
FACT
LscaI Evidence

Evidence that can be verified.
 Fact is what we want.
 Opinien is not eneugk.
 Opinions differ
 Here's 8 Norwich fact
 You can test it.
 Street, Norwich, Cenn., saysi "Doan's s Kidney Pills brought me great relief from pains in the small of my. back that caused me great suffering. When ever I stepped, sharp twinges darted through my body and I was handi- capped in doing my housework. felt miserable when I began using Deans Kidney Pills, procured from N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store, but their good effect was soon noticeable and l continued taking them until my trou- ble was entirely removed"
 The above statement was given August A. 1908, and some years later Mrs. Ockery said: You may continue to publish my former statement in praise of Doan's Kidney Pills. They cured me of kidney trouble and I have been in good health since. Other members of my family have taken this remedy with excellent results"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,. Buffalo, New York. sole agents for the United States
 Remember the name-Doan's-an take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-19
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Agricultural products in this coun- try formed but AS per cent of the do- mestic exports of the United States during the fiscal year of 1913 accord ing to the department of commerce. In view of the fact that this shows a decrease in percentage over 1880 when they formed S4 per cent. of the exports and even over 1910 when 51 per cent
 of the exports were agricultural pro- ducts might give cause for alarm, but foS the fact tAat it does not repre- sent loss in quantity or value of such exports but means that manufactures have shown a decided increase and ex- ceeded or equalled the proportion of exports which agricultural products form. This means a healthy develop ment. Opportunity has been recog- nfzed and taken advantage of and to- day this country is exporting in value practically an equal amount of agrt- cultural products and manufactures.
 The value of agricultural products exported continues to show a steady addition and the past fiscal year shows the amount to be the largest ever be- ing approximately 1,200 million which Is nearly double the amount in 1880 when it was e94 million and formed at that time over four -fffths of the entire exports. Today the products of the land are furnishing several hundred million more for exports than the en- tire exportation of all domestic articles thirty-five years age. It has been 8 period of large growth and develop ,aaent which ought to be rnaintained.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-19
WATCH YOUR STEP!
The Salary Question.
By The Conductor.

'All this gulf in tn papers bout
 how much salary it takes to live on
 makes me laugh. Some old million aire grouch sets down an writes a card how you can live on $4.62 a week an then some cash girl figures out how she can't draw breath for less SIP every Saturday night. Them
 nuts might as we'll write about what
 they like to smell the best. Some of
 'em likes new money an some of 'em
 dOtes on ice cream sody.
 They aint' no two people can blow
 coin like anybody else. Lizzie's. sister never has no money. an she getss more money workin' than Lizzie gets. She always has new corsets an rats an them, high heeled shoes an a fuzzy coat an green parasols. She borrowed $S from another girl to get a big hl- with You'd thought she was drownin'
 an tn hat was life preserver tn way she went after 1t. Lizzie had to 1 let her have tn $8 to keep th'a other girl from maxim a fuss about it.
 You see, Lizzie saves money. She says she wants a gob o'false hair ar a rat or a, green parasol she makes be- lieve she's got it an puts tn money for it in her saVin's bank. She's got
 me doin' tn same stunt. She learned
 me how to darn socks, an by jing, l saved more'n $2 already on not buy in socks this year.
 If they's any free show goin' on Lizzies right there, with me taggin' along She borrows all tn books they let her from tn public library. I see her in new fine black corduroy dress
 last Sunday an I says, Gee, you look swell. Did you draw all your coin out l tn bank" She says Jerry, that cost me $3. It's my old brown corduroy dyed black. Ain't it swell?' Say that girl can make a dollar stretch like a Jersey sweater.
 "Open up there an let them people through!
 Don't block tn way! Move up for ward
 Watch your stepl"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-19
NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY.

That the United States supreme court upheld the newspaper publicity law. with all it's requirements, causes worry only to those publications which are liable to feel the effects Of it's pro visions. Those papers which are con tinual1y giving much of the required information to the reading and ad- vertising public are only too glad to furnish the statement which the law now demands. The policy of dealing fairly with the advertiser is only what is right and proper and such was rec ognized by the fact that a, large per cent of the papers compiled with the requirements directly after they went into force, and while the appeal was pending.
 The Chicago Tribune puts it pointed " when it says the final decision will be welcomed by every newspaper which is applying to it's own business the standards of good faith and square dealing the press has been preaching to the business world generally.
 Men who lie about their circu1a- tion who defraud the advertiser are just as guilty of obtaining money un der false pretenses as is the cheap swindler who palms off a brass watch on a farmer under the pretension that it is gold.
 "The newspaper must live up to the code it applies SC austere1y to others practices If any advertiser can be prosecuted and sent to jail for swim ding the public the publisher who de- frauds the advertiser should occupy an adjoining cell.
 "So long as newspapers do not live up to their own standards of probity and openness in these business matters as well as editorially, they are self condemned and deserve contempt, dis trust and want of public influence"