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The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
DIRECT PRIMARY BOOSTED.

In answer to the contention r"- gently made by a Fairbanks news paper that the Democratic cOnven- ton should be held in this citE for the reason that the coast towns are not to be relied upon for satis- factory results.' the Juneau Empire declares that the trouble lies with the conventions. and not with the place where they are held, In part he Empire says:
 The unfayorable results that have come from conventions in Alaska, both Democratic and Republican. have not been because they were held at any particular place or places. The trouble is with the sys- tenn
 The situation in Alaska demands the passage of primary election laws. The political parties of Alaska. like those elsewhere. should be placed in he hands of the people. That can not be done in any other way than to permit the voters of the Territory 10 select the candidates for office IS they now do in most of the States
 The duty before the Democrats IS to ascertain the sentiment of the people of Alaska as nearly as that is possible. and to offer a program that will give expression to it. The place of holding the last nominatine convention is not material"
 II is quite true, as the Empire says, that the convention system is not generally satisfactory, and that the direct primary system is needed in this Territory.
 It is generally believed that there Ire few reforms that have done so much to purify politics as has the direct primary system. by means of which conventions are done away with and nominations are made by the voters at an election preliminary 10 the general election. Anybody who has played in the political game to any extent, knows that the conven- ton, aided by the present primary system. is responsible for more poli- tical dissatisfaction than any other thing.
 That Alaska will get the direct pri- mary in time is as certain as is the growth of this great Territory, but just how soon this wonderful reform will be effective here will depend upon the activity of the voters in demanding it.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
MIDNIGHT SUN FESTIVAL.

That the annual Festival of the Midnight Sun held in this city is attracting much attention on the Outside was made evident from the fact that the queen of the Portland Rose Carnival sent a rose plant to the queen of the Midnight Sun carnival this year.
 When MT. Crewe accepted the mis- sion of bearing the rose plant to this city, he was made to promise that he would send to Portland pictures. if possible of the presentation cere- monies here. the plan being to send the pictures to various big dailies throughout the country as a feature article.
 It is to be hoped that suitable pie lures can be forwarded as desired, for in that way, the world at large will know more about the unique celebration that is held here on the longest day of each year.
 There is possibility of making the annual Festival of the Midnight Sun as important a celebration in Fairbanks in the future as is the the Potlatch in Seattle, the annual Carnival of Roses on New Years day each year in Pasadena, California and the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. These annual festivals have attract ed many thousands of visitors an nually to each of the respective cities mentioned and have been a wonder full factor in the growth of those municipalities.
 It is understood that the Potlatch will not be held this year in Seattle as usual but that it will be resumed without fail next year. It is un- derstood that the postponement of the celebration was not due in any way to any discouragement of the plan, and it's continuance is assured
 Two years ago Pacific Coast Celebrations committee was organiz- ed in San Francisco. at meeting held for the purpose of planning annual celebrations that will provide tourists with series of entertain ments each year.
 According to the preliminary plans of this committee, the celebrations
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
PRESIDENT IS SENSITIVE.

orGceholders are usually consi- dered d selfish unsentimentaI class of people, but from what can be learned concerning President Wilson it seems that he is not only a pro round thinker and great statesman, but that he is by nature modest, un- seliish and quite sensitive.
 It will be remembered that The Citizen published some weeks ago a talk given by the President to the new spaper men of Washington, in which he said he grew tired Of the constant attention that was shown him wherever ne went, and that he found delight to pose simply as a
 cntloman and not as President of the United States. In that same talk he acknowledged that he liked IS a matter of recreation to read old-fashioned detective stories.
 That he is highly sensitive to the things his political opponents say of him, is evident from the following. which he is quoted as having said in his recent address oyer the dead bodies of the marines killed at tn" taking of Vera Cruz:
 T never went into battle. l never was under fire fancy there are some things just as hard to do as to go under fire. l fancy it is just as hard to do your duty when men are sneering at you as when they are shooting at you When they shoot at you they can only take your natural life When they sheer at you they can wound your heart '
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
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the time through press dispatches. His appointment to the commission was on May 1. not two months ago. and he has crowded much work into that short time.
 At present Mr Riggs family, con sisting of a wife and child. is at Spring Lake, New Jersey Whether he intends to bring them to Fair banks later on, he has not stated and it is probable that he has not determined. Mrs. Riggs maiden name was Miss Renee Coudert, daughter of the late Frederick R. Coudert, one of the most prominent lawyers in New York city in his time.
 Although Mr Riggs is not author ity for the statement. it seems now that he will probably make Fair banks his home until the new rail road is completed, or at least until the survey work is done His head quarters will be in this city and he will spend much of his time here. but he will take occasional trips over the proposed routes that he has been delegated 10 survey.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
ALAsKA's COMMERCE GROWS.

From an Alaska exchange the fol lowing paragraph is taken
 Transportation men of Seattle, basins theG estimates on the increase of Alaska's business this year over that of last year believe that the trade between Alaska and the States this year will reach a grand total of 5l01oooooo-an increase Of about i6 per cent"
 The foregoing is one of the most encouraeine pieces of news received here, for if any set of persons is in position to forecast correctly tho future commerce of the Territory. certainly it is the transportation men.
 of course much of this increase of commerce Is a result of the plan of the government to build rail- road here, but that is not alone responsible Men in position to know say that the shipment of mining machinery to Alaska is steadily in creasing. especially the shipment Of quartz machinery. The importation too, of automobiles and supplies are showing a constant increase all the time and now it is quite certain that the States will soon realize that new field of commerce Is rapidly developing in Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
ALOHA OF.

Aloha Oe." the Hawaiian song which was one of the hits of the Eagle show Friday night, is today one of the most popular songs in the United States, though the song is not new by any means.
 Ex-Queen Liliuokalani, or Queen Lil," as she is most popularly known on account of the inability of people generally to pronounce her full author of the song, but in Honolulu, where the song had it's origin, there is general sentiment that the dusky queen had little to do with it's composition It is believed by many that the real author of the song is Bandmaster Berger, who organized the Royal Hawaiian band more than 40 years ago and is probably still it's leader.
 Queen Ll's brother, who occupied the Hawaiian throne before she took possession of it, was gradu- ate of German university. and while in Germany attending school, he became a lover of the music of that country When he returned to the Sandwich Islands to be their ruler. he wrote to the Emperor of Germany asking that musician of the German army be sent to Hon. olulu to organize and train band of native musicians. Berger was sel- ected for the position, and that he made good has since been proved by the popularity of the band he or ganized.
 Following Berger's arrival in Hon. olulu, new inspiration was given to music in that city, for the natives are musical by nature and they took readily to the instruction that he gave them Many of the Hawaiian airs were composed by Berger, or by his aid.
 The word Aloha" in the Hawaiian language has a number of meanings, just as do most of the words of that tongue. It is used both to express farewell and to welcome.
 It was during the brief reign of Queen Lii, which ended as result of bloodless revolution that was
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

write letters to their friends in the States. by telling of the gardens and the crops that are being raised here
 Almost all the men who come here 10 aid in laying out the line of tle new railroad will certainly become boosters for Interior Alaska. judE- ing from their opinions expressed after their arrival here. r seems that many of them had expected to come to a land of summer ice and snows. and the disappointment has proved exceedingly cratifyine Their enthusiasm over what they find here proves that. after all. il was not a harm to bring men here from the Outside for that work, even though many local men would have liked 10 get employment on the surveys.
 To local men, the survey jobs mean but little. for men here are accustomed to receive larger salaries than the government pays so the coming of the strangers has not materially injured any one, while it will certainly have it's effect in making the world understand that Alaska is. after all, great country full of undeyeloped resources.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

of the Pacific Coast cities will be made HI such consecutive order so as 10 permit tourist To start from southern California al midwinter and take them at in turn until Seattle is reached
 When The government railroad i- completed into Fairbanks il will te possible for tourists from the East, who come West 10 take in the other annual celebrations. 10 come also ,o Fairbanks and enjoy the nov city of midni-ht baseball games and other Alaska features.
 Alaska's imposing mountain seen cry will aid in attracting tourists when the suitable sportation ia Jilities are once provided
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

instieated by the American residents of Honolulu. that the popular song was supposed to have been compos- ed l. was then the Hawaiian na- JjOraI song and continued to have that distinction later when the Ha- waiian Islands were for a brief time republic and since the country has become a territory Of the United States il has continued to be a song ef patriotism for the natives.
 The Royal Hawaiian band is sup ported by the Territory of Hawaiia, just as it was by the government be fore tie territory was formed It gives concerts almost every night and afternoon in some public place, and every time passenger vessel departs. the band is there to play a sort of farewell
 Always just as the vessel begins to move away. the band starts the soft strains of Aloha Oe and after the handkerehiefs have ceased to flutter their farewels. the passen- gers can still hear the strains of the tune floating from the dock over the still water of the harbor. Per haps this custom is one of the req sons for the tender sentiments that all visitors To Honolulu always retain for the place in after years.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
NORWEGlANS PRAISED.

Norwegian Americans. Of whom there are many in Interior Alaska, were paid fitting tribute last month In an editorial published in the Seat tie Sun.
 The editorial appearing in the Sun varies but little in sentiment from editorials that have been published from time to time in all parts of the United States. all of which de clare that the Scandinavians coming to this country become model Ameri- can citizens.
 In part, the editorial in the Sun was as follows;
 Every Norwegian attending every 17th of May celebration in the United States probably experienced a thrill of dual patriotism; venera- ton and home hunger at the sight of the scarlet field crossed with blue and white the flag under which he was born: zeal and loyalty for the stars and stripes, the flag of his espousal.
 It has been one of the recognized characteristics of the Americans from the far north of Europe that front of creation to which Fridthjof sang-that their joys in the new country in no way diminished their love of the old. And by the same token the temper of the manhood and womanhood which renders it possible to adore the one with no disloyalty to the other, has rendered the Norwegian American one of the finest types of citizens this country presents"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
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The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
PUBLICITY FOR ALASKA.


 Lack of publicity has kept the world in ignorance of the agricultur- al possibilities of Interior Alaska up to recent time With the passage of the railroad bill, however this virgin country began to get the no tice that it deserves from the rest of the world, and it is safe to predict that from this time on, Interior Alaska no longer will be considered the unknown region of the country that it was before the railroad bill was passed.
 Almost every month of late some magazine comes out with a long story about Alaska, in which especial attention is given to the country through which the proposed railroad will probably pass. Such literature is serving to place Alaska on the map" in the full sense of the term, for the term "on the map implies that it is in the minds of the public as well as on the pages of school geographies.
 The publicity that the Interior part of Alaska, and Fairbanks es- pecially, has enjoyed as result of the passage of the railroad bill, has increased the value of news from here in the eyes of the editors of the big dailies on the Outside, and especially those of Pacific coast cities. This is made evident from the fact that the big news gathering organizations have correspondents in Fairbanks, and some of the Pacific coast newspapers have special rep resentatives here. The result of this is the constant appearing of Fair banks news in the daily press on the Outside.
 For instance, thousands of people in the States will be reading in their daily newspapers this morning that last night a midnight baseball game was played in Fairbanks, Alaska. The novelty of a game of baseball being played at midnight, leaves an impression on the minds of nearly all who read of it, and at once Fair banks is printed in the memories of readers everywhere.
 To overcome the mistaken idea on the part of the world at large that Interior Alaska is cold waste much publicity is necessary, but it should not all come from the news papers and magazines. Much of the work of correcting this mistaken opinion can be done by those who
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
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WHITES TRIBUTE TO WILSON

When a mans political opponents voluntarily point out his good quail ties, there must be something intrin- sicallv worth while in his makeup Thus the beautiful tribute paid to President Wilson by William Allen White. tie Progressive Republican and Roosevelt supporter, is one ot the strongest possible proofs of the good will that men of standing en- certain for this great Democratic leader.
 There are few magazine and politi- cal writers in the United States that have gained as much public conf dence as that enjoyed by MT. White who publishes a newspaper at Elm poria. Kansas. His sincerity and good faith have never been ques- toned and when he compliments anyone. it is certain that it is not done with an ulterior motive.
 Here is what Mr White said of President Wilson and his Mexican policy:
 How well he seems to have man aged it-this whole sordid business of going to war; how fair he has been: how patient, how dignified how infinitely gentle and kind. No buster, no threats. no snickers of anticipation; no licking of the na tion's chops-just a simple-souled brave. soft-hearted. hard-headed man. It is sad enough to go into war of any kind at any time; but it is less sad to go knowing that every honorable means has been taken to keep from war, And this con solation President Wilson has given us by his wise. forbearing, Christian attitude before the proNocation of a foe mad and desperate and foolish. The good God. who knows all and directs all, was in our hearts deeper than We know when as nation We chose this great, serene soul to lead v
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
DO SOM ETHING.
Do something for somebody. some
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Do something for somebody, some
 where
 While jogging along life's road; Help some one to carry his burden And lighter will grow your load Do something for somebody gladly, Twill sweeten your every care; In sharing the sorrows of others, Your own are less hard to bear. Do something for somebody. striving To help where the way seems long; And the homeless hearts that Ian
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 Cheer up with a little song. Do something for somebody always, Whatever may be your creed There's nothing on earth can help
 you
 So much as kindly deed,
 J & Cutler.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
Missing People
 Are Being Sought

Information concerning the where abouts of the following people is wanted at the office of Governor Strong, at Juneau:
 J. Clarence Brown, of Elizabeth town, Kentucky; last heard of in Nome, in 1903 Sisters anxious to locate him.
 James Mcconnell, a native of Ire land, miner supposed to be located in Alaska but last heard of in San Bernardino county, California. Re latives inquiring.
 Charles s. Kelley, of Bangor Me, supposed to have gone into the Chis- ana region from Prince Rupert, B. c. Sister anxious to locate him. Phone H. c. Davis for screen doors.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
WHITE SEAL TO SAIL.

The steamer White Seal which is now on the marine ways and is be ine thoroughly renovated, will sail under command of Captain Sproule
 for IdjtMod about June 9, After her repairs are completed, the White Seal will draw less water than pre- viously and will be able to navi- gate nearly all the Interior streams.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

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 GET the carnival spirit and boost today's biz celebration.
 GENERAL interest in local quartz mining seems to be growing.
 SOMETIMES anticipation is bet ter than reality, but this is not the case in the matter of the railroad survey.
 MUTT AND JEFF will be daily visitors in Fairbanks next month, when the new Daily Citizen starts publication
 MEMORABLE weather in New York delayed the practice of rowing crews, last week. In Fairbanks, however, the weather was ideal.
 THOSE people who use the word Alaska as synonym for iceberg, would change their opinions if they could see the numerous wild roses blooming in the streets of Fairbanks.
 MANY newcomers are scheduled to arrive in Fairbanks within the near future. and from present indi will be the new Daily Alaska Citi zen.
 WHEN the associations at the peace conference came to dead lock, the difficulty might have been overcome if the delegates had sub mitted their differences to a new mediation board,
 THE Wisconsin supreme court has handed down a decision de- claring void the eugenic marriage law of that state. A supreme court which can find way of throwing into the garbage heap such freak legislation should be complimented. in the year. and the sun was scheduled to shine in Fairbanks about 22 hours, barring the interfer- ence of hills and clouds. The sun today will begin its long southward journey.
 COLONEL ROOSEVELT'S voice is suffering from too much use, and he will be compelled to let it rest. The world seemed to rotate all right on it's axis when Roosevelt was in the wilds of South Africa and perhaps nothing serious will result from his present enforced silence.
 T. R. NEEDHAM, formerly the editor of the Wrangell Sentinel, has begun the publication of new week ly newspaper at Seward, known as the Tribune It is Democratic in policy, and as Seward will undoubt- edly develop rapidly as a result of the government railroad. the paper should be success.
 LATE Outside newspapers are pre- dieting revival of good times throughout the country this fall. While Alaska has not been suffer- ing like other places from the fin ancial stringency that has been felt throughout the world for more than a year this Territory will undoubted- ly feel the effects of the expected good times.
 THAT the "big interests" are try ing to get control of the educational institutions of the land in order to govern their policies and economic teachings, is the assertion credited to professor of the University or
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

Washington. undoubtedly the in terests' would like to control any thing and everything. but the charge made by the professor is neither probable nor logical.
 TT has been found that the req son for the rapid growth of vegeta- ton in Alaska Is the almost con stant sunshine Sunshine aids peo- pie. too. for even before Alaska was discovered it was generally known that the person who had sunshine in his temperament was usually more healthful and lived longer than those who were less fortunate in that re- gard
 EVERY day the people of Fair banks get more and more evidence of the unreliabiity of the news ap- bearing in the present morning pa per of this city. Its printed ac- count Wednesday morning of the banquet to the railroad engineers committed mention of one of the most important speeches made there. and Thursday morning it was fore ed to correct it's error, the correction appearing. too. on it's front page.
 NOW that John Moe has rebuilt the Democratic headquarters, which were burned down in the Third Ave nue hotel fire. he finds that the room is not large enough to accom- modate the leading Democrats of the city. When MT. Moe first es- tablished the headquarters there were only about half dozen Demo crats in Fairbanks. but now the city Is full of them. But in politics like in everything else, success is a great drawing card.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22
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The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

MUTT AND JEFF will be daily visitors in Fairbanks next month, when the new Daily Citizen starts publication
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

SOMETIMES anticipation is bet ter than reality but this is not the case in the matter of the railroad survey.