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The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
ALIAS SUM MONS.

In the district court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, 4th Division,
George O'Brien, Fred Newman and
Thomas Cusick. plaintiffs, VS.,
George D. Horton. George John
son, B. F. Pryor, as administra-
tor of the estate of Fred j. Bak
er, deceased. William A. Lovejoy
and Northern Commercial com
pany, corporation, defendants
No 2O32
Whereas, on the Sth day of June
1914, the said plaintiffs commenced
an action in said court against the
said defendants, the object and pur
pose of which was and is to recover
a judgment in favor of said plain
tiffs and against all the defendants
other than B. F. Pryor as admins
traitor and the Northern Commercial
Company, for the sum of $2,217.50
with IL per cent. per annum inter
est thereon from May 7th, 1913,
for the further sum Of $4,000 as an
attorneys fee and for the costs and
disbursements, and also to foreclose
the lien of a chattel mortgage given
to secure the payment of said sums
Of money. the said debt and lien
being evidenced by written instru-
ments signed by the said George
D. Horton, George Johnson, Fred J.
Baker and William A. Lovejoy, viz,
a promissory note and chattel mort
gage. both owned by plaintiffs and
due and unpaid, the property being
described in said chattel mortgage.
as follows:
"One complete Joshua Hendy two
stamp mill with ore crusher, two
six-foot plates together with all fit
tings. one Auto" fifteen horse pow
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
ARE
TREATED WELL
IS ASSERTION

ROTTERDAM, Aug. %. via London.
A thorough canvass of Americans
here shows that the Germans have
been universally courteous to them.
The hardships undergone by citizens
of the United States have been due
in all cases to the conditions attend
ing mobilization, the lack of facili-
ties for travel and at first restric-
ton of the hours during which the
week after the opening of the war
the latter restraint was eliminated.
The government took measures not
alone looking to the safety Of Amer
leans, but also to their comfort.
Those hardest hit by the war are
American students in Germany, who
have found difficulty in getting their
usual remittances. Every measure
has been taken to help them.
APOLOGIES MADE.
DR.. W. G.. Kanter, of Detroit. who
travelled widely in Germany during
the mobilization, said today that
Americans could not have received
better treatment in their own coun-
try. While inspecting passports and
baggage. officials were courteous and
on numerous occasions apolOgized for
tho Inconvenience causad
DR.. Kanter was in Frankfort-on-
Main on August 2 when the authori-
ties discovered French aeroplane
over the city. He said the airship
was fired on and came down, the
aviator being killed. That same
night 10 Frenchmen were found at
Frankfort in a house. using a wire
less plant They put up a spirited
fight with revolvers. but were over
come by rain Of bullets.
At Cologne eight Russians were
shot on August Z. One Of the pris-
oners was disguised as priest. two
as nuns and the other five wore
dresses of women. The impression
is that they were ordinary Russian
citizens. afraid to leave Germany
any other way.
DISGUISED RUSSIANS SHOT.
During the first few days of mob
ilization the Germans were all conf
dent that they would win. When it
became known that England had
made common cause with France and
Russia feeling of depression came
over the entire nation. Since then
this feeling is said to have given
place to resignation and grim de-
termination to do the best possible.
Men of all classes are volunteering
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
London Dog Talks
By Phonetic Code

LONDON-Mrs Nicholas Long
worth. formerly Alice Roosevelt,
made a little break at smart din
ner party the other night which has
been the talk of London drawing
rooms ever since.
Sir Edward Carson. the "un-
crowned king Of Ulster" is one of
the lions of the season. He has
been much annoyed for some time
by persistent statements that he will
shortly marry a niece of Moreton
Frewen. the wellknown writer on
political economy.
This matter has never been men,
toned in the presence Of Sir Ed.
ward. but Mrs. Longworth cheerfully
and in a loud voice asked him at
the dinner:
"When's the wedding going to
be-"
There's not going to be any we'd
ding" replied Sir Edward CURLY
and coldly,
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
General Mining News

, this country that l thought | would
let the boys know that. having been
in here, it is not so bad as they
make 1t out to be. Those doing the
most knocking are the ones that
have never put a pick in the ground,
and, suppose, were grubstaked.
There has been very little work
done to show up the country: a
few holes here and there. Just
enough to hold the claim and keep
some one else off that might go TO
work and show the ground up. The
few places that any work has been
done are showing up fine.
Two outfits are working on AL
bert creek and will take out con
siderable gold this season.
Two men working on Noon creek
report fair pay and say they will
take out some money this summer.
The gold is coarse. nuggets up to
50 cents having shown up in the
paintings.
On Poorman creek there are six
men working. They are doing well
Nuggets up to $40 have been found
One of the men is from Valdez.
Ed. Meredith is running a bedrock
drain on Last Chance gulch. He
has not reached bedrock yet but is
getting coarse gold. His drain is
$50 feet long. The nuggets weigh from
two to five cents.
Five men are working on Cot
tonwood creek and are getting good
prospects but are not down to bed
rock.
Willow creek has shown prospects
although little work has been done.
The miners in the camp believe that
there are other good creeks which
will show up when they have been
prospected Too much ground is be-
ing held by non-residents for the
camp to be speedily developed. There
nave Hol UccH cliouSH lCul WI hCi o.
even the miners who have come to
the camp have not been Of the right
sort to prove the merits of the dig
gings They have acted like quartz
miners and expected to find pros
poets on the surface.
want to tell the boys who want
to come here not to be afraid be-
cause the camp has been knocked.
believe the camp will make good.
This is like every other camp in
Alaska-it has to be developed-and
sitting around the stove will not
help to make any finds. The gold
is here but it has to be dug for.
| believe that in two or three years
this will be one Of the best produc-
ing camps in Alaska. 1t will be
slow in developing until the pencil
stakers will have forfeited their rights
and the ground has passed into the
hands of men who are not afraid Of
work
EpANK PJATEP
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
War Hurts Mining.

Portland Oregonian: When war
has destroyed or impaired the credit
OF the principal European nations
and has caused practically all inter
national business to be done on d
gold basis. the production OF gold
should naturally be stimulated, yet
gold mining has been hit as hard As
other industries The reason is that
the principal chemical used in ex-
tracing gold from ore is cyanide
Of potassium that we are largely
dependent on Germany for that COM
modify, and that our supply is shut
off by the blockade of German ports.
Hence gold mining is INSTRUCTED
because Germany is at war
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
Arthur of Connaught 7
First Irish Viceroy

DUBLIN.-A good many Liberals
of more or less eminence have Of
late been discussing exactly what
is going to happen when a Home
Rule parliament is actually set uD
on College Green in the course Of
next year.
1t is said in these circles that
Prince Arthur of Connaught will be
the first Viceroy under the new
order Of things.
There has not been member of
the British royal family at the head
of the government in Ireland since
the youthful Henry. Duke of York.
afterward known as Henry VIII. was
appointed Lord Lieutenant or Lord
Deputy in the year 1894.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05

for service in the field. During the
first week 100000 enrolled. They
are now being armed and drilled for
service
The occupation by troops and
guards of the bases and lines Of CON-
munication was popular in Germany.
1t is asserted that women urged
their husbands and sons to die for
the Fatherland All classes for the
time being are eliminated
Americans returning from Ger
many deny emphatically that they
have been abused by the Germans
except in small towns, where the
control was temporarily lax. When
detained. the English received good
treatment, though not quite the
same as Americans. There is no
doubt that the Germans have made
a special effort to be friendly to
Americans, and the government has
issued two books regarding the war
for the purpose Of making the Ger
man side known in the United States.
The feeling has prevailed that Amer
lea is the only nation at all friendly
to Germany.
The cases of destitute Americans
in Rotterdam are few and are being
relieved by the American consul
general.
The American consul in Berlin is
providing free transportation to all
stranded Americans as fast as pOss-
ible. The scarcity of passenger cars
is hard problem.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05

flutter inside. Then the port IS
closed, and the strange birds are
soon made prisoners.
Il have caught hundreds of them.
and | supply the London zoo regh-
larly," said the bird catcher. ''On
a recent homeward voyage the lin
net lured a snowbird 1t was the
first one the zoo had been able 10
secure in sixteen years. What the
birds require when they first alight
on ship is not food, but water
and it must be boiled.
"Gulls follow ship all the way
across the Atlantic. American gulls
are regular conveys as far as the
English channel. where they desert
US, and follow westward bounder
home again. The English gulls fol-
low a liner over and back in the
same way The gulls like emigrant
ships best, because the more pass
engers there are the greater the
quantity of scraps thrown overheard.
Ice Hockey Abandoned.
Professional ice hockey will not be
played in Seattle this coming win
ter says the Seattle Post-lntelligen-
GER Although plans had been COM
pleted, options taken on property
and specifications drawn up for
fine new building in the Sound City.
the war in Europe has created
situation among financial circles
which prohibits the magnates from
going through with the scheme.
The plan Of the Patricks, of Van
couver and Victoria, was to place
teams in Seattle and Portland this
coming winter which would comprise
the American clubs. and would be
pitted against Vancouver and Vic
toria, something after the pattern of
the Northwestern baseball circuit.
Spokane and Tacoma were mention
ed as possibles.
The financial situation, however.
has spilled the beans, and it is hard
" likely that the Portland rink, now
ready. will be used by professional
teams on account of the long jump
which the players would have TO
make from Victoria to the Oregon
city.
Nothing has as yet been done to
complete the 1914-15 circuit, although
it is rumored that New Westminster
will again be given place with
Vancouver and Victoria.
Hockey salaries are due for big
cut this winter, according to rumors
from the East, and also in the West.
Years ago and even last year. some
of the players received remuneration
on par with baseball players, when
consideration is taken as to the
length of time they are on the ice
and the number of games played
This winter it will be a question of
taking what is offered or quit with
the chances likely that the players
will take what is offered. The next
two weeks will decide the Coast
situation.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
NeIchina Boosted.

The Valdez Miner publishes the
following letter concerning cOndi-
lions in the Nelchina district:
NELCHINA, Alaska. Aug. 5.-Mr.
Editor: While coming through your
town en- route here some time ago
I heard so much knocking about
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
TO George F. Bemls and Joseph
Romaker. their heirs. personal rep
resentatives and assigns. and all
persons claiming by. through or
under them.
You are hereby notified that l.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
Tanana Valley R.R.
TIM E CARD.

EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, MAY l, 1914.
Subject to Change Without Notice
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
Blind Boys Row Race.

A short time ago at Worcester.
England. on the Severn river, a
novel rowing race took place, the
competitors being crews represent
ing past and present boys of the
Worcester College for the Blind
They rowed over a half-mile course
and the contest excited great in
terest
In the college gymnasium they had
been taught by touch the formation
of the boats. oars, etc. and the
theory Of rowing had been carefully
explained. first in pair-oared boats
and afterward in fours. The boys
had been trained on the Severn,
and had taken up rowing with even
more zest than they had swimming.
gymnastics, and other recreations.
The present boys had had the ad-
vantage Of more training than the
old boys, and they won easily, the
headmaster, as coxswain, keeping
them we'll together.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05

Here is a tale of one Of the most
remarkable shots ever made at golf.
just reported from the Kekionga Golf
club at Fort Wayne, although it hap
pened last fall
Wright Dodez was playing Fritz
McCulloch in the semifinals for a
trophy His drive was short and
ne hit long ball on the approach
The ball went among the branches
of an apple tree.
The ball finally was discovered
half imbedded in a big, mellow pip
pin, which had dropped into the
crotch of one of the branches.
Dodez elected to play the ball
from its. lie Climbing tree, he
hooked a leg over limb, splattered
the apple all over the links, and his
ball tore free and rolled TO the edge
of the green. He ran down a
long put and halved the hole.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
Catches Birds at Sea.

The barber OF the Atlantic liner
able pastime in catching wandering
birds during the vessels voyage
across the ocean-his profit arising
from the selling of the birds on his
arrival in port. All sorts of birds
come on board, he says, and he finds
a ready sale for many Of the rarer
specimens.
His chief assistant in capturing
the birds is q whistling brown lin
net. which lures the wanderers
aboard from its cage in an open
port. The vagrant flyers alight on
hearing its whistle. and presently
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
Makes Mile in Two Minutes.


Nearly a quarter of century ago
Nelson, the northern king, turned the
Grand Rapids track in 2:10, and that
mile stands today as the best per-
Torrance Of trotting stallion, pull
ing a high-wheeled sulky, over a
regulation track, says Frank G. Trott.
Over the same oval recently there
was paced a mile by the 4-year-old
horse William that will live as long
in turf history as the one Of Mel.
SON.
We have at last genuine two
minute race horse, the realization of
a hope that generation ago was
scoffed at as being only dream.
When William led Walter Cochato
home that second heat in 200 he
earned for himself undisputed title
as king OF PAGERS. That the new
champion has greater honors in store
is the belief of all who saw him in
his matchless feat, for at the finish
he was going we'll within himself.
William gets his name from his
driver, William Marvin, who, by the
way, is no kin to the famous reins.
man whose name is linked with
championships of the house of Elec-
tioneer When first sent to Marvin
for training the colt bore the name
Of Billy Jay He was not raced as
2-year-old. and showed only mile
in 2:20. Last season he raced six
times without defeat. taking a record
of 2:05, making him the fastest PAGER
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05
History Repeats.

Columbia. Mo.-Here's plank 70:
some party's platform-governmen
ownership Of baseball leagues and
the privilege Of seeing Ty Cobb at
cost.
Prof. Jesse z. Wrench. history in
structor at the University Of Mis-
souri,. says it's coming and the crafty
politicians should get next. The
professor has been reading Roman
Blues and Greens, rival chariot gangs.
got into squabble, the government
stepped in and took control His
tory repeats itself, etc.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05

four world series years in row
for the East to even up for the four
enjoyed by the West.
What is believed TO be worlds
record for professional baseball was
made recently by George Metzger
third baseman OF the Pacific Coast
league Metzger played four con-
secutive games without having any
kind of fielding chance-either put
out. assist, or error.
The White Sox are again the subject
of an interesting rumor 1t was re-
ported several days ago that Kid
Gleason would be manager next sea
son. while Jimmy Callahan would be
made vice-president. Now it is said
that there is not as much certainty
about Callahan's taking the vice
presidency, but Kid is slated for the
post.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-05

Porky Flynn, the Boston heavy
weight, is anxious to get back into
the pugilistic limelight once more
and earn the right to meet all the
topnotchers. Porky has number
of bouts scheduled for the fall, but
there are not many Of first magni-
tude. He hopes to show to such
good advantage in the minor events.
however, that he will be called back
to fight some Of the 'uns.
Andy Cortez, who recently fought
such good boys as Tommy Lowe of
Washington. Young Fox and Young
Dyson. and who has never been
decisively defeated, complains that
he is having the very dickens of a
time getting matches. Cortez de-
clares that he is willing to meet
any boy in the world weighing 1879
to 1876 pounds. He is under the
management Of Fred De Lorme of
this city.
Grant Rice thinks that it's rather
oueer how the worlds series things
run. In 1905, 1907. 1908, and 1909
the West held a monopoly of the
big October stuff. Four consecutive
years the East was shut out. In
1910 it was the East against the
West. In 1911. 1912, and 1913 the
East was in charge Of the title af,
fray. And now 1t looks as II 1914
would be added to the list, making
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It'll l make my impress

your brains until l make my impress
sion.'' .'s'-... ,.1t.; !.
You put it brutaHy plain" re-
sponded Roy Borden with slightly
bitter snarli However, 1 need the
cash and accept the commission.
Minus any wayside strayings in
the direction of the barToom, remem-
Der" warned Bellew coarsely. :
Roy Borden flushed and mentally
resented the insinuation, 1t was a
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admit that Borden was a man Of
genius. He had dragged his abilities
into the mud, however. Long since
his old literary brilliancy had become
dimmed. He was now a mere penny
a-liner, and that with little reliable
work to do.
You see,' proceeded Bellew, ''I've
got in with Tresham set. They are
social leaders and really of high up
sort. Among them is Mrs. Tresham
and her daughter, Elida. The girl is
heiress to an independent fortune.
She is smart, bright and cultured.
Art, science, literature those are her
fads. There is a struggling young
artist named Alden Hope who has
interested her That was my cue.
Pm going to pose as author and poet,
see? You are to furnish the goods, 1
the, money. Here is a first install
ment."
Roy Borden went to his poor room
with sheer upon his lips. It was one
of contempt for himself. Once he
had known the thrill of honorable
ambition. How he had refrigerated.
Strong drink and Incidence had land
ed him sheer at the bottom of the
ladder. A momentary impulse sway
ed him to do the work just assigned
him, save the money received, give
up the drink and start afresh in some
new community. Within twenty-four
hours, however, the old temptation
overcame him. Borden began one of
his long bouts of dissipation and hired
cheaply an INSCRIPTIONS scribble to
do the work he had engaged to do.
Duke BeIlew. schemer and adven-
tlIrer, proceeded on his campaign.
He was polished man in appear
ance, tasteful dresser and had the
attractive smattering of the knowl-
edge of a shTewd man of the world.
He made large claims of valuable
western investments and alluded
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Everybody says that"
"And-rich: ,:.
(which is the main magnet, I as
sumo. from what know of the pres
ent state of your finances. "
"You hit the nail on the head ex-
actly," acknowledged Duke Bellew, 4"
but there will be no lack of capital
izing your end of the proposition if
yoIl are willing to sell me the use of
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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-05-15
DERRICKsON & VAN KIRK
bei7o eoaI holiday will dose IFS doors promptly

We are the height Spring business everything moving alone
smoothly goods going and coming day take Their
nIace There is not but what add something stock L
anything have (which always insues getting The
up-to-date stuff.
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HOUSTON

The pea crop about Houston gives
I promise Of a fair Weld, bur the vines ap-
pear TO be spIndling and Of q light color.
which would indicate that the conditions
to growth are not favorable this spring
The preparations for growing tomatoes
/ will insure large crop Of that vegetable
Z III this section Of the district. and as the
I johnson canuery will not De rebuilt for
this season S pack. the large works Of the
Stetson < Ellison caunerv will handle
the yield.
Along the railroad passing through
Houston there has been made an improve
ment which adds much to the looks of the
little town The dirt banked along the
railroad on the north side has beeu level
ed down on the right Of way and the
street adjoining has been graded and
leveled, So that now the appearance of
that part Of Houston S much improved
Repairs TO property have been general
here this spring but there is vet needed a
lew dwellings, 10 accommodate the people
who would make this their perrnsu.r.
nome i opportunity were afforded them
Dr. Harry Holden, son of Charles Hol-
den, who resides at the western edge Of
Houston, has returned to Delaware after
an absence Of eight years. He has been
in China, Japan and the Hawaiian IS
lands part Of the time.
Frank MARVEL, a farmer at the south
east of Houston. has planted ten acres
III canteloupes and SIX acres in water
melons, and will set another ten acres in
sweet potatoes this month. Mr.. MARVEL
was once actively engaged in politics.
and was collector of taxes for Milford
District for several years, but he emphat-
really states that the time was actually
wasted, as he has made from his farm
each year double the amount of money
IN cash and had a living for his entire
family besides, than he ever received
from the emoluments Of a public Office.
Farming done as business, and from a
practical standpoint, pays far better than
a political Office.
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BURRSVILLE

Mothers Day at the Methodist Epis-
copal Church at Burrsville on Sunday,
brought out a large congregation at the
morning service and the pastor preached
for the first time here to a morning con
gregation.
The sick in this community are Miss
N. J. Cahall, Miss Mary Breeding, and
Miss Elma Jacobs. and their condition is
little improved from last week
Miss Myrtle Price has arrived home
from the hospital, but she will have to
return there later for further treatment.
Thomas E. Cahall has a felon on his
thumb, and Mrs. Harvey Williams Is in
disposed
Wallace Hopkins is also under the doc
tors care.
R. H. Stafford has returned from a trip
to New Jersey.
Edward Mulholland and wife have re-
turned from visit to Brownsville
Mrs. Clowson and Mrs. Stafford were
chosen as delegates to attend the Sunday
School Convention which is to be held at
Denton on May 2lst.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the par
sonage last week, and will meet there
again this week
Il has been decided to hold the Chill
dren' Day services at Wesley Church on
May 3lst
Al the present time prosperity Is writ
ten over the face Of the country about
Burrsville. and the many visitors who
have come and gone during the week
have remarked at the beauty of the couu-
try and the prospect for splendid crops
this season.