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The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
MOVERS AID PROMISED.

HOUGHTON. Mich. Feb 1-Presi-
dent Meyer, of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners. has written letter
to the local labor officials that he
will return to this city from New
York in time to assist the special
committee from congress in its inves
tigation of the strike conditions here.
The congressional committee, it is
learned, will make its investigation
of the cause of the strike as thor
ough as possible
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
Champ Clark roud
Of Democratic Work

MUSCATINE, Iowa, Feb. lin a
speech delivered here, Speaker
Champ Clark declared that he is
proud of the record that has been
last year.
The speaker of the house Of repre-
sentatives reviewed the work Of con-
gress since the present administra-
ton was inaugurated last March, and
declared that no administration in
the history of the country had made
as good a record in so short a time.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
SUPERINTENDENT.
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Mrs. Cornell, of the Costa house,
intends leaving for the Outside about
the end of this week, to return over
the trail on about the last stage.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. ]. Soreboe, who
lost their home and belongings by
fire last week, have taken Jack
Dunns cabin on Engineer creek.
A masquerade ball will be given at
Fox next Saturday night.
Mrs. d. j. Fairburn, the popular
Chatanika school teacher, arrived
from Fairbanks on the train Friday
evening, to resume her duties today.
New school seats and desks have
been purchased, the installation of
which has been great delight to
the children.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
EXPECT BIG RETURNS.

VALDEZ, Feb. When the steam
er Sampson arrives here from Sc
attic she will have on board a large
outfit for the Gold King mine in the
Shoup Bay district, the output Of
which is expected to be very large
this year
The output OF this mine last year
was $4,000, but the officers Of the
company have announced that they
expect to clean up at least $4,000
from the same property this year.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
MIDNIGHT SUN CHAPTER NO.
ORDER EASTERN STAR.

The above chapter will hold its
regular monthly meeting at Masonic
Temple on the evening of Friday,
February IS. All members are earn
estly requested to be present. Mem
bers of Outside chapters are cor
daily invited to attend.
ANNA P. CASKEY, w. M.
FLORA SALLADAY, Sec.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
MANY ATTEND REVIVAL.

CHICAGO, Feb. I. - One of the
greatest religious revivals ever held
in this city took place here today.
The revival is the result of a
months campaign, conducted by the
leaders of the various churches, and
many thousands of people attended
the places of worship.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
TO WE'D IN THE SPRING.

Letters received in town during
the week announce that Mr.. Harold
Seldom, formely of Fairbanks, and
Miss Anna Hasland, of Iditarod, are
to be married in the spring.
Mr. Seldom was at one time con-
nected with the Cold Storage COM
pany of this city, but now has ex-
tensive mining interests at Flat
City. The bride-elect arrived from
Christiania, Norway, but a few
months ago.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
SPEER PROBE ENDS.

SAVANNAH. Ga. Feb. 1.-The con
gressonal probe of Judge Emory
Speer, accused, among other things,
of having wasted the funds of bank
ruptcy estates, has come to an end,
and the defendant has been given
three weeks to reply to the charges
made AGAINST him. He declares that
the charges are malicious dstor
tionc
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
LIVING MODELS ON PARADE

CHICAGO, Feb. l. - Fifty living
models will be viewed at the dress
makers convention in this city to-
morrow on a moving walk which
will carry models in front of the
delegates The latest spring and
summer models from the European
and American designers will be on
display. The new pyramid gown is
to be featured Many new tunic
effects in lace and embroidered nets
will be shown.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
EXCLUSION CAUSES DEBATE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. l.
The omission of Asiatic exclusion
from the immigration bill, precipitat-
ed a debate in the house, in which
the assertion was made that the
japanese are driving the farmers out
of California.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
BEkiR AGA MUST DIE.

AVALONA, Albina, Feb. 1.-Bekir
Aga, who took the lead in the forma-
ton of plot to overthrow the
government. has been condemned to
death. Nine officers implicated with
him in the plot, have each been SEN
fenced to serve Is years in prison.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
BIG CATCH MADE.

CORDOVA, Feb. 1.-The fishing
boat Northland, has arrived here with
10000 pounds of halibut, which was
caught off Cape st. Elias. This is
the second big catch that has beer
made by this steamer in those wa
tiers. The fish will be shipped south
10 Seattle and Portland
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
EPIDEM,cs TO BE PROBED,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. l.
Chief Surgeon Lloyd. of the medical
department Of the United States army
has ordered a probe of typhoid and
plague epidemics in the state Of
Washington.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
DELVAL is APPOINTED.

ROME, Italy, Feb. 1.-Delval, pa
pal secretary, has been named as
successor TO Rampolla. There are
16 vacancies in the Papal college,
which will be filled soon.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
TAKES LAY ON CLEARY

David J. Fairburn has taken a lay
on below Cleary, leaving for that
place last Friday. If prospects justi-
fly, Mr.. Fairburn and partner will
install a large plant in the spring.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
GETTING TRUST BILLS READY.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. l.
1t is predicted that the bills to
regulate the operation of trusts will
be ready for passage by March l.
SENEN.IWENIY.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
SEVEN-TWENTY-EIGHT.

Buffalos street railways have been
merged in new company to be
known as the International Traction
railways.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-02
SMILE 1T WON'T HURT YOU

= . . . 80 . 90 O. . . . .
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BE LESS WASTEFUL IF SOIL
It Is Worth Saving When We Consider
All That Depends on II.

If you knew that it takes nature
10000 years to form Il foot OF soil
maybe you would have Il higher opin-
ion of Mother Earth and be more care
full how you drain your garden or field.
If you saw Il grannry full of rat
holes you would suspect Il careless
farmer. But Il field left to wash
away by the unchecked rush Of sur
face water after Il downpou: is fully
as wasteful. The only difference is
that here the waste is Of plant food
before it gets into the grain.
If your garden or field is on a slope,
terrace it; If on a level. plant it not in
straight rows, but in circles. And in
both cases tile drain it, for the stuff
that washes away Is precisely the
stuff that your crops most need. Once
gene it is expensive to replace.
When you stop to think that every
thing depends on the soil, clearly the
soil is worth saving.-Seattle Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
KINSHIP AMONG RULERS.
Most Of the European Monarehs Are
Closely Related.

Most Of the European Monarchs Are
Closely Related.
The rulers of most Of the great Ia
tons Of Europe are 80 closely related
that among the royal houses at least
1t is very nearly a war of brothers.
The emperor Of Germany and the king
Of England are first cousins, the late
Empress Frederick of Germany having
been the Princess Victoria, elder sis
ter of Edward VII. Of England. Like
wise the car Of Russia is first cousin
to King George. their mothers being
both sisters, princesses Of Denmark.
The car and the kaiser are not re.
lated.
The emperor of Austria Hungary IS
akin to none Of the other warning mon
archs Of Europe nor to any who are
likely to be drawn into the campaign.
He is, however, related both by blood
and by marriage to the royal family
Of Bavaria.
King Peter of Servia is related by
marriage to the family Of his ally.
Nicholas of Montenegro. That ruler
has married two Of his daughters to
grand dukes of Russia, with which
nation he is at present more or less
allied, and another to the king Of Italy.
1t is believed that the M%ontenegrin
queen Of Italy has done much already
to make her husbands kingdom IA
vorable to that Of her father.
King Constantine of Greece, who is
so closely allied to Servia that he may
be drawn into the war against the Ger.
mans, married Princess Sophie Doro-
thee Of Prussia. a sister of the kaiser.
The Crown Princess Cecilie Of Ger
many is a niece of Prince Henry of
Mecklenburg. husband Of Queen Will
helmina of the Netherlands, who may
be driven to war against his niece's
husband.
King Carol of Roumania belongs to
the other branch of the Hohenzollern
house, whose headquarters are at the
castle Of Sigmaringen. His connection
with the emperor of Germany is not a
close one. but it might still be unpleas-
ant if, as is quite possible. he should
be drawn into the war on the side Of
Servia and Montenegro.
King Albert of the Belgians is the
son of a princess of this southern
branch Of the house Of Hohenzollern.
He is also related to the house of Sake
Coburg-GOtha, which is n Of the rul-
ing families of the German empire.
and is a distant cousin of Ferdinand OF
Bulgaria, who may also be called in on
the side Of the Germans.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
Look For the Bright Eyed Cow.

A cow with a bright eye is to be
preferred to one with a dull appear
ance. says Farm and Fireside. She
will tend to business more than the
other. Also the one with large nostrils
Is to be preferred because the large
nostrils indicate that she will always
have a good supply of air to operate
her lungs, and so her other bodily
functions will be performed promptly
and regularly. A good COW will have
short legs. and they will be smooth
and without extra meat.
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THE POPULAR r

The popular girl is not ag-
gressive and does not wish to
contradict and argue. She does
not cause pain by a foolish or
unguarded use of her tongue.
If you invite her anywhere she
always pays you the compliment
Of looking her best and being at
her best.
She makes the world a pleas
ant place for other people to
dwell in by being pleasant her.
self.
She does not want to take the
front Of the stage. Though If
she has to do so she manages to
take it prettily and without CIV
ing offense.
She has equally nice manners
for all and a touch of Difference
for age and experience.
She is never bored; not because
she does not meet with gray
days, but because she has sun
shine in her heart.
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There Is no evidence that the animal
Is a victim of dogs. The dead carcass
lies u~ndisturbed; the rest Of the flock
grazes peacefully; pOstmortem reveals
no parasites; general good condition
indicates that death could not have re-
suited from that cause. The farmer
IS puzzled. He reckOns the lamb just
died from sheep headed perversity and
to strengthen his half formed resolu-
ton to "go out OF sheep"
On Il recent visit to a farm where Il
small flock of sheep is kept at Il good
profit to the owner Il visit was made
to the pasture in which the flock was
grazing. AS the flock vas approached
the sheep moved off slowly toward the
far end of the pasture. Only II
wether lamb remainad-tiat Upon his
would he could not roll over The
owner waited until the helpless lamb
had been photographed, then rolled
him over and helped him to get Oh his
feet. He struggled dizzily for Il dis
tancc. then ran off to join the flock.
That lamb is worth at least 81 alive;
% cents is all he is worth dead. If
found that %way-just the price of the
pelt. lost Il number of them years
back that way. Now l see my flock
every day. Once those broad backed
mutton lambs get on theiD backs they
can't roll over and die within n few
hours"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
W. HEN l was a boy l lived be-
" side a railroad. There was


" side a railroad. There was
a bridge across the river
near where l lived, and l
spent a great deal of my time OF this
bridge holding a fishpole over the wa
ter. l perched myself on an abutment
where would not be interfered with
by trains. and when any Of the engi-
neers l knew anne along l would
wave my hand to him, getting a nod
in reply.
There was a time, when I was about
sixteen years old, that a train went
over the bridge carrying an express
car. The engineer was Josh McCur-
dy, the best friend l had among the
brotherhood. When l was a little kid
playing about among the switches
where the mel were making up trains
he had jumped from his cab and
yanked me out Of the way Of a al
that was being backed right on to me.
AS l grew older 1 appreciated what he
had done for me and loved him ac-
cordingly. And he loved me the more
because he had done it.
In July and August 1 was usually
lfshing on the bridge nearly all day.
One morning when Josh McCurdy's
| train was coming l heard a shot and
saw his train slowing up. But it
didn't come to Il full stop till the engine
| and forward cars had got on to the
bridge. saw the heads Of passengers
thrust out of the windows Of the coach
es and other evidences of excitement
which convinced me that something
serious had happened.
The shot l had heard, together with
the fact that l knew the train always
carried an express car, suggested to
me that the train had been held up
by robbers. Boylike, l was curious to
see what was going on, besides being
solicitous about my friend the en-
ginecr. So, instead Of keeping out Of
the way, l went as fast as l could 60
over ties and stringers toward the
train. l was not likely to be noticed,
coming from the bridge; but, feeling
sure that my Inference that robbers
were at work was correct, as l neared
the kissing engine dropped down on
to some supports below and made my
way along them.
l was now over the bank, which
sloped from the abutment to the river.
l couldn't see what was going on in or
about the train, but one thing saw
that set me to thinking. The locomo.
tive and one car-either the baggage
or express-were on the bridge. and
could look up from under them. In
those days the old fashioned coupling
had not completely passed u of use
and the cars Of this train were linked
together with a pin.
A man was hammering with his fs'
at the res door of the car above me
but suddenly turned and ran down thu
steps and disappeared from my view
! l was not slow in divining that he ha6
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
Cheating the Train Robbers
BY LEMVEL EDISON RAFT

gone for something with which to
break in the door, an AZ or a tie. There
right over my head was the link that
held the a ito the rest of the train,
hanging loose. A plan of action flash
ed through my brain. Catching a
stringer, I pulled myself up to where
l could reach the pin and pulled it out.
Then, lowering myself, l made my
way with Il boys agility to the cab of
the locomotive and. climbing the steps,
found myself in it, alone. Opening
the valve, l let on steam, slowly at
first, but rapidly increasing the power
till l was well under way.
l expected to die for my act, for the
robbers could jump on to the rear plat
form Of the car, come forward, and I
was defenseless. The reason they
didn't do this was that they had been
told of for different purposes. Two
were going through the cars robbing
the passengers, n was guarding the
engineer, who had been taken from his
for a tie with which to batter down the
door Of the express ear. He did not
! see that the car was moving till it had
gone too far to be reached, walking as
he would have had to do on ties, which
is a slow process.
l crossed the bridge with my engine
and one car and was we'll on the other
side when, hearing a sound behind me,
I turned and saw the express agent
coming over the coal in the tender.
He had taken in the fact that his cur
had been hauled away and when he
saw me at the throttle informed me
that in ONE mysterious way I had
saved the treasure for which he vas
responsible. as we'll possibly as his
life. Without a word he threw his
arms about me and Rugged and kissed
me till I thought he would smother me
Then he fired a few short questions
at ME, to which l fired back as short
replies, and the story was told.
We had no fear of being followed
across the bridge. so, pulling up at {
station not far beyond the river, we
telegraphed for information. The news
came that the robbers had mounted
horses and gallOped away. 1t wa!
some time, however, before we re
ceiyed an order to back across and
when we did, found that no lives hat
been lost. though the robbers had go
considerable plumber from the passen
gers.
Jack McCurdy set an example by
hugging me, and pretty much ever,
one present followed it. I was sent fol
by the president Of the road and asked
what l wanted as a reward for my
feat. I said l wanted preferment TO
Jack McCurdy. The president smile,
at this and said, II think l can tax
care of both of you."
And he did. Jack became a division
superintendent. and a quarter of a cen
fury later 1 became president Of tn
road.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
IN THE DAIRY.

1t is the average cow that
spoils the dairy industry. She
is the one that cuts down the
profits. Keep only the best.
The temperature of churning
should be such as to make the
butter come in from t~hirty-five
to forty minutes, usually 50 to
60 degrees +.
If it is desired to use artificial
coloring it should be added to
the cream just before churning.
Have a regular time monthly
to disinfect the dairy barn.
1t pays to have the dairy barn
clean, dustlass and well venti-
lated.
Provide plenty of clean drink
ing water and water after feed
ing.
Chop up some pumpkins and
feed to the cows. 1t will increase
the flow of milk.
The dairy farm managed along
business lines has four sources
of income-butter fat, skimmilk,
calves and manure.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
HELPS For the Modern Farmer
WARM WEATHER AND HORSES.
Things Which Should Be Carefully
Observed In Summer.

suIS9o VTutCu 0IbOOIO 90 va
Observed In Summer.
Load lightly and drive slowly.
Stop in the shade II possible.
Water a. often as possible. So long
as a horse is working, water in mod
crate quantities will not hurt him. Do
has eaten his hay.
After work, sponge off the harness
marks and sweat, his eyes, his nose
and mouth and the dock. Wash his
feet, but not his legs.
Saturday night give a bran mash,
cold, and add a tablespoonful saltpeter.
DO not use Il horse hat unless it is q
canopy top hat. The ordinary bell
shaped hat does more harm than good.
A sponge OF top of the head, or even
IL cloth, is good if kept wet. If dry 1t
is worse than nothing.
If the horse is overcome by heat get
him into the shade, remove harness
and bride, wash out his mouth, sponge
him all over. shower his legs and give
four ounces Of aromatic spirits of
ammonia, or two ounces of sweet
spirits Of inter, in a pint OF water, or
give him a pint of warm coffee. Cool
his head Mt once, using cold water.
If the horse is off his feed, try him
with two quarts Of oats mixed with
bran and a little water and add a
little salt Or sugar. or give him oat-
meal Cruel or barley water to drink.
If the horse stops sweating sud-
denly, or If he breathes short and
quick, or If his ears droop, or il he
stands with his legs braced sideways,
he is in danger Of Il heat or sun stroke
and needs attention at once.
If it is SO hot that the horse sweats
in the stable ut night, tie him outside.
Unless he cools off during the night he
cannot we'll stand the next days heat.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
POISONOUS TRIBAL WEAPONS.
Arrows From eIowguns Of Manssro.
mas Deadly.

Arrows From eIowguns Of Mangsro.
mas Deadly.
The mysterious poison with which
some OF the South American tribes
smear the points Of their arrows is a
thick strip made by boiling together
parts of the %Strychnos toxifera vine
and other plants and Il number Of the
deadly venOmous black ants of the
Amazon region.
Instead Of a bow the Mangeromas
use a blowgun, a very ingenious weap-
on. 1t is made from a tall, hollow
reed that grows near the river banks,
and at n end it has n %mOuthpiece
made from the followed half of
the fruit Of the Aracara palm. When
the hunter sees a monkey or bird in
the top of a tree. often 100 feet above
him, he puts a poisoned arrow in the
tube and raises the m~outhpiece to his
lips. With his left hand he finds the
necessary elevation, fills his lungs
with air and blows into the tube with
no apparent exertiOn. The arrow flies
out swiftly and silently. Almost as
soon as the animal is struck it drops
to the ground paralyzed.
The flesh Of the game is not injured
by the poison. Like the venom of
snakes, it is dangerous when introduce
ed into the vascular system, but harm
less when taken into the stomach.
The action of the drug on birds Gull
inmates in from three to foul minutes;
a monkey died in five minutes and q
three toed sloth expired in seven min
utes. A human being cannot survive
more than fifteen minutes. The slight
est scratch means inevitable death.
Even the Indians know no antidote.-
st. Paul Pioneer-Press.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02

Mrs. Putton Ayres had picked up a
few French phrases. Entering the
butchers shop II day, she inquired
If he had any 'bon ~vivant."
"BOned what. ma'am!" asked the
butcher, puzzled.
bon v~ivant," she repeated. That's
the French for good liver, you know"
Philadelphia Press.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
PARAGRAPHS OF WORLD INTEREST.

street lights are maintained at contract
standard.
m%eerschaum pipe 1O3 years old.
The London policeman arrests on an
average seven persons n year; the Pari.
sian policeman arrests Twenty-Five.
Australians still lead the world as
tea drinkers. IS pounds being each
Australians yearly allowance. New
Zealanders drink CTS pounds a head
yearly
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02

The Azores last year sent 5000 set
tiers to the United States.
Hoboken, n. j., has Il new lacemaK-
ing plant costing $3.50, ZOO.
Philadelphians last year consumed
lO5, OOO.OOO,O 900 gallons Of water.
At Saffron Walden. England, $1,000
has been spent on radium for a pa.
tient who is in receipt of out-relief.
Philadelphia uses an accurate test
ing plant, carried on an automobile, to
ascertain whether its various forms Of
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-10-02
What's In a Name?

"Who is that powerful giant who
looks like a modern SamsOn?" asked
the stranger.
THAT is Percival Algernon Cyril
Milk" replied the native.
"And who is the delicate, sissitied
looking chap with him." asked the
stranger.
THAT is John L. Sullivan Hercules
Strong" replied the native.-Stanford
Chaparral.
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Cooling Egas.

If an old sitting hen stays off her
nest for severa hours at a time during
the warm weather there is not much
danger of the life germs in the eggs
being killed. DO not throw the eggs
away, but get the old hen back on to
the nest if possible. and if she will not
continue her duties put the egg into
an incubator or place them under an
other hen which is brOOdy.