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The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
RAILROAD WILL AID LABOR.

OHly one sentiment has been eX- nrezse ed against tine construction of a railroad to Fairbanks, and that is the fear that the railroad will bring to this city cheap labor and make money less easy to get.
 After little thought it must ap- peal to anyone that such fear is angrounded, for in the Alaska coast
 ities. where a railroad is necessary eor the transportation of working wen. wages are almost as high as they are in Fairbanks.
 There Is no tendency on the part ot cheap labor 10 aeth ,ne colder climates. The man who is ac- eustomed to receive low wages feels 2 dread of a cold place where he ~annot five without an added expense for shelter and heat.
 On the other hand, the shifting pr 10 such Pacific coast cities as have mild winters. But even there, the really good workman need have no fear about being able to obtain work, for there is always a demand for mon who are really worth while.
 Rather han lessen the demand for ab0r, the railroad will tend to in crease it. If there is no railroad built into this district only the rich est mines can be worked, and but few men, cOmparatiyely, will be em- ployed, while the resul, of transpGr- a'ion facilities including machinery and provisions. will make it possi ble for the operation of a large mum Der of mines that would otherwise lie dormant
 It is not easy to understand how he railroad will injure anyone. While it is being constructed it will promote the growth of Fairbanks. ir arease the value of real estate and later will probably make this city 2 very important distributing center for a large district.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
SUFFRAGE SSU RED.

II will be a matter of only fe"
 ears before all the women of the United States will have equal voting
 .ahss Hih the men. Women's sui rage has passed the experimental stage and has proved success wherever 1t has been adopted
 Whether the women of Eaglaod 1T realize th-:- ambition to yo-n soon must depend upon their tactics, '5r it qui certain that lanlessness will never win favor for them. One if the strongest arguments in favor If women's suffrage is that t will result in q pnrifcation of politics and il more orderly administration of public affairs But the tactics If the class of women in England nho have been trying to secure voting privileges hy lawlass acts serve to prove their unfitaess for taking part in governmental affairs. rather than their qualifications.
 There are women of brains and conservative judgment in England who deplore the acts of violence of their misguided sisters. and who could. if ther would. do more for the cause If women than twice their number f the lavless element can hope la icrOmDlfSh
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
PRISONERS DESERVE JUSTICE.

Marshal ErWins humane treatment of the prisoners he has taken to the Outside. as told in a dispatch to The Citizen last week, is decidedly to his credit, Not only will the unfortu- nate men with whom he deals ap- preciate and respect him for it, but everyone else must honor him for his humanity.
 While all officers would not be as good to their prisoners as Marshal Erwin has proved himself to be, it is noticeable, however that there has been a wonderful improvement in the last few years in the attitude of the law in regard to the men and women Hho have erred. Brutality committed in the name of the law is no longer tolerated in decent communities, and in many cities at the present time policemen are prohibited from carry ing clubs, except in emergencies.
 Let policeman beat up man nowadays, unless it is proved that it was case of absolute necessity, and he will be brought before the police commission to answer to se rious charges. Properly controlled police departments are being cleans ed of the rough element who take pleasure in the cruel treatment of their helpless charges.
 It is true, however. that society has not reached the degree of civi- lization in which convicts are given entire justice Both the law and the people as individuals are unjustly cruel to the man or woman who has
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
History of Ancient
 Egg Is Discovered

The ancient Egyptians have noth-
 ng on the Americans when it comes 10 embaming says the Wrangell sentinel Ahout ten days ago John B. Sweeney of New York City was 'uspicious of an egg he bought in the market few days before. It 3ore the name of Clara Barker, Belle fontaine, Ohio. carefully penciled on
 [, and MT. Sweeney wrote to Miss Barker to know about how long ago t was she wrote her name on the egg that MT. Sweeney had bought or strictly fresh.
 The letter was delivered to Mrs. John Wright of Bellefontaine, who oefOre her marriage, four years ago last July. was Miss Clara Barker. She remembered having writ her name on an egg she packed for ship men. at grocery in which she was employed about six months before Ter marriage.
 The editor has an egg which he Sought few days ago as strictly fresh ranch. It has some very peculiar markings upon it; no one so far has 1een able to decipher the inscrip- lions and he is going to send it to the Smithsonian at Washington to have the hieroglyphics dechiphered They say the curator of the Smith sonian is away up in hierology of : he Mound Builders and the Cliff 'lWp1lprS
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
THE VAMPIRE II
Apologies to Kipling ]

Apologies to KiplingD A fool there was and he east his vote
 (eVen as you and D For ragged pants and a tattered coat And some grub on which he didn't dote, He voted for G. o. P. you'll note,
 Gwen as you and D Oh, the work We do for the fayore1 few, And the miserable wage we get. We crack the nuts and they take the meat, They hand us chaff and they take the wheat, And to make our bondage more com pete, We vote for this sys.em yet. A fool there was and he goods had
 tEyen as you and D He worked like ell from sun to sun, He got no cash so he worked for fun. And he voted just as his dad had done,
 Gwen as you and D h, he worked like fun from sun to sun, And he plotted and schemad and planned, Put he just could not make both ends meet, f h's nea1 kep. warm then he froze his feet, And his kids hadn't half enough to eat, But he couldn't understand, The fool was stripped to his foolish hide,
 Gwen as you and D They couldn't use that though they may have tried tnd the poor old fool was kicked aside, And his legs lived on though his head had died.
 Gwen as you and D t isn't the shame and it isn't the blame That stings like a white hot brand, It's the cussed fOolishness of jay Who'll work ten hours for two hours pay, And vote for the thing on election day, And will not understand.
 Bert Leach
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

gfde place for keeping an insane aatteut iar Ions enough period 10 ..-erm.as lf the atiIIotion is em- oorarv and fl there is any necessity af sending him to the Outside at a .reat expense 10 the government sn8 te tae inconvenience of he pa- tten- aho is onls temporarily de ranged.
 Washington is a long way removed zaagraphicaliy. from Alaska, and it Is not to be expected that officials there .an readily understand the require. mems of the people here. When the ~af1road has been built anu the 70 sources of Alaska are fully developed. he population will probably be great enough 10 support an independent
 ,tate government which is impos- sible now with a total of bus little more than 6o.ooo people, scattered as the are over a great area. Al such time the people here will no. haze
 aama0 I'd upon q legislative ho + which is 5000 miles distant for their gb'ic needs.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
Phone 26S Phone
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
PAY THE TEACFE R 5.

Teachers or fhe Fairbanks schools are entitled to their pay for the time he schools were authorized closed by the city authorities. The paymen, of the teachers is q moral obligation that the city council can not well put aside and t is doub full question that the council has a legal right 10 withhold the teachers pay under such conditions.
 If the closing of the schools had been in any way the fault of the teachers, or if il had been to their benefit. the case would Aara been different. but the teachers are hiral by the city for a special purpose. and if they are prevented from carrying out their duties through an order of the city then the city cannot eN- pect to tax the teachers for failure to perform their work.
 To deny the teachers the wages due them would be dishonesty on tn part of the city, and the sentiment of the people would be against any such questionable action.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
BULL MoosER'S CREED.

The Wrangell Sentinel asserts that those who follow the creed of the Bull Moosers must repeat the fol. lowing each day:
 T believe in Theodore Roosevelt maker of noise and strife, and in Ambition, his only creed (My Lord) He was born of the love of Power and suffered under Bill Taft; was crucified died and buried He de- scended into Africa. The third year he rose again from the jungle and ascended into favor and si,teth on the right hand of His Party, whence he shall come to scourge the living and the dead
 T believe in the Holy Outlook, the big stick. the Ananias club, the for giveness of political activities, the resurrection of Presidential Ambi- tions and the third term everlast iagly. Amen, Amen, Amen"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
GOVERNOR CONTAMINATED.

Governor Strong is lauded by the Nome Nugget, which asserts that as an Alaskan who thoroughly under, stands the conditions here, he is the proper political head of the territory. Up to the present time, at least. but little can be said against Governor Strong's judgment, and he is de- serving of the support of all those interested in the development of this vast Northern empire.
 The following is taken from the Nuggets editorial;
 The whole tone of the report 0f Governor Strong, which has just been submitted to Washington is one which sounds the keynote of development in Alaska This was, of course, to be expected of Governor Strong for he is first and foremost an Alaskan and believes in the terri ,ory and it's future. Moreover he has already done a great deal for Alaska and it is cheering thought to all who gre for the land to know that the man who is the executive head of the terri ory is an Alaskan who has been identified with the growth and of the land for many yaarco
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
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made mistake in life.
 When a man IS been sen:enced to a term iu prison. and has faithfully served his term, he has paid his debt to society. and he should be given q clean slate 10 encourage his living a new and better life.
 Contrary 10 this idea. however. society does everything possible to degrade and cast suspicion upor any person once convicted of a crime Every effort al reform is discour aged and it requires much stronger nature 10 be good under such condi- .ions than under any others.
 Al example 0, this is the case oe Haas, the man who sho. Francis J. Heney al the time of the Reuf trial in San Francisco and after ward committed suicide in his cell
 In his early life Haas had been con- yicted of crime, the misuse of his employers funds. and later while he was in prison. it was fcatd
 hat he had been accused innoc"ntly, and ie was pardoned.
 He was. sensitive to the cloud on his name. hoH ever, and went to another place where lie took an as- sumed name, married and raised a family, and was respected bCsi- ness man. None of his associa es, not even his wife, knew of his prison recorl.
 Put an evil day came wncn he was q, .Hn as juror In the Rcuf case. H. went 10 the judge and asked to be excused but the request was de- nied Not wanting to tell his reasons for fearing to serve on tbe jury, Haas submitted to circumstances, and was accepted as q juryman, pending 4 challenge for cause
 While he was sitting with the other jurors, Hency displayed to his view and to the view of the men around him, his picture taken in Hr.son garb, and denounced him as convict. who had gained admit tance on the jury for improper req sons. Haas begged for a chance to explain. but was not permitted to until lie had been held up to the ,cHn of all present..
 lie vas excused from the jury and the expose of his past life resulted in his downfall His wife left him, his children turned from him, and his creditors crowded him out of busi. ness. Then, when the whole world seemed turned agalns. him he plotted to kill the man who had eX- posed him and to end his own life afterward His plan was only par tially successful, however, and He ney is now carrying a mark of the bullet that Haas fired at him.
 The laH should protect convict in his effort 10 hide his disgrace and a severe penalty should be pro- vided for any man or woman who maliciously makes public prison record
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
DETENTION HOSPITAL NEEDED

It is not possible for congress, with all it's big responsibilities of na tional importance. to attend to all the affairs of Alaska, as required by present laws, and at the same time do justice to the people of this Ter, ritory
 This is made evident in the way that the detention hospital was con structed in Fairbanks and then left without money for its running eX- penses. Congress will yet find t necessary to delegate to some res ponsible commission or department the work of looking after territorial institutions, in just the manner that the Canal zone was supplied with such things without the necessity of each item being passed upon by the legislators of the government.
 How much Fairbanks is in need of the detention hospital is made evident in the case of Streeten Dockham who is reported to have recovered his reason before he reached Cordova on his way to the hospital for he insane near Portland The purpose of the detention hospital is to pro
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

on the other side of the river"
 'I wonder what kind of a crazy idea you've got in your head now. '' replied Smish, and then he agreed to take he bet. Then Jones. to prove his assertion. pointed ,o the oppo- sic side of the river and said:
 That is one side of the river, isn't it?"
 Yes" acknoRl ledged Smith.
 Well. then. if that over there is one side. then this side, where we Ire standing. is the other. and I win he bet" insisted Jones.
 Smith was ready to argue the ques- ion. but saw another man approach. ng, and he believed he had chance 1 win back his s.
 Hello. Brown" said Smith to the newcomer, 'I want 10 bet you g. hat We are on the other side of the river"
 T don, know what your game is. hut I'll take you up," responieI Brown.
 It's the easiest thing in the world 10 prove" said Smith, somewhat ex- cited over the chance of getting even with somebody. This is ono idle of the river. now isn't it?"
 of course, it is" answered Brown.
 And tha. is the other side. over 'ere?' he continued
 Yes but we are not there. and 1t seems to me that l win the bet" vas Browns reply.
 Smith saw his mistake jus. as the words left his mouth. hut if was too 'ate, and he not only lost his second S3. but had 10 pay for the drinks when the three men returned to Fairbanks.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

Mexican border may mean much \ bloodshed, but it will have ten deney 10 shorten the strife. which has been so wearing on all classes of people in that unfortunate land for so long a time.
 THIS week will have more 10 do with the fate of Alaska than any previous period in the history of the territory. IL is the critical period in the development. of this great empire and the whole nation is watching with intense interest the result of the vote on the railroad bill schedul ed for next Wednesday.
 SHAkESPEARE spelled his own name in so many different ways that even 10 this day there is wide difference of opinion regarding it's proper spelling. II is good thing for the famous author that he was not compelled to write such names as appear here and there on the map of Alaska
 THE destruction of the Democratic headquarters in the Third Avenue hotel fire was the only thing about the affair that was of a humorous nature. and now it is asserted by the friends of John Moe that the only reason he had for going to the Big Cinema Hot Springs was to for get this political loss.
 HANS SCHMIDT. the fake priesf and murderer of New York. has been found guilty of the crime of which he was charged. Although his crime was the most horrible possi ble for degenerate to plan, there will be a feeling that his execution will be the killing of an insane man. and not a criminal with any mental responsibility.
 THE Pacific Coast States are ex- pecting to enter a new era of pros perity when the Panama canal is opened to tile commerce of the world But it is quite certain that the i'm mediate effects of the opening of the canal will hardly be noticeable X great commerce cannot be built un in day, and new avenues of trade must grow as conditions demand. The really beneficial effects of the canal will not be felt until commerce has time to adjust itself to the new conditions
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
PUNISHMENT NECESSARY.

It has always been maintained in the United States that tue freedom of the press is essential for the protection of the people from poli- tical wrongs. And it has been found to be true that when the power of the press of the country is properly applied, it can have 9 wonderful influence in promotins purity in politics.
 when, however, any periodical abuses this freedom and uses its columns for criminal purposes such as for blackmail or to promote or protec. crime, then it is only proper that the strong machinery of the law backed by public sentiment. should be used to curb fts operations,
 Thus it is quite certain that every decent person in Fairbanks must have felt a certain sense of relief Friday when Louis Klopsch was ad- judged guilty of contempt of court for the improper articles published by him in his paper.
 Long before Klopsch was arrested for con empt of court he stood con victed in the minds of the better class of people of numerous wrongs against public decency, l. is not necessary here to go into detail con cerning this mans past offenses, for they are too well known to neces- sitate enumeration. The attempt to influence the court in matters yet undecided was but one of the tricks to which he and his associates have stopped.
 If klopsch had been acting in good faith in his criticism of the court, he would have waited until the case had been disposed of, and would not have made the apparent effort 10 intimidate the court in it's duty of administ ering justice
 When such men as Klopsch and those who are associated with him finally discover that there are people in the city of Fairbanks who cannot be bluffed, intimidated or blackmail- ed. they may conclude that it is safer and more convenient to seek new fields of operation.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
PRESIDENT PRAISED.

There are few men who have en- tered American politics that have accomplished as much oo Prooideut Wilson has done in the few months he has been in the Presidential chair This has been done by his strong character, directed by good judgment and a thorough familiar fly with political affairs.
 One of the many nice things that have been said about President Will son, and that, too, by an Independ- ent paper, is, in part, as follows from the Nome Daily Nugget:
 President Wilson has carrie out part of his contract made with the American people when he offered himself as a candidate for the presi- jency. No man can accuse the Pres ident of deviating one hairs breadth from his part of the contract, either, and it is a fair presumption that he will fulfill every one of the clauses in that contract in regard to legisla- ion changing some of the laws that the party which voted him into of flee deemed necessary of change.
 Tt is doubtful if ever before has the Democratic party. or any other party, placed at it's head a man who has heWed so straight to the line he laid down when he asked for the party's support"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

Alaska that are not subject to cul ,iyation, but when the vast area of the territory is considered. these portions are lost sight of in view of the rich valleys where farming has already proved successful.
 The Panama valley. for instance. IL is asserted by those who ought to know, has soil and climate more suitable for farming than many dis tricts of Norway and Sweden. which now support large populations Where the soil is as productive as it is here, it is quite certain that people will till the land and make good livelihoods, regardless of the long winters
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
PEOPLE WILL COME HERE.

In the early history of California it is noticeable that the other re- sources of that rich State were lost sight of in the feverish effort to get its gold. Then as more peo- pie came there and mining grew to be but one of the sources of wealth, the vast possibilities of horticul- ture and agriculture were recognized and it's great natural wealth is even now only partially developed
 Alaska today is much in the same position in the eyes of the world as California was in those early times, and it is to be expected that when railroads are completed into the Interior many new sources of wealth will be found and promoted.
 It is true that there are parts of
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

TO trust anything is to put faith in it, but to put faith in trust these days is an impossibility.
 WHY is the Fairbanks Buffet like congress? Cant guess, eh? Well, it's because it has club over it.
 THERE are two things for which Alaska can claim distinction. It has the highest mountain and the highest aundry prices on the continent.
 NOW that the Japanese have turn ed their attention to uncovering graft in their own country, they will prob ably lessen their active support of Huerta for time.
 INFRINGEMENT in. city expendi- lures seems to be a necessity, but who can suggest a practicable way to accomplish it? Certainly the city council has difficult job on it's hands.
 that attracted the attention of the NOTlu tO AldSkd, tue ulSCuSSlOH Ol the railroad bill before congress is doing more to advertise this territory than anything else.
 THE Mexican rebels would like to tell Huerta to "vamoose." If the dictator were in the States he would probably be told to "skidoo." and If in Alaska he would probably be re quired to "mush."
 THE following item appeared in an exchange: Amos Green and Miss Nettie Clark, both of this vi cinity, were married here today. Amos leaves four children by his first wife and many warm friends"
 THERE will probably be a con- test between Cordova, Seward and Valdez for the railroad, but there seems a good chance for none of them to get it. if the suggestion of Professor Martin is observed and he portage road is built to Turn again arm.
 THE lifting of the embargo on the exportation of arms across the
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
HANK SUNNI FRS DIES.

Hank Summers, an Alaskan piOn- ger, well known in Fairbanks, died recently at Whitehorse, News of his death was brought to Fairbanks few days ago MT Summers was one of the s.ampeders to Dawson and Nome, and for the last few years was mining in the vicinity of White horse At the time of his death he was 65 years of age, and until re centlv had been in excellent health.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
MIDNIGHT SUN CHAPTER NO.
 ORDER EASTERN STAR.

The above chapter will hold it's regular monthly meeting at Masonic Temple on the evening of Fri 7ay. February 13 All members are earn estly requested to be present Mem bers of Outside charters are cor lialy invited to attend
 ANNA P. CASKF,Y. w. M.
 FLORA SALIADAY Sec
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
DAVIS STRIKES GOOD PAY.

Reports have been received in Fairbanks to the effect tha. Tom Davis, generally known as the Kan garoo kt1," has struck pay dirt that will go three dollars to the foot on 1 below on Fairbanks creek. MT. Davis has been working the claim for the time with wiNilass ou fit.