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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-24
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

, J. ". aild her little girl I have fine felt hat that would be useful for a boy
 of 12 Can you place a couple of go-
 carts? If so, let me know. MRS. G" systematic and an efficient worker with us hands in a report of which We are proud although she takes all she does as matter of course and thanks us for addresses that forward her benevolence. The go-carts and the hat found happy recipients before they had been two days in our gift. We had upon our register those who needed the aid and comfort
 the gifts represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-24
TODD.CARR WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Mary Carr to MT. Kosiusko Eugene Todd was solemnized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-24
l4747 MAIN

TELEPHONE OUR NORwOOD BRANCH AT FIFTH AVE. AND RUTH oT. PnOMPT SERVICE COMD TO SIR CS. PAT.TON-POPE DRUG co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-24

Warfield Wood is planning a Halloween party to be given at Red Mount cottag, the night of the 3lst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-24
Choral Service Repeated

The choral service given last Sunday at the Church of the Advent will be re- peated tomorrow afternoon at clock.
 The Graduate Nurses association will have the use Of the Equal Suffrage head quarters every Tuesday afternoon from 8 to o'clock when they will enjoy a meeting of a social nature.
 The members of Myrtle Rebekah lodge. No. 33 will give linen shower Wednes- day evening, October 2S, for the benefit of the l. o. o. F. home Members are especially requested to take part in the shower and assist in making it success. The lodge opens at 7:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-24
LITTLE MISS TYLER
 TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

Mary Elizabeth Tyler, the little daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. w. G. Tyler, will eel ebrate her ninth birthday this afternoon at their home in Norwood.
 Miss Edith Mobley will celebrate her twelfth birthday this afternoon with a party to which she has asked 12 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-24
Has Useful Household Hints

Your kind favor bringing the address or the crippled colored girl Is received. l thank you for remembering that sought to lind her. I have written to her, and am expecting daily to hear from her. I have In return some useful household hints Which l shall forward to you within a few days. IRENE L. W."<
 We shall expect the household hints With pleasure and impatience. They are among our most valuable assets in count ing up the wealth of the H. H. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-24
MRS. WATKINS A HOSTESS

2 One of the delightful pre-nuptial parties arranged for Miss Maybelle Bosby was the bridge party given yes- Yterday afternoon by Mrs. George Wat kins.
 The apartments in which the tables were placed for the games were bright eDed with autumn flowers and leaves, making the surroundings especially at tractive, and Mrs. Watkins is a gra- cious hostess as we'll as a very pretty one.
 : Among her guests were Miss May belle Cosby. Miss Josephine Cosby. Miss Nell Cosby. Miss Zelda King and Miss Virginia King of Dyersburg, Tenn, Miss Julia Morgan of Nashville, Mrs. Chapline Hodge. Miss Hazel Tynes, Miss Florine Hodges. Mrs. Roscoe Har- ris, Mrs Henry Hiden, Jr., Mrs. Miles Watkins, Mrs. Jack Lutz. Mrs. F.. L. Norment, Mrs. w. M. Cosby and Mrs Douglass.
 The prize was handsome piece Of lingerie, and was won by Mrs. Hiden.
 A Buffet Supper
 MT. and Mrs. Chaplne Hodges will be hosts next Friday evening in compliment to Miss Maybelle Cosby and MT. Nor gan, giving a buffet supper and dance which will include in its guest personnel those who are to be attendants at the Norgan-Cospy wedding.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
DUTIES WELL DONE.

United States senators and repre- earned rest until December. The work accomplished by the national Legislative bodies in the session that has just closed is probably of more public importance than that done by any previous session of congress. Certainly President Wilson and fhis supporters in congress can look the American people in the face and feel that there is no cause for com plaint. In the face of the fall cleo tions which must determine the con tinuance of the jobs of many of the posts of duty until the last important part of the legislative program was completed.
 To enumerate all the important features of legislation that have been accomplished since President Wilson took office would take up columns of space. so we will review only few items.
 Among the important things that the Democratic administration has done are the following: The pas sage of a currency law that promises to put an end to financial panics by taking the control of the money out of the hands of the big banking es- Establishments
 A law revising the tariff in such Ia way that it does not discourage American manufacture or allow the big financial interests to rob the public by too much protection
 A new antitrust law that is just to the capitalists and to the public as we'll
 A law authorizing the construction in Alaska of the first federal rail, road in the United States, which Will open up a long neglected land of rich opportunities.
 New laws that have started to break down the harmful conserva- tion policy of the former Republi- can administration. a feature being the Alaska coal leasing bill which will open the rich deposits in this Territory.
 But the list is too long to enum- crate here. Attention, however, should be called to the ability of the admin
 stration to keep away from Mexico that took place there
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
BUNNELL ENDORSED.

Now that the Democratic Nation. al Congressional committee has ask ed the Democrats of Alaska to vote for Charles F. Bunnell. MT Wicker sham can no longer claim that he is supported by the national administra- tion.
 quarters. will do more 10 strength en MT. Bunnell's candidacy than any thing else for undoubtedly the peo- pie of Alaska are determined to show their appreciation to the Demo cratic administration for the pros perity that is being given this pre- viously neglected Territory.
 It has been the contention of Mr Wickersham and his friends that he
 is in harmony with the Democrats in Washngton This assertion promised to win for him many votes. which will certainly be turned to Mir Bunnell as result of the news printed in another column of this paper.
 It Is now up to the appreciatiyo voters of all parties to see that Alaska's friends and benefactors in Washington receive the favors they are asking in the matter of a Demo cratic delegate to congress
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
THE TIMES WEAKNESS

It is interesting 10 notice the weak ness of humanity. which always tries to be on the popular side of every question: This weakness is found in newspapers as well as in indi- viduals, as is made evident in the editorial of the Times yesterday morning. which for the first time eX- pressed it's support for MT. Roth after he had won his deserving fight
 for the district attorneyship. If the Times were sincere in its support for MT Roth. why did it not take up his fight editorially when he needed it the most? II is the time for friend 10 act when tho
 support is really needed, and not after the battle is won.
 But the world is full of people and newspapers without backbone, They are on the fence until either
 money or popular influence makes it profitable for them to take 2
 side The Times is notorious for it's instability and for it's fear of assert ing itself on important issues. This is proved every week by it's editor. ia1S
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26

from Paris the war is costing France m average of S7.00000o a day. Be fore the war started France had an indebtedness of $6.2s3 .675.oOO. and was paying 8 total of s1s6.%41.ooo n year in interest Russia's nation al indebtedness was not so great but the rate of interest was higher. and this amounted 10 S20742l ooo a year The other countries were not SO seriously involved financially but it can readily be seen that none of them can keep up such overwhelming expenses for an indefinite time.
 r is safe 10 assume. then. that f the fighting continues as actively for a few more months as it has ID to the present time a limit will be reached 10 the resources of one pr more of the nations involved. and the end will be in sight.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
EFFECT OF COAL BILL

It is hard to appreciate fully the effects of the Alaska coal leasing bill that was passed by congress and signed by President Wilson last "Wednesday. In some ways, the bill is even more important than thu. railroad bill, for the railroad in Alas ka would be of minor use to the ter ritory were it not for the great coal deposits that will provide the Ter. ritory with cheap fuel
 All the details of the bill are not thoroughly understood here, for just before the measure was approved by both houses it underwent material changes But it is safe to believe that the government will be protect ed in it's rights, for President Wilson would be the last man in Washington to sign a measure that would give private capital advantage over the government.
 i It will probably take a little time ! DelOIe lut SONtl W III ICdSc oil Alaska coal claim, for there is cer- tain to be much official "red tape" in the proceedings leading up to the leasing of the mines But it is quite certain that there were several ap- plications for leases filed before the i bill was signed. and that there will be but little time lost in getting the mines opened up after the leases are signed Thus it would not be sur prising if within the next two months, or by the first of the year. preparations will be under way for mining operations in the Matanuska region.
 The shutting off of the coal supply from Canada and Australia as re- suit of the war is already being felt, it seems. at various Pacific coast points in the United States. and the demand for the opening of the Al aska coal fields to meet the new needs has had much to do with rushing the present legislation through congress.
 There would be but little use in opening up the Bonnifield coal de- posits until after the railroad is completed. for until that time, there can be no way for it to be trans ported to market However. if rail road construction starts from this end of the line early next year, it is possible that it will reach the coal fields within few months. From that time, the mining industry in
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
WIDE TIRES AND ROADS.

Maintenance of good roads can be aided materially by encouraging the use of wide-tired wagons T. has been found that the wide-tired wa gons serve 10 improve some kinds ot roads. instead of wearing them. while the narrow tires cut into them and ruin them.
 This beneficial influence of wide tires has been made so evident in passed exempting wide-tired wagons from taxation. In some localities a special high license. it is said. has been placed upon narrow tired Wa gons. for the purpose of making the wide-tired vehicles popular.
 II has been suggested that some effort should be made here to get freighters to use the wide tires or their wagons. II is pointed out that not only the roads be improved but the teamsters also will profit by the change. for a wide-tired wagon can go over soft ground where a narrow tired vehicle will sink.
 Ii is probable that if the atten- ton of the Alaska Road commission is brought to the matter. the govern ment will be willing to make some kind of special inducements for the use of the wide-tired wagons in Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
FIRE PROTECTION NEEDED.

Facilities for escape from fire in some of the public buildings in ! Fairbanks are not what they should be. and the responsibility rests squarelv upon the shoulders of the members of the council One of the gravest responsibilities on city ! councilman is to see that human life 1 is protected from danger from fire, ! and councilmen who fail to see that
 such protection is provided arc 1 "criminally careless"
 owing 10 the heating appliances l that must be placed in buildings lin Alaska. there is more danger from 1 fire than is experienced in the aver 1 age city on the Outside Thus there should be more care exercised for 1 protection against possible fire l On the other hand it is noticeable 1 that there is not the precaution talk l en here that is taken in cities of the same size of Fairbanks on the Out 1 side. Churches. theatres. dance halls ! and all other places where a large crowd may collect should have exits that can be reached with ease. It seems that most of the public build
 ines in Fairbanks have exits. but
 to reach them one must climb over Ia host of seats Thus all aisles
 should be wide, and there should be Ian open passage-way next to the
 walls in all such places, It will
 be noticed that in nearly all the public places in Fairbanks, the seats extend from center aisles to the
 walls on the side and in case of stampede for safety. there would
 not be sufficient room for more than
 few people to make their escape One of the most dangerous things
 in a crowded building is to have
 the main entrance blocked with crowd of men. who would wedge in
 10 the doors like blocks of ice in jam should fire suddenly break out in the building. The owners of house where entertainments are giv-
 en should be required 10 prevent the entrances from being blockaded by
 standing crowds.
 In moving picture shows it quite frequently happens that the films
 eyDlOde Sometimes an explosion of
 a film sets fire to the building,
 but more often it is quite harmless
 if it does not start frantic stam-
 pede of the spectators for the door.
 The film box is near the entrance,
 and a stampede would thus start toward the exits at the other end
 of the room. Thus there should be
 exits of ample size. and easily acces-
 sible in the stage end of each picture show theatre
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
Officer Inspects
 Telegraph Stations

Lieutenant (. A. Dougherty off Cer in charge of the first section of the military telegraph, reached Fairbanks Saturday from Valdez, in specting the lines between that place and this city.
 After his arrival here, Lieutenant Dougherty stated that he found the line in good condition and the ac- counts in good shape. He will re main here a few days. and whether he will go down the river from here or will return from here to the coast will depend upon the orders that he will receive from Washing ton. The repair crew, which has been working on the line. will not arrive here until the first of the month. and perhaps not until after that time.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
Phone 262 Phone
OOCTORtNG ACASk A.

Alaska is just now recovering from in her conyalescen, condition much care is necessary to keep her from having a set back In this critical condition of the Territory. II is es- sential that her doctors the rank and file of her voters. should prescribe carefully.
 Whether the voters of Alaska will guide her 10 health or will let her suffer from neglect. can only be de termined after the votes are counted week from tomorrow night, Thus the responsibility of the individual citizen in Alaska is far greater at the present time than al any previous election.
 There is one class of voters who are influenced more by personal friendships than by the promised welfare of the community. and an other class that can sacrifice all personal interests for the best in terests of the public. It is to be hoped that the latter class will pre- dominate at the polls next week.
 The man who has the welfare of the Territory at heart is almost cer- tain to vote the straight Democratic ticket this year regardless of the personality of the candidates, for a Democratic delegate 10 congress, backed up by a Democratic legisla- ture. is certain to have influence at the national capital. where Dem ocracy prevails
 The importance of getting full Democratic ticket elected this year was the uppermost thing in the minds of the local leaders of the party when they selected the ticket. II was for this reason that capable mon were named as candidates.
 A delegate to congress is certain to need the cooperation of the leg tslature of the Territory. for the local lawmakers can endorse the measure that the delegate submits for the good of the Territory. and by their mutual efforts, the attention of congress can more readily be gain ed
 If MT Wickersham is returned to congress. he will be without a party or a legislature 10 back him up, and no matter how sincerely he may work for the good of the Territory. he will be handicapped in this re gard
 On the other hand, Charles F. Bunnell. the Democratic nominee. will be backed up by the same party that controls affairs at Washington. and will be pledged to a platform prepared by some of the most trust ed citizens of the Territory.
 Thus it is the party more than the individuality of the candidates that the conservative voters will con sider at the coming election.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
CORRESPONDENCE
IT. Editor of The Citizen

Mr. Editor of The Citizen:
 Please put this in your honorable and valuable paper. l did not do as the Times said told this little boy in blue. l mean the little sol dier, ths little reporter of the daily Times. Missouri by name, or some thing like miss. that I killed two but did not mention the word moose. was coming to town in an auto mobile. and had two guns on my shoulders, and one in my hand, and met this miss something" re- porter, and he asked me if l did some shooting, and 1 answered him yes" l shot two. but not for publi- cation.
 He said: No, nothing for publica> tion."
 If he will make me out a liar. why not call me a newspaper man? For l know what newspaper men are, that is. not including your valuable paper and it's editor.
 GEORGE TREE.
 October 20, 1914. New Pattern Lace Curtains Cheap CT Than Ever at PEOPLES.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
WAR MAY BE SHORT.

From the fact that England is en- listing men for the war for period of three years. or until the war is ended, it is presumed by some of the people of Fairbanks, who are in .erestedly studying the conflict at great distance, that it will not come to an end soon.
 While it is not possible to fore tell much about such a complicated conflict as that now going on in Europe, it is not to be expected that the war will be of long duration, for the activity is too in tense to be lasting.
 In olden days the processes of war were slow. The war between Garth age and Rome lasted 100 years, and came to an end generations after the men who had started it had died. in these days when men are killed by the wholesale, and powder cost ing small fortune is burned up
 
 by big cannon in one days fight ing It would not take long at the rate they are fighting in Europe now to kill off all the civilized men in the world, and bankrupt every na- tion.
 The length of the war must de pend, then, upon the aggressiveness with which it is to be conducted in the future. That the fighting will have no material lull, is evident from the very necessity of things.
 It is evident that the Germans and Austrians realize that their only chance of success is in rapid fight ing, for if Great Britain and France can get time to reinforce their armies from colonies scattered throughout the world. and to make other preparations, Germany is al most certain of defeat. The Ger mans have kept things going from the start and it is quite certain they will continue this activity until defeat or success is realized.
 According to recent dispatches
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
ROTH'S VICTORY.


 Truth, crushed to earth, will rise again"
 Truth and right are almost certain ultimately to win out. The under hand trick by which the friends of J. J. Crossley endeavored to keep him in office as district attorney by attempting to blacken the char acter of the man who was named to succeed him will react upon it's more highly respected than before.
 Just who is responsible for the at tack upon MT Roth's character is still a mystery in Fairbanks, for the charges were made in secret and every effort has been made to keep the people here from finding out who 1t was that attempted to deceive the judiciary committee of the senate concerning Mir Roth's character But from what can be learned it seems that some of the ministers of local churches have had a hand in the affair, which cer- tainly is not to their credit.
 Religion and politics never have succeeded together. When certain chemicals are mixed, an explosion is certain to follow. and in just that way something is certain to go wrong when ministers undertake to mix in politics.
 If ministers occasionally find some thing morally wrong in public af fairs. they can hardly be blamed for endeavoring to improve conditions. but their very teachings require them 70 be open and above board in such matters. It is hardly consistent that preacher should advocate the gold en rule and then be found attacking a mans character behind his back in such way that he cannot defend himself.
 It is to be hoped that the ministers implicated in the attack on MT. Roth will find 1t convenient to clear of the suspicion that has been aroused in regard to their part
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26

in this questionable affair Pcrh8ps now that il is all over some state nent will be made by some of them
 As for MT Roth. it is certain thu. instead of lowering him in the esti nation Of the public his political enemies hay" succeeded in making for him more friends Tn the fac. of the serious charges made against him, Mr Roth has conducted himself in a dignified sentlemanly way that has contrasted to his credit with the work of his opponents.
 In correcting the evil trick that was planned against Mr Roth The Citizen can hardly refrain from claim ing the honor of having been the ne dium which brought to light the charges that had been filed against him. Had it not been for the tc1"- gram sent by this newspaper 10 Washington. asking for an eXplana- tion of the delay in the conrirma ton of the appointment of NIT. Roth. the latter probably would still have been in ignorance of the evident conspiracy of which he was being made the victim
 But few people in Fairbanks will fail to feel overioyed with the news of MT Roth's victory, and The Citi- zen joins with Mir. Roth's host of friends in extending congratulations 10 him and Mrs. Roth and their two promising young daughters
The Alaska citizen., 1914-10-26
New Chairs and Rockers Just Un packed at PEOPLES.

City Clerk Pauli has called the at tention of voters to the fact that the registration books are for the muni- cipal election only, as voters do not have to register at the general election.