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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
BRITISH TO CONCENTRATE
 SOLELY ON HONGKONG

Picking, Aug, 1-The British fleet has deserted Weiheiwei and sailed with sealed orders. The British considered the place not worth defending.
 Hongkong is to be made the British naval base in Chinese waters, and the German port of Tsingtau is to be bIockaded. Wei heiwei had no Notifications, while Tsingtau is fortified on both the land and the sea sides The Germans believe the fortitca- tons will afford them ample protection. Most active preparations are going on at Hongkong in view of eventualities. The Canadian Pacific steamer Empress of Asia has been chartered by the government and guns are being mounted on board. At the dockyards work is proceeding night and day The British battIeship Triumph is pre- pared for action.
 Fresh ranch eggs 75c dozen
 Iditarod Meat Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
Notice of Marshal's Sale
United States Of America, Fourth District
 of Alaska. SS.

of Alaska, SS.
 Public notice is hereby given that by virtue of writ of 1leri facias Cor eXecu, tion), dated August 21, A. D. 19t issued out of the district court of the United States for the Fourth district of Alaska, on d judgment rendered in said court on the 3lst day of July, A. D. 1914, in favor of Al Walsh and against R. 5. Hart, have on this 22d day of August, A. D. 1914, levied upon the following described real estate situated in the KuskokWim precinct, Territory of Alaska, to wit:
 An undivided one-third interest in and to that certain placer mining claim known as the Comet Association, lying, being and situate on Donlin creek, in the kuSk0kWlm precinct, Territory of Alas ka.
 And that l will accordingly offer said real estate for sale at public Vendue to the highest and best bidder, for cash, on the 2Ist day of September, A. h., 1914, at o'clock ?. m, at the front door of the United states marshaPs office, in the town of Iditarod, Alaska.
 Dated lditarod Alaska, August 22, A D. 1914. L. T. ERWIN, united states Marshal, Fourth District Of
 By II. P. SHEPPARD. Deputy.
 E. M stanton Plaintiffs Attorney.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
JACK ROMAN GOES TO
 NEWLY-REPORTED STRIKE
Seward Gateway. July 22l


 John Roman, the well known Fairbanks mining man, who has been doing some work on the MeIchor ground on hena river, has thrown up the option that he had on the ground, as it did not slulce up to expectations. MT. Roman, in com pany with George Dreibelbis, Louis Bell, James Sampson and Duncan Little left last week on a trip to the Chickaloon where Mir, Bell has recently made strike. The new find is on creek running into Turnagan Arm, and according to report is rich enough to pay to shovel in spots, and there Is a large area of ground that will make hy draulic property. The party will do some prospecting while there. and if the ground prospects as well as reported, they are plan ming on putting on drill and giving 1t a thorough oEerhaullng.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
Inyesti1ator at Fairbanks

D. c. Butler of Washington, D. C., ar rived on the last steamer, says Fairbanks dispatch of July 25 and speculation IS rife as to the cause of his mission He has announced that he was sent there by the department of Justice, but has given no hint of the local officials whom he will in- vestigate It is believed that he has been sent at the request of District Attorney Crossley to probe the row which resulted from the court refusing to accept the re- port of the grand jury last spring. The district attorney complained that great diff
 fculty is experienced in securing conviction of those indicted for supplying liquor to h.
 dians It is believed that while in Washing
 ton recently Mir Crossley laid the matter before the department and requested that the affairs of the district be investigated. The arrival of the investigator was a sur
 prise to the officials, and none of them will hazard guess as to the cause of his visit.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
GERMAN AND ENGLISH FLEETS
 IN FAR EASTERN WATERS

Shanghai July 29.-The British China squadron is composed of the battleship Triumph four cruisers three gunboats eight destroyers, three submarines four tor pedo boats ten river gunboats, 8 dispatch vessel and two sloops.
 The German naval force in Chinese waters consists of the armored cruiser Scharnhorst, flagship of Vice Admiral Count Won Sphe; one other armored cruiser, three small cruisers, seven gunboats and one tor pedo boat.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
Steamship Curacao Raised

The steamship Curacao, which struck an uncharted rock near Warm Chuck, on the west coast of Prince of Wales island, early in the morning of June 2l last year, has been hoated At the time she sank she was headed for Swift's cannery, and settled to the bottom just as the passengers and crew had been taken into the lifeboats She had almost capacity cargo aboard when she sank, much of which has been salved It is stated that $l0,OOO will put the vessel in good shape
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
Russian Ice Breaker at Nome

The Russian ice breaker Taimyr, Captain Nilkizov in command, arrived in the road stead at Nome on August 3. The Taimyr is ship of 1,200 tons register, carrying a crew of forty one men and eleven officers. She left VIadivostok on July to go to the relief of the Canadian expedition at Wran- gell island, intending to assist the revenue cutter Bear if her assistance should be needed to get through the ice. The last Siberian port at which the Talmyr touched
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

dition, and upon complaint of operators on the creeks who were compelled to use the thoroughfare the city council decided to improve it. J E. Riley, of Riley X Mar ston, agreed to assist in the work. For the past few days Joseph II. Smith, chairman of the committee on streets of the city council, has had force of men and teams at work, and the road is being graveled and placed in good condition.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
ALASKA
Moving Pictures of Seals

Motion pictures of the Pribiloff island seals will be among the features of the in vestgation conducted by representatives of the United States, Canada and Japan. The revenue cutter Mccullough took a complete moving picture outfit and an operator. lie will take films showing the conditions throughout the seal islands, and the record films will be given to the government.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

was Providence bay, from which place she came to consult with Captain Cochran of the Bear, not knowing that the Bear had sailed north on July 24. It is probable that the Taimyr will sail north to meet the Bear The officers of the Taimyr had heard nothing of the European war until they reached Nome.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
Jafet Is Now a Citizen

Jafet Lindeberg, one of the dlscoverers of Nome, and man who has been delegate to the national Republican convention, took out his final papers as a citizen of the United States recently at Nome.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
VICTORIA'S LAST
 SAILING DATE

The following telegram was received at the office of The Iditarod Pioneer last Thursday afternoon from the agent of the Alaska Steamship Company at Nome:
 kindly announce through your paper that the last sailing of the steamship Vic toria from St. Michael will be September 30.
 "R. A. CARROLL"
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
STREET WILL BE MADE
 PASSABLE FOR TRAFFIC

The street paraleEng the tramway from Front street to the city limits has for some time past been in a most deplorable con
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
Notice to Creditors

In the Tr0bato Court for Ott0T FFeCInct,
 Fourth Division, Territory of. Alaska. In the Natter of the Estate or Henry Notirc is hereby given that the undcr- signed has been duly appointed admins trator of the estate of Henry Schnrldrr dr- ceased, and all persons naFIns rtaints against the estate of the said Henry >rhhcl- der are hereby notIntd tO present thr same, verified in the manner required by law at his of11cc m the town Of ldltar"d, "It'HA six months from the date hereof,
 FRANK J. kLENAa. Dated August 8, 1914. ,,
 First publication, Aug. B, f9i4, .a,,
 Last pubnratton, September t2, isl4-
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Location Notices at Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

When you come in from the creeks stop in at the Crosby and take Twentieth Gen tury Turkish Bath. THE CROSBY MASSAGE AND bAlH
 PARLORS
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

FOR sALE-Caribou Bath and Lodging
 House; cheap. Apply Frank Kern.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
DRUGS

Our line Of Drugs, Patent Medicines and Stationery We will sell at a reduction of 33 1-3 to 50 per cent.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

Fresh ranch eggs, 75c dozen.
 Iditarod Meat Go.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
REVOI.VERS
FISHING FLIES AND LINES

our assortment consists of twenty diff prent varieties of the most adaptable for his country which We have been selling.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
CARPETS

Were Now SyiO-6 Rups . S25.OO S2U.OO Qyi3 Bngs - 35.O0 25.OO Roll Carpet per yard-..-.------- 200 127 Small Rugs, 33 1-3 per
 R,'rIans per yard ....-...-. .25 20
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
FURNITURE

Chairs and other Furniture, 33 ia to
 50 per cent of
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29
HUNTING KNIVES AND AXES
GAME TRAPS

Our Stock of Sporting Goods Is the Larses In Interior Alaska, with Cut Prices on Everything. So give
 us Call
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

We carry in stock all sizes of Window Glass, from 6XS to 4Sx72. If we have not the size wanted, will cut same from larger panes. Will sell sash and door at 50 per cent off.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

Martlngaies, Hame Straps, Side Straps and ali other Harness Supplies and Extras, including Riding and Pack Saddles,
 33 1-3 per cent of
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

All Lamp chimneys and Lantern Globes reduced 50 per cent
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-29

Fresh ranch eggs, 75c dozen.
 Iclitarod Meat Co.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06

Old orchards are usually in sod.
Nothing will renew their life more
effectively than breaking up this sod
and cultivation for a number Of years.
Before blowing fertilizer should be APP
piled. Stable manure is very desir-
able, but if not to be had in sufficient
quantity, 500 pounds per acre Of ferti-
lizer may be used A good mixture
to use is 125 pounds nitrate of soda,
100 pounds ammonium sulfate 700
pounds acid phosphate, 1870 pounds
muriate Of potash, and 900 pounds Of
kainit. These substances should be
thoroughly mixed before using.
Apply the fertilizer early in the
spring and pillow it under. Cultivate
your land after every rain, as soon as
1t is in workable condition. Early in
August sow to the acre. 80 pounds of
crimson clover or ~ bushels of COW
peas. Plow them under the spring
following. This will improve your
orchard. For further information,
write for Maryland Experiment Sta
ton Bulletin No. 178.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
FREDERICK Cry.

Frederick City = Mayor, Lewis H..
Fraley.
Register and Tax extraordinarily
T. Nicodemus.
Aldeumen-Lloyd c. Cutler. Elmer
Nice. Pbebus, John H. Grove, Henry II.
Abbott, George Shoemaker. Clerk,
Jacob Schmidt Board meets third We'd
nesday Of every month.
City Health Oficer-Dr. Ira J. Nc
Curdy.
Policemen-George Hoffman, Adam
Bruchey, Charles X. Hoffman, William
FL Fraley, John Henry Adams. Thomas
Filby, John Blumenauer, John p Quinn.
Engineer Electric Light Ptant-Samuel
Abrecht.
Fireman Electric Light Plant-Wlliam
ID. Bruchey.
Electric Light Linemen-Ceorge Wal
lace.
Market Master-J. Henry Schmidt.
Superintendent Of Water Works. -
George A. Burck.
Police Justices-GeorgeR X. Dennis, IT,,
Aaron X. Anders and Fabian Posey.
City Aforementioned !. Smith.
City Election Superyisors-M s. Mob
erly, P. Tobias Kuhn. Republicans, C..
Thomas Eckstein, Democrat; Clerk, w.
&. Roderick.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
NOT LIKE THE REAL THING
Critic Of hoyeIists Complains That
Writers Do Not Properly Rep
resent Life as IL ls.

Mrs. Durnford was known to disap-
prove Of literary people. writes Mrs.
Mary C. z. Wemyss In People Of
Popham," and her proud boast was
that she never read novels. Il can
see life as it Is, without its being
made ridiculous by people who know
nothing about ii, she would declare.
You see, Miss Hope, what l object
to in writing is this" said Mrs. Durn-
ford. You set out to write book,
which heaven forbid You write about
mel Well, you haven't the least idea
what / am thinking about You say,
Mrs. Durnford was very much
touched when told her about old Mr..
Tubb's death. Her eyes filled with
tears Well, they didn't. wanted to
sneeze, that was ALL Seer"
We'll, thai would be called literary
license. / am sure you would feel
the death Of a Mr.. Tubb dreadfully;
/ can imagine any one would" l said.
Il just happened to think Of the
name. don't suppose name makes
any difference" she replied "And in
describing love, my dear. You may
have had proposals, Of course. If you
have, you will know that not one
man in fifty kneels. / shouldn't have
respected Doctor Durnford's intelli-
gence If he had. Now take proposals
in books! Pages and pages, chapters
sometimes, whereas the real thing
happens like this: Doctor Durnford
met me at the corner of the road, by
the sign post, and he asked me what
was going to do, and / said l was
going for walk. And he said, very
naturally, I thought, May l come,
too?' l bowed. Then he said nothing
till we got to Dyer's Pond, and then
he said, May walk with you through
life?' | said, Yes That was all. He
gave me the ring; it was in his peck
ct. Diamonds and sapphires, small,
but large enough"
"She went on:
What could be simpler? We had
an oak suite in the diningroom, ma
hogany suite in the consulting-room,
a satlnwood suite in the drawing-room
and ash in the bedroom. We had
good carpets throughout, changing on
the stairs from pile to cord at my bed
room. They are all as good today as
they were then"
l said thought she had chosen
most wisely, both in husband and fur
niture.-Youth's Companion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
PUT NEW LIFE IN
YOUR OLD TREES
A Comfortable Living From the
Neglected Orchard For the
Enterprising.
HERMAN BECKENSTRATER.
Maryland Agricultural College.

Seven hundred barrels of apples
from ten-acre orchard, netting be-
tween two and three thousand dollars
is not bad farming. Yet this is what
the Hanson Brothers, Of EIlicott City,
secured the past season from an old
orchard that six years ago was prac-
tically worthless. What they have ac-
complished can be repeated to ad-
vantage with many Of our neglected
orchards.
The first step in bringing into use
fulness an old orchard is a thorough
cleaning UP. Most old orchards have
not been well pruned, as is shown by
decaying branches, tops that are too
thick and high, and a great growth
Of water sprouts. Thin out the top
to admit light and air and increase the
yigor of the tree. Scrape off the loose,
shaggy bark which harbors insects,
using a short-handled hoe. With a
sharp knife remove in the winter or
early spring, all signs of canker, body
blight, or dead spots. Head back
close and paint the wound to prevent
loss from evaporation. This will also
make spraying and picking easier. A
thorough spraying with lime sulfur
solution in the late fall and then again
In the early spring is desirable.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
NOT SPOILED BY POSITION
President Of uke French Republic
Pleased to GTset Humble Com
panon ~ esls 5oyhood.

A pretty lit1te accident that throws
a pleasing light Rpon the character of
the president u france occurred re-
Gently at a baa0uet given by the
French bar to PTosident Poincare.
At the Close q the dinner M. Poin-
care called up the waiter who had
watched over his comfort. THANK
you, jacques" he said quietly, and
shook him by the hand. At the same
time the president managed to slip a
bank note into the walters palm.
Il won't have FL" cried Jacques,
and to the amusement and astonish-
ment Of the guests there ensued a
friendly struggle between the waiter
and the president of the republic.
M. Poincare ended the amicable dis
pute by pushing the note into the
mans pocket and good-naturedly slap
ping him on the back. The waiter
could not resist this sincere geniality,
and finally, after another handshake,
retired, wreathed in smiles.
When the president turned back to
the table he noticed the perplexed
looks on the faces Of the guests, who
did not know what to make OF the
scene.
you see" he explained simply, 81
was at school with Jacques at Sam
pigny."-Youth's Companion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
Valuable Horse.

The talk in the lobby of Washing
ton hotel the other evening turned to
horses, and Congressman Thomas w.
Hardwick OF Georgia recalled an in
cident that recently happened in the
south
Rambling along the road one morn
ing colored party named Rastus met
his neighbor, Sambo. Instantly it was
seen that Rastus had large tidings to
impart.
Look yeah, Sambo,' he excitedly
remarked, did yo' know dat some
body done gone steal Deacon Whites
boss las night?"
"Yo' doan mean it, Rastus!" ex-
claimed Sambo, with an expressive
cast of countenance Did dey find
any clue to de t'ief dat done de
crime?"
yes, dey suah did" answered Ras-
tus. I'm de stable whar dey took de
boss from dey find a quot bottle full
OBJ GIN"
"a quot bottle full OBJ gin, eh?" re-
turned Sambo. Good! Den de Dea-
con doan lose muffin on dat boss"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
New Market News.

Rev. T. M. Boyden and wife left on
Tuesday for ten days visit to their
daughter, Mrs. Rosa Clary, in Rich
mond, Va.
The Christian M. League held an in
teresting meeting in Trinity M. f. church
on Thursday night.
Miss Adele Boyden, assisted by some
OF the young ladies and young men OF
the town, are busy rehearsing for a play
TO be given Saturday night in the Town
Hall for the benefit of Grace p. +.
church.
Miss Elizabeth Willis spent Tuesday in
Frederick.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. O. Willis have return
ed from fortnights visit to friends in
Baltimore and Washington.
Mr. John M. DERRICK has returned from
a week end trip to Washington City.
Dr. VIM. d. Hopkins, OF Mt. Airy. and
DR. j.. s. Hopkins, Of Belair, spent Mon
day with their mother.
DR.. Geo. Sponseller, of Martinsburp.
w. Va, and Clifton Sponseller, of Mt.
Airy, spent Sunday with their. mother
who is very ILL.,
Miss Nettie Jones made a week end
visit to relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. Frank Downey, Of Montgomery
county was in town recently visiting his
brother-in-law, Mr. Wood Jones.
Miss Kate Johnston, who has been Wis
iting Mrs. S r. Brown, has returned tc
her home in Frederick.
Mr. Geo. Moore, of California, is visit
ing relatives here.
Miss jamie Derrick. of Glenmont, visit
ed her aunt, Mrs. Hopkins, on Monday
Rev. P. M. Boyden went TO Howard
county Saturday to attend the funeral o
Prof Joshua ID. Warfeld
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
List OF Those Who Hold once in
City and County, Elective and
Appointive.


Circuit Court-ChiefJ Judge, Hammond
Urner. Associate Judges, Glenn n.
Worthington. Edward {. Peter. Court
meets at Frederick City, first Monday in
February and September for Grand Jury
Terms, December, petit jury term; May,
non-lury scrm.
Clerk Of the Circuit Court-Hary w.
Bowers. Deputy Clerks, A lphus
Fearhake, Charles B. Croft. !. y. 10y, NJ
y. Nnsz, Eli g. Haugh. Harry f. Chap
line and John II. Martz.
Register Of Wills-Samuel D. Thomas
Deputies, J. Fenton Thomas, c. II
Kfeh.
Orphans Court-John c. Castle Chief
Judge; John W. Mumford, Albert W.
Ecker. Orphans Court meets every
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Of
each week
County Treasurer-Fred. w. Cramer.
County Commissioners--John w. Hol-
ter, President. r. ~ Mohler Frank NJ
Stevens. John ~. Humm, ]. Steward An
nan. H.. L. Gayer, Clerk. Jacob Rohr-
back, Attorney.
Board Of Charities and Correction
David Cramer, president; Jacob B. Flock.
secretary; Jacob B. Tyson, treasurer;
Samuel y. Gregg, superintendent; Mil
lard f. Perry, clerk.
School Comnissioners--John s. New
man, president; 2. +. Lee, w. p Morsell,
DR.. C. l.. Wachter, A. w. Nicodemus,
IT,, and Cyrus Flock; f. L. Coblentz,
attorney.
Secretary. Treasurer and Examiner
John 7. White; Assistant, Lloyd Palmer,
States Attorney-Samuel A. Lewis.
Sheriff.. y. Conard. II. Deputies,
VIM. s. Halter. Office Deputy; James A.
Jones, Riding Deputy; Charles w. Smith,
Turnkey.
Supervisors Of Elecuons-Carrett s.
DeGrange, president William B. James,
Republicans. and Joseph F. Eisenheaur,
Democrat; Clerk, Claggett Z. Remsberg.
Surveyor-Emory G. Crum.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
Rabbits Know Geography.

Since the Connecticut game law
went into effect there has been much
trouble along the state line over
Rhode Island shooters coming over
TO this side. Connecticut game ward
ems and protectors are scattered all
along the line looking out for law
violators who plead ignorance Of the
state line whereabouts.
Two Providence men were fined
1904 for each rabbit "holed" for
they hadn't caught any.
One Of the men said:
Them gosh hanged rabbits appear
to be well posted on southern New
England geography, and coax us over
the line so you darned loafers can get
q chance to make money by roping
us in."-East KifIingly Conn Dis.
patch to N. 7. Herald.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
Girls Presence of Mind Saves
Willard Home.

Had it not been for the presence of
mind Of Miss Homer. Of Thurmont. this
county, who is employed at the home Of
Mr.:and Mrs Arthur d. Willard along the
North Market street pike, the handsome
residence. near this city, would probably
have been burned, several DAYS ago.
Mr.. Willard recently purchased some
stove polish from an agent. which was
supposed not TO be jnhammable While
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard were in this city,
Miss Homer thought that she would pol
ish the stove When the polish was ap-
piled to the stove, which was not ex-
tremely hot, the brush took fire and
almost Immediately the liquid in the can
was gnited.
In a short time, the whole kitchen was
ablaze. but by her presence Of mind,
Miss Homer managed to extinguish the
flames with the aid of pans Of water.
All Of the woodwork in the kitchen was
charred. and some clothing, which was
being ironed, was burned, and in fact
the whole kitchen will have to be re-
neWed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
County Road Unfit Fer Travel.

county ROAD OnQI Eer travel.
In Frederick county, in Jefferson Dis
trict, there is road which the proper
officials Of the United States Postohice
Department have pronounced unfit for
travel with horse and wagon, and have
consequently prohibited the delivery Of
mail in rural free delivery boxes along
this stretch Of road.
Clayton Miller, residing about one and
one-half miles south OF Jefferson, this
county, reported this condition to the
Board OF County Commissioners on Tues
day morning, February grid, and appeal
ed TO them to do something to
improve the road to such a state that at
least mail delivery could be re-estab-
lished.
The road which is classed as too bad
for travel by an inspector OF the Post
Office Department, reaches from the farm
OF Mr.. Miller to near Bealrs Mil.
The County Commissioners took the
matter under consideration and will prob
ably do something to improve its condi-
ton.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-02-06
Returns To First Love.

Former County Commissioned Charles
w. Johnson, OF Eleyton, was in Freder-
lex and reported that he will on April I
engage in the milling business at the
Shady Grove Mill, now conducted by his
son, Edwin Johnson. The son will en-
gage in farming. Mr.. Johnson for four
teen years conducted this mill, and IS
most familiar with all details of the
work. The mill is equipped with full
roller process, and is equipped to do all
sorts Of grinding and enjoys large trade.