The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-09-21

ia NoN, sept. 10. He IAN tN'
odus of Dawsonites has commenced.
and from now until the end of the
season, it is expected all of the
outbound boats will be crowded to
tNeir capacity. The last steamers
will leave for the upper river in
about three weeks according to pres
"nt calculations. Considerable trav-
81 is expected from Fairbanks and
other lower river camps
WANT COAL MINED.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept. IL
Fearing that war developments will
cut off the supply Of British Column
bia coal. upon which Alaskans now
depend almost entirely for their fuel
supply, residents OF the Northland
have petitioned the government to
pass the coal land leasing bill now
pending before the senate. so that
the territory will be independent Of
Outside mines.
Senator Walsh conferred with
President Wilson regarding the queS
ton and it is stated that the ex-
ecutive expressed himself in favor of
immediate action.
WOULD AID AlASkANS
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept II
Senator Chamberlain, OF Oregon
who was largely responsible for the
passage OF the Alaska railroad bill
in the upper house OF congress, has
introduced a bill providing for the
suspension Of the Alaska mining
law relative to the performance Of
annual labor during the present
year. The bill is similar to the
measure introduced in the lower
house recently by Congressman
Johnson OF Washington The sus-
pension is asked on the ground that
the European war has caused
shortage Of labor in the North.
SHOW COMING.
SEATTLE, Sept 17.-Several Fair
banks men, whose names are with
held for the present, are contem-
plating taking stock company
Of II people to Fairbanks for the
winter. A wealthy mine owner is
now enroute to the Interior, and the
promoters Of the enterprise are now
awaiting wire from him regard
ing the outlook Members of the
Arctic club are also waiting re-
plies to a message they sent to
Fairbanks to ascertain conditions.
The company, which includes six
women, is now in Seattle. Besides
the troupe, it Is the intention OF
the promoters to take two dozen Of
the latest film productions with
them.
STRONG OBJECTS
JUNEAU. Sept. 17.-Replying to
an inquiry received from Commits
sioner Tallman. Of the United States
general land office, with reference
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abating the assessment work on
mining claims in Alaska for the year
1914, Governor Strong has wired the
Washington official. informing him
that mo general sentiment exists
among mine owners and workers Of
Alaska for the abatement Of assess
ment work 1t is merely a move
ment OF nonresident owners to save
expenses. The European war has
Alaska, except to increase labor rath-
er than diminish it. The bills should
not pass"
PEOPLE KEEP COMING.
SEATTLE, Sept. II. Although
the Mariposa, sailing last Saturday
was the last steamer Of the season
with through freight and passengers
for Interior Alaska several people
will sail tonight with the expecta-
ton Of catching boat down the
Yukon before the close of naviga-
ton. Among those scheduled to
sail is Miss Ethel Mathewson. who,
it is reported. will be married as
soon as she arrives in Fairbanks
The others sailing are: Jack Klonigy
and wife, Everett Peterson and bride,
Mrs. NJ. E. Brewster and Max Edel-
man.
STEAMER CRIPPLED.
DAWSON, Sept l8-The steam
err Alaska. enroute from Fairbanks
to Dawson. blew out one Of her
cylinder heads shortly after passing
Circle. and is now proceeding up
stream with one engine. Upon her
arrival here, the disabled steamer
will be taken off the run for the
rest OF the season and sent to win
ter quarters at Whitehorse
The Schwatka, which is expected
here tonight will take the place Of
the Alaska She is billed out to-
morrow.
The last boat of the season for
the upper river will leave Gibbon
about October l. The last boat down
will be the Reliance. which will sail
for Fairbanks from this city on
September 20.