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The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
WILSON'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Reports still continue to come from
the Outside to the effect that times
are improving. The best author
tiles credit this continued improve
ment to the new currency bill, which
provides. among other things, for
the new federal reserve banks, the
purpose of which is to take the
control of the nations finances
away from Wall street.
In recent issue OF the New
York World. President Wilson is
quoted as describing the four best
measures adopted by congress since
his administration began. and though
these are but four of the important
bills of the period, they certainly
prove that we have at the present
time one of the best administrations
that has been enjoyed by this coun-
try since the days of Abraham Lin
coin.
AS given in the New York World,
the four most important measures
adopted by the present congress, and
their purposes, are as follows:
THE TARIFF-"The soil in which
combinations had grown was re-
moved lest some of the seeds Of
monopoly might be found to re-
main in it. The revenue lost
by import duties was replaced by
an income tax which in part shifted
the burden of taxation IS to
shoulders more certainly able to
bear it."
TRADE COMMISSION BILL-"Con-
gress has sought =" to make
men in a small way Of business as
free to succeed as men in big
way and to kill monopoly in the
seed With this new legisla-
ton there is clear and sufficient
law to check and destroy the nox-
ious growth in its infancy"
THE CLAYTON Monopoly
is created also by putting the same
men in charge of a variety of bus
mess enterprises. by means
of interlocking directorates That
the Clayton bill now in large meas
ure prevents. And so all
along the line monopoly is to be
cut off at the roots
THE CURRENCY BILL" =
by the Currency bill we have Gre
lated a democracy of credit such
as never existed in this country be-
fore. ** 1t provides currency
which expands as it is needed and
contracts when it is not needed
X Credit is at the disposal Of
every man who can show energy and
assets"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
CHRISTMAS.

Christians throughout most of the
world will celebrate Christ's nativity
on Christmas day, next Friday. but
it seems doubtful, after all, that the
day they will celebrate is really
His birthday. Indeed, the best au-
thorities doubt that Christ was born
in the winter time.
According to some authorities, the
day we now know as December 25
was celebrated before Christ was
born in some places, and was after
ward adopted as the day to cele-
brate Christ's nativity, even though
the exact date of His birth was in
doubt
Under the head of Christmas, Rand
McNally & company's encyclopedia
contains the following paragraphs:
at does not appear, however, that
there was any uniformity in observ-
ing the nativity among the earlier
churches; some held the festival in
the month Of May or April, others
in January. 1t is. nevertheless, al
most certain that December 25th can
not be the nativity of the Saviour.
for it is then the height of the
rainy season in Judea, and shep-
herds could hardly be watching their
flocks by night in the plains"
The Britannica encyclopedia says
too. that the date of Christ's birth
is unknown, and that at one time
it was celebrated on January 6.
But the spirit and the purposes of
the occasion are not lessened by
this uncertainty, and today Christ
mas is the time when the teachings
Of Christ in the matter of charity
and universal good will are most
generally observed throughout the
civilized world.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
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CHRI STMAS BELLS.


/ heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old. familiar carols play,
And mild and sweet
The words repeat
OF peace on earth. good will to mon.
And thought how, as the day had
come
The belfries OF all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
or peace on earth. good will to men,
TIL, ringing, singing on its way.
The world revolved from night to day
voice. chime,
chant sublime
OF peace on earth, good will to men,
Then from each black. accursed
mouth
The cannon Numbered in the South
And with the sound
The carols drowned
OF peace on earth, good will to men,
It was as If an earthquake rent
The hearth-stones OF continent,
And made forlorn
The household born
OF peace on earth, good will to men,
And in despair I bowed my head:
There is no peace on earth, :"
said,
For hate is strong
And mocks the song
or rfh o00H will 70
Then pealed the bells more loud and
deep:
God Is not dead; nor doth he sleep.
The wrong shall fail,
The right prevail,
With peace on earth, goodwill to
men"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
RAISING SHEEP HERE.

Several men have taken up land
near Fairbanks for the announced
purpose of establishing on it a
sheep ranch One of their number
is said to be an experienced sheep
breeder, and he is enthused with
the success promised the project.
There is every reason to believe
that sheep raising will prove to be
profitable. at least after the rail
road is completed and supplies can
he transported here at comparatively
small cost. Although there are
times when the weather here is in
tenselv cold there are no billiards.
and dogs live outside in all sorts
OF weather Then why should not
sheep live here through the winter
with but little shelter?
1t has been found that the best
wool is produced in the cold eli
reason, for in the cold climates is
found the best fur. If, then, the
Tanana valley proves to be adapted
to sheep raising, the extra good
quality of the wool should make up
for the added expense OF feeding
sheep through the long winter
months.
But it should be remembered, too,
that sheep would not be as hard
to keep in the winter here as where
snow falls to a greater depth, for
during most of the winter they
could get a part of their feed from
the tall native grass which stands
up through the snow in most places
The "niggerheads" in the swamps
would provide good winter feeding,
too, for sheep here. and would re-
duce the cost Of feeding
To go into the sheep business on
a large scale at the start would
probably be dangerous, for it may
take little time for the animals
to become acclimated, and until the
hest methods of caring for them
in this climate is found, they may
prove expensive. Thus it would
seem advisable to start with a
moderate herd and to increase it
as rapidly as conditions justify.
If sheep raising becomes the sue
cess that it promises to be here
undoubtedly there will be more for
tunes made in that industry in In
terror Alaska than the placer mines
here will ever produce. Wool is
more necessary than gold, and is
never a drug on the market
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
Curriers' Will Play
In Finals onight

Tonight. at the Kinks of the Fair
banks Curling club, the final game
in the series for the Suter trophy.
is to be played, the members of the
Boyer team to cross brooms with
the curriers' Of the Rickert aggrega-
ton Each member of each team is
| confident of winning the contest,
thereby taking the cup and there
is no doubt but that a large crowd
Ef the curling enthusiasts of the
city, aside from the other members
OF the curling club, will be present
at the game.
Both Boyer and Rickert have won
seven out of nine games played.
Rickert leads in the number of
points gained during the entire ser
les, for which a cup is also to be
given.
Those who will be seen in action
on the Kinks tonight are Rickert,
skip; Dundon, third; Herpick, sec
ond, Raeburn, third. Boyer. skip;
Carey. third; Mathews, second, Peo-
plies, third.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
Masquerade Ball
New Year S Eve

Announcement made by the en-
tertainment committee of Camp Fair
banks. Number Is of the Arctic
Brotherhood. is to the effect that
the big New Years masquerade of
the order will be one of the best
dances of the Fairbanks social sea-
son Of 191415. Arrangements are
now being made for the affair and
new stunts are being thought of
every minute, so it is safe TO say
that the dance will not lack for
novelty.
The New Years ball of the A. r. s
Is always hailed as one of the most
enjoyable affairs of the year. This
year, 1t will be in the nature of a
masquerade. 1t is to be held at the
Auditorium in order that those who
do not care to mask. may be on
hand to sit in the balcony and watch
the dancers.
Refreshments will be served in the
spacious dining room of the Auditor
ium. The music for the occasion
is to be furnished by Durands or
chestra Further announcement
concerning the dance will be made at
a later date.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
Confession of
Theft Reported

F. B. Baihly. who has been serv-
ing in the city Jail short sen
tence for drunkenness is declared to
have confessed to Chief of Police
Wiseman that he robbed Tom Nc
Loughlin Of Ester of $3.50 on the
night of December 4. He will prob
ably be held to the grand jury
Mclaughlin came to Fairbanks on
December 4. and in the evening
was overcome with drink. Two men
put him to bed, and when he awoke
he found that $1,700 he had in his
pockets was missing. The matter
was reported to Chief Wiseman, who
went into the case carefully, and
succeeded in finding clew that i'm
plicated Baihly, who had been sent
to Jail for drunkenness. 1t is under
stood that the authorities know who
has the remainder of the money, but
it is expected that it will be re-
turned
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
America Needs
German Nitrates

The European situation has called
attention sharply to the dependence
Of this country upon Germany for
its potash supply, some II or more
million dollars worth Of which is
used annually in the United States
for fertilizer. says government
bulletin.
Another necessary mineral ferti-
lizer for which the United States
Is entirely dependent upon a for
eign country is sodium nitrate, over
81 million dollars worth of which
was imported from Chile last year.
Deposits of sodium and potassium
nitrate are known in Utah, Nevada,
California, Oregon, Montana, and New
Mexico and have been described in
publications of the Geological Survey
and Bureau of Soils, but thus far no
material Of this kind has been found
in sufficient quantity to promise
commercial value. The latest re-
port that has come to the Geological
Survey relates to a deposit in Ari-
iona.
One important domestic source of
combined nitrogen is the gas works
and by-product coke ovens. which in
1912 reported recovery of ammo
niacal liquor, ammonia, and ammon-
ium sulphate valued at $9,519,268
This output Of by-product ammonium
sulphate increased in 10 years from
1888 5O7 pounds to 99,070,777 pounds
and as it is linked with the great
coking industry further increases
can be expected.
Another domestic supply Of nitro
gen compounds lies in the fixation of
atmospheric nitrogen by electricity.
Cheap hydroelectric development is
necessary to establish this industry,
which would make our large agricul
tural and industrial interests free
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

from the uncertainties Of the for
eign supply. 1t is hoped that the
water-power legislation now before
the United States senate may promote
hydroeleCtric development in large
units and thus utilize some OF the
great water powers in the West in
obtaining nitrogen from the air.
II is suggested by The Wall Street
journal that the Nenu. de Milo was
hidden in the vaults of the Louvre
because she was unarmed.- Nash
Vile Southern Lumberman.
In a London church tower there
is a clock which strikes the hours
and quarters. but has no dials or
other visible evidences OF the time.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
Phone 262 Phone
OUR WONDERFUL AGE.

Historic comparisons will prove
that we are undoubtedly living in
the most wonderful age OF the world
as far as political and scientific af-
fairs are concerned, at least
The wise men of 50 years ago
would have ridiCuled the suggestion
that within a comparatively few
wears. the greatest war of the world
would be fought They would also
have doubted the suggestion that
before century would pass flying
machines would be used in all parts
Of the world
Just 81 years ago, Stephenson ex-
hibited the first successful locomo
tive. and six years later, the Morse
telegraph was invented. Two years
later ocean steamship naviga-
ton was practically solved, and since
then there has been a constant de
velopment in mechanical and sclen-
tific things. until now We have such
wonderful things as talking machines,
moving pictures. and wireless tele-
graphy. all in even this remote part
Of the world here in Alaska.
Electric lights and the transmission
Of power for many miles over small
electric wires are among the most
wonderful inventions and discoveries
OF the age. And just as new lux
uries and ealth-producing discover
les have been made. so have nipple
ments OF destructive warfare been in
vented. making it possible now for
few men to annihilate a greater
army in one day than great OPP
posing army could have accomplished
in years formerly.
The world may not be improving
morally very fast, but the man who
generating is either a fool or an
ignoramus. The present war in Eu
rope may not be a credit to our
modern civilization, but it does not
take away the fact that human
knowledge has reached height now
that was never before contemplated
And with the development Of
science, old superstitions are van
ishing and people find less to fear
from the works Of nature than pre-
viously. 1t was but comparatively
a few years ago that men and wom
en- were being hanged for witchcraft
in Boston, but such a thing would
be legal impossiblity today.
Another improvement of our times
is the new light Of religious tolera
ton. Not long before the new era
of science and invention was usher
ed in, the Puritans were driven out
Of England, one of the most advanc
ed nations of the world, owing to
religious intolerance. And these
same Puritans exiled one of their
own ministers, Roger Williams. after
coming to the new American col
onies, because he advanced re-
llg1ous theory OF which they did not
approve.
Today band Of people can enjoy
the most preposterous beliefs that
can be imagined, and as long as
the criminal laws of the land are
not violated they are left undis-
turbef Even the Holy Rollers,
whose peculiar doctrines have OBJ
tanned so much notoriety. are per-
mitted to follow their beliefs, as
long as law and order are observed
Thus. eliminating unfortunate
wars, which we have still been I'M
able to overcome, the people at
large today are freer, happier, health
Ter, and more prosperous than ever
before.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

"A campaign also is to be institut-
1t is quite essential that the inter
ior of their cabins and all their
clothing be washed frequently. At
each Indian village close inspection
is necessary. and deputies are being
named for various places"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
THE season Of new calendars and
new resolutions is now at hand.

new resolutions is now at hand.
AMERICAN women are to have
styles of their own, because the
Paris styles are, in the words OF
the street, "all shot to pieces"
NOW that the river is being used
as a boulevard. why would it not be
possible for an automobile to go
near to the new Tolovana strike by
way Of the Tanana and Tolovana
rivers.
THIS campaign for a permanent
bridge across the Cinema slough at
Fairbanks, which has been started
by the Commercial club and the city
council should not be left to die,
Success in those things can only be
won by perseverance.
AMERICAN farms have produced
crops this year valued at $5,00O,O0O,-
600. And while the United States is
enjoying this record production, the
warning countries in Europe are de-
stroying millions Of dollars every
day Quite a difference, Ell!
GOVERNOR COCKTAILS is hav-
ing a hard time maintaining neu-
trality in the Panama canal zone
# there is anything that will en-
danger American neutrality, it is
that big ditch. which is chip on
Uncle Sans shoulder that nobody
had better touch.
AGAIN we are receiving reports
Of extreme cold weather in the
States. while Alaska is enjoying
as far south as St. Louis, Missouri
people are reported to have died
with the cold. Why not, in writing
to your friends Outside, call their
attention to this?
MARCONI, the man who invented
wireless telegraphy, is to be made
an Italian senator by appointment
of the king Of that country. He is
undoubtedly one of the most popu-
lar men in Europe. but it is to be
assumed that he would be more
popular if he changed the spelling of
his name so that it would be
"Macaroni."
TELEGRAPHIC advices state that
Jack Underwood, the writer Of
Alaskan affairs, has written for a
Seattle newspaper the prophesy
that Alaska is about to have new
era Of prosperity. Everybody else
has known about Alaska's promising
future for some time, and 1t seems
that Mr. Underwood must have just
awakened from long sleep.
MAJOR-GENERAL WOOD. who
was promoted from civil life by
Former President Roosevelt to
positions far in advance of the men
who had been devoting their whole
lives to military studies, declares
that the United States needs great
reserve army. If General Wood had
remained a doctor, as he was before
the Spanish war, he would probably
be looking at the military question
in the light of joke, just as most
conservative civilians now regard it.
1T seems that the city council has
gained some kind of idea that the
city can collect taxes on river boats
and other property not in the city
limits. Fairbanks should not want
for funds, if there is no limit to
the territory over which her coun-
cilmen have Jurisdiction. But it is
one thing to assess property that
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

The tango craze has reached an
other high notch, a new community
in West Virginia being named Tango.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

In Bavaria. Germany. a number
of towns have decided to introduce
unemployed insurance.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

Germany supports nine-tenths OF
its population by products OF the
soil
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

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Los Angeles now claims a popu-
lation of $4,000
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

Germany is experimenting with
rubber foot pontoons to enable sol
diers to walk on water. carrying
heavy loads and using their rifles
freely at the same time.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

THIS campaign for a permanent
bridge across the Cinema slough at
Fairbanks, which has been started
by the Commercial club and the city
council should not be left to die,
Success in those things can only be
won by perseverance.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

NOW that the river is being used
as boulevard. why would it not be
possible for an automobile to go
near to the new Tolovana strike by
way Of the Tanana and Tolovana
riverse
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
NINTH ARREST sREAks JUNK

MIN n AhH6OI DHEAN0 JIH%
Haven't l seen you before?" ask
ed Municipal Judge Sheridan Fry
when Charles Miehle was arraignsd
on charge OF nonsupport.
well, l should say you have,
Judge" replied Miehle. you seem
to be my jinx. Every time get
within a mile of your court they
pinch me. I've been before you
fully eight times"
THAT is enough" said the Judge
Discharged. l am going to begin
my vacation. and if you let anybody
else try you while l am gone. I'll
be mad, Miehle. Now go get that
job, and give your wife some money
or l will come back in the middle
Of my vacation to attend to YOU
Chicago Examiner.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

AMERICAN women are to have
styles of their own, because the
Paris styles are. in the words Of
the street, "all shot to pieces"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

Gov elect Martin G. Brumbaugh
Of Pennsylvania. is member of the
Society OF Dunkards, a strict re
ligious body whose principles have
given the state much Of its stability
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
NEWS NOTES.

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The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21

Mayor Mitchell Of New Yorh
City has asked for an appropriation
to be used in paying experts from
the middle west to introduce sys
tenn Of vocational training in the
public schools Of New York
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-02-19
FEEDING TEST AT
KANSAS STATION,
Found That Colts That Had No
Oats Are in Better Condition
Than Others With Grain.

Strong, healthy draft horses can DO
produced without oats, After more
than nine months, in feeding test at
the Kansas station, colts that have
had no oats are in better condition
than those which ate this feed and
have made a little better gain. The
saving in cost of feed Is 20 per cent
The colts have been fed the same sort
Of roughage-a alfalfa, corn fodder and
pasture.
One lot has been fed oats every
day and the other has had combina~
ton ration, 70 per cent. corn, Is per
cent bran and five per cent. oil meal.
One pound of this mixture contains
the same digestive elements as one
pound of oats. Also, from the stand
point of energy value. the two feeds
are equal pound for pound. The test
shows a farmer can better afford tn
feed the mixed ration, with corn at IS
cents a bushel, bran at $50 a ton, Oil
meal at $40 ton, than oats at 5v
cents bushel.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-02-19
Fertility MEANS
VALUABLE ASSET
Qualifying Conditions Of the Soil
Are in Great Measure Under
Control of Farmer.

The fertility of the soil is not like
bank account, which is tangible, in
sight, can be drawn out at one or
more times or at will Of the deposit
ors, says the American Cultivator.
The soil is All investment with many
qualifying conditions, viz. Available
plant food, physical condition and
moisture.
These are in great measure under
the control Of the farmer. lnasmuch
as no plant has the ability to make
something out of nothing, each crop
grown of necessity must take avail
able plant food out OF the soil which
never come back in most cases. In
figuring the cost Of production the
value of the plant food taken should
be charged against the crop just as
much as that added in way of manure
or chemicals.
In our experience in footing the
cost of production we have charged
the loss of plant food against the
crop grown in proportion to the yield
In the legumes we have credited the
crop with the added nitrogen. And
that is not all-the improved physical
condition of the soil has a value that
cannot be measured.
If we are not going to charge the
crop with the lost fertility that We
should not credit it with the added
Rotation of crops may enable US for {
time to grow profitable crops, bu
sooner or later our children or theil
children will pay the penalty. Fertil
ty means a valuable asset in thu
armer's hands
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-02-19

This threat had an unpleasant
soand. Hitherto the girl had not
feared for her own safety. but his
sarly remark frightened her. The ono
thing that kept her stsadfast was the
thought that she was protecting the
man she had loved: yes. the man she
now loved more than she ever had.
She did not know how he happened to
be there; she did not know how he
regarded her; she only knew that she
loved him, that she would give her
life a sacrifice to save him.
Ryan next appealed to Little Ella.
ELLA, that guy come in here. Where
IL he? We amt goin' to be scared
by any fool girl. She don't know who
wants him. Now give i'm up"
Don't say word" Gloria told her.
"You gotta stick by US, Ella. This
amt no ordinary job"
At Ryan's Injunction to stick by
him, Little Ella seemed to waver.
Don't you fergit who yer friends
are. Who keeps you from bein'
jagged? Mike Noonan. Who let's you
stay here when you can't pay, an
feeds you? Mike Noonan."
"That's 50. He has been good to
me-"
Gloria was quick to catch the note
Of indecision. "But now I'm going to
take care OF you"
Eyes, goin' to, goin' TO-" sneered
Kelly. "You know what church prom
Uses is. Dom you fergit we gotta
stan together down here, all Of US. F"
It was the old. old appeal Of class
to serve a selfish end
Eyes. that's true. dom want to
say anything, but"
Ryan Immediately pressed the id.
vantage he thought he had gained.
This is yer chanel. Ella. You
know what she'd say to you II you waa
in her house. Are you with us7 III
see you git yours"
It was a moment when a mans life
was at stake. Gloria believed that
II the woman told and they tore
Wright from her she might never see