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The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
July Fourth Will
 Be Celebrated Here

Preparations for a suitable cele' bration for the Fourth of July have been started by the Fairbanks Com mercial club. which has appointed a number of committees to work out the general details of the affair.
 The committees were appointed at a meeting of the executive com. mittee of the club Friday afternoon. It was agreed that the concession for erecting the grand stand on First avenue this year will be awarded to the highest bidder.
 Following Is a list of the chair men of the various committees ap- pointed for arranging for the cele- bration for the Fourth:
 Reception-Mayor M. c. Smith.
 Decorations-F. s. Gordon.
 Sports-T. A. Marquam.
 Advertising Martin.
 Finance-A. J. Paun.
 Visitor (hungry)-And at what time do you have dinner. my little friend?
 Terrible Boy-Soon as you're gone
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
rDrr London "Tango" Necklace rDrr (ul[ Evelyn Thaw" Bracelet nll

These two beautiful pieces of pop ular jewelry arc the craze among so- ciety women in New York and the largest cities. They are neat and elegant gold finished articles that will gladden. the heart of every girl or woman, no matter how young or old. Very stylish and attractive.
 Our Free Offer. We are adver. tising spearmint Chewing Gum and desire to place 8 big box of this fine, healthful gum into every home. It sweetens the breath-whitens the teeth and aids digestion. It is re- freshing and pleasing to all. To every one sending us but soc and 5 stamps to cover shipping costs we will ship a big box of 20 regular 5c packages of the Spearmint Gum and include the elegant,
 "Tanao" necklace and "Evelyn Thaw" bracelet absolutely free.
 This offer Is for short time only. Not more than orders to one party. Dealers not allowed to accept this.
 UNITED sALEe COMPANY. Dayton, Ohio P. o. Box 1o1
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15

ulated in time with people from the Southern states. Most of the new appointments made by Presiden, Wilson have been from the south and many of the people who have been attracted here of late in a business way are Southerners. In line with this peculiar condition comes the announcement that tn. new Episcopal minister is on his way to Fairbanks from South Carolina
 JUST why the Washington State Grange should initiate campaign for prohibition for Alaska is not quite clear to the people of this city. The action of the grange in trying to dictate to the people of Alaska how they shall live is cer tainly presuming, tIt sometime the people of that state may realize that they do not own Alaska, even if this Territory does send much of it's gold thero
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
REASON AND SUFFRAGE.

While the advocates and oppon. ents of women's suffrage in both the United States and in England are attracting the attention of the world. it is interesting to note what a prominent jurist. Townsend Scudder. justice of the supreme court of the state of New York. has to say about the issue. Mir. Scudder's opinion. if he has been correctly quoted. is as follows:
 T favor woman suffrage because I believe it will promote better womanhood. bring woman into closer touch with the world. broaden and strengthen her mentally and make her more serviceable in all branches of life's work. l do not expect the millennium to come with woman sui frage. but man will benefit because he will have for mother . woman
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
DEMOCRATIC UNITY.

If the Democrats of Alaska can keep together in their work, as they are doing at present, it seems as sured that success will be their re- ward at the coming election. Late reports from various parts of the Territory indicate that the factions are drawing nearer together all the time, and that when candidate for delegate to congress is once nomin- ated, almost all the members of the party will be back of the nominee.
 The only cloud in the Democratic sky in Alaska is lowering over Val deg, and it is to be hoped that by the time the regular convention is held, the Valdez factions may be brought together
 From Valdez has come the an nouncement that the rebeling fac tion there has called for an indepen- dent convention to be held in that city on July 30. From the informa- tion that has been received here, it is evident that the proposed fac tional convention will in reality be- come, if carried through, sort of branch of the regular Democratic party, to be known as Wilson Pro- gressives.
 The intention of the promoters of this movement may be sincere. but it is ill advised and useless. Neither their nominee nor his following can expect to gain anything by it. for if he should be fortunate enough to be elected with such an endorsement. it will mean. in Washington, that he is only backed by small. rebel ing wing of the regular Democratic party. and that will carry no more weight with it than a Bull Moose nomination or endorsement.
 It should matter little in the com ing campaign whether one or the other of the two factions of the old Democratic division calls the regu- lar convention, if all the members of the party are properly represented at the convention, but it does mat ter if there is a split in the party just at this vital moment. The split started at Valdez, if success ful, will not only bring harm to the Democrats of the Territory. but it will seriously impair the welfare of the Territory of Alaska in it's rep resentation in congress.
 From present indications, the Val
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
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INJUSTICE TO MERCHANTS.

Almost every summer peddlers ar. rive in Fairbanks. who pay nomin- al license of only $25 a year and thus unjustly compete with the mer- chants of the city, who pay the city taxes and have large funds tied up in their business.
 There is an injustice in this that should be corrected, and if the citi zens awaken to the possibility of concerted action for better laws, these transient men will be compell ed to pay as much accordingly as the local merchants for the right 10 do business here.
 The whole trouble seems to be In the fact that the city cannot i'm pose tax on such peddlers. for the city charter makes no provision for it. Thus the way to improve the condition is to get congress to give Fairbanks new code of rights, which will permit the city to charge a special occupation tax, regardless of the licenses collected by the gov ernment or by the territory.
 While the city is applying for better tax rights, 1t should also ap- ply for the right to sell bonds for public improvements. It will only be short time, if the city contin- ues to grow, when more school buildings will be needed, when streets will have to be improved, and a new city hall must be built There will also have to be some public utilities provided, all of which will require so much money that the an nual taxes will not meet the demands.
 II takes a long while after con gress is asked for anything to get action, and thus some plan should be perfected at an early date for gaining more legislative rights for this city. AS soon as the new dele gate to congress is elected, he should be presented with the needs of this city, and these should be carefully compiled for his benefit before that time
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
WILSON COMPLIMENTED.

Throughout the United States there has been a tendency on the part of Republican newspapers tc criticiss President Wilson in regard 1 to his attitude toward Mexico, and many of them have been busy trying to convince the public that foreign rowers. and England especially. are opposed to the Presidents policy. This is not true, as is made evi dent from the following comments from the English press, as published in an Outside newspaper, that has just reached this office:
 The London Standard says the Presidents action provides hope ot eventual peace and resumption of trade" Further, the Standard learns that action of the United States has the full acquiescence oi the British government and that any international complications are ex tremely unlikely"
 The Times says: The crisis has come in a form which. as sincere friends of the American people, we could well have wished different. Their justification for forcible inter ference in Mexican affairs is far stronger than the particular pretext upon which the President decided to abandon his policy of watchful wait ing. It is questionable, however how far the aspirations the Presi. dent voices in his message can be realized"
 The Daily Mail says: There can be no mistaking the British attitude. It is only one of admiration for the tolerance and self-control with which President Wilson has employed all the resources of diplomacy to avert the crisis of intervention, and they may be sure of the good will of the whole English-speaking world in fac ing an unsought-for task"
 The Daily News says: Tt is only fair to President Wilson to recognize that he resorted to direct action only when the maladroit impudence of the dictator left him no alternative. But the fact that it has unwillingly been placed in his hands does not lessen the danger of the new question"
 The Daily Telegraph contends that the logical consequence of a success full war against Mexico. the asump- tion of the burden of government by the United States, would benefit all foreign interests in Mexico.
 The Daily Graphic says: "The war is not an accident but a thing predestined by irresistible causes"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
Democratic F action
 Plans Convention

From Valdez has come the an nouncement that the faction of the Democratic party at that place which is not in accord with the regular organization has called for a con vention to be held in that city on July 30, three days before the re- gular convention will be held in Skagway.
 It is understood that the independ- ent organization is headed for the present by John Frame. who is edi tor of the Valdez Commoner. and that 1t will be known as the Wilson Progressive Democratic party. Con. corning the proposed convention. a press dispatch received by The Citi. zen on Friday reads as follows:
 "The territorial convention of the Progressive Democrats Is called to meet at Valdez on July 30. Com plete organization has been made throughout the Territory. In an of ficial call sent to the Alaska press, Wilson progressives are asked to hold primaries in every precinct Tn the Territory. Valdez hotels will be thrown open to all who will attend the convention. Alaska's delegate will be here late in July. A full each place. Excursion rates are be- ing arranged"
 As far as can be learned, the Will son Progressive Democrats. as they term themselves, have no following in Fairbanks.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
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 Ladies' Special Offer.

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 Six pair of our finest 35c value ladies' guaranteed hose in black or tan colors with written guarantee, for $1.OO and stamps for postage.
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 For 8 limited time only, six pairs of our finest 35c value Guaranteed Hose with written guarantee and pair of our we'll known Mems Para disc Garters for one dollar, and stamps for postage.
 You know these hose; they stood the test when all others failed. They give real comfort They have no seams to rip. They never become loose and baggy as the shape is knit in, not pressed in. They are Guaran- teed for fineness, for style, for su- periority of material and workman ship, absolutely stainless and to wear six months without holes, or new pair free.
 Don't delay. Send in your order be- fore offer expires. Give correct size. WEAR-EvER HOSIERY COMPANY
 Dayton, Ohio.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
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1 to go out to look after the welfare of the Indians. In 1906, he began the publication of The Alaskan Church man, a magazine published quarterly in this city. which has since become selfsupportins
 ] In 1907. the St Barnabas mission. below Cinema. was built and the same year. St. Marks mission at Nenana was built. The next year. the building of the mission, St Luke's. at Salchaket. was commenc- ed and in 1912. St Timothy's mis- sion at Panama Crossing was es- tablished.
 l Under MT. Betticher's direction. the various missions are being i'm proved and enlarged. The Cinema mission has a chapel and a mission residence. At Nenana there are now 20 cabins, and more will be erected this summer An industrial board ing school and hospital have been cicStcu tAt pieSeut iHtlt are dDOut 30 students at the school home At Salchaket there is school. a mission residence and at the pres ent time chapel Is being built A: Tanana Crossing some old buildings that belonged to the trading post were secured and these have been refitted and made ready for the use of the mission
 Only once since MT Betticher came here. has he gone Outside. and that was for the winter of 1910 and 1911. That winter was spent by him delivering lectures on his work in Alaska. He also represent ed Alaska at the general convention at Cincinnati, in 1910
 In addition to the establishment and development of the various Tan ana valley missions, under Mir Bet ticher's direction, the Episcopal church, through him, has established church office and residence at the town of Cinema, from which the mis- sion work will be directed in the future. The old Presbyterian mis- sion at that place was purchased and converted to the use of the church there
 When MT. Betticher's lecture work on Alaska Is completed next year, 1t will fill out his ten years of church work in behalf of this Ter ritory Although he has enjoyed the work here, he does not think that he will return
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
HOME RULE DISCUSSED.

| Commenting on a recent editorial
 in this newspaper. the Juneau Em I pire has the following:
 The Fairbanks Citizen says home rule has proved failure in Alaska
 That is not correct. The partial l failures of the local Territorial gov ernment have been due to lack of sufficient home rule. The old rule of applying more Democracy to cure the ills arising under a Democracy l applies here with special force. What Alaska needs is more home rule. President Woodrow Wilson spoke in the light of history and in accord with the creed of his political faith when he urged that full Territorial government be given Alaska. Alaska will not experience the best kind of growth as long as 1t Is governed by those who have influence with bu- 1 reaus rather than by the people of the Territory.
 Home rule is never failure. Under it. in the end, people get just as good government as they deserve. Any kind of government requires watchful attention from the govern ed When it is home government in. telligent attention is possible" With due apologies to the Empire, The Citizen still insists that home rule as it has been applied to Alaska is a failure, not because 1t is wrong in principle or justice. but because the population cannot support it un- der present conditions.
 Statehood has proved failure for Nevada for the same reason that partial home rule has not been sue cessful here. The cost of maintain ing a state government has almost swamped Nevada, and plan of returning that state to territorial conditions has frequently been ad- vocated by the people living there. In Alaska, there are only approx imately 35.O0O white people. not enough to compose moderate-siz- ed city. If these people had to be taxed to support a full territorial government many of them would be forced to move away. Under such conditions real estate would be worthless. for it would not be able to support its owners and the gov. ernment.
 Partial home rule is more useless, as it has been administered in Alaska thus far, than none. for the local legislature was not sure of its rights, and many of its laws must be test ed by expensive legislation before they can be relied upon.
 Just as soon as Alaska's resources have been developed sufficiently to support a fair-sized population. then home rule here will be in order. but 1t will be hard to make the people of the Territory consent to paying. under present conditions. for the expensive luxury of home rule in its broad sense.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
Big Damage Suit Filed Tn Iditarod

Angus Mcdonald has brought suit against Thomas P. Aiken at Iditarod for $1O0,OOO for alleged damages to the plaintiff resulting from what he declares to have been a false arrest and for defamation of character. ac- cording to reports that have been re- ceived in Fairbanks from down the river.
 From the information that has
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15
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been received here, Mcdonald was arrested last fall for jumping a claim on Flat creek. but the commissioner refused to hold him for grand jury investigation. An effort was later made to get Judge Fuller to remove the commissioner on account of his ruling, but this was not accomplish ed.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15

Juror-We acquitted him out of sympathy.
 Friend-For his aged mother? Juror-Oh, no-for having such lawyer.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15

THERE have been all sorts of rigs come to Fairbanks. but prob ably the most welcome one will be Engineer Riggs. who will take charge of the railroad survey from this place
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15

THE members of the high school graduating class, if they are super stitious, may get some comfort from the old belief that there Is luck in odd numbers.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-15

KERMIT ROOSEVELT and Miss Willard were married civilly one day and religiously the next. In other words, the wedding was on the in- stallment plan, much as are modern divorces.
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