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The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14
Cordova Has New
Daily Newspaper

One Of the neatest daily news
papers published in Alaska is the
new Daily Times Of Cordova, the
first issue of which has just been
received by The Citizen. Until De-
cember 2, the Times was weekly
newspaper, but ON that date it
bloomed out into a daily.
The Daily Times is four-page,
seven-column paper, made attractive
by well-edited news matter and neat
typographical work. 1t has Asso-
ciated Press news, being the third
newspaper in the Territory to OBJ
tain that service. 1t is published
by H. G. Steel, c.. H. Wilcox, and
C. H. Scheffler Mr. Steel Is the
editor and manager.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14
Kantishna Mail
Service Refused

Guy H. Madara Of Cinema has re-
ceived letter from the second as
sistant postmaster general stating
that the request for regular mail
service into the Kantishna district
would not be granted. for it was
explained that the population there
would not Justify the great expense
that would be entailed.
Last summer the people in the
Kantishna country circulated petit
tons asking for a regular mail ser
vice, and copies of this were sent
to the President, the postmaster
general and Delegate Wickersham.
1t Is understood that still another
effort will be made to get the desir-
ed service.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.
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Mrs Henry Cook left Thursday
for visit to the Big Cinema Hot
springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson, who
left for the Outside late in the sum
mer. are now in Southern California
Mr. Johnson has purchased an auto
country. Tommy Lewis, who was
associated with Mr. and Mrs. John
son here in the photography business
is reported to have reached Seattle
safely and was to leave there re-
Gently for the East.
Hugo and Ed. Jacoby, who former
ly operated a placer claim on the
Chatanika flats, have filed voluntary
petitions in bankruptcy. Their liza
bilities are said to be $500 and
they have no assets.
John Hamilton arrived a few days
ago from the Kantishna country
and will spend the winter in Fair
banks.
John vachon left for the Outside
last Tuesday.
Mrs w H. Mendham departed
for the Outside early last week
She will spend the winter in Cali
fornia-
In a letter received in Fairbanks
from Ed. Wolcott he states that
he is anxious to return to Fairbanks
Cy Noble the expressman return
ed from the lower river Saturday,
Ole Hjelvik returned to the Kan
tishna country few days ago. He
had been to Fairbanks on the bust
ness trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Ringseth, Of
Chatanika spent Sunday in the city
George Gibbs came up from Cha
tanika Friday on a business trip.
According to information received
In Fairbanks Saturday the ice on
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14
Red Cross Dance
Given at Ianana

People of Tanana and Fort Glib
bon gave a dance last Friday for
the benefit of the American Red
Cross fund, and as result will
send, it is stated, more than $3.50
to the aid of the people in Europe.
1t is planned by the Tanana Moose
lodge to give big social event on
New Years eve. Elaborate prepare
lions are being made for the affair,
and large number Of invitations
nave been issued
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14
Eagles Hold Short
Social Session

Members Of the local lodge OF
Eagles enjoyed short social SEES
sion Saturday night, following their
regular business meeting 1t is
planned to give another social next
Friday night.
The program for last Saturday
night was as follows:
Address ....... George w. Pennington
Recitation ...... Lester B. Earhardt
Stories ................ Ed Herring
Songs ............Sc otty Dalton
Dialect Recitation. F.. B. Mcdonald
Songs ..... Lester b. Earhardt
Nearly % per cent of the persons
engaged in agricultural pursuits in
this country are members of indus
trial and economic organizations.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14
Company Is Freed
From ak Payments

After a careful investigation, Dis,
trict Attorney Roth has decided tina
the Pacific Cold Storage company
from which local market buys its
meat, need not pay license fee
here. for the reason that the sales
do not take place here, but In Ia
coma.
Not long before he quit his office,
District Attorney Crossley notified
the company that unless it paid a
license tax OF $500 within ten days,
criminal prosecution would be start
ed However, before the ten days
expired, Mr.. Roth took office.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14
SETS PRICE ON SITE.

Receiver F. G. Noyes of the Wash
ington-Alaska bank. has written the
attorney general offering the site
for the proposed new federal build
ing for $4,000 The offer was
forwarded by the attorney general
to District Attorney Roth for his
information. There has been $4,000
appropriated by congress for the
sale of the building.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14

the Yukon river is overlooking. and
at Tanana it covers the ice to a
depth Of about six feet. 1t is said
to be hindering traffic to Tanana
from here.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14
Officers Elected
By Eastern Star

Officers for next year were elect
ed by the members Of the Eastern
Star chapter last Friday night, and
these will be installed at the regu-
lar communication to be held on the
evening Of January 8.
At the. communication of Friday
night the gentlemen members OF the
chapter provided an appetizing lunch
con, under the direction of Frank
B. Hall and Peter S. Peterson. The
officers elected Friday evening We're:
Worthy Matron- Mrs. Jeanne M.
Ruggles.
Worthy Patron-James McCracken.
Associate Matron-Mrs. Emma
Ferguson.
Secretary-Mis Grace Rolston.
Treasurer-Mrs. Barbara Boerner.
Conductress-Mrs. Susan McQuar-
rie.
Associate Conductress-Mrs. Mary
Wood Hall.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14

COUNCIL WORKS ON TAXES
1t is anticipated that it will take
the city council, sitting as a board
of equalization two or three even
ings more to dispose of the tax
rolls. Sessions were held almost
every night last week.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-14

Advertise: How to make advertise
ments Made ments as readable as
Attractive news item is the
problem that often con-
fronts the best ad writer's in
the big cities, but right here in
Fairbanks is merchant who would
make some Of these high-salaried
advertisement writer's sit up and take
notice He is ]. o. Ellis, COM
monty known as 1.-THE Pirate"
The Pirates advertisements are
written in breezy manner, and
generally have some reference to
matters of local interest. OF late,
his advertisements have contained
criticisms of city councilmen, and
even though many people will not
agree with the sentiments set forth
in the advertisements, they must
acknowledge, nevertheless. that PEG,
pie read them as matter of en-.
tertainment
Simply putting news items or edi
torial remarks in advertisements
is not the secret of the Pirates sue
cess in this line, but 1t is due large.
ly to the style Of the writing
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Foroed Antluues.

(To BE CONTINUED.
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Failing In that, he would accept the
situation as hopeless. for the time be
ing at least. She should know that he
loved her deeply enough for that.
She joined him in the little open-air
cafe. and they sat down at table In a
remote corner. There were few peo.
pie breakfasting. In her tender blue
eyes there was look OF sadness that
haunted him. even as she smiled and
called him beloved
"Hetty. darling" he said. leaning
forward and laying his hand on hers
cant you tell me what II is?'
She was prepared for the question
In her heart she knew the time had
come when she must be fair with him.
He observed the pallor that stole into
her warm. smooth cheeks as she re.
garded him fxedly for a long time be.
fore replying.
There Is only one person in the
world who can tell you. Brandon II is
for her to decide. mean Sara Wran.
dali"
He felt a queer. sickening sensation
Of uneasiness sneak into existence. In
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-24
SYNOPSIS.

Chailis Wrandnll is found murdered In
a road house near New York. Mrs. Wran-
dali Is summoned from the city and iden-
sne p0S o s nn and
seQuentiy disappeared, Is suspected
Mrs. Wrandan starts back for New York
In an auto during binding snow storm.
On the way she meets a young woman In
the road who proves TO be the woman
who killed Wrandan. Feeling that the
girl had done her a service In Kidding her
of the man who though she loved him
deeply, had caused her great sorrow.
Mrs. Wrandall determines TO shield her
and takes her to her own home. Mrs.
Wrandall hears the story OF Hetty cas-
tleton's life. except that portion that re-
lates TO Wrandall. This and tho story or
the tragedy she forbids the girl ever 70
and security from peril on account or tho
tragedy. Sara Wrandall and Hetty re-
turn to New York after an absence OF
year in Europe. Leslie Wrandall brother
OF Challis. becomes greatly interested In
Hetty. Sara sees In Leslie's infatuation
possibility for revenge on the Wrandalls
fered al the hands of Challis wrandall by
marrying his murderess into the family.
Leslie, in. company with his friend Bran
don Booth. an artist visits sara at her or
that he is madly In love with Hetty. Sara
Ayranges with Booth to paint picture OF
Hctty. Booth has II haunting feeling that
he has seen Hetty before. Looking
Through portfolio OF pictures by an un.
known English artist he finds one of
Hetty. He speaks TO her about II. Hetty
Declares II must be a picture OF Hetty
Glynn. an English actress who resembles
her very much. Much TO his chagrin
Leslie is refused by. Hetty. Booth ana
Hstty confess their love for each ether.
but the latter declares that she can never
marry as there is an insurmountable bar
yfer In the way. Hetty admits TO Sara
that she loves Booth. Sara declares that
Hetty must marry Leslie. who must be
made to pay his brothers debt TO the
girl. Hetty again attempts to tell the
Zeal story OF the tragedy and Sara threat
ems to strange her IL she says a word:
Sara insults Hetty by revealing that all
Ahis time she has believed Hetty to have
sinned in her relations with Challis W n
dali. Later che realizes that Hetty Is In
nocent. Leslie again proposes to Hetty
and Is rejected. Hetty prepares to leave
Sara, declaring that after what has hap
pened she can remain no longer Hetty
starts for Europe. At sea she receives a
message from Booth that he has started
on q faster steamer and will be waiting
for her on the other side. Booth meets
her and accompanies her to London.
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of Challis Wrandall. There was some
thing uncanny in the persistence with
which that ruthless despoiler Of peace
forced his way into his dreams, to the
absolute exclusion OF all else. The voy.
age home was made horrid by these
nightly reminders OF man he scarce
ly knew, yet dreaded. He became
more or less obsessed by the idea that
an evil spell had descended upon him
in the shape OF ghostly influence.
The weeks passed slowly for Hetty.
There were no letters from Sara, but
an occasional line or SO from Mr.. Car
roll. She had made Brandon Booth
promise that he would not write to
her, nor was he to expect anything
from her. If her intention was to cut
herself off entirely from her recent
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-24
CHAPTER XIV.
Rattllnq Old Bones.

They journeyed to Paris by the night
mail. He was waiting for her on the
platform when she descended from
Sleepy passengers crowded with them
into the customs department She,
alone among them all, was smiling
brightly, as If the world could be sweet
at an hour when, by all odds, 1t should
be sleepiest.
Il was up and on the lookout for you
at Amiens," he declared, as they
walked off together. You might have
got off there. you know" with a wry
grin.
II shall not run away from you
again. Brandon" she said earnestly.
Il promise, on my honor"
by Jove." he cried. that's a re-
lief!" Then he broke into a happy
laugh.
Il shall go to the Ritz" she said
after her effects had been examined
and were ready for release.
II thought So" he announced calm.
ly. IL wired for rooms before left
London"
Really, this is ridic--"
Don't frown like that. Hetty." he
pleaded.
AS they. ratified and bounced over
the cobble-stones In a taxi-meter on
the way to the Place Vendome, he de-
voted the whole of his conversation to
the delicious breakfast they were to
have. expatiating glibly on the won
derful berries that would come first In
that always-to-be-remembered meal.
She was ravenously hungry by the
time they reached the hotel, Just from
listening to his dissertation on chops
and rolls and coffee as they are served
In Paris, to say nothing of wafles and
honey and the marmalade that no Eng
lishman can do without
Alone In his room. however. he was
quite another person. His calm assur-
ance took flight the instant he closed
the door and moodily began to prepare
for his bath. Resolution was undi-
minished, but the facts in the case
were most desolating. Whatever 1t
was that stood between them, there
was no gainsaying it's power to infiu-
ence their lives. 1t was no trifle that
caused her to take this second flight,
and the sooner he came to realize the
seriousness OF opposition the better.
He made up his mind on one point
In that half-hour before breakfast; If
she asked him again to let her go her
way in peace. 1t was only fair to her
and right that he should submit to the
inevitable. She loved him. he was
sure OF 1t. Then there must be very
good reason for her perplexing attitude
toward him. He would make one more
attempt to have the truth from her.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-24
C0pXI1EHZ M ~ CEORC[

sailors sprang up from everywhere and
calls were heard below; the rattling OF
chains and the humping OF heavy lug
gage took the place OF that steady,
monotonous beat of the engines. Peo.
pie began to infest the deck. limp and
groaning. harassed but voiceless. A
mighty sigh seemed TO envelop the
whole ship--a sigh of relief.
Then 1t was that these two arose
stiny from their sheltered bench and
gave heed to the things that were
about them.
The channel was behind them.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-24

good luncheon goes to waste" said Pat
ominously. That's all have to say.
She'll take II out av both av u.s."
Tell her I'll be here for lunch"
said Booth, with alacrity. From which
II may be perceived that master and
man were of one mind when it came
to considering the importance of Mary.
Pat studied his watch for a moment.
with calculating eye.
tits half-past eliven now, sor," he
announced. Dye think ye can make
it,"
Booth reflected. II think not" he
|, said. "Ill have luncheon first" Where
upon he leaped from the trap and went
in to tell Mary how happy he was to
be where he could enjoy home cook
ing.
AT four he was delivered at Sara's
door by the astute Patrick, announced
by the sedate Watson and interrogated
by the intelligent Murray. who seemed
surprised to hear that he would not
have anything cool to drink. Sara
sent word that she would be down in
fifteen minutes, but, as a matter Of
fact, appeared In less than three.
She came directly to the point.
WELL she said, with her mysteri.
Gus smile, she sent you back to me,
see," He was still clasping her hand.
Have you heard from herr" he
asked quickly.
NO. But knew just what would
happen. / told you it would prove
to be wild-goose chase. Where is
she?"
He sat down beside her on the cool.
white covered couch.
in Switzerland. I put her on tho
train the night before / sailed. Yes.
she did send me back to you. Now
I'm here, l want the whole story, Sara.
What is 1t that stands between us?"
For an hour he pleaded with her.
all to no purpose. She steadfastly re-
fused to divulge the secret Not even
his blunt reference to Challis Wran-
dalrs connection with the affair found
a vulnerable spot In her armor.
II shan't give 1t up. Sara" he saids
at the end OF his earnest harangue
against the palpably unfair stand both
she and Hetty were taking. II mean
to haraes you, II you please, until l
get what I'm after. 1t Is of the most
vital importance to me. Quite as much
so, am sure. as 1t appears to be to you.
II Hetty will say the word, I'll take
her gladly, just as she is, without
knowing what all this is about. But,
you see, she won't consent There
must be some way to override her.
You both admit there is no legal bar
rier. You tell me today that there
is no insanity in her family, and>a lot
OF other things that I've been able
to bring out by questioning. SO l am
more than ever certain that the OBJ
stacle is not so serious as you would
have me believe. Therefore, mean.
to poster you until you give In, my
dear Sara"
Very WELL" she said resignedly.
when may I expect a renewal OF
the conflict"
Would tomorrow be convenient"
he asked quantity.
She returned his smile. Come to
luncheon"
Have I your permission to start
the portrait?"
"Yes. AS soon as you like"
He left her without feeling that he
had gained an inch along the road to-
success. That night. in the cleaning
OF his starlit porch, he smoked many
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-24
CHAPTER xIv.-contInued.

When the night boat from Dover to
Calais slipped away from her moor
ings that evening, Hetty Castleton and
her maid were on board, with all their
bags and trunks, and Brandon Booth
was supposed to be completely at sea
In the heart of that glittering London
town.
The night was fog-laden and drip
ping, and the crossing promised to be
unpleasant. Wrapped In a thick sea
ulster Hetty sat huddled up in the lea
Of the deckhouse. sick at heart and
miserable. She reproached herself for
the scurvy trick she was playing on
him. reviled herself and yet pitied her
SELF.
A tall man came shambling down
the narrow space along the rail and
stopped directly in front of her. She
started in alarm as he reached out his
hand to support himself against the
deckhouse. AS he leaned forward, he
laughed.
"You we're thinking OF me. Hetty,"
said the man.
For a long time she stared at him,
transfixed. and then, with low moan.
covered her eyes with her hands.
as it true-is IT. a dream2" she
sobbed.
He dropped down beside her and
gathered her in his strong. eager arms.
You were thinking OF me, weren't
you? And reproaching yourself, and
hating yourself for running away like
this? l thought SO. Well, you might
Just as we'll try to dodge the smart
est detective in the world as to give
me the slip now, darling"
"You-you spied on me?" she cried,
IN muffled tones. She lay very limp In
bis arms.
II did," he confessed. without shame.
cad, when think of what might
be doing at this moment II hadn't
found you out in timel Think of me
back there In London. racing about
like a madman, searching for you in
every"
Please, please!" she implored.
But luck was with me. You can't
get away, Hetty. l shan't let you out
of my sight again. I'll camp in front
OF your door and you'll see me wither
and die of sleepleesness, for one or the
other of my eyes will always be open"
"Oh, ! am so tired, so miserable" !"
she murmured.
Poor little sweetheart"
II wish you would hate me-"
Lie where you are, dearest, and
forget!"
"If only could-forget!"
REST. ] will hold you tight and
keep you warm. We're in for nasty
crossing. but It is paradise for me.
am mad with the delight OF having you
here, holding you close to me. feeling
you in my arme. The wilder the night
the better, for am wild with the 10y
OF Il all. love you'll love youl" He
strained her closer to him in a sort OF
paroxysm.
She was quiet for a long time. Then
she breathed into his ear:
You will never know how much
was longing for you. just as you are
now, Brandon, and in the midst OF II
all you came. II is like a fairy story
and oh, | shall always believe In
fairies"
A long time afterward the throbbinf
ceased bell-buoys whistled and changed
about them; the sea suddenly grew
calm and lifeless; they slid over II as
n IL we're quavering sheet OF ice:
and lights sneaked out of the fog and
approached with stealthy ewiftness
Bells rang below and above them
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-24

Arabic enameled glassware is priced
as one OF the finest Productions OF the
glassmakers art. Damascus Is the
principal point for the discovery OF
Arabic antiques. and undoubtedly
much OF II was made In that city In
ancient times: but United States Con.
sui John d. Whiting at jerusalem has
discovered that the business Of manu-
featuring forgeries OF the genuine
article has assumed large proportions
In Damascus.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-24

a pipeful and derived therefrom a pro-
found estimate OF the value OF tact
and discretion as opposed to bold and
impulsive measures In the handling OF
a determined woman. He would make
haste slowly. as the saying goes. Many
an unexpected victory is gained by
dilatory tactics, provided the blow is
struck at the psychological moment
Of least resistance.
CTo BE coNTrNUED)
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who loved her did not II Is a way
men have.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-09
.SCHNIRLER LOST
PITCHERS DUEL

With Jack Schmirler. former pitcher
on the Fargo-Moorhead team in the
Northern league in the box, Wimbledon
went down to defeat before the fast
Kensal team at Kensal. The game was
a pitchers duel between Schmirler and
Void, with the latter having a shade
the best Of it. 1t went eleven innings.
Two errors and two hits gave VIM
bledOn a 8 to 0 lead until the fourth
inning when Kensal bat:ed in two runs.
Two hits tied the score in the eighth
inning.
From then until the last of the elev-
enth all batters found the grade about
40 per cent and the going rough. 4
double by Waldorf, a passed ball by
Knable and a perfect sacrifice by Hci-
ger decided the contest. Score:
r. H. Il
w IWbleuOn 3 3
hensal 4 IL ]
Batteries - SChmirler and KnabIe;
Void and Mcintyre.
Struck out by Schmirler 0; by Void
10. Passed by Schmirler 4; by Void /.
Hit by Schmirler /; by Void l.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-09
TiIIman VS.. Brown.

st. Paul, Mimi, June 9.-The night Of
June 10, at Hudson, Wis, a 1O-round
bout Is scheduled which may make ma
tional history in the lightweight di-
vision.
On that evening Johnny TilIman Of
Minnea polls and Pal Brown Of Hibbing
are scheduled for a 1O-rOund bout.
The winner will meet Charley White
and the WHINE Of that bout will likely
meet Champion Richie for the worlds
championship.
Brown was recently beaten by Till
man in a 1O-round bout at Superior,
Wis, and declares that he will KNOCK.
out the Minneapolis boy.
One thing is certain it will or should
be a vicious bout as to the winner will
come many bouts and some rich purs-
es.
There will be some fine preliminaries
beside the main event, Mike O'Dowd,
and Battling Smith, middleweights, and
Leo Guertin, and Jack Burke, light
weights, and Billy Whelan and Johnny
SokOl, featherweights.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-09
FED A LEAGUE.
Chifeds Near Top.

Chicago. June 9.-Chicago lost a
chance to take first place in the Fed
eral league here by splitting a double
header with Brooklyn, while Balti-
more was losing with Indianapolis.
Chicago won the first game, 4 to 3,
through the batting. base running and
fielding Of Harrell. Evans for Brook
Ign drove a terrific home run over the
right field wall.
In the second game both teams hit
hard, but Chicago fielded poorly and
punched hits in the tenth gave Brook
lyn a victory, 10 to Z.
First game: r. Fl. E.
?1s-the- Lofed-c
Brooklyn ........ ........ 3 IL 2
Chicago 0
Batteries-Somers and Owen; NC
CURE and Wilson.
Second game: r. H. e.
Brooklyn ..... IL 1
Chicago ............. 8 6
Notwithstanding, Marion. and Sea-