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The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
SPASM CALLED "YELlOW.'

Sensational tendencies of the News Miner. of this city sometimes called the "Spasm." has aroused the indignation of the Juneau Empire. In an editorial entitled, Effects of Yellow" the Empire. on July 29. said:
 "The story of the organization of the more or less inoffensive Juneau Law and Order league as it ap- peared when it reached Fairbanks newspaper readers in the News Min CT, an account of which is printed in another column, is a good illus tration of what sensational journal ism may do to the reputation of a peaceful, orderly and busy city such as Juneau.
 "The organization of the Law and Order league created scarcely ripple on the placid surface of Juneau and stirred the confident and serene depth of the community not at all. Yet the addition of a little yellow in the dispatch that was sent out describing 1t and of great deal of yellow at the re- ceivins end in editing 1t, and be- hold the result,
 "One reading the Fairbanks ar tcle could well imagine this city in the possession of an armed citi- zenry fighting corrupt courts and bandit officials. It is not difficult to picture some Fairbanks readers. possessed of that troublesome char acteristic that is sometimes termed nerves awaiting in breathless sus- pense to learn the names of our Judge Terrys' who were to be i'm prisoned, or to read the details of the execution of our 'Caseys' and 'Coras' by righteously indignant VI gilantes.
 "An enterprising Don and a flock of windmills and a yellow journalist or two to tell the story O the battles and you haxe a wonderfully diverting combination"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
CIVILIZATION AND WAR.

One of the things that the pres ent great war in Europe is proving to us is that We are not as civil ized in this age as we had been It is to be hoped. however, that the war will have a decided tendency to react against the policy of war fare.
 It is true that in commercial lines and in the matter of scientific research and invention, this age is far ahead of any previous time but it is lamentable that much of this invention and scientific discov- cry has been for the purpose of in creasing the deadliness of war, and that much of the increase in wealth has gone to the construction of big guns and battleships,
 The tendency of increasing mili- tary and naval power on the part of the nations of the earth has had a wonderful impetus during the last few years, and there has been more money spent of late in the manufacture of deathdealing ma chimes than in any previous period of the world.
 It will be remembered that at the time of the Spanish war, which was l5 years ago the battleship Oregon was the pride of the American navy. The Oregon has a displacement of 1O.28S tons. and a speed of 17 knots an hour The new battleship Ne vada, the keel for which was laid in 1912, has displacement of 27,-
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
PORTLAND BOOSTS ALASKA.

Since Portland, Oregon began sending it's coast vessels to Alaskan ports, the merchants of that city have awakened to the possibilities of trade with all of this Territory, and now Fairbanks is drawing their attention.
 The Citizen has just received a copy of the July Bulletin of the Portland Chamber of Commerce It is entitled the Alaska, Home In- dustry Number" and is devoted to large extent to conditions in this Territory. The bulletin, which is edited by David N. Mosessohon, is an attractive magazine of 90 pages, and is highly instructive publica- tion
 The leading editorial, appearing on the title page, is entitled. Alaska Trade Promises Big" The editor ial calls attention to the future pos abilities of Portage Bay and Fair banks, and though it is big boost for the Territory, those are the only two localities mentioned. Among other things the edi- torial on Alaska says:
 "The commonly accepted opinion of Alaska, that it is region of almost perpetual ice and snow, with only crop of barren mountain peaks and glaciers, is erroneous. Mines and fisheries will not be the only producing factors for the devel- opment of this magnificent country, for with the means of transportation the railroad to be built will af- ford. there will be great activity in agriculture. stock raising and the manufacture of lumber.
 Especially will this be true on the Panama. in the vicinity of Fair banks, and that city will soon awak en to the fact that it is a commer cial center"
 There has been a decided awaken ing in Portland during the last ten years. and as that city is now one of the most promising and progress sive municipalities in the country, it is in position to assist this city materially. The only mistake about the editorial in the Portland Chamber of Commerce Bulletin is in it's as- sertion that this city will soon awaken to the fact that it is com mercial center. Fairbanks has al ready awakened to that fact. and has long enjoyed more business
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
FREEING THE FlllPlNOES.

Writing for the Commoner. w :. Bryan. secretary of state, said;
 The Jones bill introduced by the author with the approval of the i President. fulfills another platform pledge. It declares that it has neN- CT been the intention of the people of the United States to make the war with Spain a war of conquest or territorial aggrandizement. but that on the contrary it has always been the purpose of the United States to recognize the independence 1 of the Philippines as soon as stable government could be established there. This bill provides for in creased participation by Filipinoes i in the government and will. when passed, restore the prestige which the nation lost when it entered up on a career of imperialism"
 The fact that the United States is not trying to expand by taking over territory in distant places. should be a lesson to the other na- 1 tions of the world It was feared when the United States placed protectorate over Cuba, that it would absorb that little country. but in- stead this nation put 1t on a peace footing and placed protec- torate over It to prevent foreign na- tions from imposing upon it's people.
 It was not possible for the United States to turn the government of the Philippines over to the natives of that country until they were pre- ceive it, but the process of prepar l ing them educationally has been going on since the Spanish-Ameri- can war ended, and the new genera tion that has been educated at the expense of the United States is about ready to take charge of af- fairs there.
 The freeing of the Filpinoes from arbitrary Spanish rule and then aft CT preparing them for self govern own country, is one of the most notable accomplishments with creditable accomplishments with
 which nation has ever been credited. This is one of the few instances in which a great nation has not been governed by selfish l interests
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

the Orient and from Australia. which of course. is technically Oriental. also.
 For the big exposition. the state of California has taxed itself sl7,- 900 900. Probably every state in the Union will have its own eX- hibit. as well as the various coun. tries of the world that are not al war. So. it seems. there will be li'- tie excuse. under present conditions. for any material change in the plans for the exposition. More than a year ago, the manage ment of the fair began to charge visitors 25 cents each for admission 10 the grounds. The purpose of this was to lessen the number of visi- tors who were always in the way of the workers. and 10 pick up, also. some easy money That the exposition is netting about SlO.000 month in this way is evident from the 1Dllp" HE lltuI appear lllS lt'til'- ly in tre San Francisco Star.
 Tt is seven months before the opening day of the PanamaPacific exposition. and yet more than 1 900 persons. mostly tourists. are paying admission to the grounds every day. The average is 10000 month That is very good proof of the state of preparedness of the exposition buildings at this early date. Direc-
 tor in Chief Skiff says the exposi- tion is now more than a year ahead of all other eXpositions in that re SDeCt"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

zoo tons. or almost three times that of the Oregon and her speed Is 2l knots an hour The Nevada engines will generate a total of 2S.0O0 horse power. while the old Oregon could muster only 1L037 horsepower.
 If the fortunes spent in maintain ing great nayies and armies were utilized in economic lines. the world would be much improved, though it must be admitted that when a battle ship is constructed it provides work for a great army of mechanics for two or three years. and thus tho money to some extent Is distributed among the people The money could he spent for civic improvement. and thus be distributed among the peo- pie T. would then do the double service of providing employment and accomplishing civic betterment.
 The four most expensive vessels in tie American navy are the bat tleshipS Kansas. costing S7.565.62 the Louisiana. costing s7 425.615 the Vermont. costing ST562 .963. and the Minnesota. costing s74421O2 These four vessels cost almost s30,- 900 000 before they were equipped. The vessels and their equipment cost a total of much more than the cost of the new government railroad in Alaska will be, and as far as their good to humanity is concerned. they are valueless economically They are demanded, however as a result of the growth in naval strength of the other nations of the world
 If civilization were perfect. it woald be no more of necessity for the people of a nation to be taxed to support a great standing army and big navy than it is al present for each of the separate states of the Union 10 maintain an army to protect itself from it's neighborine states There is little use for war and the sentiment of the large mass of people is decidedly against it.
 It is quite safe to say. that the money spent in the United States for naval and military purposes would be sufficient to pay a com fortable pension to every aged per son in the land and still leave a large surplus
 Aside from its responsiveness, in a financial way, war Is even more undesirable when viewed from the humane standpoint. The most de plOrable feature of the whole busi ness is the fact that the most perfect men physically are taken in prefer ence to others. and these are usual ly either killed or broken in health by the hard campaigns.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

marine has been a question that has
 been puzzling congress for many
 years for in spite of what could be
 done the American vessels became
 fewer and fewer on the high seas. Now. however. the European war is solving the problem. for the Ameri- can flag is now the greatest pro tection that merchant vessels can have. Congress has passed a law permitting vessels to become Ameri- can provided the majority of the stock of the companies owning them belongs to citizens of this country.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
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ME. 8UNNELL'S CRITICS.

"introdueiug Mir Bunnell.' is the rrle of an editorial i'll the News Miner of last Friday. in which the public is assured Jhat Mr Bunnell is a Prohibi,onist and up to two years ago was Republican. The public is also assured that the Dem orIatic nominee for delegate to con aress has no show The whole edi- go.tal is yelled knock" on Mr. aanneu's candidacy
 Mr. Bunnell is not known per sonally in this division. but the re- ports received from the places where he has lived indicate that he is a man of hj4h ideals and good char acter. and that he has many strong friends If these reports are cor rect he will probably surprise the News-NHer and others in his ability as a yote-eetter and one may as sume that he will have good chance of being elected
 + is true that Mr Wickersham has a big following in the Territory but it is mistake tlat this will ensure him a monopoly of the posi- tion that he now occupies It would be absolute folly 10 assert that there is no other man in Alaska who could do as well, or who cannot do bet ter. in congress than Mr. Wicker sham
 That the News Miner is trying 10 injure MT. Bunnell's candidacy by referring to him as Pohibitionist is quite evident but there Is no reason why that should lose any votes for him. It merely goes to show that Mr Bunnell is man of high moral standard and is worthy of the trust that he is seeking. The people of Alaska are not sending a man to represent them in Washing ton because he is a thinker of whiskey or a patron of saloons. II must be remembered that the wom- en of Alaska have a voice in politics and it is quite certain that they will not be lined up with the men who believe that the ability to con sume strong drink is a necessary qualification of a man seeking the highest office in the gift of the people of the Territory.
 The statement that MT. Bunnell was a Republican, as made by the News Miner, until two years ago, is not true, according to local men who were associated with him To- cally several years ago.
 It would be in good taste for the News Miner and other people who are inclined to criticise MT. Bun nell to wait until that gentleman arrives here, which will be in a very short time, and permit him to speak for himself. Even those who have pledged themselves to support MT, Wickersham, must agree that such a method is the only one that is absolutely fair and just
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
Mrs. Lish's s Opening
 Of Fall Millinery

Of great interest to the ladies of Fairbanks is the announcement of the new fall opening of millinery at the establishment of Mrs. Lish (formerly conducted by Miss Rhein on Second avenue), which will take place next Saturday.
 Mrs. Lish comes to Fairbanks di- rect from New York, where she was connected for twelve years with one of the largest millinery stores of that city, and before leaving order ed a full line of the very newest creations in fall and winter millin- cry to be sent here.
 Miss Rhein will assist Mrs. Lish at the opening, to which cordial invitation is extended to the ladies of Fairbanks and the creeks.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

than the average city many times it's population
 IL is just as cheap to freight things from Portland now as il is from Seattle. for the new steamer rates as do the Seattle steamers. Thus Seattle no longer has the monopoly on the Alaska trade. and the new competition between the two cities is certain to be beneficial 10 all of Alaska merchants and con. SumerS
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

POLITICS in Fairbanks is getting considerable attention in spite of the war in Europe
 CANDIDATES for the position of Territorial senator are promising to become numerous soon in Fairbanks.
 EVERYBODY was glad to see the river fall. and would be more than pleased to hear of fall in prices of food.
 IF an automobile could be con verted into motorboat everytime it rains, these speed fiends would be happy.
 CHILDREN and women were "con- spicuous by their absence in Fair banks the day of the big picnic. We appreciate them most 1t seems when they are gone.
 THE Commercial club Is working hard for the success of the agricul- tural and mining fair, and the mem bers are deserving of the support of everyone in the community. If you can't do anything more, at least boost the project.
 THOSE people at Nome who said that Alaska needed wagon roads more than railroads should see what the recent rains have done to the trails and roads. It is easier to keep a railroad in repair after storms than Alaska trails.
 PEOPLE of Fairbanks should think twice before sending out pie lures and descriptions of the high water to people on the Outside, for these may cause strangers to think that this is dangerous place In which to live, which would be un- true.
 THE man who was arrested few days ago on charge of vagrancy when it was found that he had near ly $500 in his possession, seemed to have misunderstood this country. He will probably return to the Out side with the feeling that because Alaskans are hospitable and sympa- thetic they are not necessarily "easy marks" for the professional beggar.
 COMMISSIONERS RIGGS and Mears of the Alaska Engineering commission have only encouraging reports to make concerning the out look for the new government rail road, and for the prospects for Fair banks to become the terminus of the road. It will be quite certain. too, that their recommendations will have more weight than anything else in the matter of adopting plans.
 IN what was alleged to be a dis patch from Rome, the Times of this city on Friday morning seriously announced that Cardinal Rampolla was one of the probable aspirants to the position of pope From the fact that Cardinal Rampolla has been dead for some time, 1t is strange indeed that he should be mentioned in a real telegram as be- ing a candidate for a religious posi- tion.
 PRESIDENT WILSON has declar- ed that it depends upon the actions of the American people whether this country will ultimately be drawn into the European turmoil. and he appeals to the people here to be careful not to arouse any sentiment that is not of a neutral nature. His advice in this regard is good, and the man or woman who tries to promote ill-feeling locally in regard to the war is not true patriot.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
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Applications for homestead pat ents have been filed by William Papadopulos and Theodore Mares.
 Billy Staples lost load of moose meat and was nearly drowned when raft overturned with him in the Cinema Slough Thursday. He was coming down the slough when his raft hit bank and turned turtle, throwing him, the load of meat and his gun and blankets into the stream Dr. Sutherland and Thos. Riggs. Jr, were going up the river in a launch and picked Staples up.
 The meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society which should have taken place last Thursday was postponed until next Thursday. It will be held at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Groves.
 Information has been received here that B. R. Dusenburg. former. ly of this city, was married to Miss Sarah Campbell in Vancouver on July 30.
 J. H. Atwell and Fur Warden Christotfers, who were believed lost on the river some time ago, have been located at Wood river.
 Charles A Shulze formerly oI this city, died at Gulfport, Miss, on July 14.
 Colonel Richardson, who is mak- ing the trip from Chitina to Fair banks in the new automobile of the Alaska Road commission, bringing with him some mail, was at Gull kama Saturday evening.
 Leonard Heacock, who took the young millionair hunters up the young millionaire hunters up the Doman, is on his way back, and will from him Saturday said that he had reached Tolovana, and had had d successful trip.
 Deputy Marshal Foster returned from a partial trip over the Valdez trail Saturday, bringing with him man supposed to be named Burns, who is wanted on a charge of steal ing gold dust on Mastodon creek. The prisoner denies he is the man wanted, and further adyices from Circle are being awaited.
 Miss Margaret Southworth cele- brated her tenth birthday Saturday evening with party, to which many of her young friends were invited.
 Tom Marquam, Elam Harnish and Henry Cook left Saturday morning on a trip to the Big Cinema.
 Lieutenant c. L. Mason, temper arily in charge of the local telegraph station, has gone up the Panama river to see about needed repairs to the telegraph line.
 w. w. Pendergraft sold the stock and complete fixtures of the Rose Cigar store, that he had purchased but short time ago, to H. A. Davis and J. s. Vance Friday.
 ,Dr. P. s. Whitney has purchased the Engelbrecht residence on Fifth avenue.
 Alex Rasmussen, who was taken to the court at Ruby from here to plead guilty to a charge of forgery.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

was sentenced to serve six months i'll the federal jail He was brought back here on the Panama last week
 Dan Eagan the Fairbanks creek merchant, is q business visitor in the city for few days having ar rived in town yesterday morning.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
COURT COMING SOON.

Court at Ruby will adjourn for the season Wednesday, accoidin 7 to telegram received Saturday by Marshal l.. T. Erwin. It is expect ed that Judge Fuller. District Al torney Crossley and the employees of the court will arrive here on the first boat to come from Ruby after q C court adjourns.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

Our rugs and furniture are being sold rapidly, so do not delay buying while the selection is good.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

Australia has nearly three hun dred thousand acres Of untouched forests.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

Each person before being permit ted to vote at such primary or eau GUS, shall subscribe his or her name to the following pledge: II hereby pledge myself that 1t Is my present intention to support the nominees of the Democratic conven- tion to be held at Fairbanks Sep tember 18th, 1914"
 R. F. ROTH.
 F. A. MARTIN. Members of the Democratic Terri torlal committee for the Fourth division
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24
NOTICE TO DEMOCRATS OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DIVISION OF THE TERRITORY OF ALAS kA

A Democratic convention is here by called to meet at Fairbanks, Alaska. Friday the 18th day of September, 1914. at lO o'clock d. Ill. for tie purpose of nominating a legislative ticket consisting of one senator and four representatives, and for the purpose of electing dele gates to such convention. a primary election is hereby called to be held in each of the incorporated towns of said division, and a primary election or caucus. to be held in all other precincts on Tuesday the Sth day of September. 1914. Polls to be open in all incorporated towns from D. m. to $ D. m, caucuSeS or prl- mares in all other precincts from l D. m to 10 p. m. Delegates are apportioned to the various precincts as follows tO-Wit.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

Said careless young lady named Anna, When she stepped on an empty banana,
 Now, what do you see That you stare so at me?' And the bystanders cried, "Hosanna'
 Scenic Lines Magazine.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

Two Irishmen were working on the roof of building one day when one made a misstep and fell to the ground; the other leaned over and called:
 Are ye dead or alive. Mike?"
 'I'm alive" said Mike, feebly.
 Sure, yer such a liar l don't know whether to believe ye or not"
 Well, then l must be dead" said Mike. for ye would never dare to call me a liar if l were alive."- Selected
The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-24

What do you suffragettes want, anyhow"
 We want to sweep the country, dad"
 Well. don't despise small begin nings. Suppose you make start with the dining room. my dear?"- Tradesmen's Journal.