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The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Amateur Navigator
 Has Bad Experience

Recent arrivals from Wrangell are telling hard stories on Billy Wood worth's ability as a pilot, says the Ketchikan Miner.
 It will be remembered that Billy and friend departed on the Ark" a month or six weeks ago for the North. Just four week later to a day they arrived at Wrangell under sail, having used up all the sup ply of gasoline they had on board
 In a burst of confidence which he never thought would reach the Miner Man, Billy told the story on himself that he had been so afraid of get ting lost on the way up that he had hugged the shore all the way sailing up to the head of all the bays and bights, rather than take any chances on cutting across
 Then they chugged twice around Etolin island, and they would prob ably be still going around it if the mist hadn't cleared up one day and disclosed Wrangell across the channel
 Their supply of soap gave out early in the game. so there was no further use of washing, and Billy's whiskers grew so long that they caught in the flywheel Disguised with his own navigating he deserted the ship at Wrangell and went on up to Juneau on a steamer.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
DELEGATE WANTS
 BETTER SCHOOLS

Plans for improving the education al system in Alaska were suggested by Delegate Wickersham in a talk given by him to the school children of the city and their parents at Eagle hall Friday night
 It was asserted by Mir Wicker sham that the proper way to make the schools of the Territory uniform in their work is to have the schools placed under the direction of a su- perintendent, who would provide the same courses of study for the vari- ous schools throughout the Terri tory.
 It is the opinion of the delegate that the people should urge their legislature to provide for super intendent, and to give more atten- tion to public school matters. In his opinion, prohibition will soon con- trol all the country, including Alaska, and this will cut off much of the revenue from licenses that go toward schools Thus it is necessary, he says, to provide some other way for getting revenue.
 To divide the funds between the roads and the schools, as it is now being done, giving 70 per cent to the roads and only 30 to schools, is not just, MT. Wickersham stated.
 Incidentally Mir Wickersham boost ed Alaska in his speech, and com pared the possibilities here with what has been accomplished in the Scandinavian countries, where condi- tions are similar.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Natives at Yakutat
 Become Iawless

JUNEAU, Sept. 26.-The native Indians of Yakutat are becoming dangerous, according to a letter re- ceived by Marshal H. A. Bishop from man named Early, who says that he conducts store at that place. He says that the natives are making booze" and drinking the same: that they are continually fighting and brawling and making the place uninhabitable. The let. ter states that on Sept. 16, two days: prior to the writing of the letter, that lot of the drunken Indians: came to his place of business and demanded goods without payment and that when he refused they threw the goods over the counter and out of the place and cursed him and called him all sorts of vile names.
 The letter concludes with a strong appeal for the appointment of dep- uty United States marshal for that place, saying that if this is not done, shoteuns will have to be re. sorted to for self-protection.
 Marshal Bishop has been endeav- bring to get permission from the department of justice to appoint a deputy at Yakutat. Special Officer Joe Snow in his official report to Gov. J. F. A. Strong a year ago recommended that deputy marshal be appointed at the same place on account of the lawless disposition. of the Yakutat Indians and shei.r practice of making "hootch," and other infractions of the
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Petroleum Products
 Will Be Increased

Several medicinal articles of which petroleum forms large percentage were imported into the United States prior to the war, especially careful ly refined oil having about the consistency of a very light lubri eating oil.
 This has been made, for conven fence. in Baku, Russia, and some of it has been manufactured in the United States from petroleum dis tillates imported from Russia. and has been sold as "alboline," 'petro latum oil" etc.
 The working up of the trade for these oils on the basis of Russian raw material was largely matter of pure chance. but not of necessity inasmuch as oils of the same char acter can be readily produced from American petroleum, and in fact have been produced in small quantities for many years.
 Thus vaseline oil is a by-product in the manufacture of vaseline, and has been used for the same me dicinal purposes for many years There is no other product of pc trOleum manufactured abroad which is not also manufactured in .the United States.
 Arrangements have been completed whereby American alboline will be on the United States market in quantity before the end of the pres ent calendar year, whether hostili ties cease or not, says bulletin 599 U s. Geological Survey.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Thursday

Renewed activities in France and Belgium are expected in a few days, according to report received from Paris. 1t seems that the French have had some intimation that the Germans have begun preparations 10 attack the lines of the allies in the vicinity of Ypress, in another the seacoast
 For the present. however the fight ing in France and Belgium is of but little importance, though there is some activity reported in various places However. neither side seems 10 be making any headway.
 The final breaking of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Great Britain was accomplished today, when King George signed the decla- ration of war against Turkey. Fur key had previously taken offensive action against the allied countries of Europe on behalf of Germany and Austria
 \ report has reached London from the Mediterranean that the British warships have taken the island of Cyprus. which belonged 10 Turkey
 IL is reported from Santiago. Chile. that eight Japanese warships were sighted off Easter Island. on the Pacific.
 \ report from Victoria states that the people there are afraid that the German vessels that attacked the British warships off the coast of Chile may come north and attack the city of Victoria
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Friday

That the English people are fear ing an invasion from Germany is made evident in a dispatch receiv- ed from London today. This dispatch states that the Czar of Russia has been notified that Great Britain is looking to him to keep the Germans so busy in the East that they will not have time to attempt to get on to English soil
 Concerning the fighting in France. nothing of importance is reported today and it is probable that there has been no change of importance
 II is reported from St Petersburg by way of London that the Russians are making rapid headway against the Germans and are driving them back. IL is intimated that the cold weather is demoralizing the German troops and is causing them to retreat rapidly
 From Paris comes the report that General Jotfre, commanding the French forces. has received word
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
STROLLER WHITE WRITE REGRETS

F. J. White. the humorist editor of the Whitehorse Star. recently sent tie following letter to the clerk of the school board at Skagway
 Dear Sir
 Your invitation to the Stroller requesting that he prepare and de liver an address 10 your school of w ales WIS duly reCei. pd ard i- now under consideration. but there is possibility that your request can not be granted for the reason that the Stroller's time during the long. dark nights of fall and winter are usually occupied with his Heart to Heart Talks with Mothers.
 On late trip to and through the States, the Stroller addressed num- Der of schools--a school of journal ism in Seattle. an agricultural school in Missouri. where they want ed to be shown a theological school
 in Ohio where they turn out minis ters like certain manufacturing industry at South Bend. Indiana, turns out Oliver Chil'ed Pl~v.s' ." school of mines in West Virginia. and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Mule shoers Union at Little Rock. Arkan- sas. At various other points in the South he spoke before Y. M c. A. bodies on Pistol Totin' in Connection with Church Work, besides deliver ing number of talks 10 boy scouts in the same portions of the country on Winging Niggers on the Fly. So you will see that addressing schools and like organizations is not new experience to the Stroller. although he has never yet addressed school Of whales. He made a few remarks once when attacked by shark while bathing off the Florida coast. but he has never repeated them before an audience Tn fact he has ever since been somewhat ashamed of what he said on that occasion.
 However if the local association of Amalgamated Mothers feels that the Stroller can be spared for a night or two he may see his way clear to acCede to vOur request Tn the event that the Stroller can not accommodate you and if your whales are still yearning to be addressed you might prevail on some one of the Stroller's old Juneau friends. Governor Strong. Judge Jennings or Judge Vim, to appease that vearn- ing. You can probably palm off any ordinary speaker on the whales that is, until after trey are address, ed by the Stroller-E. J. White.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Cordova Postal
 Fund Returned

Cordoya, Oct 21.-The shortage in the Cordoya post office funds. which occurred during the adminis- tration of Postmaster Jos. Diggs amounting to about $4,500 has been recovered by the government. a sum or money amounting to about $4,60O, having been turned over 10 the United States marshal by A. j. Adams this week
 William Little, one of the bonds men for Postmaster Diggs, recently suffered the loss by fire of a hotel and saloon at Latouche The pro perty was insured through Mir Adams for $500. After the adjustment of the loss MT Little had coming from the insurance company about s4.6OO which sum was attached by the gov. ernment to cover the shortage and upon payment of the amount by the company it was immediately turned over to the marshal, and will event ually be turned in to the department
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Monday

Photographic reports received to- day from the war zone are GRsatis- factory and indefinite l. seems from today's reports that the decla- rations of war issued by Turkey are against Russia and France. and not against England Great Britain is inclined to deal diplomatically with the Turks and f seems will try 10 prevent war.
 IL is reported that the Turkish government has made apology for the attacks made on Russian towns bordering the Black sea but, just the same. a state of war exists to- day between Russia and Turkey.
 In a dispatch from St Petersburg. it is stated that the Czar has not ordered any offensive movement against Turkey. but is waiting for that country to begin more active hostilities.
 For some time it has been known that Turkey would take up war on behalf of Germany and Austria. for the Turks are anxious to ayenge past defeats That the action of Turkey will be followed by other na- tions of Europe entering the war. seems now to be assured Ultimate ly. it is feared. almost the whole of Europe will be involved unless by some chance peace can be restored before very long.
 As to the situation in France but little is reported today and if Is probable that the press censors are responsible for the lack of news That the Germans are continuing their offensive movement. cannot be doubted but until some decisive re suit is obtained it Is probable that little news of the situation will be forthcoming The only report of i'm portance coming from France is to the effect that tre allies are checking the advance of the Germans. but the report is indefinite.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Wednesday

According to advices from Amster- dam. Holland. the Germans admit hat they have been compelled 10 withdraw their troops from part of the battle line near the coast of Belgium. and it is believed at Am sterdam that they are beginning 10 change their war plans.
 The reason for the Withdrawal of rOops from the coast region is said to be the flooding of the lowlands there by the opening of the dikes. Further details regarding the situa- ton in France are lacking for today.
 The activity of the Turks in the war. is attracting much attention. II seems that the Turks are deter mined 10 rid the Black sea of the Russian ships and have started out to search for them. It is reported from London that the Russian bat tleship Sinot has been sunk by the Turkish fleet.
 From London comes the report that British and French ships are engaged in bombarding the Turkish forts that protect the Dardanelles, which is the entrance to the Black sea from the Mediterranean sea. In iii the forts protecting this water way are reduced. it would not be safe for battleship of the allies to at tempt to pass through it.
 Reports have reached London from Constantinople that many merchant ships have been seized by the Fur kish government. IL seems from to- days dispatches that the Turks and the allied powers have broken off all diplomatic relations. and that WAT is now active between them.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Saturday

Fighting in France and Belgium has almost ceased. according to d report from London today. but it is believed that the Germans have pre- pared for another decided attempt to break through the lines of the al lies near the coast That the Ger man emperor has ordered another offensive movement against the al lies near the sea coast. is the report that has been sent out from Copen- hagen. Denmark.
 over on the opposite side of the world from Europe on the Chinese coast the Germans have lost their only important possession, the port and Notifications at kiau Chau, which were surrendered to the Jap anese early Friday morning. accord ing to the reports received today.
 For nearly two months the Jap anese have been bombarding and making intermittent attacks on the German stronghold there. and not long ago it was reported that the attack had failed
 The German possessions at Kaiu Chau were given by China as an in d'IIHIiS loI tIit lti tI iti t1 NItl IldllS at the time of the Boxer rebellion, but it is understood that the title was only in the form of lease for 99 years If Japan should attempt to keep possession of Kaiu Chau. It is believed that it will result in war with China. but a message from Tokyo, Japan, today quotes the min ister of marine of that country as saying that kaiu Chau will ultimate ly be restored to China.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
A WEEK OF WAR TN EUROPE

rom the East that the Russians have made a decisive defeat over tSe Germans. but if i, not stated j,1.ts'E just where r victory was accom-
 In a dispatch from Berlin il is stated that the Turks have declared a holy war against the British. French and Russians. The Turks seem 10 have taken the war serious ly and are bending all their ener- rjes to mak"A it unpleasant for the allies. It is reported that several gu-a-ewcnrs between the Turks and the Russians have taken place but the location of these is not given.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Receives News of
 Death of Sister

Mir Emil Van Raes received the sad news by wire from Dawson last week of the death of his sister Mrs Charles Bossuyt There are many residents of Fairbanks. formerly of Dawson, who will deeply regret to hear of the death of this estimable woman
 Mir Bossuyt is one of tie pioneers .of the Yukon, having had meat market in Dawson from the early days of the town
 Besides her husband Mrs Bossuyt leaves a daughter and many warm friends and relatives to mourn her, loss
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
They Were Seven
 So He Left Home

CINCINNATI.-Seven children be- longing to his wealthy wife by a former marriage were few too many for Henry Rauen, wealthy contractor and he was compelled to leave his home.
 At least this was the answer he made in court to an action filed by his wife, Emma, in which she charges he mistreated her. To the contrary he declares, with even the wife and her septette about he was compelled to get his own breakfasts.
 q had little family myself by a previous marriage" the husband ad mitted, shortly after my second union my wife's children drove them out"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Tuesday

German and British vessels are reported today to have had a stub born contest off the coast of Chile. and, according to a report from Val paraiso Chile the German vessels won the fight. Ii is reported that the German cruisers Gneisenau. Scharnhorst, Numbers, Leipsig and Dresden sank the British cruiser Monmouth. set on fire the cruiser Good Hope and chased the cruiser Glasgow into a harbor.
 The report of the fight and it's results were made at the harbor Of Nalnaraiso by the German fleet.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
BIG BEAR KILLED.

That a huge bear, measuring II feet and six inches total length, was killed by John Haidukovich, the pro prietor of the roadhouse at McCarty and Butch" the owner of the Cor don rOadhOuse. was the information brought to town Friday by Bob Shel- don. Mir Sheldon took some passen- gers out on the trail as far as the McCarty roadhouse, where he trans ferred them to the automobile driven by Maurice Ashton, who will take them through to Chitina.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09

management of such things closer to the people of the Territory. The board is to consist of five members, three of whom at least must be AlaSkanS,
 If this board is appointed it will pass on all land and school ques- tions, but will not be permitted to make laws. For instance, the board will give title to lands and mining claims, and thus put stop to the tiresome red tape that flinders such things in Washington.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
BOVINE OBSERVATION.

The New York girl, spending her vacation in the country was com, blaming to the farmer about the say, a way the bull regarded her.
 Well" said the farmer, "it must be on account of that red blouse you're wearing.
 Dear me-" said the girl; of course, I know it's awfully out of fashion, but I had no idea coun- try bull would notice it!"-New York World.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
ROPE SHOES FOR HORSES

In Germany many horses are being shod with shoes made of tarred rope. The object is to prevent slipping on streets covered with asphalt or pay ed blocks. In some of these shoes there is also a block of wood, into which stiff bristles have been driv en. This is an additional preven- tive against slipping and strengthens the shoe. They are light and com fortable for the horse, and deaden the sound of the hoof-EX.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Mrs. Dillow Is Now
 In Berkeley, Calf.

Mrs J. C. Dillow, who left here late in the summer for California. is now at Berkeley according to let ter received from her by Mrs. Guy Erwin. Mrs. Dillow said that she and her children had a delightful trip, and are all we'll
 Soon after her arrival in Berkeley Mrs. Dillow met Miss Martha Miller, formerly a teacher in Fairbanks who is now teaching in Berkeley Mrs. Dillow has rented small cot tage for the time being, and is look ing about to see what she can do to earn a living for herself and fam ily.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09

France has forbidden the sale of absinthe to her soldiers: Great Brit ain has given notice that no presents of spirits will be forwarded to the soldiers at the front and in Nor way and other neutral countries the breweries have been shut down to prevent the waste of grain that is needed for food.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
COW WON'T WEAR RUBBERS.

OWENSVILLE. Ind.-When tryina to push the hind leg of COW into a rubber boot, Wilbur Anderson thirteen years old, was hurled against a picket fence and severely bruised. What the lad meant to dc was to protect the cows leg from the cold and mud.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
ELECTION IN FAIRBANKS IS
 INTERESTING
FRIENDS OF DELEGATE PARADE STREET IN HONOR OF
 HIS SUCCESS.

Election in Fairbanks this year was one of the most interesting events of it's kind ever witnessed in this city. The two things that stim- ulated interest in it were the activity of the preceding campaigns, and the part that women took in il, it being the first time that they have had chance in Alaska to cast bal lots for territorial officers
 It was not leng after the returns began to come in that it was evi- dent that MT. Wickersham would win. At l o'clock in the morning, when the returns from distant parts of the Territory were received and his election was no longer a matter of doubt. his friends led d big par advanced it grew larger, like a posed Mir. Wickersham' candidacy now fell into the procession and shouted for him.
 The news of the election returns were received at The Citizen office. and from there Were given out by telephone and to callers who drop ped in to learn the news.
 The day following the election, MT Wickersham received telegrams from the leading men of the Terri tory. some of whom had been op- posing his candidacy, congratulating him upon his success and assuring him of their support for the work he will do for Alaska at Washington.
 Among the telegrams received by Mir Wickersham the day after his re collection were the following:
 Juneau, Alaska, Nov 4. 1914 Hon. James Wickersham Fairbanks
 "Congratulations on fourth cleo ton. A laskans should forget politi- cal and sectional differences and act unitedly with you in the terri tory's interest
 "STRONG, Governor"
 "Juneau Nov. 4.-Hon James Wickersham. Fairbanks s-Congratula- tions on your fourth election as representative from Alaska If the Juneau Empire can help your work for Alaska command our efforts,
 "JOHN w. TROY"
 On the evening before election a big Democratic rally was held in the Auditorium. at which District At torney Roth. his assistant. G. Ellis Gardner, and Martin Harrais spoke. The house was crowded and the speakers received much applause.
 CAPPED THE CLIMAX. Pat had been held for murder on the ground that a hat such as he wore had been found near the mur- dered man, The defense easily es- tablished that it was a hat such as was by no means uncommon in the neighborhood and might have belonged to anyone of score of people It was practically the only evidence and the prisoner was dis charged He arose and addressed the court:
 "You say can go, VT Honor?"
 "Yes, Pat. the state has not been able to make out its case against you"
 And can never be placed in jeopardy of me life again for-r this business"
 "No. Pat, never again Is there anything you want to ask?"
 "Yis, VT Honor; will ye be koind enough to give me me hat ?"-Ex
 Writing tablets, Mission Vellum rota pepar The Citizen Office
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
FINGER CUT OFF,

While assisting in the operation of a wood saw on Garden island, Fri day, George Tree accidentally allow ed his hand to get too near the saw, and the middle finger was cut off. Prompt work of a doctor stopped the flow of blood, and it is not ex- pected that any further serious re- suits will be experienced from the accident which is declared by MT. Tree not to be very painful.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09

When a man begins to jolly his wife about her cooking she suspects that he wants to borrow back part of his salary.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09
Nelchina Camp to
 Be Reindeer asture

It was mentioned yesterday in the Alaska news column of the Gateway that Jafet Linderberg. the discoverer of Nome, and other parties up there have bought a great herd of reindeer with view of going into the rein deer raising industry and now L. F. Shaw. formerly United States com- missioner of the Nelchina, states that the reindeer will in all prob ability be placed in the Nelchina for feeding,
 MT. Linderberg went through that country last fall and saw that it contains unlimited territory covered with reindeer moss.
 There has been a marked increase in the number of applications for first citizenship papers in the an thracite regions of Pennsylvania since the outbreak of the European war. None of the companies report the loss of many men by the return of foreign reservists, and some say that they never before had SO many men on their payrolls.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-09

Writing tablets, Mission Vellum note paper The Citizen Office.