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The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
Phone 262 Phone
tNCITING SCHOOL troubles.

During the recent discussion con
corning the removal OF a teacher
from the public schools, contrary
to the likes of some of the parents,
many of whom are the most repre-
sentative of the citizens of Fair
banks, The Citizen was silent The
chief reason for this was the fact
that evidently nothing could be
gained for the public by inspiring
criticism after the matter had been
definitely settled
But the incident has given the
yellow morning sheet Of this city
chance 10 enter into a campaign
of cheap personalities and unfair
persecution OF the man who has been
chosen to head the schools of the
city for the next year The only
effects that can be expected from
such yellow journalism are to create
among the pupils contempt for the
authority of their principal and to
cause factional trouble between the
people of the town, Every public
spirited man and woman in Fair
banks, who has the best interests
of the community at heart, should
rebel against this disaraceful TRADE
and force the paper either TO work
for the best interest OF the schools,
or shut up shop.
At first il seemed that the Times
was actuated by public sentiment
in its attacks upon the school board
and the principal of the schools,
but as the affair quoted down and
the people began to realize that
only harm could come from con
tinued attacks on the school au
thorities the Times refused to stop
its slanderous tactics. Indeed the
actions OF the Times are suggestive
of some of the paid policies that
have been the chief distinction be
tween that newspaper and clean
journals in the past.
Probably the thing that most dis
gusts the average man and woman
is dirty politics" and dirty politics
is the most characteristic earmark
of yellow journalism. The sending
to Nome for libelous communica-
tions concerning Principal Karrer's
work there; the continued attacks
against the man who has no way
properly to defend himself. unless
he appeals 10 the courts, and the
story in yesterday mornings issue,
alleging that Mr.. karrer framed
bill for the legislature which made
it possible for him only to be APP
pointed Territorial superintendent of
schools, are all samples of the cheap,
questionable and disgusting type of
journalism TO be found in the Fair
banks Morning Times.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
DERhl LAW VIOLATED.

Near the bottom of column three
days News Miner is printed a con
fession made by that newspape:
which, if the federal authorities did
their full duty. would result in de
privinS that newspaper from the
rights of the United States mails.
The editor seemed to have forgot
ten that newspaper, according to
the federal laws, cannot print ad-
Yertisements as news or as editor
ial comment and still retain the
right to the use of the mails
This confession of the News Miner
is to the effect that the news
story published early last week
about the rummage sale of the n
c. company. and the editorial com
ment that resulted, was all paid ad-
vertising, and that not one word
came from the editor of that news
paper. Is it any wonder, in the face
OF such confession, that people
sometimes look upon newspapers as
lnsincere and untruthful?
People buy and read newspapers
with the idea that they are getting
uncolored news. and that their edi-
torial comments are the sincere
opinions of either the editors or the
owners of the newspapers. But the
big financial interests of the coun-
try years ago bought up news space
and editorial space, and by having
their advertisements run as news
and editorials, they managed to de-
ceive the people in regard to the
way they We're grating from the
public
Such things always react, how
ever, and there was a popular de-
mand for clean journalism. People
did not want to read editorials
about candidates for public office
and discover later that they were
being duped by paid-for advertise
the matter up, and if newspaper
outside attempts to sell its news
space, or to run advertisements
without the public being made aware
that they are advertisements. it is
certain to get into the clutches of
the law. Anybody who doubts this
should observe how reading notices.
which are really advertisements, in
Outside newspapers have the word
"Advt.' or advertisement" at the
end, in order to comply with the
law on the matter
OF course, federal laws are not
always enforced in Alaska, and it
is probable that the News Miner will
be permitted to violate the law in
this regard, and still be allowed in
definitely to use the United States
mails, but just let the manager of
that paper try it Outside and then
see what will happen.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
Property Owners
Want Better Title

Garden Island property owners
held their second meeting Thurs
day evening for the purpose OF try
ing to perfect the titles to their
land J. Harmon Caskey was ap-
pointed as committee Of one to
take the matter up with the federal
authorities, and he will place it at
once before the local land office.
The only way. it is believed, by
which the titles can be perfected
will be to organize townsite OF
the lots that were formerly surveyed
there. This. however, will not take
in any new lots. The original site.
of which plat was made. consists
OF little more than % acres. and
when the old map can be located
II will be placed on file with the
land Office.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
BRYAN'S RESIGNATION.

William Jennings Bryan, secretary
of state of the United States, re
signed a few days ago, owing, it is
stated, to differences of opinion be
tween himself and other members
of President Wilson's cabinet in re
monstrance to the way American
property and lives are being sacri
feed in Germanys blockade of Eng
land on the high seas.
This unexpected action of Mr.
Bryan's has cast a shadow over the
United States, for though there are
many people who differ with Mr.
Bryan in political issues, he has
come to be regarded by people OF
all parties as a man who has the
welfare of the nation at heart, and
in President Wilson's cabinet in the
matter of foreign complications.
Undoubtedly President Wilson was
disappointed when the resignation
was received, for it is known that
he has all along put much conf
dence in Mr.. Bryan's judgment. II
would be wrong to assume that be
cause Mr.. Bryan is no longer sec,
rotary of state, we will be plunged
at once into war, but just the same
the people at large will feel more
uncertain now than previously in
regard to our relationship with for
eign powers.
1t has been known for some time,
so it is stated by men in close
touch with affairs in Washington,
that everything has not been har-
monious in President Wilson's cabi-
net. One reason for this, ii is
assumed, is the fact that two Of the
cabinet members We're born on
British soil, and it is believed that
their sympathies have been favor
able to the allies, and that this has
created much resentment on the
part of Mr. Bryan, who has been
working hard for neutrality.
Franklin X Lane, secretary of
the interior, is native of Canada,
having been born near Charlotte
town. Prince Edward Island. July
Is. 1864. while William b. Wilson.
secretary OF labor was born at
Blantyre. Scotland. April 2. 1862.
These facts may or may not have
had something to do with the resig
nation of Mr. Bryan. but they offer
suggestion for the difficulty APP
parent in the cabinet
According 10 the telegraphic news
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
PROMOTING ROAD WORK.

1t has been found in the States
that good roads always follow the
popular use Of the automobile, and
the same may be expected in Interior
Alaska. Automobiles are especially
useful here, where the keeping of
horses is exceedingly expensive. and
it may be assumed that their pop
ularity will rapidly increase each
year.
Since automobiles became popular
there has been a revolution in road
building in all parts of the United
States. Almost every county and
almost every state has spent thou
sands of dollars for paved roads,
where before existed only county
turnpikes. The expenses have been
met to material extent by the
automobile owners, who have been
taxed to meet it. The taxpayers,
too, in every case have been almost
unanimous in their support of taxa
ton for road work, for almost all
of them own automobiles, and those
that do not own machines realize
that from a commercial viewpoint
the roads are profitable investments.
AS soon as the railroad from the
coast TO Fairbanks is completed, it
is certain that automobile roads will
be more than ever in demand. and
no time should be lost in getting
the most important thoroughfares
mands. In every place. railroads
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
PEACE TALK.

Suggestions of peace terms are
being made of late in the telegraphic
dispatches concerning the war, and
this may be taken to mean that
some OF the nations at least, are
getting tired of the great strife. II
seems that Germany wants the al
lies to understand just where she
is in the matter Of peace. and it
probably would be a good thing if
the allies would make similar
statement
There are some who believe that
the war will not cease until one or
the other side has completely eX-
limited amount of war news. it
would seem that neither side is any
where near the end, as far as re-
sources are concerned. But it must
be remembered that often the end
of a war comes Unexpectedly, owing
to the fact the few people really
hHO", tNttPl d ldliOl ltdu
Gals, when that nation is licked"
1t is not policy for nation to
take the public into its confidence
as far as its financial resources in
time of war are concerned. The
impOssibility of this is quite evil
dent; for suppose. for instance. that
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Europe should be almost exhausted
and it should announce that fact.
Immediately its people would lose
courage, and the other nations would
take advantage of ii in fixing peace
terms
SO the public never knows just
when to expect the end of a war,
though people may theorize in re,
gard to how long any nation can be
expected to keep up under a great
strain. For the same reason it is
hard to tell which side of a great
conflict is the weaker as the war
progresses, as far as finances are
concerned
What We may suppose in the
present instance is that the nations
at war in Europe are all beginning
to realize that the war is bigger
and more stubborn than was at first
expected and that the two sides are
quite well matched. From the point
Of expense, the war has been the
most rapid one ever known in his.
tory, for never before have there
rapid fire guns. Certainly, it would
seem that the time any one of the
nations can keep up this struggle
in which neither side seems to be
making much permanent Roadway,
must be short, compared to the dura
ton of past wars.
Sometimes too much talk and
preparation for war suggests it and
ultimately brings it about. In the
same way, it may be supposed that
discussion Of peace plans may have
tendency to turn the attention OF
people that way, and may bring
about an end to the struggle.
Looking at the matter from this
light it is certainly relief to get
news that is suggestive of peace.
even though such news is not con-
corning the official action of any Of
the countries at war. If there is
any way that the people of the
United States and the admnistra-
ton at Washington can get the ma
lions at war to outline their terms
Of peace, or in any other way start
the combatants to think for awhile
in terms Of peace, it should be
promoted.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

there is more land in Interior Alas
ka than there are farmers. and that
ii will be years before all the avail
able land is homesteaded. But there
here Will be scarce. unless some
check is placed on the way that it
can be taken up. At any rate. the
present system is certain TO result
in continuous trouble for the aver
age homesteader.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

be y!s.is.- C. ..v.,,h at In financial
way al least. Fairbanks never had
so promising future held out to
her as at present, and another sea
son is certain to make this one
OF the most prosperous spots under
the American flag.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
Pacific Coast League.
Federal LEAGUE.
TO GET BLOODHOUND.

L. F. Protzman has been present
ed with a thoroughbred bloodhound
pup, which is now on its way from
the Outside to Fairbanks. He plans
to train it so that it can be used
tracing criminals
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

Abou, 80 Fairbanks people attend
ed the dance given Saturday night
al the Costa roadhouse by Mr.. and
Mrs. Elboft Wood.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

MUCH publicity was given to the
fact that a shell exploded within so
yards of the king of Italy. There is
no ethical reason why the escape
of a king in war. Or even his being
killed, should be taken more seri-
ously than similar incidents involv-
ing the welfare or life Of common
man.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

SECRETARY BRYAN'S resigna-
ton has given him mucn free ad
vertising throughout the civilized
world. But Mr. Bryan is not a man
who solicits that kind of thing, and
he has shown that he has never in
the past resorted to Colonel Roose
velt's methods of playing TO the
galleries"
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

SECRETARY BRYAN has been a
champion of peace, first, last and
always, and there are people here
who think that his resignation will
mean war for the United States. But
it must be remembered that the
average American patriot is for
peace, and that public sentiment
must be recognized.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

Alaska house Of representatives, is
looking forward to getting to be the
next governor of the Territory. But
inasmuch as he is basing his plans
upon the possible election of a Re-
publican President, next year, per-
haps he had better pinch himself
and wake up.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

WHEN a person sets out to get
something for nothing, he usually
gets cheated. That was demon
strated at the sale of old boxes and
packages held by the n. c. COM
pany a few days ago. The man
who gets 'stung" in a case of that
kind has only himself to blame.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

WHETHER the ParentTeacher
association will be success will
depend largely upon the way the
members Loo at its purposes. If
it is to be used for cheap politics,
or for any other kind of selfish in
terests. it will fail, but il it keeps
looking only for the welfare of the
children. it will accomplish a worthy
mission
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

ONE of the things that the people
of Fairbanks always do well is to
make success of celebration. Thus
it may be assumed that the two
celebrations that will be held here
within the next few weeks will full
I'll all expectations.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
National League.

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The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

THERE were many things and
people sold at the recent rummage
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

much of the publicity that it lost
when the war in Europe started.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14
BASEBALL STANDINGS.

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The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-06-14

COLONEL ROOSEVELT has gone
TO the islands in the Gulf of Mexico
to study bird life. Perhaps it's just
as Well
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-09-30
Arrange Dedication Of
New School Building

Arrangements are now being made
for the dedication of the new Nolti-
mier consolidated school building on
Oct. "a. Governor Hanna has con-
scented to attend and will address the
gathering and other state celebrates
will be present.
The building, which is located in the
center of the township, is one of the
best in the state, and there will be
large attendance when school opens
next Monday. The board is composed
of Messrs. Schroeder, Fisher and Salz-
man, with H. r. Bruins as clerk. The
teaching force consists of Chas. G.
Carlson, principal; Melvin johnson,
assistant principal and the Misses
Cornelia Schroeder and Evelyn Smith
in the grades. .' #t" AS
The dedication will also be made the
occasion of harvest festival and the
attendance will probably be record
breaker in the way of neighborhood
gatherings for Barnes county.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-09-30
Lives Wlen.His
Neck Is Broken

Crosby, Sept. ga very serious
accident occurred near Scobey last
week at the farm of Albert Tande.
The Tande boys were putting up hay
and unloading at stack with a big
sling. Knute Tande was working on
the stack and while in the act of re-
ceiving large bundle, was knocked
to the ground, striking in such man
+ner as to break his neck. 81.
He was hurried to Scobey and it was
found that the vertebrae were brok-
en- at the base of the brain and the
spinal cord injured to such an extent
as to completely paralyze the body
with the exception of the head and
brain. An operation. was performed
and parts of three vertebrae which
were broken, were taken out and the
spinal cord exposed. ....et,
The patient is still alive and gain
ing strength.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-09-30
Congregational Brotherhood
Makes Plans for Gymnasium

On Thursday evening the members
of the Congregational Brotherhood sat
down to a bountiful supper in the
church parlors. = The business meet
ing following was of more than usual
interest, when plans for the gymna.
SUM in the new church were discuss
ed. The spirit of good fellowship pre-
vailed and all present seemed alive
and anxious to promote the idea of
the big gymnasium feature.
The one sentiment strongly express
ed and the one which the Brotherhood
wish clearly understood byoutsiders, is
that the gymnasium, reading and rec.
reation rooms are to be open to all,
and everyone will be welcome as far
as accommodations will permit.
The equipment for the gymnasium,
which will soon be open, was discuss
ed, as well as furnishings for the other
recreation rooms.
The general policy will be very sim
liar to the we'll known Y. M. G. A.
Membership will be open to all, irres-
pective of church preference, and of
course all will enjoy the same privi-
leges. A membership fee will be
charged to cover operating expenses,
such as lights, heat, shower bath, etc.
For the coming winter plans for a
basket ball league are being discussed
and it is rumored that D. w. Clark al
ready has framed a plan whereby he
will head the champion indoor base
ball team of the city. 1t is hoped that
various business men will soon be get
ting out and working the rheumatism
from their joints and adding Is years
to their lives. Then, too, the younger
fellows will have ample opportunity
to keep in form" and the boys may
have a royal good time all winter.
The members present at the meeting
seemed to think the present outlook
very hopeful, because the Brother
hood Athletic Association will surely
fill long-felt want in Valley City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-09-30
SHEYENNE VALLEY NOTES. I

-, Some farmers in this neighborhood
were busy last Sunday threshing be-
cause of the fine weather.
! Joseph Allan was in Cuba last Mon
day with load of rye for Martin
'Olstad.
| Ole Stevens and Anton Anderson,
Sr.,s were visitors with Peter A An
derson last Sunday afternoon.
Alfred Anderson was busy last Mon.
day cutting corn.
Mrs. Johanna Henrikson visited
with Mrs. Ole Monson last Monday.
Alfred Aas was busy a couple of
days last week cutting corn.
Joseph Stevens is driving team for
Martin Evenson during threshing.
Misses Helen and Esther Henrikson
were visiting with Misses Edna, Clara
and Agnes Aas last Monday evening.
William Larsman was a business
visitor in Kathryn last Thursday
Alfred Anderson and Eddie Aas
We're busy a couple of days last week
stacking fax.
Fritz Olstad was business visitor
in Valley City last Friday.
Carl Hendrickson is at present
driving team for Martin Olstad in the
threshing. a
The rain last Friday delayed stack.
ing and threshing somewhat a
John F. Henrikson took bicycle
trip to Daily last Thursday noon to at
tend to some business.
Martin Thoreson arrived last
Wednesday from an extended trip to
the land of his birth-good old Nor
way. He looks very good for a man
who might have run against subma-
rine trouble. He says he has gained
six pounds during his absence.
There is plenty Of shock threshing to
do yet in this neighborhood.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-09-30
Equity Case viii Be Dropped

Fargo, Sept. 29.-The passing of
September will probably see the pass.
ing of the Equity case, which while
on the court calendar to be called the
last of the month, it is said, will die
an easy death.
The case which has attracted state.
wide attention in Minnesota and
North Dakota, does not seem to be
interesting the, prosecution at the
present time, at least. I'm all prob.
ability the case will never be called
but will simply pass out of existence
said prominent Fargo man yester.
day.
Attorney General Linde while in
Fargo last month, however, stated to
a newspaper representative that he
did not intend to drop the case.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-09-30
K ENSALITE BEATS OFF
THREE HoLDUP MEN

The Kensal Journal tells of citi-
zen of that town successfully resist
ing the attack of three highwaymen
last Monday. E. B. Martin, when
just entering his yard on returning
home late at night, was confronted
by three men who compelled him, at
the point of a gun, to throw up his
hands. The victim complied with
the request, but before his pockets
could be rifed, Martin saw an oppor-
tunity when the gun man got within
striking distance and planted a
healthy right swing on his jaw. The
result was clean knockout. The
gunman dropped his weapon and
Martin grappled with one of the 9TH
er outlaws, and bore him to the
ground, meanwhile shouting for as
sistance. Neither of the two remain
ing outlaws had any firearms and
Martin engaged them in a hand-to-
hand battle in which he held his own
for several minutes. While he was
administering severe, punishment to
the one with whom he had closed,
the third member of the party was
welding club with damaging ef-
fects on his head and face. Martin
was finally beaten into a state Dor.
dering on insensibility and his as
sailants made their escape, though
without any loot. The gunner who
had succumbed to the first offensive
move Of the victim was sufficiently
recovered to join his confederates in
flight, leaving his weapon on the field
Of battle.
Martin dragged himself to the
house but was in no condition to no.
tify the authorities and the holdup
men made their exit from town un-
molested
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-09-30
Burdick Wants
Covernorslliip

Minot, Sept 2S.-U. L. Burdick, OF
Williston, who has been quoted and
misquoted for several months as to
his probable candidacy for the republi-
can nomination for governor in the
primaries next year, has set all con-
lectures aside in communication to
the Optic. Reporter, in which he states
that in view of the misstatements con-
corning what he will run for, he will be
a candidate for the nomination for
governor.
The announcement sent out by Mr..
Burdick follows:
Recent newspaper articles have
created the impression in some places
that l am candidate for United
States senator.
Il wish to correct this report. l am
candidate for the republican nomi'
nation for governor. 1t may be rather
early to make announcement, but the
state is large and thorough cam
paign requires time. am entering
the campaign as republican, basine
my candidacy upon my record in the
legislature, and will later publish the
platform upon which seek the noml
nation. l will not take part in any
political conference or combination
but will make an independent cam
paign for the nomination. d..
IF elected, l shall then be free to
nut forth every effort in my power
for the best interests of the people
of North Dakota"