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The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Phone 262 Phone
OUR POLICY IN AL ASK 4.


 Franklin K Lane. secretary of the interior. writes Of Alaska in The New Republic:
 Tn a recent message to Congres President Wilson said of the Ala kan railroad that it is only thrust ing in the ky 10 the storehouse and throwing back the lock and open ing the door How the tempting resources oi the county are i0 be exploited is another matter. - Q re s1urces must be used, but not de stroyed or wasted: used. but not moncpoliAed under any narrow idea of individual rights as against the abiding interest of communities
 This is the keynote of our new policy in Alaska. Instead of allow ing the vast riches of that great territory to be exploited at the haphazard will or whim of individ uals and corporations intent only upon quick and large profits for themselves, We have set our faces to the task of developing Alaska and it's resources in a large, sane and conservative manner suited 70 ,he magnitude of the interests at stake"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
60 Per Cent Is
 Increase in Trade

A statement recently issued fir the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, shows that during the month of August, 1915 there was total of 60 per cent
 more trade between Seattle and Alaska, than there was last year The total for the month this year i=
 stated to have been S5,233,277, while for last year 1t was s3,2S6,66S The total amount of merchandise shipped to the country. as compiled by the Alaska Bureau, for August of this year, was s1,728. 769, while in the same month of 1914. the ship ments were valued at $1,4S1, ,675 The increase was therefore about F per cent.
 The total amount of gold, fur fish and other merchandise shipped to Seattle from Alaska during last August was s35O4 ,50S During Au- gust of 1914, 1t was s1,S04, 993, an increase of 94 per cent
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
St. Matthew S Fair
 Very Successful

Although the receipts for the two days the fair was held were not as large as those of last year, S. Matthew annual fair, which came to an end Thursday evening, was far more successful than had been expected, according to the statement of one of those in charge. The total receipts were $1,279.75. and the committee which had charge of the arrangements for the fair eX- presses itself as very well pleased at the successful outcome of the sales in the several booths
 It had been expected that the fair would be held for three days. How ever, at late hour Thursday even ing, it was announced that it would close that night. on account of the fact that the principal part of the goods which had been placed on sale had been disposd of The fair was conducted at much less expense this year than formerly, as it was held at the George c. Thomas Mem orial Library when heretofore on of the public halls of the city nas been used.
 The amounts collected by tn, Earicus booths were as follows; Baby booth, in charge of Mrs W. c. Gas. sels. $173,50; Bags, Mrs. J. C. Kel- lum, $97.50; Ffshpond, Miss c. c. Held, S2S550; Woolen goods. Mrs. w. N. Rolston. s135; Fancy goods Mrs. F. M. Durham, s43S.75; No tions, Mrs. J. A. Clark. s14950 total, $1,279.75.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Railroad Makes
 A Few Change:

Wade H. Joslin, general manager
 f the Tanana Valley railroad, has made announcement that number of changes in the personnel of the force of employees, as well as in the road itself, have been made or are soon to be made. The idea of making the changes is to give the people all along the line a ser vice such as is required at the pres ent time, without impairing the efficiency of said service, and to give much needed vacation to one or more employees of the road.
 One thing announced by MT. Jos lin is that the company will put in switch at Olnes, for the purpose of handling the large shipments Of freight to the Toloyana country 10 better advantage. Work on the switch is now going on.
 MT Joslin has also announced tEat the agency at Chatanika will be abolished for the winter. Will liam Landwehr the agent there, will move his headquarters from Chatanika to Olnes today, that change having also been made on account of the increase of business in the direction of the Toloyana country.
 Jack Dwyer, station agent at Gil more, has taken much needed vacation and departed for the Out side During his absence his place will be taken by George Perusse. MT. Dwyer expects to return north in March.
 A stage service. by the railroad, to Ester city, has been discontinued for the winter. Hereafter, Ester people shipping freight can only bill it as far as Ester Siding on the ra lr0al
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
:IT IS RUMORED
 ion the Streets

That some of the young men 0, the city are getting we'll enough acquainted with few of the movie actresses to call them by their first names.
 That the Tolovans hiriiNe Wi be abandoned just as soon as tn, IisCarheads Cn the new trail arc beaten down enough for teams tc iraw a load over.
 That there is to be big shake. down in the courthouse in the neal future. There is a big story there somewhere, hut the faithful" wit not disclose it until they have to-
 That the reported building 0, numerous garages along the Valdez trail are for the sole purpose of housing the delayed flock of N c cars and not for the use of the general auto public.
 That Marshal Erwin was called to Washington to consult with Presi dent Wilson regarding his engage ment and approaching marriage. Can it be possible that Stubs Is to be best man, or does the President just want his consent?
 That w. F Thompson is in the employ of some Outside syndicate rSanized for the purpose of creating a stampede from Fairbanks and vi cinity to Ithaca, Mich, and the meth cd he has adopted is by writing 'etter, back here to a newspaper telling of all the good things he gets to eat back there. and how easy 1t is to get meal.
 That the sum of one hundred dollars was withheld from the pay due Guard Peter Deiser, to lefrat the expenses of recapturing Amos Springer, the prisoner who made his escape and was recaptured three days later It Is also stated that Mir. Deiser objected to withhold ing the amount, and told the marshal that if he did not receive his pay in full within thirty days. there would be 'somethin' didin'." and the thirty days have elapsed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Mrs. Murray Smith
 Plays the Hostess

Friday afternoon, at her residence on upper First avenue, Mrs. Murray c. Smith was the hostess to a num- bridge party. Three tables were played. the first prize, a beautiful brass vase, being awarded to Mrs. Louis K. Pratt. while Mrs. Caskey captured the second prize, a beauti- fully decorated brass bowl Mrs J. J. Buckley secured the consola- tion prize, a miniature black cat.
 The party was in the nature of a Halloween celebration. The score cards were in the shape of pump kins, prettily decorated with witch es, black cats, etc. A dainty lun- cheon was served.
 Those who were the guests of
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Alaska School Law
 Declared Invalid

Information contained in newspa- pers received in Fairbanks from the coast is to the effect that the office of the attorney general of the Unit ed States has decided that the Alas ka School Law, as passed by the last session of the Alaska leyisla- ture, is invalid. It's defec+> are pointed out in lengthy opinion by Preston C. West Of tAe dapaI- ment of the interior. The report was sent to Governor Strong, ac- cording to the statements contain ed in the coast papers.
 The opinion has the effect of null lifying practically every move made by the legislature in relation to the schools.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.
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 MT and Mrs. William Zacharas have arrived here from the upper Panama river. For time they were gelieyed to be loat.
 Captain J. J. Donovan has as stunned his duties as commissioner at Steel creek, in the Forty Mile precinct, according to messages re ceived here.
 George and Ralph Keys came into town from Chatanika in their Max well Friday night to see One Of Our Girls at Thorne's Mr and Mrs. Paul Ringseth came to town with them, and the party returned home the same night.
 R. c. Wood is reported to be now on his way to Seattle from Anchor age and Seward where he paid a short visit.
 Thomas Riggs, Jr., of the Alaskan Engineering commission, is now on his way Outside after a visit to Anchorage. according to reports re ceived here. It is stated that Chair nan w, c. Edes will stay at Anchor age for several days yet, and that Lieutenant Mears, the other mem Der of the commission, will probably remain at Seward all winter.
 The crew of the steamer Dan, which was frozen in up the Kan tishna river, are reported to have left Tolovana on their way to Fair banks.
 Ernest Peterson, of the Tolovana country, was a city visitor during the past week,
 MT. and Mrs. Casper Coldflodt are the proud parents of son, born Saturday.
 John Metzger, the Fox merchant, was city visitor during the week.
 Mrs. Sam Weiss and Mrs Will liam Landwellr, of Chatanika, were shopping in town last week
 James McFike, the Pedro creek in town a few days last week mill on Fairbanks creek. will return to his work on this mornings train after a business visit to town.
 Billy Ward is recent arrival in the city from the Tolovana. He is working for the mercantile firm of Mahan & Gillis.
 Mrs. w. w. Archibald. of Gilmore, was one of the ladies who made q shopping tour to Fairbanks last week.
 Bert Stevens, the Fairbanks creek mining man, went to Tenderfoot in his Dodge car last Thursday to look after his interests there.
 Harry Buhro has returned to the Tclovana after visit to town. He will prospect there this winter
 Mrs l. Overgaard, of Skoogey Gulch, was visitor in the city during the week.
 Leo Rogge, the upper Cleary creek mining man, is a recent arrival in the city.
 w. F. Whitely made a trip up the river to the Dilley ranch Sat urday to inspect the Alaskan En- gineering commission stock, which is being wintered there.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01

our agricultural products are great CT than ever our commercial busi- ness Is expanding by leaps and bounds, new regions are being eN T red and arc adding to our an nual production of natural wealth We have a contented people. There Is spirit of optimism abroad, and no war drums make Us fearful oi he future. We are reasonably sure of the future which beCkOns tbs Dioneers of a new land to do wit1 their might whatsoever their hands lind to do. It has not yet known that exploitation which has beer the lot of other lands exploitation by the few at the expense of ai' md it is to be hoped that il neve; Fhall-Seward Post
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Columbia Hotel
 Gutted by Flames

The Columbia hotel. at the corner of First avenue and Dunkle street was completely gutted by fire Sat urday evening shortly after o'clock 1 The origin of the fire Is unknown but it is believed to have originaT. ed from defective stovepipe. The loss is variously estimated at from 5 .00o to 5000 including building and furnishings There was no in- surance
 At the time the fire started Mrs. Harriet Davis Joslin and her hus- band were eating their dinner down stairs. Mrs. Joslin first heard the flames cracking and rushed up stairs, only to find the interior of the building seething mass ot flames. An alarm of fire had al ready been turned into the fire hall by somebody who had seen the flames on the roof from Gar den Island, and the firemen were on the ground almost as soon as the occupants of the building dis covered the flames.
 Three lines of hose were laid ; two from the hydrant on First and Lacey. and one from Second and Lacey. Water from the frs. line of hose was played on the flames immediately after the line was laid out, but. owing to the fact that the hose wagon carries but 1,5OO feet of hose, the second phone quickly brought the N. z. rig while the big team of the fira do art,, olr ho LoJ for another line of hose also
 Jack Hansen, one of the firemen, was slightly injured during the con- flagration. He was standing on a ladder holding nozzle, when, in some manner, the ladder fell, throw ing him to the ground and stun ming him Arthur Heacock was hold ing the nozzle with Hansen, but ha was uninjured by the fall Hansen was sent to the hospital but it Is stated that he is recovering nicely from the shake-up, no bones being broken.
 The chemical rig of the fire de- partment further demonstrated it's efficiency at the fire by almost en-
 lv ccnfininc the flames to the 9econd story of the building. While the hose was being laid it played continuously on the flames and held them in check to some extent, but it would have been helpless without the water The out whistle was not blown until after 9 o'clock.
 The Columbia hotel was one of the best known landmarks of the city It was a log building. and was constructed in 1904. It's walls yet remain standing and some of the interior partitions are still in tact, but the expenditure of con- siderable amount of money would be required for it's reconstruction.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
OOCTOR GETS OFFER.

pr Lillian Stevenson, the laGs physician. who recently arrived her" direct from the war zone of Europc received letter from Seattle on the last mail, in which was enclosed q cablegram containing the offer e the superintendency of a large hos pital in France. but short dis tancc from the firing line. Tn. position was held open for her until September 20. put sine did not get the message until 1t was over | mCnth cid, and therefore could not have accepted had she been inclined to do so. The cablegram would have been forwarded to the doctor at Fairbanks had not the cable been out of commission at the time 1t was received at Seattle.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Naturalization
 Hearing Tonight

Tonight at 7:30 o'clock. in district court, is the time set for the regu- lar hearings on naturalization peti- tiOnS. There are a number of ap- plications for citizenship on file and all applicants now have the chance to come into court, go through the grill and become citizens of the United States of America
 However, all who pass the natural ization examinations, are expected to get their final certificates from the clerks office A number of certificates now await newly made citizens, who, however, are not citi- zens until they do get their certifi cateS.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
HANDLING A pRICkLY CACTUS

Report has it that Mexican secret society is planning to raise an army to oyerrun Texas. New Mexico. Colorado. Arizona and Cali fornia, with the intention of form ing a new nation out of the con- quered territory. This secret SO ciety has cut out a big job for it self
 The United States has had trou ble with Mexican "conquerors' on several occasions. but hitherto the ambitious ones have directed their attentions to Mexico itself. In the days when Diaz was in power a half dozen aspiring gentlemen wen separately at different times from he United States into Mexico with the intention of driving him out of his capital and of taking his place on the high seat of government. ln nearly every instance the ironfistei old fellow succeeded in hammering the invaders into final silence before they had made much head way.
 In one case, however, the United States had to do the hammering We have had lots of Mexican trou bles that were not included in the neck of dif..cult'as presented by the big Mexican war. The Third United States cavalry just now is chasing Mexican bandits through the chapar ral country of lower Texas. Twenty four years ago the same regiment was doing like duty in the same country
 There was an ambitious Mexican in the early sos of the last centu Y who wanted Diaz's job. His name was Caterino F. GarZa. With two or three hundred followers Garza attacked Mexican military post and put a large part of the garri- son to the sword. Then he fled acrcss the river into the United States, where he tried to add to his forces for the purpose of makirb another foray, with the ultimate object of marching to Mexico City, driving out Diaz and setting him. self up as president.
 The United States governmen, took hand in the matter and start ed out to round up Garza and his followers. Perhaps there were not more than four or five hundred men in the train of the hunted one. But 1t took Uncle Sans troops nearly two years to complete the roundup. Truthfully speaking, it was not COIL pleted, for Garza escaped. Nobody knows where he went and nobody, so far as public information goes. knows to this day what has become of him.
 The Mexican trouble of 1891-o2 was not looked upon as a serious affair, but it took the United States government two years to put the quietus on a Mexican bandit move ment, and in the light of this fact it probably is just as well that the United States has recognized Car ranza as the head of the Mexican government.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Quiet Wedding
 Is Solemnized

At a wedding ceremony performed Saturday evening at 9 o'clock by Rev George G. Bruce, at the Pres byterian manse, Miss Anne Swe be- came the brid of MT. Chris Aase. The wedding was quiet in every par ticular, the only persons present being the necessary witnesses. MT. and Mrs. A. Bredlie.
 Both of the contracting parties are well known in Fairbanks from the point of view of long residence both in town and on the creeks. MT. Aase is at present in the employ of tn Tanana Valley Railroad corr pany.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
ALASKA THE BEST OF ALL.

The United States is a blessed country in which to live. This fact is accentuated and made impres
 sive when one considers the Euro pean debacle. And of all the dir- ferent sections of the country Alas ka is the most blessed, because here we feel little of the horrors of the stupendous conflict now being wag- ed and less of the economic effects it has upon other portions of the nations. "Business as usual" Is a brave term used by the people of Great Britain to keep up their courage, but here in Alaska busi- ness and economic conditions have not suffered to any appreciable eN- tent Our progress in the develop ment of our mining and fishing in dustries has not been stayed; our population is increasing steadily,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Surprise arty
 On Mrs. Healey

Saturday was Mrs. J. A. Healey' birthday, and in honor of the occa- sion, number of this popular carried to most successful ter imitation jolly surprise party. The ladies assembled at the Red Gross Drug store and, garbed in eccentri, .ti.llC'N ell gowns and carrying :4oice daintics, descended upon Mrs
 iealey shortly after S:3O p. m.
 After giving the surprised hostess time to regain her breath, the guests began a series of games previously planned-duck apple thread the needle, etc. Then the hostess asked that the guests re solve themselves into 800 party while she prepared coffee, This they did, five tables Of players being formed
 At the conclusion, Mrs. Healey counted scores and, as surpris> to her guests, awarded them prizes a pretty piece of cut glass to Mrs Lipman Simson for the highes score, a beautiful embroidered i-en handkerchief to the second Mrs, Jack Heath, and to Mrs. Sid. ney Stewart a babys rattle as 8 consolation prize.
 Then all partook of the delicioul refreshments provided by the guests after which the joint birthday gif of the party was presented to Mrs Healey-a most exquisite oil paint ing of American beauty roses, tc which ~os attached a card bearing the names of the donors, as fol lows: Mesdames A. w. Baer, J. J Buckley, Axel Carlstein, Caskey, T E. Dundon, Driscoll, Handley, Heath Bert Johnson, Theo. Johnson, T Kettleson, R. s. Mcdonald. P. J Rickert L. E. Robertson, Geo. Smith Sidney Stewart, Lipman Simson, Ed Wickersham. Only two of the fore going list were unable to be present
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
kirstein Leaving
 For Outside Soon

Charles A, kirstein clerk of the local land ssflice. will leave for the Outside ohe day this week He states that the time of his return is undetermined but that he will probably come back in March over tho trail.
 In Seattle Mir kirstein will join his wife. who was formerly Miss i1lma Porter. of this city, the cou- pie having been married shortly before her departure to the Outside on one of the last boats. They will then take a telated honeymoon trip to San Francisco and other Cali 5ornia cities.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
AFTER WhlTlOCK.

LONDON, Oct. 29.-Advices from Berlin state that several of the lead ing papers are advising the German government to ask the recall of Brand Whitlock, the American min ister at Brussels, because of the prominent part he took in the case of Miss Cavell, the schoolteacher who was executed as spy.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
WITH THE STAGES.

The auto stages leaving Fairbanks during the past week for the coast were loaded to the guards. The stages are experiencing no trouble in getting through as far as Don nellyS. but the passengers are trans fered to double enders at that point.
 Those leaving during the week were John Doe Barney Simon, Mrs. H. H. Dick. F. Powell, J. w, Toole, w. A. Peterson, Mrs. w. A Peter son, R. D. Ross. Peter Norberg, Mickey Jordan.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
PIONEERS TO MEET,

This evening at Eagle hall, the Fairbanks igfoo of the Pioneers will hold it's first meeting of the month After the business meeting there will be the usual social session, dur ing which several interesting stunts will be pulled off. There will be tn usual eats and drinks, augmented by the extra supply ordered by wire by President Tom McGowan, now on the Outside
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01

Mrs. Smith were Mrs. J. A Healey Mrs. R. s. Mcdonald, Mrs. Axel Carlstein. Mrs. Bert Johnson, Mrs Louis K. Pratt, Mrs. Jack Heath Mrs George M. smith, Mrs. John J. Buckley. Mrs. r. J. Rickert. Mrs I'd. Nickersham. Mrs. Sidney Stew art, Mrs Theodore Johnson. Mrs. T F.. Dundon. Mrs. A. w. Baer and Mrs CaSkey
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Alexander T. Marshal Wanted in Colorado

Alexander Teal Marshall, formerly of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Everett, Washington. and New Zealand. You or any one knowing of your where abouts will please write at once to J. c. ki.nsey, administrator of yCuT fathers tate 170l S G,3tA Clark son St., Denver. Colo, or to your sister, Alice T. kmsey, same ad- lress.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01

NIT. and Mrs. Fred Craig have gone to the Tolovana country, where MT. Craig will engage in mining on Iivcngood creek
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
NOTICE.

From November 1, 1915, to Ma, 1, 1916, the banks of Fairbanh: will close at 1 o'clock on Satur days.
 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. THE AMERICAN BANK OF AL
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The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01

WASHINGTON has recognized 'nra nza. but his best friends won't if Villa gets him.
 ROOSEVELT says support tho President when he is right" but he wants the privilege of saying when tEe President iS wrong.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-08-05

29th Judicial Cir
Cult In Chancei'y
Suit pending in
the Circuit Court
of Gratiot County,
in ChanceI'y at lth-
AGA, Michigan. on
the 2lst. day of
June AID, 1915.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-08-05
HOW FRENCH PEOPLE CURE
STOMACH TROUBLE

A household remedy Of the French
peasantry, consisting of pure vege-
table oil, and said to possess wonder
full merit in the treatment of stomach,
liver and intestinal troubles has been
introduced in this country by George
II. Mayr, who for twenty years has
been one of the leading downtown
druggists Of Chicago and who himself
was cured by its use. So quick and
effective is its action that a single
dose is usually enough to bring pro-
nounced relief in the most stubborn
cases, and many people who have tried
it declare they never heard of any
thing to produce such remarkable re-
suits in so short a time. 1t is known
as Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and can
now be had at all leading drug stores.
1t is sold with the positive under
standing that your money will be re-
funded without question or bubble if
ONE bottle fails to give you absolute
satisfaction. adv.-4