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The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
New York Fashion Talk

i hem. That severely straight back, however starts from yoke point ing deeply at center. which is stitch
 ed on with adjours in heavy floss This single feminine touch would save the suit from the stigma of strungmiudedness.
 PRETTY SHADES FOR EVENING. Evening frocks in ths main are short and full and made of lace or net or taffetd og iaiiie or CIlifuu with occasional handsome broCades Hl silver designs on taffeta or fail , les bemE still in high favor Pinks, white and mauye or orchid tones are repeated more frequently than any other evening shades. and some l lovely things are shown in opales. cent silks. particularly one princess of polonaise model of tafteta, which all of the importers seem to have bought PaqGin has a picturesque and comparatively simple frock in pink taffeta with its skirt draping away from lace petticoat and 1 trimmed in taffeta ruchings and l clusters of roses, which is attrac- tive in picturesque way-more at ! jractiye than some of her more pre- ! nus 'I4Nt AFNy tii'bSll AiOA ol' l ly original
 There are many of the over and
 l under sleeve arrangements in both short and long sleeves, but they
 call for skillful handling if they | are 10 be becoming, The full long
 l puff on the lower arm below rath- | CT snug upper sleeve of heavier ma i terial is quaint and in Victorian pie
 | ture but not nearly so becoming ! to tte arm or the general figure as ] is the sleeve that defines the wrist
 | and lower arm.
 The other extreme in sleeve lines. 1 the leg O mutton. with which we are threatened. does not figure among the spring modes; but cer- i tain French sleeves coquette with
 i ,he idea. introducing into a long close fitting sleeve a large soft i puff of chiffon or tulle or lace on
 1 the outside of tke arm from elbow ] to shoulder. The softness of the i puff material gives the greatest width rather than at the sleeve tops. ] But these sleeves suffice to remind
 us of the evil that might have be i fallen us
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

notepaper and even books all exale tLis delicate fragrance.
 At present the fad for scent bot. ties and pomanders, worn about the neck on long chains. is in high ia. voT. These are of silver in antique ie-iEn and iucrusteu wIJh sem-p.,- ciOus stones.
 POMANDERS.
 More elaborate ones of gold. dup licates of those worn by court la dies during the reign of Louis XIV. may be had. but they are expensive Of roCoco design and set with jewels they are wonderfully beautiful.
 Pomanders of perfume balls of the seventeenth century are less eXpen Sive. These come in many designs Gold ones. representing oranges and heart-shaped designs in filigree work readily allow the scent to escape Others are snail-shaped or fashion ed to represent English walnuts or tiny spheres carved and adorned with iewels-New York Exchange.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
To Mrs. R. l. Cooley and John Muny. their heirs. executors. ad ministratOrs and assigns.

To Mrs. R. l.. Cooley and John
 Muny. their heirs, executors. ad
 ministrators and assigns:
 You are hereby notified that You are indebted to me. the undersigned for the assessment work performed during the year 1914, on Number 2 above. second tier. right limit. of Lit tie Eldorado creek. in the Fairbanks recording district. Territory of Alas ka
 In order to hold your interest in said claim under the provisions of section 2324 of the revised statutes of the United States. said eXpendi ture being for your share of the an nual assessment work for said year, and if within ninety days after the last publication of this notice you fail or refuse to pay to the undersign ed as co-owner your said proportion of the expenditure aforesaid your inter. est in said claim will become the property of the undersigned as CO owner under said section 2324 R. $
 ". H. PROPES First publication April l2. 1915. Last publication July l9, 1915.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the probate court for Fairbanks precinct, Fourth division, Terri tory of Alaska,
 In the matter of the estate of Mrs. William c. Harp, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the above named court as admins trator of the above entitled estate and all persons having claims against the said estate are required to present them, with tie proper vouchers, within six months from the date of this notice, to the under signed administrator, at the offices of McGowan X Clark, attorneys for the administrator. corner of Third avenue and Cushman street in the Patten Building, Fairbanks. Alaska, which office is hereby designated as the office in which the business of said state shall be transacted. Fairbanks, Alaska, April 21 1915.
 VIM. C. HARP
 Administrator. M'GOWAN X CLARK
 Attorneys for administrator. Date first publication April 26 1915. Date last publication May IT, 1915
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

NEW YORK. The taiIIsur tiou-s IS more in evidence than i; has been at any time during the last two years. says our Ney York letter Eu- der date of April ?
 Simplicity of line and ornament atton has increased. while severity is being studiously avoided Either arm eye curves up slightly on the shoulder. or the pocket ls placed very low. with bias strap. The collar rolls over softly ur. i it ls high |, folds OF sways rGf at tIy top.
 A very simple blouse which is made in crepe de chine. radium silk or the newly popular ponEee, lays special emphasis on two points. One is the gentlemen'S club pocket. which curves slightly. and the other is the extremely high collar. lt fsstens up to the chin extending on the sides to the ears. The pc culiar making of it prevents awk. wardness, for many seams widen it out gracefully at the top, after the fashion of the long shoulder glass. which curves outward at the edges.
 SERGE AND SUEDE.
 Womaukind may be for world peace but the serge walking suit of the fashionable woman fairly calls for war IL calls in most attrac- tive way too, for perfectly blended are the serEes Of the suit and the led of its suede trimmings. These, of course, are not of the pelt, but of kid-surfaced cloth skin to duyetyn. The real soldier would not call this fetching uniform service suit, but woman would regard fl as the most serviceable in her wardrobe. since serge and suede cloth wear better than do many other popular fabrics.
 One might expect much from a model noted the other day. The skirt does not appear wide in con trast with a coat whose lower sec ton. applied at the waistline, drops to far below the knees. It is a species of redingote cut in two parts. From the front te ma terial in tiny. outstanding flutes crosses either side. ends under deep hip flaps and joins seams with per fectly plain back. dropping flatly 10 within a few inches of the skirts
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
NEW COUNCIL
 MAKES CUT IN
 ITS EXPENSES
TWO POSITIONS ABOLISHED AND $500 A MONTH WILL
 BE SAVED.

Rv abolishing the positions of night patrolman and city physician, and by cutting $50 month from the salary of the city attorney, the new council has assured a saving in salaries for the coming year amounting to $500 month. or a total of $3,6O0 for the year.
 The council adopted in part the system suggested by The Citizen last year. of having the firemen serve as police The Citizen advo- cated the elimination of all patrol tion of firemen. but the council eliminated the night patrolman and retained the day patrolman.
 Under the new system, adopted at the meeting of the new council last Monday night, Dr. Aline Bradley who was city physician, and Thom- as Blaylock. night patrolman, have lost their positions, and Thomas MarQuam, who is retained as city attorney, will hereafter receive but $75 month. instead of $l25, as previously. The new system pro vides that four of the regular fire men will take turns as night patrol men, serving from midnight until 6 o'clock the next morning, when J. J. Buckley, chief of the fire de partment, will serve until noon. Frank Wiseman, who has been re- tained as regular patrolman, will serve from noon until midnight A. J. Pauli has been retained as city clerk and magistrate.
 MEETINGS CHANGED.
 Another important change made by the council was to hold regular meetings in the future on the second and fourth Monday evenings ot each month, instead of every Monday evening, as has been the practice in the past.
 In voting for some of the city em- ployes, the council used secret bal lots. There were two candidates ,or city attorney Thomas Marquam and Cecil Clegg. The former receiv- ed four votes, the latter two and one vote was blank.
 The council voted to appropriate s40O for immediate use of the schools for supplies. But this amount was wanted only on condition that the remainder of fund of $500 NO Ut uoVU lpl p'PB'AN' 'NN'AN 'N appropriated later.
 In a written communication pres ented by the school board through Mrs Mary Zimmerman, secretary, it was explained that the funds needed by the schools for the next 12 months would total $2l ,50O Of this amount, $14,750 would be required for salaries and the remainder for books, repairs and general expenses.
 FIRE LOSS SMALL.
 Fire Chief Buckley reported that during the period from April l, 1914, to March 31, 1915, there had been 51 fire alarms. The total damage amounted to S3,335 and the insurance collected totaled $2,945.
 Mayor Nerland appointed the fol lowing committees to serve during the term of the new council:
 Ways and Means sICallahan, Smith, Mack.
 Street. Light and Public Works Smith, Bredlie. Myers.
 Fire Protection and Water Supply -Lorentzen, Callahan, Bredlie.
 Public Health. Sewerage and Pc lice Myers, Mack, Lorentzen
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
The American Blernaish

There is an American blemish. It is not one of the eruptions on the face which the mention of the Worus suggest, though 1 should like the American face freer from this fault. It is not a fault of carriage. for the free, independent American spirit reflects itself in the chest held well up, the head carried high and the shoulders back It is not in lack of vitality. The American abounds in that Nor is it that there is any noticeable lack in taste in dress. The great American blem- ish in American beauty is nervous ness.
 The American woman with sound nerves is so rare that she occasions comment, Lockers on, especially foreign ones, eXclaim: How un- American she is." The word Amer ican' is a synonym of nervousness and of dyspepsia, which is form of nervousness.
 HEADACHES RARE.
 Once every woman was afflicted by headaches Now they are rare, for women have learned so much of personal hygiene that they avoid the overloaded stomach. and the clogged condition and overburdened liver that invariably result in head aches But women have become ''fussy.' They lack the fine poise which betokens well controlled nerves.
 Most European women have their nerves under such admirable con- trol that they can bring them to heel by word as a hunter his hounds.
 The American blemish reveals itself in the American woman in three ways. It shows in the strained expression of the face. the deep. ugly lines between the eyebrows which American women do not seem to fear, but European women dread as an affliction, the tense lines about the mouth. the strained. tired look that robs the loveliest eyes of their brilliance. Another evidence of nerve strain is the inability of
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
TO EMOVE STAINS.

Fruit-Soak fresh stains in milk or use OXalic acid.
 Coffee-Treat with boiling water when fresh.
 Grass-Rub the spots with mo iasses and wash,
 Iron rust-Use lemon juice and salt or hot solution of oXalic acid, Ink-PeroXide of hydrogen or salt and lemon juice.
 Blood-Soak in cold water.
 Mldew-Use lemon and salt; soak in buttermilk or use Javelle water. Mud-Soak in kerosene acid. am monia or chlOroform.
 Grease-Rub French chalk or Full 'ers earth on spots
 Chocolate-Soak in kerosene and wash in cold water.
 Paint-Turpentine or benzine. Tar-Soak in warm milk and salt. Scorch-Wet and expose to sun shine.
 Perspiration Boiling.
 Tea-Use boiling water.
 Wine-Dry salt on fresh stains, warm milk on old ones.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
'CH|LKO0T JACK"
 DIES 0N COAST

JUNEAU.-Jack Benson. ''Chilkoot Jack one of the famous Indian guides of the Lynn canal country, who died last week at Skagway was buried Saturday at Haines. The people of Skagway showed the aged Indian the respect that a communi- ty usually bestows upon a leading citizen.
 "Chilkoot Jack" had a concession from the Chilkat Indians for Chil- koot pass, and in his early days, by ais friendship for the white pros pectors and traders that passed over the pass to the interior, he earned the enduring friendship of the early Yukon pioneers. IL is said that he saved the lives of white men on more than one occasion in the days when the Chilkats were regarded as among the most warlike of the northern natives. He was the possessor of many 'skookum papers, as he and other natives who preceded the days of the native schools called letters pie of influence.
 
 circumstance that he never drank whisky and was never under arrest. The Skagway Alaskan contains the following concerning "Chilkoot Jack:
 Jack Benson whose n7tive name was Khhocter. more familiarly known as "Chilkoot Jack" by those who have been acquainted with him in and around Skagway for the last quarter century, was of the Sitka tribe, while his wife, who survives him, is of the Chilkat tribe. According to Skagway history. "Chlkoot Jack" was the first person to guide a white man over the now famous White pass, and it is said that it was a party made up by the late Captain William Moore, founder of Skagway, that induced the old na- tive to tell of this trail and thus show to the goldmad stampeders nearer and less perilous trail to the klondike. Just what his age was at the time of his death is not certain. but his sons believe he must have been nearing his 90th anniversary
 More than twenty years ago the deceased and his wife adopted a baby girl, who is well known in Haines and Skagway as Miss Cora Benson. In addition to the two sons mentioned above, there is third son, Daniel, living at Yakutat, who is unable to get here in time for the funeral, which will take place to- morrow"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
Man Shoots Himself
 Before Eyes of Wife

TOTTENVILLE, $. l.. - If you want to see something exciting you just stand there at the kitchen ,>lndrw and watch me" said Chas. H. Higbee a jeweler and for twenty five years a prominent resident of Tottenville to his wife.
 Mrs. Higbee did as directed and saw her husband go into the rear yard of their home. place bis back to the barn door and then shoot himself in the head. She ran out as he toppled over unconscious.
 At smith Infirmary it was said there was little likelihood of Hig- bees recovery. Higbee, who is 50 years old, was worried about his finances.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
HIS TESTIMONIAL.

How do you like your typewriter? asked a salesman of one of his GUS toners.
 It's most satisfactory was the reply. T wonder how ever got along without it!"
 That's fine! Would you be will ing to give me a little testimonial to that effect?'
 Why. certainly l will" and. ac- cording to Everbody's Magazine. he pounded out the following:
 after Using thee automatig Back action atypewrit,er for thre emonthS andOver. l unhesittatinggly pronounc It pronounce it to be al ad even more than thee Manufacturs claim 9 for if. During the time been in our possssio Q. i, tn rec monthz, i'd has more tn an paid for itSslf in the SaVeing OF time an q ladrr9
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The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26

the American woman to sit still. A third. and not the least. if not the most, objectionable is the high. thin voice with the staccato manner of speech.
 WATCH YOUR REFLECTION
 Nervousness is often caused by wrong mental habits. Whenever you catch yourself worrying look instantly into the mirror When you are angry lift up your handglass. A glimpse of the creature there re flected should effect at least half a cure. Or perhaps you are predis- posed to low spirits, which is ner- vousness expressed in another form. It is static as opposed to the dy- say it is your nature" that you change the natures, if they are bad.
 Perhaps your nervousness is caused by overeating or under feed ing Both may produce a disturbed condition of the nerves, Overeat- ing is a parent of melancholy and eating too little may cause violent nervousness, which is irritability
 Perhaps the nervousness for which you blame insomnia is it's cause. Let more fresh air into your room, or sleep in room where you have better facilities for ventilation. Be sure that your bedclothing is not too heavy and dragging Keep warm by all means, but let the bedcloth- ing be light in weight.
 Study your diet. Eat only what agrees with you and eat as lightly as you can while giving the body as much nourishment as it needs. Remember that it requires great deal of vitality and nervous energy. San Francisco Examiner.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
COOKING HINTS.
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 If fowl seems tough, add either d pinch of salt (saleratus) or a little vinegar to the water in cook ing.
 Put your light biscuits and rolls close together in the pan; they will rise in better form.
 Melted butter is very good sub ing. Many prefer it, Turnips are improved by adding one or two tablespoonfuls of sugar when cooking.
 More cakes fail from guessing" at proportions than is generally sup posed Use a divided and marked cup, and weigh accurately.
 A fine amber colored soup is ob- tained by adding finely grated car rot to the clear stock when it is quite free from scum u 9I4ISt q NLlShtH icltt II oftI a saucer of burning alcohol This ,netnod does not leave soot on the flesh.
 If corn meal is mixed with lit tie cold water il will never form jumps. IL is well to remember this m making mush, gruel, etc, where the meal must be stirred into very hot liquid
 If whites of eggs are not perfect ly cold or if they are too fresh they will not beat very stiff. Cream will not whip we'll unless at least thirty-siX hours old and very cold.
 Lemon peel should be pared off lemons very thinly. The pith under the yellow is bitter. and not used at all in cookery. Only the thin yellow rind and juice should be used.
 If you rinse a plate with cold water before breaking the eggs on it, add pinch of salt, and then stand where there is a current of i air, you will have no difficulty in 1 beating them 10 froth To make arrOWrOOt jelly, mOisten
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
HSALTH AND BEAUTY.
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 Frequent bathing keeps the feet from being tired and swollen. and il prevents rouehness of the skin that leads 10 callous spots.
 Water in which a bit of washing soda has been dissolved Is restful. Hot salt water is equally refreshing. w.lle vigorous rubbing with al cohol will quickly relieve a burning sensation.
 Pumice stone, used frequently. keeps the skin smooth. It is es- pecially neccssa sary on the heel and on the ball of the foot, where the We ght of the body rests in walk ing.
 Never cut the nails too short, as they are more likely to become in grown And file them smooth with sandpaper. so they will not catch and pull the threads of your stock
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 Do not lick stamps or the flaps of envelopes for the mucilage is made of any old thing" in the way of glue or gelatine. Moisten them with your wet finger, or with a bit of dampened cloth or sponge.
 For grit in the eye apply drop or two of castor oil; it relieves the irritation.
 Aromatic spirits of ammonia Is always useful in ca-e of faiptness. A grown-up may take a teaspoon sul to two tablespoonfuls in water. Bicarbonate of soda as much as can be heaped upon a dime and dissolved in water is valuable remedy for heartburn and acidity of the stomach. Many d reckless diner has been helped by an early dose of this simple physic
 A bottle of peroxide of hydrogen is one of the greatest treasures; for any abrasion of the skin it may be applied with the consciousness that at once it destroys all germs with which it may come in contact. A pin wound is often more dangerous than one of hundred times it's size. The point or material may contain deadly poison and harm be done before the wound is ap- parent
 The necessity for soap depends upon the quality of skin and upon it's exposure. If the skin is oily daily bath of soap and water is absolutely necessary. Avoid highly colored and perfumed soaps. A good fattenins emollient is; One ounce of cocoa butter, two ounces of lanolin Rub in well forcing the pores to absorb all they will and be sure the skin is perfect ly dry when the emollient is ap- piled
 An excellent liquid for keeping the hair in curl is made with about three tablespoonfuls of Quince seeds added to a pint of hot water. Put water on seeds and allow to stand several hours. A few drops of vio- let or other perfume may be added. TO retain freshness of feeling and the capacity of securing. pleas ure from common things is one of the secrets of a happy life says writer The old age that keeps the buoyant expectation of youth that every day will bring some happiness with it. is a joy and in SpratiOn'
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
USES FOR BON ES.

Almost any bones can be used for soup making, leftover bones from the roasts, boils, chops, steaks, ve- getables. sauces and gravies. There are few bones and leftoyers that are al all fiji to be eaten that will not form the basis of good soup. Rib bones of beef can be grilled or roasted. the spareribs of pork is a favorite dish when well Drowned and served with cabbage or onions and apple sauce. The ribs of beef witt some of the meat attached can be praised and the marrow bones make very palatable dish boiled or baked.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
CORN YOUR OWN BEEF.

It is much nicer to corn ones own beef and this recipe is an old family rule that never fails, accord ing to Los Angeles Express. To six pounds of trump roast meat take one level teaspoon of saltpeter, five tablespoons of salt, three tablespoons of sugar, put water enough to cover and let soak 25 hours. In cooking, allow four hours for six pounds of meat, cook in same brine in which 1t soaked, skim occasionally add water as needed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-26
Orient First Made Perfumes

Thp first perfume came to us in the flowers The perfumer. like the musician and the painter. tries to copy nature 10 please the senses of man.
 Tse first to discover the art of perfumery were the natives of the Or ent Their ancient civilization was not alone responsible for this. These nations cultivate all things which delight the senses. The taste in i"rS exceedingly.
 DERIVATION OF THE WORD
 The first perfume was obtained by burning aromatic gums and woods. The word itself is derived from per" '" through. and "fuming.' smoke.
 Perfumery was studied by the var ious nations which in turn held the scepter of civilization.
 The Hebrews when in captivity learned the art from the Egyptians. the Romans from the Greeks. and the western nations from the Ro- mans With the fall of Rome the art was forgotten, and was rediscover- d by the western nations during he conquests of the crusaders in the far east
 REFINEMENT IN PERFUMES.
 The excessive use Of perfume by refined people in Europe during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries was to counteract the unpleasant odors which abounded in those days.
 Women of today display refin- ed taste in the use of perfumes, while their foremothers used musk. ciyet and lavender.
 The progress in the art of per fumery is perhaps the cause of this. The perfumer of today is constant ly seeking to wrest new secrets from nature. Hardly a flower grows that has not had it's scent repro duCed
 LEAD IN MANUFACTURE.
 Strong perfumes are not consid- cred in good taste ill these days. The delicate. subtle fragrance is the one preferred
 France and England lead the world today in the manufacture of perfumes.
 Each woman chooses her own beautiful scent and envelopes her belongings in it. Garments, laces,