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The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
OF Interest
To ALASkANS
JOSllN WANTS JOB.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 10
Falcon Joslin, president of the Tan
ana Valley Railway company, and
Clyde Morris will try to get the
contract for constructing the new
government railroad in Alaska. II
is not known, however, what the
plans of the administration are with
regard to the building of the new
road-whether it is 10 be built by
the government or let out to con
tractors.
COAST MINED.
OTTAWA. Feb. Is. -- The govern
ment announces that the west coast
Of Canada, in the Esquimalt region,
has been heavily mined. 1t is also
stated that the display of signals at
the danger points will inform Pacific
coast vessels whether or not they
can enter the ports with safety.
TO PASS FEW LAWS
SEATTLE, Feb. Is. - Representa-
tive DAILY, of Nome, is authority for
the statement that there will not
be great deal Of legislation en-
acted during the coming session Of
the territorial legislature, the ma
jority Of the members believing that
too few laws are a great deal better
for the territory than too many. The
chief work of the session, declares
Daily. will be the consideration Of
an eight-hour law and workmen's
compensation act.
ALASKA BOOSTED.
SEATTLE, Feb. I'm an inter
view printed in the Seattle Times,
f. L. Scrafford. the Fairbanks hard
rock man boosts the agricultural
and other possibilities of Alaska.
giving the Fairbanks region particu-
lar mention as a place of desirable
residence. The sourdough Northern
err, who has just returned to the
Coast from the East, asserts that
the plan of building a tunnel under
Boring sea between Alaska and ST.
IBERIA is regarded favorably by ex-
pert engineers who have given the
matter their consideration.
LANE OUR FRIEND.
CHICAGO, Feb. I'm an address
delivered in this city last night,
Secretary OF the Interior Franklin
X Lane, who is enroute to San
Francisco to represent President VIII
son at the opening OF the Panama
Pacific International exposition
spoke in glowing terms OF the future
of Alaska.
DRIscoLL IN SEATTLE.
SEATTLE. Feb. II. - Representa-
tive Dan Driscoll. Of Fairbanks, ar
rived here today on his way back
to Alaska to attend the session OF
the territorial Legislature.
SCHOOL BILL PASSED.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 18.-
The Wickersham school reform bill.
providing for the withdrawal of pub
lie lands in Alaska for school pur-
poses and giving the territorial leg.
islature authority to establish uni.
form school system. was passed by
the senate yesterday, and is now
awaiting final action by the house.
in which branch the measure al
ready has been reported favorably.
The bill provides for the withdrawal
Of sections 16 and So in all town
ships. and also section 80 in the
Tanana valley.
TO AID NATIVES.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 49,
Senator Wesley L. Jones. Of Wash
ington, has offered an amendment
to the sundry civil appropriations
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22

bill, making available Immediately
the sum Of $75 900, contained in the
bill, for medical relief among the
natives Of Alaska
SEWARD GETS BANK.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10
A charter was granted today to the
National Bank OF Seward, Alaska
The new bank will have a capitaliza-
ton of $25O,O0O and will have the
backing Of the Hartman interests,
with J. Fl. Hartman AS president.
ALLOWANCE INCREASED.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 10
The senate committee which is con-
sidering the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill has increased the allow
ance for Alaska coast survey pur-
poses to $225,000, and the appro-
priation for the maintenance OF Alas
ka fisheries has been increased to
$4,000. an addition OF $4,000. II
the bill is passed in its present
form, Secretary Redfield will have
ample funds for the purchase Of
dragnets and other equipment for
surveying and charting Pacific coast
and Alaska waters.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
Girls Teams Will
Play Basketball

Girls basketball teams Of the high
Of games to be played soon. the
competing teams being the Fair
banks Five and the Auroras. The
losers when the series IL completed
The teams are made up as follows:
Fairbanks Five-Amanta Tonseth.
guard; Eva Delaney. guard; Queenie
Russell, forward: Irene Kerler. for
ward; Margaret O'Conuor. center.
Auroras-Alta Russell. forward;
Wilma Carlson. forward: Anita Nor
dale, guard: Vida Birch, guard:
Goldie Keller. center.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
Bishop Rowe Is
Due Here Soon

Guy Madara, who has charge OF
the Episcopal missions in this dis
trict, has gone to Tanana Crossing
to meet Bishop p. T. Rowe. who Is
on tour Of the Alaska missions.
Bishop Rowe was at Tanana Cross.
ing few. days ago. and it is expect
ed that he will be in Fairbanks
soon.
According to recently published
item in the Cordova Times. Bishop
Rowe will go to the Arctic ocean
before completing his trip OF inspec
ton. He was cordially received in
Cordova. and many people gathered
to hear him speak. He has been
working in this Territory for 20
years.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
BY
TELEGRAPH
FIGHT is DRAW.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. ID
Joe Mandot and Johnny Dundee
fought fast 20-round draw in thi,
city last night the contest being
one Of the best witnessed here this
winter.
CONTEST CALLED OFF,
JOPLIN, Mo, Feb. 15.-The 20
round fight which was scheduled to
take place between Gunboat Smith
and Carl Morris has been called off
by the latter. Morris gives no rea-
son for his change OF plans.
AFTER JACK JOHNSON.
CHICAGO. Feb. 16.-According to
Federal District Attorney Clyne,
Jack Johnson, who is wanted here
for jumping his bail while under in
dictment for violation of the Mann
white slave act. will be eXtradited
if he enters Mexico, The colored
champion heavyweight is reported
to be travelling on a chartered vessel
to Mexico. where he is scheduled to
meet Jess Willard in 2Oround
bout next month.
TO FIGHT 20 ROUNDS.
NEW ORLEANS, La. Feb. 10
Young Shugrue has signed articles
with Joe Mandot for 20round
fight, to be staged here March %.
Both men are lightweights.
"hOME RUN" RETlRES.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Home
Run" Baker, one of the best known
players in the American league, an
nounces his retirement from base
ball He is going to Maryland TO
make his home on a farm which he
owns in that state.
TO VETO BOXING.
OLYMPIA. Wash. Feb. 10. - The
Wray boxing bill, legalizing ten
round nodecision boxing contests.
which passed the lower branch of
the legislature this week, will be
vetoed by Governor Lister if ap-
proved by the senate, and as there
is little chance that the measure can
be passed over veto, ii is regarded
as already dead.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
THE SITUATION
IN OLD MEXICO
DIPLOMATS MAY GO.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 10
Official advices received from Mexico
City indicate that conditions in the
Southern republic are growing worse
steadily and it now seems probable
that all of the foreign diplomats will
quit the capital soon. The American
attaches at Mexico City are prepared
to leave whenever the other diplo-
matte representatives depart. 1t is
understood that the various diplO
mats have been instructed by their
governments to use their own dis
erection about leaving.
The newspapers at Vera Cruz are
publishing articles intended to COM
pei TIE diplomatic corps to locate in
the coast city or leave the country.
cARRANzA LEAVES CAPITAL.
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 18.-The Car
rama forces evacuated this city to-
day. leaving the capital to the Zapa-
tistas, who moved in Immediately
following the departure of the for
mer presidents followers. The des-
tnation of the Carranza forces is
unknown, but it is generally believed
here that they will move by easy
stages toward the coast, where Car
rama has established his headquar
ters.
John R. Silliman representative
of the United States, left for Vera
Cruz today, acting under instructions
from the state department.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
D0INGS At
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. l5.-
A committee consisting Of Senators
Thomas J. Walsh of Montana, James
A. Reed OF Missouri, Edwin G. Bur.
leigh of Maine. John w. Weeks of
Massachusetts. and f. NJ Simmons
OF North Carolina has been appoint
ed to investigate the charge that
outside influences are working to
prevent the passage of the admins
tration shipping bill. The charge
has been made that the shipping
trust is maintaining lobby at the
capital to secure the defeat OF the
measure.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. IT,
The administration ship purchase
bill, as an amendment to the Weeks
measure was adopted by the house
Of representatives this afternoon BY
vote Of 2l5 to 121.
Representative Bryan, of Washing.
ton, has introduced resolution Civ
ing a majority OF the members OF
congress authority to propose con-
stitutiOnal amendments, which shall
become effective when ratified By
twothirds Of the states
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 10
A statement submitted to the lower
house OF congress today shows tina.
the sum OF 100000 had been paid
to the government in Panama canal
tolls up to February 2. covering
period of operation OF six months,
lacking thirteen days.
The campaign expenses OF Sena-
tor Boise Penrose. Of Pennsylvania.
and Senator-elect Roger Sullivan. Of
Illinois, will be investigated by con.
gress.
In the opinion of Secretary OF War
Garrison. as expressed before the
house appropriations committee this
the coast Notifications Of
the United States are perfectly ade
Quate. even superior to those OF the
belligerent nations OF Europe.
The question OF detailing warships
to act as conveys for American
merchant ships is being debated by
officials OF the navy and the state
but up to late hour
this afternoon no decision had been
reached.
In a statement made today before
the house military committee, Secre-
tary OF War Garrison declared that
the greatest need of the United
States at the present time is aero.
planes and war motors. In explain
alton. he said that the war In Eu-
rope had demonstrated beyond
doubt the value OF both airships and
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
EPER DIES

BOSTON. Mass. Feb l9-ArChi-
bald Thomas. victim oil leprosy
sincechildhood died at his isolated
habitation today.
FAVOR PROHIBITION.
MONTPELIER VT. teb. l9.-The
lower house OF the state legislature
passed prohibition referendum to-
day.
LEGISLATURE ON TRIP.
CARSON CITY. New. Feb. 10
The full membership OF both houses
of The state legislature left for San
Francisco today, to be present to
morrow at the formal opening of
the Panama-PacifiC International eN-
position. which will take place to
morrow morning at O'Clock.
LAWMAKERS VhCCINATED.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb 10.
The members of the lower house
of the state legislature Went to the
office of the governor today for the
purpose of being vaccinated. This
action was taken following the dis
CoveIy of what is believed to be a
case of smallpox in the lower cham
Der Governor Hatfield assisted in
administering the vaccine.
PLENTY OF FOOD HERE.
WASHINGTON. u. c.. Feb. 10
The department of agriculture has
issued a statement in reply to Rep
resentatiye FAR, in which it is
claimed that there is no danger of a
food shortage in the United States
as the result of expectations TO Eu
rope The statement declares that
millions of bushels of wheat could
be shipped daily to the other side Of
the Atlantic until the new crop is
harvested. without eXhausting the
supply now on hand.
FORMER OUTLAW DEAD.
ST. LOUIS. Feb. 19.-The funeral
service over the remains of Frank
James. whose death occurred yes
terday at Excelsior Springs. will be
held at the DANES farm tomorrow.
after which the body of the dead
outlaw will be brought here fof
cremation. John Phillips, who de.
Tended James when he was tried
and acquitted on the charge of mu.-
der. will deliver the funeral address.
WEALTHY MEN ARRESTED.
LOS ANGELES, Cal. Feb. 10
Henry Chandler, assistant general
manager Of the Los Angeles Times.
and several other wealthy men have
been indicted by the federal grand
jury on the charge of engaging in
a conspiracy to violate the neutrali-
ty of the United States. The charge
states that the men planned to re-
cruit an army for a campaign in
Lower California. with the object
OF securing valuable lands.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
M'COWANS ENTERTAIN.

Several friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas A. MCGOWAN were guests at
a dinner given In honor Of Mr.. Nc
Gowan's birthday Thursday evening
at the MCGOWAN residence. The
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. George
A. Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs. e. H.
Boyer Mr. r. d. Aensie. and Mar.
shall l.. T. Erwin.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
Friday

Much concern is being manifested
BY the allies about the plan OF the
Germans TO blockade shipping in
English waters. and it is reported
today that shipping between the
British Isles and the mainland has
come to standstill. 1t is announc-
ed, however. in a telegram from
Berlin that the military authorities
declare that the full effects OF the
blockade will not be felt for about
10 or Is days. The German kaiser
is said to be at Cuxhaven person
ally directing the sending out OF
the submarines, many OF which are
prepared to lay mines
The French steamship Dinorah
was almost destroyed by German
submarine. and was towed to Dieppe
France, in sinking condition The
Norwegian tank steamer Beldrtdge.
while on its way to Amsterdam
struck mine off Dover and was
signify damaged.
1t is reported from London that
the allies have assumed the often.
sive in France and Belgium. TIL.
Germans are reported to be losing
ground in some places on the ives,
line.
1t is reported from London tha,
tho Russians have been driven com
pletely out Of Bukowina district, in
Berlin that the Germans are win
ming from the Russians in Poland.
That the Albanian troops are com
ing to the assistance of Servia is
the report received today from Sofia
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
THE IDEA,

Stranger Ito young lady behind
inland town)-Have you silk under
wear?
She Shifting her gum to other
side of her mouth) On four dollars
a week, in this dead hole? ! should
say not. Do you think this is
New York;"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22

Duke Ernst H. of Saxe-Altenburg,
the greatest lover OF science among
German princes, is about to have a
wireless installation fitted at his
castle in Altenburg 1t will be used
specially for communicating with air
ships The duke has long taken an
interest in wireless telegraphy and
telephony. He is also an expert on
aeronautics.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
ALL THAT MONEY.

Sam. the choreman. returned from
the city with scarf pin that con-
tanned diamond" OF no usual size.
1t was the pride OF his heart and
the envy Of his village companions.
He treated all inquiries from them
AZ to its value and its authenticity
with high scorn.
His employer. after week OF bask-
INK In its radiance. asked Sam about
its history.
Sam" he said. lis it a real dia-
mond?"
WALL" said Sam. III it amt I've
been skun out OF four bits"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22

Mrs. +. II. Hartman is sponsor
for $4,000 which the New York Blu
reau of Municipal Research is spend
ing in Albany in making a survey
of State departments and institutions
to prevent duplication Of effort
among State departments
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22

She-"What is a dairy lunch?"
He-"It's the only kind Of a res.
taurant where you can sit opposite
to q lady without paying for her
food"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22

MUCH WHEAT SOLD.
NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.-Six mil
lion bushels of wheat have been
sold to European nations thus far
this week. and it is estimated thar
the sales for the entire week will
total fully ten million. Todays
sales are estimated at two and
half million.
ALLEGED DYNAMlTER TAKEN.
SEATTLE. Feb. 10. - David Cap
Ian. long wanted by the authorities
for his connection with the Los
Angeles Times dynamiting outrage.
was located today and taken into
custody at his lonely cabin in the
woods on the opposite side of the
Sound
Captains hiding place was discov-
cred through information given to
the authorities by Schmidt, another
conspirator. who was placed under
arrest several days ago at New
York
IDENTIFYING VESSELS.
GALVESTON. Tex, Feb. 10
Several Norwegian steamships which
are loading here for various destina-
tons in Europe are having their
nationality painted in large letters
on both sides Of their hulls, in
the hope Of avoiding attack in the
war zone
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22

REMOVING THE EVIDENCE.
George, what are you burning,
DEAR" she asked. going to the crate
and peering over his shoulder.
The letters | wrote you before
We were married"
You heartless wretch. | won
der if all men are so devoid of
sentiment? YOU
Il am doing it in your interest,
dear Pm trying to fix things SO that
when die nobody can dispute my
good will on the ground OF insanity.
Fix
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
0lANS ARE ROBBERS.

NEW YORK. Feb. l6.-ACcording
10 information received by the Unit
ed Press from its CORES pondent at
Berlin. the German papers through
out the empire are publishing artl-
cles purportinc to SHOW that the
United States is siding more and
more with the allies
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22
WILSON SUPPORTED.

LANSING, Mich, Feb. IS. = The
Democratic state convention, which
is in session here. has pledged its
support to President Wilson.
Pennsylvania, author of bill auth
Orixing the President of the United
States to declare an embargo on the
expectation OF foodstuffs, made the
prediction on the floor of the house
today that a bread famine would
result from the continued shipment
Of wheat to Europe. Bread riots
will surely result, he declared, if
the orders already received are fill
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-22

WHEELING. w Va. Feb ID
Direct testimony introduced today
before the congressional committee
which is investigating Federal Judge
Dayton showed that the jurist de
nounced the United Mine Workers
in speech delivered from the
bench.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-02-24

Calvin Litchfield and mother of
otton. P. O.. were recent visitors at
Bert Langeway's.
Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Martin of ST..
Johnsbury were the guests of Rev. r.
N. Joscelyn Sunday.
Rev. R. F. Lowe of St. Johns
bury was a business visitor in town
Wednesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hamilton of St.
Johnsbury visited his brother. Supt.
E. A. Hamilton, over Sunday.
Mrs. Floyd Niles entertained her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo Stick
ney. of Potion, P. O.. last week.
Mrs. Lance and daughter, Velma of
Orleans have been stopping with Mrs.
H. E. Drown, for three days visit.
Special Lenten services will be held
every Friday evening at St. Marks
church during Lent, beginning at 7.30.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dickens of
Orleans and family were the guests of
her mother, Mrs. B. O. Spaulding.
over Sunday.
The ladies of the Lake road conduct
ed sale of food and candy at the M.
E. church Friday at which they real
lied over $50 net.
Rev. o. E. Aiken of Swanton, who
has been visiting his mother, Mrs.
Sanborn, for several days, returned to
his home Monday.
Supt, E. A. Hamilton will hold an
examination for teachers in the read
ing room of the school building on
March 4th and 9Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Davis have fin
ished their labors in Greensboro and
are now visiting at the home of his
father, E. A. Davis.
Harry Jenne went to Burlington
Reginald Buzzell at U. V. M. He
returned Monday night
Miss Cora Davis is taking vacation
from her duties as bookkeeper in the
store of Gilman & Company, and is
visiting in Springfield, Mass.
Geo. 1. Trudell, who lost his foot
last June as the result of an accident
in the railroad yards, will resume his
duties as conductor this morning.
The annual roll call of the Congre
gational church will be held Thursday
evening, 7.3O. It is hoped that a re-
Spouse will be made by every member
Mr.. Tracy of Montpelier, sheriff Of
Washington county, addressed the
members of the Y. M. I. C. Tuesday
evening on. methods of Handling
Prisoners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-02-24
The Prison of Sark,

Sark, the loveliest of the channel is
lands, possesses a quaint old prison of
two cells more as a matter of form
than of necessity, for serious crime is
almost unknown in the island, which
has no paid police, but simply an elect
ed constable. 1t is some years since
the prison was called into requisition,
and on the last occasion the bolt was
found to be SO rusty that it had to be
broken before the door could be open
ed. The prisoner was then put in, left
all night with the door open and made
no attempt to escape.
On another occasion a young English
servant who had stolen some clothes
was sentenced to three days imprison-
ment. The prospect so terrified her
that the authorities took pity on her
loneliness and considerably left the
cell open. The little maid sat in the
doorway and was consoled by kind
hearted Sark women, who came to
keep her company. A still more Curl
Gus incident Is told of man who was
convicted for neglecting his wife and
children. He was ordered to betake
himself to the prison and there wait
for the arrival of the constable. This
he did. sitting outside until the door
was opened.-Strand Magazine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-02-24
Jonathan Lewis.

Jonathan Lewis, whose death &C.
Cured on Feb. 81 and was mentioned
in last weeks issue, was for many
years a familiar figure in this COM
munity. He was born in Kirby, Jan.
81, 1886 and was therefore 70 years of
age. He moved to Orleans county
when very young and with the excep-
ton of two years spent in Flint, Mich,
has lived his life in this vicinity. Mr..
Lewis followed the occupation of farm
ing while he was able to work. and
though extremely eccentric, was prud-
dent in his money matters. and accu-
mulated money enough to care for him
in comfort as long as he lived. Since
his wife's death he has made his home
with relatives until few months ago.
when G. M. Bailey. who was his
guardian. placed him in care of Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Martin, who provided
him with a good home and good care
during his decline. The funeral was
held at the Curtis undertaking rooms
Wednesday,, Feb. II, the Rev. r. N.
Joscelyn officiating. Burial was made
by the side of his wife in the GENE
terry known as the Mitchell cemetery
in Derby. Mr. Lewis is survived by a
sister, Mrs. Smith, who lives in Boston,
and by several nephews and nieces.
Samuel Cushman of Los Gatos, Cal,
H V. Ryther of Coventry and Henry
Ryther were present at the funeral.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-02-24
NEWPORT

Hon. Geo. H. Prouty is home from
J ackman, Me.
Roy P. Skinner has been appointed a
deputy y. S. marshal.
Theo. Carr of St. Johnsbury is visit
ing his uncle, F. w. Carr.
Ernest Scott has been in Boston for
a few days, returning Tuesday.
E. A. Bemis and Mr.. Wilcox of
Island Pond were in town Monday.
E. L. Richard entertained his cousin,
Edwin Alexander, of Glover, Wednes-
day.
Rev. M. S. Eddy and Geo. Young
of Glover were business callers here
Tuesday.
Ezra L. Clark of Glover visited his
nephew. A. G. Clark, Wednesday and
Thursday.
w. w. Blodgett returned to Mont
pelier Monday after spending Sunday
with his family.
Miss Dorothy Lindsay seems to be
improving rapidly now, having discard
ed her clutches.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-02-24

The first Sunday service to be held
in the reconstructed M. E. church was
held Sunday and as an appropriate
opening service, the communion was
observed. Rev. Joscelyn was assisted
by the Rev. O. e. Aiken of Swanton.
The Sunday school was an important
meeting as the Carol Dean Lance
Asbury Brotherhood opened the new
brotherhood room with 81 men present
assisted by McCauley's orchestra and
Congregational church. One hundred
eighty. eight was the attendance of the
Sunday school, demonstrating that the
Sunday school is strong factor of the
church. The Rev. G. A. Martin of St.
Johnsbury preached to large congre-
cation in the evening. Next Sunday
Bishop Hamilton will be present for
the dedication service.