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The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15

giveness and hope. George McDon aid. the no.rlist. helps Us to under stand X young husband leaves his loving vile and boy. spends in reoa less riot the fortune O the woman he promised to love He throw away his good name and steals other mems goods He gave himself to drunkenness by night and wan dering by day Little by little he wore out the young wife's health, burned up her beauty, and brought her to the grave. But the girl loved on, struggled above the dis grace. educated the child, made him brave as a youth and then fell in death like the traveller in the storm. Dying. she left a letter in which she put her love. One day the gray haired man returns and finds the letter She tells him out of the blacknes5 of the terrible mid night one star shines: 1t is the star of Hope And that star won. Have hope, my brother. have hope, Trust to His redeeming love. and remein- Der the forgiving Father who loves and loves and loves again
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
MONDAY

i All of the border country in the state of Texas Is considerably wrought up today over raid made into Texas by a band of 200 Villa i istas They forded the Rio Grande and made an attack on the village of Boquillas. continuing their raiu afterward on the American town oi Glenn Springs.
 When news of the raid was spread the American soldiers along the border gave pursuit to the Mexi- cans And n the battle which fol. lowed r of the bandits bit the dust Not. however. before they had killed three American soldiers ten-year old boy, seriously wounded two more cavalrymen. captured an other and done considerable damage to property.
 It had been supposed that the presence of scattered bodies of Am erican troops on the border woull have the effect of stopping the raids of the Mexicans into Ameri- can territory. In fact. 1t was sup posed that the raids had been stopped, as none of consequence have taken place since midwinter The attack of today therefore came as a great surprise. When in formed of 1t General Carranza is reported to have said that it was made purely In spirit of bravado,
 The citizens of the border coun- try are up in arms and are mak- ing threats to invade Mexico in pur- suit of the bandits. Governor Fer guson, of Texas, is also reported to have stated that. if necess ssary, vio- lation of the sovereignty of Texas will be prevented by the national guardsmen of the state acting under his orders He has already ordered all of the available Texas rangers to repair to the border and make an investigation of the attack
 United States troops are bein" hurried to the raided district ac rapidly as possible. Two troops of cavalry have gone from Marathon, Texas, where they have been quar- tered since the start of the MeXi- can trouble, while troop of signal corps men has been sent to the border country from San Antonio. It is stated that the troops are going to the border more to preserve order among the Americans than for any other reason.
 Excitement is high everywhere OH the border, according to dispatches sent out from Fl Paso. And it le also stated that the people of the various communities are preparing to send messages to Washington de manding that they be protected.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
AUTOMOBILE NEWS

City Councilman Gus Burglin has purchased the big Packard car iron, William Terrill. The purchase price is said to have been $500. The car was brought into the country a year ago last fall by Peter Ander, son.
 R. c. Wood and c. A. Macquar rie now own new Dodge cars, the purchases of the machines having been made from the N c. company. It appears tbat the ladies Of the respective families are to have charge of operating the cars, Mrs Wood and Miss Anna Fitchett hay Ing proven themselves to be apt pupils at learning the art of driv ing an automobile under the very competent tutelage of "Scotty" Lyons
 Jimmy Barrack is planning a nov city In automobiles, as far as Fair banks is concerned That is, he will bring in a style of machine never before seen here. It is called "Raceabout Roadster" and weighs but 1000 pounds. It will be com posed of a Ford chassis, the re mainder Of tie parts being made by a company which supplies parts of various kinds for all makes of automobiles. Mir Barrack will take a Ford and Use the frame, engine and axles, lie will then substitute wire spoked wheels for the regular Ford wheels. and a different body having bucket seats and German Silver "V" radiator The picture of the car resembles racing models of other cars.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
TUESDAY

That armed invasion of Mexico Is the only proper course for the Unit ed States is the opinion of Governor James Ferguson, of Texas, accord ing to dispatches sent out from 1 Austin, Texas, today. For know 1 ing Mexicans as he does after | lifelong experience with them, GOV ernor Ferguson is of the opinion that the outlawry now prevailing in the southern republic will never cease to be 8 menace to the peace i ful inhabitants of the country. as well as to the border states of the United States, until after the United States takes complete control Of the situation Which shows that he also thinks that the regular soldiers of Mexico cannot handle the situa- tion even after staple govern ment is established. Governor Fer guson bases his conclusions as to the latter fact by stating that Diaz, with 10000 regular soldiers and large force of rurales, was never able to handle the bandits.
 In dispatches sent out from MeXl- co City and Fl Paso it is stated that General Obregon refuses to ai' low the cooperation of the Mexi- can regular soldiers with the Am erican troops in the matter of pur- suing Villa until the United States has given the Mexican government some idea as to when the A1nerl- can soldiers will be withdrawn from Mexico That is, he wants date definitely set for the withdrawal of the troops. General Scott refuses to accede to his request, An agree ment on the subject under discus sion, however, is expected at an early date.
 Secretary of War Baker has Is sued orders for II companies Of coast artillery rom the Atlantic seaboard and from the gulf coast to proceed at once to the Mexican border there to do patrol duty as infantrymen. The coast artillery stationed or the Pacific coast is likewise being held in readiness to move immediately after orders are received.
 The second battalion of the Four teenth United States infantry, sta tioned at Fort Lawton. has also been ordered to hold itself in readl- ness to move immediately. Which leads to the belief that the troops now in Alaska will not be relieved this summer, as the above con tingent was supposed to be coming here to relieve the troops now sta tioned at the various military posts in Alaska.
 The national guardsmen of Texas, Arizona and New Mexico have been called out and placed under the or der of General Funston. They will probably be used to patrol the bor' der of the several states, leaving
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
Eastern Star Holds
 Enjoyable Session

Midnight Sun Chapter. No. 6. Or der of the Eastern Star. held one of the most enjoyable sessions Of it's history last Friday night There was large attendance of mem bers of the organization, and con- siderable business of importance was discussed and dispatched. The business meeting was followed by one of the usual social sessions.
 During the business session Mrs. Emma Carr. past worthy matron, and J. J Buckley. past worthy patron, were presented with jewels emblematic of their positions In the organization. Both have been out of office for some little time, but had not heretofore been pre- sented with the customary jewels, for the reason that the embiems had not arrived here from the Out side. The presentation speeches were made by Worthy Patron J. Harmon Caskey
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
FRIDAY

It Is believed in official circles at Washington that break with Mexico will come sooner or late:', according to the dispatches of today. The reason for the break, if 1t comes, will be trouble between the United States and the CarranZa gov ernment in Mexico over the pres ence of the American troops in the southern republic, General Obre, gon and Carranza having refused to officially ratify the agreement tentatively made at the conference between the former and General Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff Of the United States army, some days ago. The American troops in Mexico will therefore have to attempt to cap ture Villa unassisted by Carranza troops, as General Obregon has stat ed positively that he would refuse to allow the cooperation of the regular Mexican soldiers until such time as the United States specified a time for the withdrawal of the American troops from Mexico.
 President Wilson is standing firm on the Mexican situation And re ports from army headquarters at San Antonio are to the effect that General Funston says that the pur- suit of Villa will be continued by the Americans regardless of conse- auences. The people of the border country are certain that state of war will soon exist between Mexi- co and the United States, basing their opinions on their knowledge of Mexicans generally. They assert that the MeXicans have profound hatred for all Americans, and even 20 SO far as to state that before they would assist the American sol diers to capture Villa the Carranza troops would join Villa to fight the Americans.
 More troops have been sent to the
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
WEDNESDAY

The condition on the Mexican ernment officials at Washington to be very serious and Is causing the President and Secretary of state considerable work. Troops are be ing dispatched to the border coun- try from all military posts in the country. and the United States will soon have between 15,0O0 and 10000 troops on duty or ready to be plunged into the trouble should il start. The troops In Texas are now acting more as border patrOlmen than as soldiers, having been de taile dto see that there is no fur ther trouble between the MeXicans and Americans if possible.
 Fearing treachery on the part of the Carran7aista soldiers Genera Pershing is now gathering the diff ferent units of his punitive force in Mexico into a solid body. Care is also being taken to keep PersAiHg line of communication through to the border intact, as it is thought that the MeXicans may make an attempt to cut him off from his sup plies. Another reason to fear treachery Is that General Obregon has not yet entirely consented to the unrestricted presence of tn" American troops in Mexico
 The Twenty-first infantry has re ceived orders to proceed at once to Yuma, Arizona, from Vancouver, Washington. The second battalion of the Fourteenth infantry has also been ordered to the border from Fort Lawton. It's destination is un- known.
 Preparations are being made to take care Of a large body of sol diers at southwestern army head quarters at San Antonio. This ac- tion indicates that all of the unas- signed troops sent to the southwest will be stationed at San Antonio until ordered to some point on the border.
 A Laredo, Texas, dispatch say that American troops captured one million rounds of ammunition at that nlace today, It was being smuggled across the RIO Grande and was sup posedly for the use of the MeXicans.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
OUR OWN TROUBLES

the regulars 8 free hand to proceed into Mexico, if such action becomes necessary Eight thousand fresh troops are thus made ready for duty
 The Santa Fe railroad, from its headquarters at Alberquerdue. New Mexico, has notified the war da- partment that 1t stands ready at moments notice to transport any body of troops desired to any point in the southwest where its lines run.
 In the meantime excitement is high on the border. Col Sibley, commander of the American troops at Marathon, Texas, has received reports of desultory fighting Eight MeXicans are reported to have been killed and three wounded. Troops are patrolling the streets of all border towns in order to prevent trouble.
 The residents of the towns. how ever, are not idle. For, without exception, they are banding them selves into citizen gaurds, th the idea of assisting the troops should the situation become acute. The MeXi- can residents of the border towns. it Is stated, are terror stricken as a result of the recent raids and the preparations of the Americans to meet the Mexican bandits should they come again
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
MINER MEETS
 LIVING DEATH
 UNDERGROUND
BURIED TO MIDDLE IN DIRT HE CALLS FOR HELP
 IN VAIN.

Mike PaSiCh, a young miner, met death in a horrible manner last Wednesday morning at the workings of the Gold Hill Mining compan.' on Gold hill. when two slabs of earth, falling in quick succession from the roof of the drift where he was working, crushed out his life. In fact, it can be said that the man died a living death, for, standing enveloped to his middle in the falling debris of the first slab he could see the second, which eventually crushed out his life, fall ing from the roof of the drift. In the meantime he called for help which reached him just as the sec ond siab fell on him. Work was started immediately removing the dirt, but when the laborers reached the body, about 45 minutes later life was extinct. An examination revealed the fact that the chest Of the man was caved in while his neck and one of his legs were broken. It is therefore supposed that he was unable to help himself after the first slab came down, on account of the broken leg, the sec- ond slab being held accountable for the further mutilation of the body.
 Pasich was of Serbian extraction although born In Rocovitza Hun gary, his birthday having been Nc vember 16, 1892. He would there fore have been 24 years of age had he lived until next November
 The young man had lived in the Fairbanks district for about year having worked last summer on Pc dro creek. He had been working on Gold Hill but few days. Prior to coming 10 Fairbanks he had worked in the quartz mines at Junea'.
 In the clothes on the body $1O4 in cash was found. A book con taining the young mans name and date of birth together with a few little personal belongings, are all else that the young man was known to possess.
 There is no doubt but that the death was accidental and all inquest over the remains was therefore u!t necessary, In the opinion of Coroner John K Brown. Nor can blame for the death be placed on anyone, for although the foreman of the mine had seen the cracx in the ceiling of the drift and told Pasich to De careful while working, the victim of the acciden evidently failed to heed the warning. For, as a rule slabs do not come down rapidly enough to catch the man working under them, particularly when they start The death of the man is therefore attributed to his ineXperl- ence in underground placer mining,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
NEW CITIZENS MADE.

Last Tuesday night was natural ization time in district court. In fact, the last chance that applicants for citizenship will have to be ex amined as to their qualifications until the court returns from the lower river in the fall. And six new citizens were made at the hear ing. They were John G. A. Ander son, of Fox, a native of Sweden Peter Mortensen, of Fairbanks, a native of Germany; Ed McAdam, ol Fairbanks, q native of Ireland Martin Gately, of Graehl, native of Ireland; Hans Christian Hess of Little Eldorado. native of Nor way; Peter Grandson, of Fairbanks native of Scotland. and Dick Thorson, of Ester, native of Nor way.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
Fairbanks Could Be Made City Beautiful Civic Club Worker Tells How To Do It

tractiye hedges in the yard Even a pretty lawn with some small shrubs and evenly graded walks would make a world of difference in the appearance of the school building. The school childen. rm sure, would be eager to have a gar den to plant and tend on the school ground.
 The patch of ground on Front street from the bridge down is any thing but beautiful. It Is the first thing one sees as the boat docks As first impressions are always the most lasting. why not try 10 make that small strip of ground some, thing pleasing to look at instead of a public eyeSore. Just a few grass seeds and a little time would make world of difference. Out side people are more and more be- ginning to realize that the entrance to a town or city is one of the places that, above all, should be beautiful. So many cities are building handsome new railway sta tions and docks. No matter how beautiful a town might be inside: even if it has beautiful thorough fares and public buildings, if you were landed In ramshackle old railway station, that memory stays with you.
 Clean streets are a lovely thing to have; streets that are free from rubbish and papers are certainly something to be proud of and our own streets would be as neat and clean as any if no one in the com munity would throw their scraps and papers ir them.
 Barrels or cans should be at the street corners for refuse. and they should be patronized by all.
 Philadelphia has organized what they call Junior Sanitation League, which Is the greatest class of prac- tical civics in the world. It has an enrolment of 60,000 members, both boys and girls, actively en- gagged in fighting the battle of order and sanitation throughout the streets of Philadelphia. It Is the children who made the demand for more refuse barrels and who politely asked you to pick up the piece of paper you had heedlessly thrown iu the gutter and carry 1t to the next street corner, where there was bar rel to receive it. The league worked wonders in the city, and gave the school children responsibility that they enjoyed With such an orga nization our streets and sidewalks would be free from the litter and refuse one sees every summer city with dirty streets can never be a beautiful one. A pretty front yard is completely spoiled if the street in front Is Uttered with papers and rubbish.
 First clean up little then gar den little. If every one of us. children and all, did a little of each, you would think miracle had been wrought in Fairbanks.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
WARREN IN THE MONEY.

Bob Warren Is in the money on No. s above, first tier, right limit bench of Ester creek He has ground which will go approximately g to the square foot of bedrock. The extent of the paystreak is not yet known, but it is believed to be wide son and Gus Utberg are interested
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15

The streets of Fairbanks ant | other public places, particularly tn, waterfront, are becoming an eyesorC to all who see them, and it is geneI ally conceded that the city, gener ally speaking, never presented 2 more disreputable appearance thar it does at present. There is, oi course, an excuse for the street being dirty in the spring, but now they should be cleaned up and beautified in other ways. And a movement has now beer inaugurated which will have the effect of helping the good cause some For the city council has de cided to expend the sum of s3,0OC in street work and in repairing the waterfront
 Mrs. Harry c. Coe, Jr read a paper along the lines of beaUtifying thl city and describing methods of do ing so at the meeting of the Wo l mans Civic club Of Fairbanks las Tuesday night. The paper was en titled, The Civic Beauties of Fair banks" it's content heinz herewith given:
 CIVIC BEAUTIES OF FAIRBANKS
 (By Mrs Harry c. Coe, Jr)
 All of us, I'm sure, enjoy hearing praise about the beauty and upkeer of our town. We like to hear peo pie comment Cn the cleanliness Oi our streets, the neatness of our | lawns and the attractive fencin9 of our lots We all like to hear those things. but we mnst all dc our little share to bring about such praise.
 Children, especially girls, are will ing and eager to have flower gar dens, and with their interest stimu lated a little in that line will pro duce wonders in beautifying q neighborhood A prize offered for the prettiest front yard planted and tended ty children alone, will start competition among the little folks, and In consequence the whole community will profit by the young gardeners.
 Prizes offered for the greatest improvement on piece of property have been tried and found very successful. Pictures being taken Of an ugly back yard or side fence before the children commenced beauti flying and then another picture af ter the beautifying had taken eff feet. It is work that children love and with a reward of some sort in view they will work early and late to outdo their young neighbors. The children should be allowed to show the proceeds of their flower gar dens at the annual fair and De judged either by themselves or among the other flower contributors as the case may be.
 A good deal of our public proper ty is going to waste for the want of little straiehtening out and seed sowing. Our school house would be improved a hundred per cent If there were pretty flower plots and at
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15

border country. and the militia of several states has been ordered to hold itself ready to move on short notice. Two troops of American cavalry have been dispatched into Mexico from Marathon Texas
 All American consuls in Mexico have been instructed to notify Anl- ericans to leave the country
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15

with Mir Warren. having EIubstaked the latter last winter Mr Warrea has therefore been putting in most of his time prospecting during the winter. It is understood that plant Is 10 be put on the grounI and extensive operations commenced.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15

G. E. Beraud, the new treasurer of the Fairbanks school board, states that since taking office he has been troubled with many anonymous com munications. He will pay TO atten- tion to these, as he feels that the wishes of an anonymous writer or person who is afraid to say what they think in the open, should not be needed. The communications were chiefly concerning appoint ments of teachers and the janitor of the school
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
SINGH PINK SNAKE
 IS FOUND IN TEXAS.

FORT WORTH, Dec 13.-Claa- sification of an eight-inch pink snake, found last week on the White Settlement road by Dr John J. O'Reilly Is causing considerable speculation among Fort Worth 70 ologists.
 It is believed that the reptile be- longs to a poisonous variety. It has a sharp la. and flat he , with reversed "spectacles." Its body is marked with diamond spots It puffs like some varieties of poison reptiles, but apparently has no fangs.
 Dr. O'Reilly will send the snake to the State Geological department at Austin, hoping that experts there will be able to identify it.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15

There are to be no doors in the late model Fords. Ford is going to furnish a can opener with each car. and you can put the doors where you want them.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-05-15
BY THE REV G. G. BRUCE
:, PRESBYTERIAN BILLBOARD.

. To haze really lived one [ must have suffered.
 ! NJ man cln s,t away from | the prayers of his mother.