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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

THE EXECUTIVE:
Vice Viee'f Resident: Thomas nae' /. MARSHALL 81
CABINET OFFICERS.
Secretary of the Treasury William G, McAdoo
Attorney Genera, ...."..Ja as. G. MacReynolds
fFs ostmaE{e Of s%snasfrtaai: : Albe N; s Sarisson
Secretary of the Navy......Josephus Daniels
Secretary Of the Interior, ..... Franklin K Lane
Secretary Of Commerce. 800. William c. Redfeld
Secretary of. William B. Wilson
S. SUPREME COURT.
Associate Justices-Josep McKenna, oliver
MsRss11 H WINS VAN %'l ps1ant 3; Raj Mshlo 51s ft''
new, Louis d. Brandis.W w. H. Reynolds.
UNITED STATES SENATE.
g. 8 J. M GFGnna wahpeton
CoNGREssMEN.
1T. Helgeson; yiaiie M' citY
p. ID. Norton
FEDERAL OFFICERS.
United States District Judge....,C. F. Am ha1a
United United STATES States atsGTneI .Edwarl Ene p1ylf
Clerk of United States Court 4; Montgomery
Surveyor Genera a i y ii1 TxInS
NatlOOal 6ank fllllh .. 49,
STATE SUPREME COURT,
an,ec sts: Justices.A. Nj. eli. i%stianson j. =.
Robinson, r.. fl. Grace, L.. e. Blrdzell'
Clerk of Supreme Court Hosklns
Reporter. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .......F.
STATE OFFICERS.
Governor. Lynn J. Frazier
lieutenant Governor.."""""..AA; J kra abe
Secretary, of ~ nan 1tr
State treasurer. John steere
Attorney General..:"::"...y;W! il i LANCER
Commissioner of Insurance....1S; a.; 0isness
Commissioner of Agriculture. :. John N Hagan
Commissioner of Railroads.S \; Aandahl, u
DISTRICT COURT
Judge Seventh District..."..W. Kneeshaw,
Court Stenographer....","....Helen oanfori
STATE SENATOR'S.
Eighteenth INSTRUMENTATION Mclean
REPRESENTATIVES,
Eighteenth District....:.-..".,Otto Dettler
Otto G.. Olson, j. j. Schrag.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
County Qle >. vide Elde
County R9bsrt Work
ccHi erk Of the District Court .....C S. Robertson
States Attorney. 6rlmsoi
Register of Deeds....... .....John McGauvrar
Superintendent of Schools. Fred J, Rehel
County surveyor. LAGOON Datllns
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Fret Com'r District Neil Nicolso1
Second Com'r District lyerso1
Third COM District..........Robert Lalns
Fourth Com'r District...."......:LouiS hos
Fifth Com'r District Russo
CITY OFFICERS.
Mavor John j. Powe
Aldermen 1st Ward John j. Boyd, DR.. T, Smitl
Aldermen 2pd Ward. R. T. Burke, VIM Strange
Aldermen 3rd Ward. It, b. Hankey,J. Balgaar'
Citv Auditor Sheehal
City Treasurer. ID. Mlln
Chief of James hee'
Assessor. -. .. la
Citv ATTORNEY. .Thos. Devane
City Justice oseph rowe
Police Magistrate u. Mona
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
LOOK FOR DEAL WITH JAPAN
Washington Says Price Is Only Stun
blinu Block.

Washington, Nov. 20 Confidence
that negotiations looking to the ex'
change of American steel for Japanese
tonnage will be concluded s%uccessfully
was expressed by officials here de
spite Japan's apparent refusal to sell
her ships at the price offered. The
question of price, it was said, is the
only point that remains to be cleared
DIP.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22

France seems to like our sample
army so well that 1t Is willing to wei
come unlimited numbers of the same
sort OF soldiers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22

balloons or airships, and to enter the
Panama canal zone.
Only Germans will be affected by
the proclamation, as it specifies "ene-
mics and not "allies of enemies
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
Allies Overcoming Teuton Propaganda

Allies Overcoming Teuton Propaganda
Washington, Nov. 19.-The Ameri-
cal government is matching Teuton
propaganda with efforts to influence
public opinion In the central powers.
All the Allies are doing the same, 1t
Is semioficially announced here. Be-
sides hundreds of German soldiers
who have used the password "Repub'
lie," similar French efforts since the
opening CT the war have cost Germany
10000 Alsatians. DESERVING from the
Tenton ranks, according to word OF q
member of the French high command
visiting here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
GOVERNMENT LOAN TO ROADS
Strongly Urged by Pennsylvania Pail.
road Official.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE question
of the government ~loaning money to
the railroads was brought forward the
first time officially at the c~ross-eXanli-
nation of Eastern railroad officials in
the IL per cent advance rate case be-
fore the Interstate Commerce commits.
sion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

CHAPTER OF ROsE CROlX-Lanpdon Chap
ter No. 9, holds regular communications on
the first and third Thursdays of each mouth
at the Masonic Temple.
ROBERT WORK, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
Chicaoo Grain.

Chicago, Nov 2O.-Corn, December
S1.19l2; May, $l.15A; Oats, Dec, 64M:
May, G4h.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22

LODGEOF PERFECTION.-Lanedon No. 8
holds regular communications ON the first and
third Thursdays' of each month at the Masonic
WIN. STEVENSON, V. NJ.
ROBERT WORK, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
Chicauo Grain.

Duluth, Nov. 20.-FlaXseed, Novem.
Der S32jA; Dec. $3.1G; May, S3.11.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22

BE careful that there is no little
piggery In your own dining roomi
Order your engraved cards at the
Democrat Office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
DAILY MARKET REPORT.

Minneapolis Grain.
Minneapolis. Nov. 20.-Oats, Deem.
Der, 65&s; May 63M; May, rye. s1.S4.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
All bills owing and outstanding due
to A. Schulke, must be paid or a set
Element arranged on or before No.
yember 10Th. II interested please give
this matter your immediate attention.
A Schulke.
Langdon, N, ID ., Nov. J, 1917
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22

A. e. g. A. M.-Lebanon Lodge holds regular
communications at the Masonic Temple on the
second and fourth Fridays of each month.
M. l. FORMER. w. NJ.
VIM. STEVENSON, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-11-22

o. E. S.-Langdon Temple holds regular com.
munications on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month at the Masonic hall.
MRS. ALEX. MCLEAN, W. Nj
Mss. hate Work, Sec'y.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
MONROE DOCTRINE
 TO BE REAFFIRME.D
Associated PresS)

WASHINGTON, D, C, Jan 2O-Thc Democratic leaders o the after due deberaon have announced that they will oppose Senator Borah resoIuon intro duCed yesterday, rcatrm the Monroe doctrine and the principles of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. They contend that there is nothing ill the resolution which is inconsistent with the world peace proposals of President Wilson, and that that the that they do not wish take action the resolutions introduced by Scna Borah and Cummins at this time They simply say that they wish delay action until the has more time to consider the matter
 The Democrats express the desire have both of the resolutions referred the foreign relations committee o which Senator Stone is Chaman It is therefore probable that action will be taken until week. when Scuator Stone IS expected to return Washington after few days absence on business
 The Democrats would also prefer that debate the resolutions be delayed until the special session of congress- which they regard It will be necessary for the senate again after March 4, if for other purpose than to confirm the nominations which President Wilson will make for his cabinet If the motion refer the resolutions the foreign relations committee fails to pass when IS brought up tomorrow morning. the Ncmo- crats will join in supporting the Borah resolution.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
REVENUE BILL.
 Is APPROVED
 BY DEMOCRATS
Associated PreSs.) )

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Jan. 26.- By vote of l13 to thirteen, a Demo cratic house caucus today approved the revenue bill decided upon by the ways and means committee of the house. This bill is designed to raise funds 10 meet the prospective deficit in the government treasury at the end Of the fiscal year in 1918.
 By the provisions of the bill, if it passes, $2tS,O00,000 will be raised to meet the necessary naval and military expenditures. This amount will be raised by taxation and tariff for revenue only on various imported commodities. The taxes will be levied chiefly on profits of firms and cor porations, inheritances and incomes, according to the bill.
 The bill further provides for a bond issue aggregating $1OO,00O,OOO This money will be used in defray- ing the expense incidental to the construction of the Alaska govern ment railroad, purchasing the Dan ish West Indies and paying for the construction of a government owned nitrate plant together with other government enterprises.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
NENANA TEAM TO PLAY HERE
 NEXT FRIDAY

According to a message received by Manager Packard, of the Fair banks Basketball association, the Ne mana team will be here February ? and 8 for a series of two games of basketball. The local team returned last Monday from a trip to Nenana. where they were defeated twice by the Nenana boys.
 According to the boys who made the trip, the team at the new rail road town is hum dinger, and they realize that they have their work cut out for them if they defeat them in the coming series. The local team is outweighed probably twenty pounds to the man, and it's only hope to win is by superior speed and better team play. With this in view, during the next week the entire squad will go into hard training and work out complete set of signals as well as drill itself in team work. The first practice will be held at Moose hall Monday evening at s o'clock, ard every member of the squad is re- quested to be on hand without fail.
 The lineup of the local team will not be made public until just before the first game. as there may be some changes from the team that made the trip to Nenana. The Nenana boys who will make the trip prob ably include the following: Meagher, Taylor, Momb, Ward, Hubbach and Hall
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
New York Woman
 On Hunger Strike
lAssnc-atcl pLcssN

NEW YORK. Jan 2G Mrs Ethel Byrne is still rcsoIute in her ayowcI attempt to s,Arye to death. if necessary, 10 arouse t4e general public to the real.za. aon that she Is unJusuy impris- oayd She is i'll jail here. ha9- ing been sentenced for cl.cula,- ing ot,tu ruu.toi" prvpa-a5,,;;,.. and claims Jhat the penalty tn- uic'ed on her was entirely un just
 Her condition tonight is fair. according 10 the report of the e..y physician who is waiting upon her although she has re fused 10 eat for more than loo hours. Sh, complains of pains in her back. Her hunger strike commenced last Monday night. since which time she has had no food. water pr medicine.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
FAMOUS SLEUTH ON THE CARPET;
 IS FINED S1OO
Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Wm. Burns, the detective with nation wide reputation for catching criminals, was arrested here today on the charge of surreptitiousIy entering the law office of Seymour & Seymour. He was immediately tried, found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $100. He paid the fine under protest. at the same time giving notice that he will appeal the case.
 Detective Burns was employed some time ago by J. Pierpont Nor gan &, Co., to trace leaks of informa. tion about Entente war contracts which are being handled through that concern. To gain the desired information, Burns went into the law office secretly and was copying private papers of the attorneys when discovered. His arrest quickly fol- lowed.
 The detective first gained fame by collecting evidence against the Mo Namara brothers and others, who were convicted of dynamiting the Los Angeles Times building. He later participated in the trials and convictions of other dynamiters.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
Leading cams Are
 Camping Together
Associated Press)

GRAND FORKS, $. D.. Jan. 2G.-The teams of Hanson. To mason and Kelly continue to lead the big dog team race from Winnipeg to St Paul. They are camped tonight at Ardock. North Dakota. twenty-five miles north of here. or the seven remaining teams which crossed the inter- national boundary line yesterday, five are at Minto tonight. The driver of one team became ill and had to turn back, and one driver gave up the race at GIasston and returned to Win nipeg by train.
 Sports here are now commenc- ing to bet on the finish of the race. The three leading teams are the favorites, although some money is being placed on some of the teams which are yet good distance behind
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

ment's assistance to the mainten. ance of the nations prosperity. The assemblage was significant as show ing the existence of the same close working arrangement between gov ernment and commercial interests in Japan as exists in the nations of Europe There is great interest here as to whether the Washington ad- will prepare the post war period by cooperating with its commercial and industrial leaders.
 Count Terauchi said that at present Japan was enjoying prosperity with an excess of exports over imports. However, it might be very difficult to maintain this favorable conner cial situation after the war In this respect, said the premier, the gov ernment was prepared to consider proper measures for maintaining trade prosperity and to take proper steps to meet the changing situation
 It was important. the premier held, that the nation should develop the domestic manufacturing industry by using home products in time of peace as well as war The government would endeavor to find proper mea- sures and do what it considers best for the furtherance of that purpose The great need for Japan was that it should supply its own needs in aw materials.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
CARDINAL, AS OCTOGENARIAN.
 STILL. YOUNG
seaciated rIess)

BALTIMORE. Md. Jan 26,= That Cardinal Gibbons, notwithstanding he passed bis S2nd birthday the past summer. still possesses remarkable physical and mental yigor, has been evidenced by the fact that he has just completed a siS-voIume series of his "reminiscences. He recently de voted an entire month to the reading and revision of proofs of the last two volumes, often working far into the night and his keenness and Quickness in detecting mistakes his intimates say. was surprising.
 His latest work is "A Retrospect of Fifty Years in which he has gathered many of his more notable sermons and addresses, together with personal "reminiscences of his long life. Outside of church matters he deyotes several chapters to such sub jecJs as Patriotism and Politics" !" Irish Immigration" The Lynch Law" The Funeral of General sheri- dan" and "Wnl the American Re public Endure?"
 Very few people now living have seen the country in such distress as 1 have seen it, he says, but | have lived to see it in wonderful prosperity and to behold it grown into one of the great powers of the earth Younger men may trembIe for the future of this country, but can have nothing but hope when l think what We have already passed through, for I can see no troubles in the future which could equal, much less surpass, those which have afflicted us in bygone days.
 If only the American people will hold fast to that instrument which has been beQueathed to them as the palladium of their liberties-the Constitution of the United States and fear and distrust the man who would touch that ark with profane hands, the permanence of our insti- tuuons is assured"
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
F|RE FIGHTERS
 ARE INJURED

Reports to the effect that some of the people who were fighting fire yesterday were painfully injured were brought to town by Colin McPherson, who arrived last night. Nobody was seriously hurt, but MT. McPherson himself bears evidence of a close shave by reason of the fact that one side of his face was slightly burned when he was helping fight the fire.
 MT. McPherson is a member of the mercantile and freighting firm of Gibbs & McPherson, of Brooks. He arrived at Olnes yesterday from the Tolovana country just in time to help put out the fire which for time threatened the creek town.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
BROOKS FREIGHT
 MOVING AGAIN

Reports received in town from Olnes are to the effect that Brooks freight will start moving just as soon as the weather becomes warm enough for teams to travel. In fact, it is expected that several we'll loaded sleds will leave the creek city for the Tolovana country this morning Among them are two teams owned by Peter Lankey, which will have about $500 pounds of freight; Billy O'Neil with approximately four tons on four horses, and another team ster with 4,500 pounds.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
LEVY ARRIVES
 AT ANCHORAGE

According to information received in town, Louis Levy, manager of the Mammoth Clothing Co.,, arrived in Anchorage last Friday. MT. Levy reports very pleasant journey, but was delayed at Cordova on account of poor steamer connections. The trip consumed three weeks, he hay ing left Fairbanks on the sixth of January
 MT. Levy will have charge of Bar ney Simons big store at Anchorage while MT. Simon makes a business trip to the States. He will prob ably not return to Fairbanks before some time in the month of April.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
WEATHER COLO
 THROUGHOUT TRE
 WHOLE INTERIOR

The report of weather conditions given out by the local signal corps office shows the entire Interior coun- try to be in the grip of severe cold spell The Birches station is again at the head of the list with a temperature of siXty-fiye degrees be- low zero. From Fairbanks west to Nulato the thermometer is below forty.
 At Thompson Pass, the summit of the coast range of mountains, the worst storm in years is reported, the thermometer standing at three below, and seventy-six inches of snow McCallum stations reports the heaviest blizzard of the year, the wind blowing from the north. The N. C. stage coming north left that place Friday afternoon at o'clock and failed to make it's regular stop ping place for the night at Rapids roadhouse. While it is possible that it made Miller's roadhouse and stop ped there for the night, it may have been forced to "siwash," This is not thought likely by the local stage officials, as Miller's is only fourteen miles from McCallum's. and it is thought that the driver would stop there rather than face the high wind in the dark There are no passen- gers on this stage, unless they had been taken aboard after it left Pax sons, as it was reported out of that place without passengers.
 The reports from all points throughout the Interior do not give much hope of any immediate change of temperature, and it is not likely that there will be any decided raise in the next twenty-four hours.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
NEW APPOINTEE
 QUITS HIS JOB
Associated Press)

BALTIMORE, Md, Jan. 26.-Frank Baker, who was recently appointed as member of the shipping board by President Wilson, and whom the senate made the chief of the board, has rendered his resignation to the President. No reason for the resig nation has been assigned, but it is stated that it developed as the re- suit of difference between Presi- dent Wilson and MT. Baker over the organization of the board. It is un- derstood that the resignation has been accepted by the President
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
WEATHER COLD.

A resident of Olnes. in 'phoning information concerning the fire to The Citizen last night, stated that there is no doubt but that the entire own would have been swept away had the fire taken place at night with the usual high wind blowing. For the wea ther was bitterly cold, the thermometers lowering in the vicinity of forty below. For this reason practically no water was avail able with which to fight the flames, snow being used. In fac, men who, although they are old residents of the north, had never handled a shovel, made the acquaintance of the business end of No. ? during tho coufla grafton at Ollss yesterday.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
FEED SHORTAGE.
 Is REPORTED BY
 LOCAL. DEALERS

NA
 The supply of feed in the camp ! is practically exhausted An effort was mad. yesterday by The Citizen ] 10 ascertain just what the tondi- ! aons that now confront Fairbanks stock owners in the feed line. and .hr fact that feed is short in this camp Was asccrtatned It is the unanimous verdict of the big grain land hay dealers of the camp that ] both of these commodities are ex- tremely low. This condition is in ao way the fault of the dealers il. 5s merely something unforeseen. and that there was no way of guarding | against. Livery feed man in the camp ordered more of both grain and hay than has been ordered in the last several years. After the shortage of last spring. each firm aaurod as nearly as possible just what amount of these commodities t- would ned to supply it's trade, and then added enough more to lake caro of what is considered out side demands. This was done in order to aYert another shortage.
 However. fhere have been several contributing factors to the present situation that could not be foreseen. The first of these, and perhaps the most important is the unprecedented number of horses that have been brought into be camp since the close of navigation. One of the best post ad stock men in the community figures that sjxtyeight head have been brought in up to the present time In addition to these there are several more shipments of stock on the way here.
 All the teams in the camp have been doing heavy work all winter, more hauling being done than has i been the case for several years. 1 This has made it necessary to keep the stock on full feed at all times 1 The steady and almost continuous cold weather has also been a cause for using an extra amount of feed. Some of the feed which was to have been used here was purchased last ] fall by the Alaskan Engineering com mission, which in itself took away part of the surplus amount that had been figured on,
 The local merchants have endea yored to take care of all the stock owners that they could possibly look after Their regular customers have, of course, been given what feed they can spare. It is the man who has just purchased stock, and who, of course, could not be figured on in making acquisitions, who will be the hardest hit
 It is thought to be extremely likely that other towns in the district will also be affeced by the local shortage, as they are to some extent depen- dent on the Fairbanks market for supplies.
 The Alaskan Engineering commis- sion has probably enough feed to carry it's own teams through the winter, but it is extremely doubtful whether the stock of the contractors, who look to the commission for sup plies, can be taken care of
 There is a considerable quantity of native oat and wild hay in the vicinity, and this will aid to a great extent. Two of the local ranchers have already constructed small hay i presses, and third is building a larger one. Most of the loose hay now in the camp can be baled by these presses, which will greatly ia cilitate the handling of the native crops
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
JAP PREMIER
 MAKES SPEECH
 ON ECONOMICS
Associated Press)

TOKYO, Jan. 26.-Abundant evi
 dence that Japan is making elabo, rate plans to meet the possibility of a world economic crisis is found in a recent meeting of the chambers of commerce of Japan, which gave a reception for the new Terauchi cabinet. Premier Terauchi delivered an address promising the govern
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
MILL TRACk TORN OUT.
STEAMER ASHORE.

JUNEAU Jan 20.-Dispatchcs received here tonight state that the Canadian line steamship Prince John has been ashore by the high in WrangcI NarroWs The passengers o the ship reported have been landed in safety The steamship Albert freighter belonging the same company will try saye the wreck and N steaming from Skagway via Juneau the relief of the lohn It is due there early tomorrow morning.
 The steamship City of Seattle was delayed eight hours in its run from Haines Skagway, ordinarily a onchour The Seattle reported have steamed nine hours in heavy before finally getting port at Skag@ay.
 Minor slides in the vicinity of Juneau causing siderable trouble 1inng electric and companies are the chief sufferers