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The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
NEW HOT SPRING
 DISCOVERED ON
 THE BIC CHENA

Ralph l.. Hebert and George H. night from the Big Cinema Hot Springs. where they have been sO- journing for several weeks, report the discovery by man named Simp- son of a heretofore unknown spring The new spring Is located on Martin creek. a tributary of the south fork of the Big Cinema river, and is twenty miles nearer Fairbanks than are the old and well known Big Cinema springs. Whether the new springs carry medic cinal qualities, as do the old springs. has not yet been ascer- tained
 The discovery of the spring was entirely accidental. Simpson, who is a prospector in that country, was go- ing up Martin creek on hunting trip one day when he saw steam arising from the stream. Looking closer, he observed open water, and when he went to 1t and attempted to put his hand in it, the water ac- tually scalded his fingers. He then followed the little open stream the short distance to it's source and found what appears to be a new hot spring.
 Owing to the fact that it has never been discovered before by the pros pectors and trappers who frequent the Big Cinema country, the spring is believed to have broken out lately However. it is possible that it has been there for years without being discovered as the country in it's Vi cinity is not very we'll known.
 The new spring is about eight miles from the Colorado roadhouse and about forty-two miles from Fair banks
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
GILL, TRIAL IS
 SENSATIONAL
LAssocInled Presa.)

SEATTLE, Mar. 23.-The most sen sational evidence yet offered in the trial against Mayor Hiram Gill and other city officials was sprung by the state today Eddie Metzdorf, former ly a waiter at Gerald's cafe. who could not be located yesterday when he was called on to testify that To gan Billngsley had bribed him to tes- tify against Mayor Gill, appeared to- day and swore that City Detective Kent had paid him one hundred dol lars to get him to go on the witness stand and make such a statement.
 The evidence came as a complete surprise to the defendants, as Metz doris testimony had been looked on as favorable to Gill. The defense called several policemen and detec- tives who testified that they had not received any instructions to let up on Gill after August 30. and did not do so
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
NAVY TO OPEN
 BIDS SATURDAY
Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 22.- It was announced today that the navy department would let the con tracts for a number of torpedo boat destroyers next Saturday. Word has been received by Secretary Daniels that every shipbuilding plant in the United States will have a represen- tative in Washington at this time.
 The number of new destroyers to be built has not been determined yet. Nor will it be decided until Satur- day, when, after comforting with the bidders, the department can ascer- tain the capacity of the plant capable of turning out these craft. It is thought that the contracts will be apportioned out to the different plants and the need for haste will be en- phasized If there is any extra cost attached to the rush orders the gov ernment will make it good.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
SP AIN NEARTHS
 SUBMARINE PLOT
(RssoCiatcd Tress

MADRID. Spain. Mar. 2t. Spanish secret service officials tonight arrest ed four ueu who are said to be members of an elaborate organiza- tion formed for the purpose of fur, nishins supplies to the co-lon of German submarines around Spanish and Portuguese coasts. The plans of the organization were most careful ly worked out, and it's system has de- fled all previous efforts of the Span ssh officials 10 detect it.
 For some months it has been known that German submarines were obtaining fuel and food supplies out of Spanish ports, but up to tonigh, efforts to obtain sufficient evidence to make any arrests have been uu. availing. The conclusive evidence was obtained by watching the move ments of businessman who claimed to be an American, but who, it has been proved, is really a German. He Was tIIblS tue IDlI lItJ NtIf dl e rested this evening. Other arrests will follow shortly The organiza- ton numbers many members, and several of them are said to be promi- nent in business circles both Aere and abroad.
 The plan, as it was successfully carried out called for the purchase of supplies for ships that called at different Spanish DOTS. These sup plies were secreted aboard small yes scls which called at out of the way points and took them aboard and carried thom to numerous floating depots out of the trade lanes. These floating deposits were eharted on German admiralty maps for the sub marine commanders, who would make for them as soon as supplies began to run short
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
MEN
 IN FROM TRIP
 TO TOLONANA

Returning to Fairbanks last even ing from the Toloyana country. E. R. Peoples. of F. R. Peoples, Inc. and George A. Coleman. of the local es- tablishmcnt of the Northern Com mercial company, bring reports of operations on Livengood which are altogether optimistic in their nature. Both of the Fairbanks business men were in the Toloyana country but a short time, and their knowledge of conditions there was therefore gain cd. for the most part, from talks with the various operators.
 Both Mir. Coleman and MT. Peoples expect that the coming summer in the Toloyana country will be a good one. Every body is busily engaged n preparing fer the coming mining season, either with actual mining or preparing to operate as soon as the water starts to run in the spring.
 Mir. Peoples stated last night that Livcngood creek, upstream from the town of Brooks, is literally lined with dumps, all of which, he says, pan well. This makes it altogether probable that the first water in the spring will mean the bringing to Fairbanks of large cleanups from the dirt already on the surface.
 On the other hand, there is the probability of a shortage of water after the breakup. This would have the effect Of hamperins operations considerably But as stated by MT Peoples last night, if the paystreak holds out and there is plenty of wa ter the ToIoyana country during the coming season should produce in the ne.ghborhood of $1J0,000, or possibly $1,o0O 900.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
"Chatter" of a Motion Picture Fan
(BY "kETURAHh) }


that the skyscrapers are what make New York distinctive, for important European capitals like London and Berlin do not possess them. And so I could go on establishing the educa- tional value of the film.
 When 1 lived in London, the maid employed by a friend of mine was always asking for nights off to go to the movies. It struck me that here was another opportunity too good to be missed, so l asked her what she had learnt of America through the Motion Picture She told me that paper money is largely used. This was strange to her, because in Brit ain nearly everything is transacted by coin. That people were married in their homes in evening dress was another of her observations. Accord ing to British customs. the cere- mony must be performed at church in the daytime after certain formali- ties, or at a registry office. She also noticed that every house appears to have the telephone installed. In Eng land this is an exception, for 1t is practically confined to business build ings. It was apparent to her that detectives and newspaper reporters can be distinguished by a badge. cation in Britain. She had likewise noticed that the traffic keeps to the right, instead of to the left, as is the British rule of the road. The policemen she had seen carried their clubs openly. The English bobby hides his truncheon in his trousers pocket. Tbe heads of business firms, she had noticed, were called presl- dents. The British equivalent is man. aging director.
 Another thing attributed to the Motion Picture is the preponderance of American slang in Britain. These catchy idioms are imported in the form of explanatory matter, and some of them, such as putting one over, are now used in everyday language. Although the two nations speak Eng fish, there is a considerable differ ence in the two forms.
 Tt is the same with the children the movies have taught them new games. The most popular one IS known as Cowboys and Indians The youngsters split up into sides, and they use the best available things that can suggest what they want. The toy revolvers and guns come in handy, while a few feathers and an old blanket convert small boy into an Indian chief. The can yon" is represented by small pit. American terms are spoken to lend reality"
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
SULzER GETS
 CERTIF FICATE
(Special to The Citizen)

JUNEAU, Mar. 24.-Charles A. Sul- ger is now delegate from Alaska to congress. Shortly before noon today the territorial Canyassing board, act ing under instruction of the United States court, issued the certificate of election to him, as having received the larger number Of votes in the election last November.
 The action of the board today was not unexpected. as the court yester- day issued a writ of peremptory man. damus against the board, instructing them to issue the certificate to Sul- ger. The action of the court was taken as a result of the failure of the canvassing board to make any protest against the mandamus pro ceedings instituted by Sulzer, which prohibited the issuance of the cer- tiIicate to Wickersham and asked for its issuance to him. In an endeaYor to stay the proceedings, Emery Val
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
BRIDGE DEDICATION
 PLANS ANNOUNCED

each be enclosed in frame of col ored electric lights. and if the ma tcrial can be secured the bridge will be otherwise illuminated during the evening of the day in qustion, in honor of the occasion It is hoped to have wires strung he entire length of the bridge over the top girders, with lines of colored lights running at intervals down the up rights.
 A motion picture of the ceremonies is to be taken if possible. Those who cannot secure or do not care to take position on the bridge will line the banks of the river on both sides and be included in the picture Every body is asked to turn out. as this will undoubtedly be a film which will create a great deal of interest in interior Alaska or the Outside where it will be shown.
 Robert J. Sommers, local superin tendent of the Alaska Road commits sion, promises to have the bridge in readiness for the dedication cere- monies by the date set The ap- breaches will not yet have been con structed, but all of the flooring will be in and arrangements will be made whereby all who care to do so may crowd on the bridge.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
SULZE,R PLANS
 TO LEAVE, SOON
fSpeCial to The CitiZen)

JUNEAU. Mar. 23.-Senator Chas. A. Sulzer stated this afternoon that he had no information as to when the certificate of election would be issued, but that he had been in formed of the action of the court in directing the board to issue it to him. He also stated that he was putting his affairs in such shape that he could leave here as soon as the certificate is issued.
 He will leave for Washington on the issuance of the certificate of election, and as it is generally thought that this will be tomorrow, he expects to reach Washington in time for the opening of the extra session of congress on April ?.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26

It seems but yesterday that motion pictures were used as "chasers,' Of course at that time they were not dignified by the name of motion" pictures, moving" being the term ap- piled. And they were well named, for they certainly "moyed'-up and down, sideways and other ways, and they moved" an audience out almost as fast as the cry of ''fire.' Ii and I used to try and reach Keith's Gin Boston, always for the first vau- deville performance, and used to get almost as much enjoyment watching the mad rush of the audience to get out when the moving picture was flashed on, as we did watching Lew Dockstader pull up his cuffs. Oh, yes; that was the principal use to which moving pictures were put some ten or twelve years agO-chasing au- diences out at the end of the differ ent shows.
 But what a change in a little more than a decade. It seems incredible, for now they are among the won- ders of the world, and their educa- tional qualities are absolutely limit less.
 read a most interesting article recently on How the British Learn America from Motion Pictures" The writer, Ernest A. Dcnch, went on to say-Gust minute; I'll clip the ar ticle and print it just as I read iD:
 America has a singular fascination tyr the average Britisher. l admit that I was not immune from this, and when I came over to New York last winter 1 did not feel as though was in a strange land because l had gleaned quite a lot of knowledge on the greatest republic in the world on the Motion Picture screens.
 Until the Motion Picture came along, the Britisher knew but little of the nation he had keen ad- miration for All this is now altered, for American films predominate above all others in the British Isles, and the many insights into America and American institutions have proved an education in itself.
 "The geography taught in the schools deals only in such dry facts as New York is the largest city and how it is situated A friend of mine, once ignorant, now knows an aston ishing lot about New York and Am erica in general. He can tell you that there is a large Italian popula- tion; converse with you on China town; can assure you that Broadway is the most famous thoroughfare; knows all about the Statue of Liber- ty: is aware that there Is an East Side which is equivalent to London's Whitechapel, and has learnt that the Woolworth Building is the tallest skyscraper in the world, He knows
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26

Announcement has been made that plans fer ;aa dedication of the new Road commission bridge across the .lana ri,r here have all been for uara.pi Thr ,vrruoniys ar, aohe4 3ed 10 take place at P. NJ on Fri day. March 90. Nothing is stated regarding those who are io take part in the ceremonies, but it is known that at the given time two young ladies, one representing Fair bank, ant the other Garden Island, 3.U approach the center of the DIdee from their respective sides between stryamers Of ribbon, accom- u.n.od by civic bodies and other rep l-santattFrs of the two communities Thus will the biI bridge be dedicated .a i,a purpose and presented 10 the people o5 the interior, and will be ac- eaa-aJ b. those representatives Of taa tao communities who attend the TWO queens" in the name of their respective constituents.
 The decorations on the bridge are expected to be feature of the oc- cas5on It is understood that, being alat the bridge dedication cones dur
 Hg the poJatch celebration of the purchase of Alaska by the United sgatca d picture of William II. Sew ard will be suspended on both sides 5l the bridge. The pictures will
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
STAMPEDERS IN
 THEIR WAY HONE

That a number of the stampedcrs who went to the scene or the new placer strike in the Goodpastcr coun- try are on their way home, is the information received in Fairbanks It is also stated that they are bring ing glowing reports of what they saw there in the way of pay, and that all succeeded in getting in on some good ground on Michigan and Bear creeks. It is expected that the first of the returning stamped CTS will reach Fairbanks about Mon day night.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
POSSE WAS NOT
 TO USE ARMS
(Associa ted Press)

SEATTLE, Wn., Mar 23.-ln the Tracy murder trial now going on here, in which Thomas Tracy is charged with murder in connection with the l. w. w. invasion of Ev- erett last November, James Broad bent, a citizen deputy and one of the members of the sheriffs posse, declared that every member Of the posse was instructed before the fight not to use firearms. He said that he noticed a revolver on the sher- ifs belt.
 Edward Armstrong, first officer, and L. F. Davis, steward of the Verona, testified that Sheriff McRae had his hand on a revolver when he warned the I. w. WIS not to attempt to dis embark on November 5. Whether the sheriff fired first or not they could not be certain.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26

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The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
CREEK T0 BE WORKED
 NEXT SUMMER

That 1le Hot Springs mu.u- con oan ol Haa.u 4 Cloyeaad will operate during tlo coming sumner n Boulder creek, the newly at#coy- cred Tag stream h tLe Hat Springs ..-..c.. .+ inc statement or sylvester Howell, oaa of t.s partners. The. ru use tle h.ta.re method ol
 4u~ and .o .b.t end arc sa.pp.ns .u a complete hydraulic mining out it. |, .5 oomlha iii oyer the traI md should be in Fairbanks within he na>t week.
 lr. Howell and Mrs. Jernia CIeye- land. his p-r.rar arrived in Fair banks yesterday afternoon after a
 rip Outside. They expect 10 stay Herr until Tuesday, when both will go to Nenana where they are eZ- .eassoly interested in real estate and lumber milling property. From ,haro Mrs. Cleveland will go on to fa. Springs, while 1cr Howell plans .e return to Fairbanks to meet the hydraulic oatmt and take i. to tha lower river camp before the breakup. Howell 4 Cleveland hold aa option aa five miles Of hydraulic mining around on Boulder creek, The op- OH Was taken from NeIs Peterson. gf this l1gy. .na others. who discoy-
 rad the Boulder dtaatugs a year aao last summer. The ground is from five to twenty feet in depth on the benches. and is therefore
 deal for lyJEauIich.ng purposes, as the creek has plenty of fall.
 Arrangements for a good supply Of water for mining purposes have al ready been made b. the construc- uou of ditch, which Was put in last sumner This ditch will supply plenty Of water for tie operation Of two hydraulic giants, all that the mining firm expects to put in com mission this year. and two strings 1 of boxes.
 i Tho bed of Boulder creek is wet, and no prospecting has been done there as a result. Howell < C1eyo- land, however. expect to drill the ground during the coming sumner
 with the idea Of ascertaining just
 what il contains in the way of pay.
 Mr. Howell stated last night that 1 he is undetermined just what he will l Io ill the way oi putting up a big moving picture house at Nenana. He 1 had intended to do so, but the fail
 ure of the big appropriation for rail
 road work, he says. has made him rather cautious in the matter. He expects to determine just what he
 will do in that regard after he gets l to Nenana.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
HID MEMORIAL
 HELD YESTERDAY.
(Specla! to The Citizen)

JNUEAr, Mar. 2I.-A joint session of the upper and lower houses of the Alaska legislature Was held here to- day as a memorial service in honor of the memory of the late John c. Held, representatiye-elcct from the First division, who died at San Fran cisco during the early part of Feb ruary.
 Judge Robert ", Jennings deIiv- cred short culogisdc address. Among other things, Judge Jennings extoncd the principles of the man, saying: He was a man who always spoke straight from the shoulder, but who, perhaps, in spite of this re markabIe trait, possessed more friends than hundreds of other public off cials in the territory"
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
MORE PEOPLE
 COMING HOME

Dispatches received here from Chitjna are to the effect that the Northern Commercial company stage leaving Chttina yesterday morning carried nine passengers for the in terlor. Those named were James A. Fairb-rn general agent of the Am. orican-Nukon Navigation company with headquarters here; F. B. Bar tcau the agent of the company at Panama, William McKinnon. MT. and Mrs. Reese Lloyd. George Trahey, Frank Gibbs. C. R Seahrook and w J. Hubbach.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
ALLIES WILL
 CONFER AGAIN
(AsSOCiared PrrsSl

LONDON, Mar. 23.-Anothor Eco, homie Conference of the allies along the lines of that held in Paris last spring, will be held in Rome begin ming April 12, The British Conner cial committee has accepted an nyi- tation to take part and there will be fifty delegates from the French parliament. The other eight allies will be similarly represented.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
LIPNAN SEASON
 E PROUD PAP 4

A wire received last night by Lip man Simson, of Simson Brothers, an nounced the fact that Lipman is now among the ranks of doting fathers, Mrs. Stmson having given birth to an eight and one-quarter pound boy. The birth took place at 7:20 last night at Reno, Nevada. The wire stated that both mother and child were getting along nicely.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
WARREN STEVENS
 INQUIRED FUR

Warren Stevens is wanted. He is believed to be somewhere in interior Alaska. and accordingly the inquiry as to his whereabouts is instituted here. His aged father, Orvis Stevens, died recently at Coyote, California, and his mother is very anxious con corning the probable whereabouts of her missing son.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
AN EMPERoR's OPAL.

Among the many fine gems that the new Austrian emperor has 1n- herited from the dead Franz Josef is an opal which weighs 17 ounces and is estimated to be worth about $3OO,0OO.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26

o. R. Williams, well known koyu- kuk mining man, arrived in talrt banks on Thursday afternoons stage He Is enroute to the Koyukuk coun- try, where he will resume operations this summer, his present intention being to leave Fairbanks on the lower river stage Saturday morning. He has telegraphed for an Indian driver with a dog team to meet him at Panama and take him overland to the Koyukuk MT. Williams spent most of his time while Outside Ill California.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-26
VICTOR PRICES
 ID RISE SOON

R. w. Calderhead, of the Victrola Shop. Is in receipt of a communica- tion from the Victor Talking Ma chine company to the effect that Victor prices will soon rise. The reason for the raise in the products of the Victor factories, as stated in the letter, is the nearness of war with Germany and the assurance that the energies of the Victor people will be required to furnish something more warlike than talking machines. The letter also states that, after they engage in the manufacture of munitions of war, the Victor people will discontinue their credit system entirely and sell talking machines strictly on a cash basis.