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The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
ALL IS WELL.

The spirit of optimism which has always prevailed among Fairbanks ans is more apparent than ever since the recent visit to this city of Thomas Riggs. Jr., of the Alaskan Engineering commission. It is more in evidence day by day because of MT Riggs statements made through the newspapers and to individuals relative to railroad construction work in the interior. MT. Riggs has done no moro than utter & reiteration of former statements made by him, only each time he talks he seems more sure of his assertions and such assurance Is having the effect of keeping the spirits of Fairbanksans to the top notch.
 MT. Riggs has assured Fairbanks and Fairbanksans that the railroad between Fairbanks and the Nenana coal fields will be completed by next fall Tho only confederation
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
A ISLANDER LAW.

As time rolls along and moro peo- pie come to Alaska, the usual quota of scandal mongers and slanderers, as if enough did not already exist here, being included, it becomes more apparent than ever that Alaska needs a islander" law Not law dealing in criminal libel-We already have that under United States laws-but a law which will compel a man or woman, no matter who, to prove de- rogatory statements they may make concerning other people or else suf fer the consequence at the hands of the law.
 This is the kind of law that we would suggest to the members of the next territorial legislature, which convenes in March, as the only means of stopping the incessant tongue-wagging on the part of scan- dal mongers; people who make it habit of talking about somebody else when nine times out of ten they do not know anything about whereof they speak We would include in this statements relative to people the names of whom are merely i'm piled, as we'll as those regarding people who are boldly named in connection with slanderous talk.
 Professional scandal mongers, of which breed there are many, are not the only ones who spread slan- derous reports, although such re- ports usually originate with them. They are almost always caused by the fact that said scandal monger has it in" for bis victim and has
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

he names are the appropriation and transportation. These might prove 10 be draw backs to construction. but Mir Riggs does not think they will In fact. he expresses himself as al most certain that the appropriation requested for railroad work will be granted and that the neces. ary ma terial for construction on this end of the railroad, will have arrived when navigation closes next fall.
 Dispatches received here from Sc attle indicate that the last Of the material. enough tn complete the railroad between Fairbanks and the Nenana coal fields, is now in the process of being manufactured. Con tracts for 10000 tons of seventy pound rails together with other equipment for 100 miles of railroad track have been let Taken together with the supply now on hand at Ne mana and that which is lying at Tan ana and at Dawson, it is thought certain that there is no possibility of anything, except the turning down of the appropriation by congress, hin dering construction work on large scale this summer.
 Commissioner Riggs is anxiously awaiting news of the appropriation. He says that as soon as he Is noti fled that it has been granted by congress he will immediately pro ceed with the work of organizing for the coming summer and will also start preparations for construction work
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

Nothing herein will pre- vent the transfer by deed of the interests secured by the purchase and the partial payment for the lot, but the assignee will acquire no greater right than that Of the orig. maj purchaser and the final entry and patent will issue to the original purchaser when all payments arc made
 Tho said regulations also provide further.
 "' If any person who has made partial payment on tine iot purchased by him fails to make any succeeding payment required under these regulations at the date such payment becomes due. the money de- posted by such person for such lot will be forfeited. and the lot, after forfeiture is declared will be sub. ject to disposition as provided herein.
 There is no authority of law for the issuance of patent other than in accordance with the official plat and in the name of the original pur- chaser.
 'In the case of Cragin ys. Powell Q20 [. s. 691-696). the supreme court says:
 Ut is a well settled principle that when lands are granted according to an official plat of the survey of such lands the plat itself. with all it's notes, lines, descriptions. and land marks, becomes as much part of the grant or deed by which they are conveyed. and controls, so far as limits are concerned, as if such de. scriptiye features were written out upon the face of the deed or the grant itself
 "A concise answer. therefore, to the questions asked by you as here tofore set forth is that full payment must be made at the date due cover ing each annual installment on any particular lot; that receipt for such
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

no other way of getting revenge for some imagined wrong done him. The professional scandal monger usually shields himself by starting the story in a whisper. q wouldn't tell this to anyone in the world but you" is his comment.
 And so the scandal ball passes along, gaining in momentum and size cores bonding to a snow ball rolled down a steep hill on a "thaw- ing" day. For, as 1t is talked from person to person, each one who speaks of it gives his or her nnini- on, the result being that the smallest indisCreet action on the part of the most innocent person in the world is eventually enlarged to enormous proportions.
 The pity of it all Is that the per. son who is being talked about is usually the last to hear about it. He goes his way totally unaware that he is being talked about or slandered. His friends aid in this. for, while they usually take up his defense. If such is needed, they bend their efforts to keep him from learn ing that he is being talked about, for fear that he will either worry over it or get himself into deeper trouble.
 Women are not immune from this scandal monging proposition. In fact. 1t seems to be the particular de- light of certain creatures calling themselves men to pick up the small est thing they .happen to hear of concerning woman and magnify 1t into a scandal by whispering it about And in many cases they hear of nothing; they merely manu- facture a scandal and start it going.
 The reason for such a condition of things, socially speaking, has long been sought for. Many people, in fact, the minded people, never give the scandals a second consid- eration after tn hear of them. but the logicians, also clean-minded, seek for the cause. They have found, as nearly as can be ascertained, that close assoCiatio coupled with the fact that everybody in the north knows everybody's else business, is the chief reason, although just here it might be stated that people here talk about others because they have but little else in the way of subject matter on which to converse
 But it should all be remedied by the passage of law which would keep slanderous tongues from wag. ging so freely and so frequently when there Is no cause or reason for slanderous talk;x law which would provide for the prosecution of any one who islanders, either by implica tion or by outspoken statement
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
 OF LAND OFFICE
 ISSUES RULING

For the benefit of people who have purchased lots from the government in townsites reserved along the gov ernment railroad, Commissioner Clay Tallman has issued to the various land offices in Alaska instructions regarding payment and other pro cedure necessary before the issuance of the final entry and patent to the lots purchased.
 A number of cases having arisen in the various land offices that did not seem to be covered by the in. structions already on hand, the head, quarters of the Alaska bureau at Juneau submitted the questions raised to the general land office at Washington. The letter of the com missioner follows, in part:
 You state further that there are two questions raised in your office by the form of the payments mentioned l. e., the notice of the interest of a sub-purchaser or claimant, the form and sufficiency of notice, and the question of forfeiture with respect to these lots, whereof an owner in common, or of a sub-divided portion of lot, defaults in his payment; that three payments have been made by claimants now located in the interior of Alaska, removed from post offices, by personal checks or endorsed checks of the companies for whom they have been working, and that be- fore the proper form of money can be rendered to your office, the time for the annual payment will have ar rived; that your office will be called upon to answer. very soon, the ques- tions of forfeiture as hereinbefore set forth, that your office desires to be informed as to whether patent issues in the name of the original claimant. etc.
 "In reply you are advised that the regulations governing the sale of lots in Alaska, signed by the President under date of June IS, 1915, published in circular 491, page 54, approved July 19. 1916. state in part @ fouowS:
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
REX BEACH. '

We'll. Rex, old sport, we are glad you wrote us. We are more than
 glad that there is no foundation to the article referred to. Somehow
 we never could believe that you coored, fish-eating, booze-histin' na- tive of the roarin' camp of Rampant, even in your salad, just-out-of-colleg days.
 You see, Rex, me lad, We sorter
 claim you as a citizen-in-law of Al aska in view of the fact that your initial success, and the foundations of your fabulous fortune, were de
 rived from the lusty tales of a rough
 and ready" north, which you pounded
 out on a wheezy machine of doubtful antecedents, in your spare moments from eatin' beans, and thawing muck We have read most of these afore- said tales, and like them, and now we will reread them, and like them l more than ever, since we know that | you have no more use for a squaw, | or squaw-man, that a SOW has for
 side pockets.
 And bear with us patiently Rex: We know that We were remiss in
 that We did not use the "customary"
 Tt is alleged" "She states" etc, but
 maybe you don't quite grasp the idea, Old Sport. We get paid for | cuttin' down words and saving space, | and you get rewarded for putin in
 words and fillin space. But we
 are called. Rexie. We got to admit | it. We should have used those space fillin', ums-uisd, sxpsrlsucsprovsn.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
THAT PERSISTENT RUMOR.

There is persistent Tumor going the rounds that Governor Strong will not seek reappontment; that some one high up in the Democratic ma chine had put bug in his ear" which means that he would not be reappointed if he desired the posi- ton.
 But what has he done that anyone should oppose him? It may be true that he didn't do very much; at that he did az much as any of his predecessors; which is very little, We admit, yet the incumbent of that office is supposed to be mere figure head, and as such there is nothing to do. One of the great objections that is being brought to light now and again is that he associates more with Republicans than with Demo Crats.
 While this association may not be bad in itself; it is admittedly bad form; hence the persistent desire on the part of some Democrats to have man in the chair who will recognize none but Democrats; and that is the way it should be. Be cause, if the Republicans had the upper hand, they would do the same.
 Republicans never recognize Demo crats, even at a ockfight.-Progres- sive-M Miner
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

payment should be issued to and In the name of the person paying the money. but should show thereon the description of the lot or lots and the name of the original purchaser on account Of whose purchase the payment IS made and to be credited
 Your oflce need not be concerned as to the party making such apy- mcnt5. but you are not authorized to issue any receipt for remittances in any form than those prescribed by circular 22S. Such payments can. not therefore he considered ae made unless tendercd Tn the prescribed form on or before the date due, or if rendered by personal check or other unauthorized form until the check or other remittance has been collected or paid, and the amount thereof placed to the receivers credit on or before tho date due. Any amount rendered in the form pre- scribed by said circular 22S will be receipted for. and if less than the full amount due will be held by the receiver as unearned, and at the same time you will advise the original purchaser and any trans fierce of interest that if the full amount due is not paid on or before the date due the matter will be re- ported to the general land office for action. looking to forfeiture as pre-, scrjbed in the regulations governing the sale.
 Other than as above indicated, your office need not be concerned as 10 the transferee of interest. further than to note same upon your records and at the proper time notify said transferee in accordance with the rules Of practice governing no tices.
 Rubber stamps and stamp goods, '"ks, etc, at The Citizen Office.
 A filtration is just a delightful oasis in the desert of Monotony.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

and money saving words and if it's not too late. We hereby do now in corporate each and every one of them n the story under discussion.
 So We take it all back. Rex. ev- cry word of 1t, No more do the as seruons of q notoriety-seeking, four bit loving. whiskeyimbibing outcast Indian squaw finger in our minds. You are there with the goods, Rex, and a well assorted line of them at that. Good nature. good fellowship, good sportsmanship. and last. but not least an unequalled assortment of good humOred and witty sarcasm.
 And thanks for your confession. Rex old man. We are going to keep It almost q secret, and as for your non-drnking, here Ls one to go with it, we do drink. but We won't much longer. cause Alaska is going 'o be as dry as Mir Dupont's big g"st powder house. So after ali your spontaneously offered, and greatly appreciated. sympathy, will not come amiss
 Dut why did you tell us the hor. rible story of the vacuum cleaned fsh?" We have been in the country long enough to begin to appreciate the food value of fish. especially in these days Of high priced living. and here you come along with Il yarn, highly creditable, too, that will force ua 10 go "tishless" for the remainder of our days.
 Yes, Rex, the subject of the arti cle was. and still is, Short and Dirty" And the name is not a nick name" any longer, as it has become her second self by years of usage and conformity to it's implied quail ties. And having seen the lady, we . congratulate you on your timely es. cape. But the Lyon" you might have spared us, We thought you above such puns, Rex. literary Lion" that you are
 But let it pass, say no more about 1t. If We have stirred to life feel lngs of questionable emotion in your manly bosom, we will go as far as possible to allay them, and assure you that we know of nothing that should cause you a moments un- ! easiness. It fills us with feelings of unutterable pride that you should think our feeble attempts at writing worthy of use, even as a press ! story. Go as far as you like, ola boy, make all the use you can of .t, and We assure you that never ! again will We give credence or space to any story concerning you, until We have verification from you per | sonally.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
POTATOES, EGG TImBALES.

POTATOES, EGG TIMBALES.
 Two cupfuls cold boiled potatoes, chopped. five DoonfuIs milk or cream, two level tablespooufuls flour, two level tablespoonfuIs butter, or other fat, salt, pepper, four eggs, one level tablespoonful chopped par sley two level tablespoonfuls minced ham.
 Time: Preparation and cooking. 30 minutes.
 Number served: persons.
 Season the potatoes, sprinkle with flour, add milk, mix lightly. Put the butter into d saucepan; when melted and hot (not brown put in the pc tatoes; pack down lightly, cook till a deep brown on bottom; fold over as you would an omelet. cook five minutes longer turn out carefully on a hot platter. While potatoes are browning prepare eggs. Grease small molds or cups, cover inside with par sley and ham; break an egg into each. Stand in a pan half full of water; cook slowly-on top of stove or in oyen-until eggs are set. Turn out on the potatoes
 SAUSAGE ROLLS.
 Sausages, pinch of salt, one cupful pastry flour, one-third cupfuI lard, water.
 Into a mixing bowl sift the pastry flour to which salt has been added. Cut up the chilled lard with a knife. Let the lard fall into the bowl until the flour is covered. Toss up the flour until the lard is well mixed in. Add enough water to make paste not more than one-siXth of cup. Lightly dust a bread board with flour and toss the dough upon it few times. Skin the sausages and en- case them in squares of the dough- Brush the pastry with beaten egg and bake in hot oven for twenty minutes.
 cALF's BRAINS WITH EGGS.
 Calf's brains (one), four eggs, salt pepper, two level tablespoonfuls but ter, one tablespoonful cream or milk, one teaspoonful chopped parsley, one small slice onion, one small bay leaf.
 Time: Preparation and cooking, 6-9 minutes.
 Number served: 1 persons.
 Have ready the brains, which have been parboiled for twenty minutes in boiling salted water, to which few drops of lemon juice, the onion and bay leaf have been added; then drained, chilled in ice water, drained again, and separated into small piec- es-the skin and coarser membrane being removed. These may be pre- pared the day before and kept in the refrigerator until the next morn ing. Put the butter into a shallow saucepan, add the brains, and cook slowly ten minutes; add cream and eggs, slightly beaten, and cook until eggs are thick, Season. add par sley, garnish with broiled bacon. HOMlNY PUFFS.
 One cupful cooked hominy one cupful flour. one and one-third cupful milk, four eggs (three will dol, one half level teaspoonful salt
 Time: Preparation, 10 minutes; baking 40-45 minutes.
 Number served: This makes 12 pop-overs.
 Aix -four with hominy add salt
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
Timely Hints for the Housewife

Beat eggs, without separating, until light, add milk; add this gradually to the flour and hominy Beat until very light, about three minutes, us- ing an egg beater. Pour into hot, greased iron gem pans or earthen cups, and bake in moderately hot oven until d golden brown on all sides-a about forty minutes. Do not open the oven door too soon. If well baked these will keep their shape even when cold; if not well baked, they will fall when taken from the oven. They should be hol- low These also make an excellent nourishing dessert. Serve hot with a fruit hard sauce.
 FRENCH TOAST.
 Beat two eggs, add one cupful milk. one-Gourth teaspoonful salt, mix. Cut stale bread into slices remoy- ing cIusts. Dip into milk and egg, allowing it to remain until soft. Saute in butter or olive oil until brown on both sides, or toast and spread with butter Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Serve plain, or with stewed fruit
 SPOON CORN BREAD.
 One pint milk, three-quarters cup fuI yellow cornmeal, four eggs, one half level tablespoonful butter, three quarters level teaspoonful salt.
 Time: Preparation, 20 minutes; baking. 25-30 minutes.
 Number served: 4-6 persons.
 Heat the milk; stir in the corn meal, cook to a smooth mush for ten minutes. Remove from fire, add salt. and when cool the unbeaten yoIks of the eggs; mix well; fold in the stfiIy beaten whites. Pour into a well greased shallow dish, and bake in a moderate oven until golden brown. This should double its bulk. Serve at once. Dish with a spoon; spread with butter. For variety, add one cupful minced ham. or smoked beef. or chopped dates before baking. Or, cover the bot tom of the dish with stewed prunes, canned peaches, quartered apples. or berries or fresh peaches in season; pour in the batter and bake. Serve with cream.
 DREAMED F!NNAN HADOIE.
 Put the fish into a baking pan, cover with cold water, bring slowly to the boiling point; remove from fire let stand until cold, drain. Sepa- rate into flakes; to one and one half cupful fish, add one cupful well made cream sauce, heat, season with pepper-salt if necessary-add one half teaspoonful chopped parsley. Serve on toast, or with baked po- tatoes.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29
DREAMED FlNNAN HADOIE.

Keep reserve china carefully wrap ped in paper-half a dozen plates or saucerB together, and the cups in cardboard boxes (shoe boxes will do). It will not need washing when you are busy with other preparations for guests.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

Try whipping the cream in the upper part of a double boiler with fine ice or cold water placed in the lower part. The cream will no spatter so much and will be kept cool and will whip much more quickly.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

A filtration is just a delightful oasis in the desert of Monotony.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-01-29

Rubber stamps and stamp goods, nks, etc., at The Citizen Office.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
CLAREMORE.

Last Monday at Tulsa Arco Witty and
Miss Carrie Herndun were united In mar
riago by Rev. Abel Of the First Nj. Y. church
OF that place. Both are well known here,
Mr.. Witty hring been employed as me
Charlie for some time, while Miss llerndOn
is the eldest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Jim
Herndon Of this place. They will make their
home at tNBartlesville.
Mr. and Mrs J. c. Chalfant are soon to
leave for New Mexico 20 make their home.
The ladies' ,the Presbyterian gave reccp
tion for Mrs Chalfant Thursday afternoon
and presented her with a spoon as token
OF remembrance for her faithful work in
the Aid society the past several years.
Miss Lila Murphy returned Friday from
a several weeks visit with her sister. Mrs
Williams of Phoenix, ArI.
Mrs J T Wilson left Friday for visit to
her son Homer and wife at Ncodtsha, Kan.
Miss Sylvia Griswod is the guest OF rela
tives in Fort Worth, Texas.
| Miss Rena Dennison was hostess to the
Harmony club Tuesday evening. A nice mu'
steal program was rendered and = very en-
joyAhlc time reported.
Misses Grace Boren and Douglass CoEs.
well were among the many from here Who
( spent Sunday In Tulsa
4 H. Hates very pleasingly entertained the
Tuesday Evening Pitch club at his home
| Mrs Dora Webster returned TO her homs
] in Wellston the first Of the week after two
weeks visit in the city with her sister, Mrs
| NJ NJ Ward
Mrs. Joe Chambers and Rheta Zinn attended
the Red Cross dance at CollinsNille Friday
evening,
| Mr. and Mrs W f.. Parker OF Tulsa were
Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs, W. Z. Cham
bers
Mrs. II =. Pickett left Thursday night for
BRAZIL, Ind, to attend the funeral OF hei
mother,
Mr. and Mrs. + II Lightuer are enjoying
visit from Mr.. lightuer's father, A. IL.
lightner OF Russelville Ark.
Misses Stella EdmonlSon. Ethel Farchiid
and Jessie Holman, who are teaching schoo,