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The Parker post., 1917-12-08
JUST MAKE A FRESH START
i Is Only Way to Remedy Mistakes
Cne Has Made as Past Cannot
Be Lived Over Again.

Now and then man pauses to take
account Of stock, and looks back rue
fully over the course of his life to note
the many places where he made the
wrong turn or was showed off the track
~ adverse circumstances. He says to
himself, believing what he says, that if
1e could retraCe his steps and take a
fresh start, knowing what he knows
l0W. he would not make such mess
# things again. He can put his finger
down on the very spot in the map Of
MS life where he went wrong. There
vas blurred place on the trail, where
there was no trace Of the footprint Of
any who passed that way and no mark
IF the WOodman's uX upon q tree. It
was for him alone to choose the way
to take and In his haste and fever to
arrive he chose wrong, and has wan
Iered ever since.
A lnan plays game, Or runs race,
)r conducts q business, or marries a
wife, or chooses a friend, or elects q
calling, or forms hab1t-and by and
ike q growth weighing On the brain,
that he was in error. Now 1t is too late
to retrieve, says the Philadelphia Led
GER He must wear for the remainder
Of his days the milestone due to the
wrong decision. What is he to do? He
strangled his chance newborn. He ex.
changed his birthright for pottage. It
is Of no avail to plead that he had bad
advisers that he was misled, that he
was the tool Of environment, that
base heredity rose up to claim him and
a latent taint In the blood broke out
and wrought an irreparable mischief.
The past is there, and it's legend Is
deeply craven on his brow or scared
by the brand Of the iron that has en-
tered into his soul. Can he GO back?
The years and the closed doors and the
finished chapters tell him no.
But the forward look and the futur-
ity provide him with a better way to
.ake. When Mrs. Peterkin In the story,
had spoiled her cup Of coffee by put
ting salt in it and was trying to re-
deem the error by the neutralizing ac-
ton of all sorts Of chemicals, the lady
from Philadelphia suggested that she
make fresh cup. Seeing that you
can't go back, why not make a fresh
start exactly where you are? Decision
has miraculous way of finding
standpoint Of rock in the middle of
quicksand.
The Parker post., 1917-12-08

frogs, young chickens, wild birds ano
their eggs, carrion and all sorts of
plants and grains, both wild and cult
waited. Corn constitutes a large pro-
portion Of the grain eaten, and this
Is one Of the principal grievances of
the farmer against the crow. A bird
with such catholic taste In food is
obviously we'll prepared to meet hard
times and the high cost Of living. The
crow will kill and eat small snakes.
He will eat small mammals up to the
size Of cottontail rabbit.-Hertford
Courant.
The Parker post., 1917-12-08

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
COMMERCIAL BANK OF PAR
KER ADJUSTMENT COMPANY,
AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
NOVEMBER 30th, 1917.
The Parker post., 1917-12-08

Note-Since the last report the
shares of stock of the First National
Bank of Wendell Idaho, carried on
the books Of the company at par,
have been sold The par value OF
this stock is $4,000 per share, and
as the company held one hundred
and twenty-seven and one-half
(127 shares, this item has been
carried as an asset appraised at $12,-
10000. Against this has been
charged note of Charles Spence, in
the sum OF of S4.000.00, leaving a
net value on this stock Of $8,750.00
An offer was made for the entire
holdings OF this compaE:T in thc
First National Bank OF Wendell,
which to the directors seemed resson-
able. in view of all the circumstances
namely: $10,837.50. In order, how
ever. to clear the way for a sale on
this basis, deduction of $4.s22.36
had to be made, in order tc cover
the note charged against thi, stock
interest. signed by Charles Spence,
mentioned above, and additional
items fairly chargeable against
him amounting to s622.25. This
deduction results in a realization on
this item of S6,215.25.
FREDERICK NJ HALL,
Secretary
The Parker post., 1917-12-08
Diphthonds.

Diphthongs were not deliberately de-
vtsed any more than English spelling
was deliberately invented. They have
not disappeared from general use ex-
cept In few Instances. In proper
diphthong" the sounds of both vowels
are retained, though merged In one
syllable-as in noise" An improper
diphthOng" is one III which the sound
Of only one of the vowels is heard.
"Eo" in people" is an Illustration.
Such changes as have been made In
diphthongs have aimed at keeping the
vowel sounded; that Is why some pre-
Ter to write ''maneuver" In place OF
'manneuvre" Then there is tbs sim.
plified spoilers favorite thru"
The Parker post., 1917-12-08
Grow Is Omniverous.

In order to get a living in New
England during the winter the crow
has developed Il catholic appetite, and
persons who have made study of the
bird and it's bill Of fare say that the
crow is Omniverous in the broadest
sense Of the word. In a pinch he will
eat anything. The principal items on
his bill Of fare are beetles, spiders,
weevils, grassh0ppers, moths, butter
flies caterptllars, bees, ants, wasps,
flies, crabs. shrimps, snails. fish, toads
The Parker post., 1917-12-08

You can get more service out OF
The famous Goodyear tires than any
other tire made. The Goodyear
products are sold with an absolute
guarantee. We are the sole agents for
these famous tires for this part Of
Yuma county. Mail orders prompt
iy attended to, We carry all sizes
OF tires and tubes. Your patronage
respectfully solicited. Parker Motor
C0.-Ady.
The Parker post., 1917-12-08

S100,502.72
The Parker post., 1917-12-08

State Of Arizona County Of Yu-
ma
/, Frederick NJ. Hall, secretary Of
the Commercial Bank of Parker Ad-
Justment company, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true, to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
FREDERICK NJ. HALL.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this sixth day of December, 1917.
tSeal) G.. A. MARSH.
Notary Public in and for the County
OF Yuma, State Of Arizona,
My Commission expires Feb goth,
1920.
Attest
3. e. BROWN,
/ FRANK EWING.
j. + RAEEY,
A II. LIrTLEFIEi.D,
Directors Commercial Bank of Par
ker Adjustment company.
The Parker post., 1917-12-08
METHODS OF SELLING UNDEvEL
OPED MINES,

Probably one Of the most import
ant, instructive and valuable bulle-
tins issued by the Arizona State Bu-
reau Of Mines is that issued as Bulle-
tin No So, entitled, Selling Pros
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
BROTHERHOODS REFUSE
 TO ARBITRATE FURTHER
{ Associated PresS)

NEW YORK, Mar. 15-According to an announce ment made by the heads of the railroad brotherhood to- night their plans call for progressive general strike It includes 100000 railroad employees.
 The first strike will begin Saturday evening 6 o'clock At tt's time all employees o the roads f the freight SerVlce will walk out Following these i'll short tme the passenger department will also quit At the end of five days it is figured that all 100000 men will be out.
 At the conference the managers endcavored get the employees arbrate but turned down. the heads of the boterhoods stating that they tired of arbitration that accomplished nothing.
 NEW YORK, Mar. 15-At the conference between the railroad managers and the leaders of the allied brothcrhood held here today the broeroods demanded that the Adamson cghhour law be put into immediate eff Jcct This demand was refused by the managers who sue gcsted that the controversy be referred the gh1o commission This suggestion was refused by the brother hoo1s and they announced that general strike would begin at six o'clock Saturday night
 Before the conference it plainly evident that there was very little likelihood that there was any hope of all agree ment being reached by the concrccs It hoped how that the broherhood had rcconsced their plan of calling general strike and had abandoned the idea.
 There is much mcasncss ill this city tonight the actual of the siuatou It is stated by prominent that if the strike s called will be productive o much suffering and property loss.
 The only hope that seems to be left is for the Presi dent intervene and prevent the strike by means Just how he do this is not quite understood There is much criticism being attached to both paries and it is thought that either side could have prevented the situation by few minor concessions
 WASHINGTON, D. G. Mar. 15.-rhcre is absolutely no inmaon be had here regarding the probable action of the President to the impending railroad strike Of 6ca here are divided the power that the President
 
 The administration is looking up precedcns past of this nature, and IS expected tie probable action any time A intro d1Cei the last session of congress the suggestion of the President which intended just such this but it failed pass, owing pres 4ure being brought to bear from labor
 It is reported that the first step of the President will be appeal the patriotism Of the employees lay aside their grievances until the present critical situation has passed away It is considered here that such appeal will be Ill yan undoubtedly the rairoaders have taken this situa ton into consideration
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
BUCKINGHAM
 WAS BRIBED
(Associa ted Pr ess)

SEATTLE, Mar. 15.-Fred Billings ley today finished his direct testi- mony for the state in the cases against the Seattle city officials for accepting bribe money to allow boot logging to be carried on, Fred was one of the principals in the firm en- gagged in the illicit whiskey trade
 He testified today that he paid Chief of Police Rockingham $1,200 to be allowed to run his business unmolested. He corrOborated the teS- timony of other witness that he had paid money to other city officials to release shipments of liquor at diff ferent times. He also stated that Logan, his brother, paid $4,000 to Mayor Gill to get some discriminating papers returned, and to get the po- lice choked off as they were running his business. The cross eXamina- tion of this witness will be con- menced tomorrow and will probable consume the entire day.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19

Fairbanks Mar. 15, 19l7 Representative Allan,
 Juneau, Alaska:
 Your house bill No. nine heartily approved by people of Fairbanks. Respectfully urge enlist active sup port our delegation.
 FAIRBANKS COMMERCIAL CLUB.
 FAIRBANKS CITY COUNCIL.
 The foregoing messages were dis. patched to Juneau yesterday after noon by the city council and the Fairbanks Commercial club. They are self explanatory but it might be stated that they are regarding a school bill introduced yesterday in the Alaskan house of representatives by Representative A. A. (Scotty) Allan, of the Second division.
 The bill provides that seventy-fiye per cent of the school funds for in corporated towns in the territory be furnished from the territorial treasury. The day before a bill had been introduced by Representative C.. K. Snow, of Ruby, providing for the furnishing of only fifty per cent of the fund by the territory.
 Based on facts and figures, the passage of Representative Shows bill would leave Fairbanks to in crease her taxes $3,000 each year. Representative Allan's bill, if passed, would be a help instead of hin drance. For it would mean that the city need not resort to extra taxa ton in order to raise the necessary funds for paying twenty-five per cent of the school expense, as is provided in the bill. In fact, it would have the effect of reducing the city's eX- pense in regard to the schools ap- proximately $2,750.
 These figures are based on an es timated cost of the operation of the local schools of $23000. Of this amount the sum of $14,500 is now paid from license moneys accruing from the sale of liquor. Fairbanks is therefore, under the present ar engagement, left to bear, from other tax funds, the expense of maintain ing the schools in the sum of $500. Representative Allan's bill would give Fairbanks the sum of $17,25O with which to run the school. This would leave Fairbanks to pay $5,75O of the running expense, or $2,75O | less than is now required.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
WHOOPING COUGH KILLS CHILDREN
 AT FORT YUKON

That an epidemic Of whooping cough has been prevalent at Fort Yukon for the past two months. and that several native children have died of the disease. is the statement made by Deputy Marshal T. |. Wine coff. of Fort Yukon. in his regular monthly report for February to the marshal's office here. The report also states that the country in the ,i,iuity of Fer; Yukon has h""n oyerrun this winter by a large band of wolves, which have been deyour ing the game. making 1t difficult foG the Indians 10 procure game animals for food.
 In regard to the epidemic of whoop- ing cough. the deputy marshal states that the mission people at Fort Yu- kon are doing all in their power to help the natives, as are all of the white residents of the place. made quate provisions for such condition of things, however, has made it i'm possible for them to aid 10 any great extent. although they have undoubt- edly helped to save some of the lives of the native children.
 It has been suggested, the deputy marshal states in his letter that the wolves be poisoned in order to pre- vent them from killing the game. This method of getting rid of them, however, has proven to be as di- sastrous to the game and fur bear ing animals as to the wolves them selves.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
ALLAN HELPING
 MUNICIPALITIES
Special to The Citizen)

JUNEAU. Mar. 15.-A bill was in troduced in the house of representa- tiyes today by Representative Allan, of the Second division, providing that the Territory of Alaska furnish seventy-fiye per cent of the money necessary to run the schools in the incorporated towns of the territory. The bill is similar to the measure in- troduced yesterday by Representative c. K. Snow of Ruby, except in the matter of the amount of money named, the Snow bill providing that the territory furnish only one-hall of the cost of maintenance of the schools of the various municipalities.
 This was the only bill introduced in the house today. It vas announced after the bill was brought in that the committees which are working on the various bills will report to- morrow. The house then adjourned, the session having been but forty minutes in length.
 IN THE SENATE.
 The sessions of the Alaska senate today were taken up with discus sions of various changes in the sen ate rules, the main proposition being to create fewer commit ees. The de cision to do so concluded the after noon session, when, after a recess from 1 o'clock until 2 o'clock, the committee on committees reported the cutting of the number of senate committees from thirteen 10 seven. The report was adopted. The bien- nial reports of the treasurer of the banking board and of the territorial mine inspector were transmitted to the senate today by Governor Strong.
 The following are the committees named by the senate committee on committees Finance, corporations and printing, roads, transportation and taxation, elections, election laws and rules, education, engrossment and enrolment, fisheries, game and agri- culture, judiciary and federal rela- tions, mining, manufacturers, labor and capital.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
DREDGE BREAKS RECORD
 FOR OPERATION

That one of the mammoth dredges of the Canadian Kloudike Bredgc company had been operating since last spring without interruption until February 6, is the information rc- ceiyed in Fairbanks. This leads to the question of whether or not, with sufficient quantity of water and ground rich enough to work by such methods, the dreGges which will probably operate on the streams of interior Alaska during coming years. could not do likewise.
 Under a Dawson datelinc, the Seat tla PostIntolligencor says:
 A mammoth gold drcdEe of the modern type is operating full blast in the sub-arctic in February on the Klondike river, seven miles from Dawson. This Is the first time in the history of the Klondike camp that a dredge of any type has ope. rated here in February.
 This particular machine is the Ca nadian Klondikc company's dredgc Canadian No. ?. The company's three other drcdges ran well into the win ter. but were shut down in their turn for repairs and preparation tor the next season
 Dredse No. not only has been operating without interruption since starting last spring, but gives every promise of working right through the entire winter, thus setting a worlds record as the first dredge in the Yukon basin, or, in fact, in any part of Yukon territory or Alaska or similar northern latitude to have worked through an entire winter.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
I. w. w. PLANNED
 EVERETT FIGHT
Associated PreSS)

SEATTLE, Mar 15-In the Tracy murder trial now going on here evi- dence was today introduced to show that the riot at Everett last No vember was deliberately planned by the Industrial Workers of the World, and that it was the intention of the organization to force an entrance to the city even if it became necessary to use armed force to accomplish this end.
 The prosecution read original mes sages that were sent by the Everett as well as the Seattle organization to Industrial Workers of other cities asking them to send their fighting members to take part in the eXpedi- tion that went from Seattle to Ever ett on the Verona and which resulted in the death of several members of both the citizens posse and the l. w W'S
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
PANAMA CLUB TO GIVE GRAND
 EASTER DANCE,

After a meeting of the executive board of the Panama club, the mems social club of Fairbanks, held last evening, announcement was made to the effect that the club will give a grand ball on the evening of April IA. Plans for the affair have been left in the hands of Leroy Tozier as a committee of one, and he will make all of the arrangements. According to the announcement made, the ball will be held at the Masonic Temple and will be a full dress affair in every sense of the word.
 A formal dance was decided on by the executive board of the club when the annual election was held about the middle of January. The fixing of the date for the affair, however, was postponed until the present time for various reasons. That it is to be a reality, however on the evening of April 14, was the announcement made last night by MT. Tozier, It is to be called an Easter ball, for the reason that it comes during the Easter season.
 It has been several years since there was full dress ball in Fair banks. As a consequence the com ing affair is expected to arouse a great deal of interest
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19

the empire. Upon his accession to | the throne it was thought possible that on account of his close family connections with King Edward VII of England he might institute liberal reforms and give the peasant class cs and people of other nationalities some form oI freedom. Instead of this the government became more rcactionary and in 1900 a new reyo- lutionary movement was begun, headed by students from the larger universities throughout the kingdom. This movement gathered in momen- t,il1. and spread a!&oas tho lower classes. especially among the labor ing class, until in 1904 a series of strikes accompanied by rioting, broke out in many large cities.
 As a result of these strikes. on January 21 1905. a document was pre- sented 10 the throne declaring that the government was out of touch with the people, and demanding a share in the government for the people. On the day following the presentation of this paper an enor- nous throng of people, unaTmed and harmless, COngregated before the win ter palace in St. Petersburg. or Pet rograd and they were charged by the troops of the czar. In the one sided conflict several hundred peo- pie were killed and thousands wound ed This took place on Sunday, January 9, 1905, and it has since been known as Red Sunday
 Rioting continued throughout the year 1905, and on December 21 of that year, during big strike in Moscow and disturbances lasting for a week, the government troops put down the revolutionary movement, killing 5000 people and enacting the most terrible reprisals on the sur viyOrs
 The period of the Third Duma, from 1907 to 1912, was characterized by the worst form of terrorism. The Duma worked hand in hand with the government, supporting large land owners and the bureaucracy. Schools for the poor and hospitals also, were denied. The Poles were restricted in the national activities. The Jews were subjected to the most terrible measures of persecution the world has ever known.
 The direct result of this was a renewal of revolutionary activities in 1912, and in 1914 it appeared impos- stble to prevent an actual outbreak. The declaration of war in Europe interyened, and the people laid aside their grievances aad supported the government as a whole. The czar issued proclamations promising lib eral reforms would be instituted at once. He also promised to give the Poles a representative government.
 For a time it seemed that these promises were in a far way to be carried out. But when Galicia was oyerrun the Classification of that province was in direct opposition to his promises, and started up the old trouble once more. The inelIiciency
 of the Russian army and the lack of supplies of both fool and ammu- nitiOn created WidpSprrsd inlignatiOQ ! throughout the empire, and since the
 summer of 1915, the revolutionary movement has been gaining head
 way. This movement eliminated to- day in the arrest of the members of the ministry and the abdication of Czar Nicholas II.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
SENATE, DELAYS
 RATIFICATION
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 15.- The senate today held up the rati- fication of the proposed treaty with Colombia. The debate on the treaty lasted three hours and will be con tinued tomorrow.
 There is much opposition to the proposal to pay $2O,O00,0O0 to Co lombia for the separation of Panama, and it is thought that the fight over it's passage will be continued over several days. The passage of the treaty is said to be assured.
 elIRScRIRE FOR THE CITIZEN
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
VILLA MURDERS
 TWO AMERICANS
Associated Pressj

FL PASO, Mar. 15.-It is officially announced here tonight that Francis co Villa captured the town of Magis- tral fifteen days ago. At the time of the capture of the place two Am erican citizens were seized and later shot. They were Luo Zeigler and C. Vim.
 It is stated that the bandits are growing extremely active and have declared their intention of killing ev cry American they can locate.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
FAIRBANKSANS5 WIRE APPROVAL.
 OF, NEW BII. |

Chairman, Educational committee, House of Representatives, Juneau, Alaska.
 Urgently request committees sup port house bill No. nine providing appropriation municipalities for school purposes amount equal seventy-fiye per cent previous years expense. Otherwise every municipality will face serious deficit.
 FAIRBANKS COMMERCIAL CLUB.
 FAIRBANKS CITY COUNCIL
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19

teams have left town, but thelr deS- tination was unknown. It was stat ed. however, that they were headed either up the Big Cinema or the Little Cbcna Mr. Babcock stated last night however. that he had met no dog teams on his way to Fairbanks, and did not know if any stampeders had gone toward the Goodpaster country from here.
 MT. Babcock is also authority for the statement that a great deal of the Goodpaster country is staked The Michigan creek mentioned in the message is staked from top to bot tom, as it and one other stream, Bear creek, are all that have here tofore been considered as gold bear ing streams by the miners of that region, on account of the formation surrounding them In the vicinity of these creeks the formation is ideal for placer, granite and schist being in evidence
 The Goodpaster country has been prospectcd for a number of years, From time to time reports that pay has been uncovered there have been received in Fairbanks, but nothing of the richness stated in the message last night has ever been mentioned.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
BIEECKER GETS
 MINING PATENT

On yesterdays mail the local land office was in receipt of another min ing claim patent. It is for Numbers two and three below, creek claims, on Cleary creek, the property of F. c. Bleecker, to whom the patent is issued.