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The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
WOMAN
 OPERATED ON

William H. McPhee is in receipt of a telegram from Nenana, dated Thursday, which states that Mrs Stella Madole was to have under at the government hospital yester- day. She has been troubled with ing to the wire. and it was only re- gently that her friends managed to induce her to submit to the neces- sary operation. Mrs. Madole former ly resided in this vicinity being particularly well known on the creeks.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
BABE IS SMOTHERED.

According to information received in town recently, sixmonths-old baby boy was smothered to death near Fort Yukon during the latter part of January. Jimmie" Carroll ing out one night while making a trip into Fort Yukon, and during the night, in her sleep, the mother lay on the baby in such a manner as to smother it.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
OLD HATS MADE NEW.

There is no need for faded hats, either felt or straw, for hats will come out of the dyepot as good as new by following the general dyeing directions. A big dishpan is a con-
 venient vessel to do the boiling in, and a saucer placed on top keeps the hat under water; of course, there being no folds, the dye does not need to be stirred, and Is minutes is generally long enough for the
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
COMMITTEE. TO ASK HEEL F OF
 LEGISL.ATJRE,

At the time that the corner stone for the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines Was laid near the government farm on the Fair banks Ester trail, on July 1. 1915. Delegate from Alaska James Wicker sham, who ofticiated, made a speech in which he asked the co-oDe- ration of all Fairbanksans in the matter of securing aid for the es- tablishment of the college from the Alaska legislature. At the same time he named a conn iittee for CO operation purposes, appointing J. H. Groves as it's chairman. The others named were:
 Mrs. Anne P. Caskey. Mr. o. P. Gaustad, MT. Andrew NeIland, MT. Richard c. Wood, MT. Theodore John son, Mrs. Harrlett B. Hess, MT. A. R. Heilig, Mir Martin Harrais. Mrs. belle Hall, MT Robert w. Taylor, MT, Adolph Pruning.
 This committee has decided that the time is now ripe to ask the ter ritoral legislature to do something toward the establishment of the school Accordingly Mir Groves has called a meeting, which will be held at o'clock Thursday afternoon at the office of Attorney A. R. Heilig. for the purpose of discussing the matter. He has issued a special re- quest to all of the members of the conmittee to be present at the meeting.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
MUST
 PAY BIG SUM
Associated PreSs)

Associated Press)
 SEATTLE, Feb. 16--Judge Gillian of the superior court of King county today overruled the motion for a new trial in the breach of promise case of Margaret Strand vs. Peter Malone, which case comes from in terior Alaska and which some time ago was decided in favor of the plaintiff At the time of returning the verdict the jury recommended that the defendant Malone pay the complainant the sum Of $20,000 as balm for her injured feelings. and Judge Gillian signed a judgment to- day. following his overruling the mo tion. in that amount.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
ONE DAYS TOLL.
 OF SUBMARINES
Associated Press)

LONDON. Feb, 16,-Reports re- ceived at the British admiralty of fee are to the effect that five steam ships. one sailing vessel and one trawler were sunk today by German All of the vessels were of British register Their aggregate tonnage was 9536
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
BUNNELL, LEAVES
 JUNEAU MONDAY

J. E. Clark, clerk of district court, yesterday received telegram from Judge C. F. Bunnell stating that he would leave Juneau next Mon day, enroute to Fairbanks. He will very probably arrive in town about March l.
 As far as could be learned, Judge Bunnell has made no appointment for jury commissioner yet It is thought that he will probably not appoint one before he arrives here
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
SENATE PASSES LIQUOR
 IMPORTATION MEASURE
{ Associated Press. :,

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb lo.-With its drastic prohibition amendments which nulIify the laws in certain ties of liquor for personal the postal appropriations bill passed the today. After passing the the bill immediately carried the house. which had pre- viously passed without the provision regarding the pre- liquor importation states It u1 derstood that the house will ask conference on the amendment.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
NEW SUBMARINE ZONE IS
 PROCLAIMED BY BRITISH
{ Associated Pressl

LONDON, Feb l6.-Announcement made from the British admiralty office tonight the effect that Britain has proclaimed to prevent the exit Ot Ger man submar from their bases in Germany and Belgium into the Atlantic The includes the
 ship route north of Scotland and down the Irish coast to- gether witt! other lanes Ii is understood have been beraly with mines, and consequence all neutral shipping has been warned keep the lookout for them.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
LOAN
 GREAT SUCCESS
Associated Pfess)

(ASSOCIateu FfeSs)
 LONDON, Feb. 16.--lt is unofficial ly reported here that the new British loan is meeting with far greater sue cess than was anticipated It is understood that an aggregate of a been subscribed and that more sub scriptions in large amounts are com ing in daily.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
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SEPARATE SKIRTS.

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 The separate skirt, like the shire waist. seems to return every season. Like perennial flowers. it is sure of welcome Among the new models for winter there are many made of plaid and barred woolens. a good number in plain fabrics. and few stripes. This is simply d reaction from the all.preyailing stripes of mid summer As a rule colors are sub dued, by comparison with the bright and often violent color contrasts in summer skirts. But this does not signify that they are dull.
 The introduction of cross bars of white or black on fabrics that show color contrasts in plaids or checks gives them life and sparkle. Pipings oi d plain color. matching the cross bar, add a happy touch in the finish of their skirts.
 X pretty model is made with the front cut on the straight of the goods and the back on the bias. Both pieces are attached to fitted yoke cut on the straight and piped with plain white to match the cross bar The yoke is extended into a tab at each side, defined by large white pearl buttons. The waistline is slightly raised, dispensing with belt of any kind
 A skirt recently shown was cut to instep length, but this greatly added length is an innovation that is In the experimental stage, It detracts from the skirt both in comfort and slnartness The chances are that skirts will make some concession to the new mode as to length but good sense will not extend them below the ankles The shorter skirt is cleaner and better looking.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
POSTAGE WILL,
 REMAIN SAME
(A ssUCiated Press

lNNNOCldiDd IT NSS
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. l6.-- The amendment to the postal ap- propriations bill, providing fo@ the reduction of postage on drop lettecs to one cent and the increase of sec ond class mail rates. was defeated in the senate today on point of order As a consequence there is no Likelihood of change in postal rates. for the present tt least.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
Sermon to the People
 8
BY TAs REV. 0 0. BRUCE

The coustitntionality of the ! cbb-k keny0n bill is the greatest utctOry eVer gdWed for prohibition.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19

Harold Lockwood and May Allison, Producer Fred J. Balshofer and the balance of the YorkeMetro players who have been appearing in Harold McGrath's "Pidgin Island" have fin isiled their work at Monterey and re- turned again to the Los Angeles studio Five thousand feet of film were required to make the picture.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19

In the office of the clerk of court yesterday Emil Edward Kaakinnen made application for his first natur
 alization papers. MT. Kaakinnen Is a native of Finland, and has been a resident of Fairbanks for four years.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
Once l saw

Once 1 saw Approaching toward my flivver on
 the highway, A heavy truck and a speeding bike And an ice-cart, too close to dodge.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19

Pouring oil on troubled waters often sets the river afire
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19

Scratch pads for sale at The Citl- zen office.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
A BIT OF VELVET,

Narrow black velvet edges many of the flounces introduced on the skirts of gowns.
 Wit ill applied Is dangerous weapon.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19

CTS. Visit one of the rescue mis- sions of our cities and this fact will be repeated time and again. No man can get away from the love Of good, Christian mother Take the daughter who wants her own way and is desperate in her determine tion, leaving home and all good sur roundings she goes out into the city, out in the shadows, and in the night But mother love. mother ten derness. mother solicitude. follow her all the days of her life. Just as well try to get away from your own shadow as from Gods love and care. He will knock at tho door of your heart as long as there is life in your body and wickedness in your heart, as He pleads and pleads for you to come home again. God will not for get, will not fail, will not forsake those who put their trust in Him, nor will He leave the wanderer with, out goodness and mercy" constantly on their track.
 With such guides so near. truly the psalmist could say surely" By oft experiences he had learned that God is infinite eternal and unchange- able in His being. wisdom. power, holiness. justice. goodness and truth. ' Though man may doubt and distrust Him, yet He abideth faithful" He
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
The Perception of Beauty.

Beauty in an all-pervading presence. It unfolds in the numberless flowers of spring.
 It waves in the branches of the trees and the green blades of grass. It haunts the depths of the earth and sea, and gleams. out in the hues of the shell and the precious stones.
 And not only these minute objects. but the ocean. the mountains, the clouds, the heavens, the stars, the rfs- ing and setting sun. all overflow With beauty. The universe is it's temple and those men who are alive to it can not lift their eyes without feeling themselves encompassed with it on every side.
 Now this beauty is so precious. the enJoyments it gives are so refined and pure so congenial with our tenderest feelings, and so akin to worship that It Is painful to think of the multitude or men as living in the midst of it. and living almost as blind to it as if they were tenants of a dungeon
 An infinite joy is lost to the world by the want of culture of this spiritual endowment. The greatest truths are wrong if not linked with beauty. and they win their way most surely and deeply into the soul when arra,,g- ed in this. their natural and fit attire.
 No man receives the true culture of man, in whom the sensibil;ty to the beautiful is not cherished: and I know of no condition. of life from which it should be excluded
 FLORIDA SANVAGEAN. Age 12
 Versailles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
LATHER-TAIL AND THE MIRROR

One day as I sat in my den busiiy writing a story I heard a sound Of scatching. Thinking that perha ps my pen was old and made theA noise 1 changed it for a bright new one and went on writing. It wrote beautifully then, and everything in the room was so still Sthat you could have heard a pin drop. Then the scratching began again, and that time it surely wasn't the pen.
 I listened for a minute or two, and found that the sound came from a drawer iE my desk. ThenrI carefully pulled the drawer out just in time to see long tail disappear at the back. Of course, it was a mouse who had been scratching. Why hadn't I thought of that before?
 But what a mouse could want there couldn't ina gines In the drawer were a lot of little odds and ends-some spools of thread and needies-for I am a bachelor and sew on my own but tons-a cake of soap, little comb which I use for my mustache and tiny mirror which I also use for my mustache-to see if it is on straight
 Every day the little mouse appeared and after a while he became quite tame. When he was hungry he would hibble the cake of soap, and seemed to enjoy it as much as you or I would piece of angel cake. His name is La ther Longtail. I named him Lather because he was so fond of the soap, but he was nearer the color of ebony.
 One day he brought another mouse with him, a tiny little bit of fellow. probably to treat him to some soap. gave them a little piece of cheese for a treat that day, and they had great fun playing tag among the spools and boxes in the drawer. The next day he came alone, and I noticed that in stead of racing around he was very quiet, and I leaned a little nearer to ind out what the matter was.
 Ivory was sitting as ".uiet as a looking at himself in my mir TOT, It generally was turned upside down and this was the first time he had caught a glimpse of himself After a while he moved a little and 1t start
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
POETRY.
Bluebirds.

By Fern Peterson. Ten little bluebirds sitting on the line; One got stoned, and then there were
 nine. Nine little bluebirds flying to their
 mates; One got shot and then there were
 eight Eight little bluebirds in a row so
 even; One got frozen, and then there were
 seven. Seven little bIuebirds all in a fix; One got drowned, and then there were
 six. Six little bIuebirds sitting by the hive; A big bee stung one, and then there
 were five Five little bluebirds sitting by the
 door; One got stepped on, and then there
 were four. Four little bluebirds flying on the
 sea; One feII.in and then there were three. Three little bluebirds wondering what
 to do; One flew away. and then there were Two little bluebirds eating a big bun; Got into a quarrel and then there
 was one. One little bluebird sitting in the sun; It got cooked, and then there were
 none.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10

room no Bobby was there. The yIn- dow was open and fl1e nest in the ink stand was empty. But soon Bobby came flying into the room. He did not get into his bed, but hung himself by his hands and wings under the table. He had taken his first flight out to see the world and to hnd food for himself. After that he went out every evening and when he came back hung himself, head downward, under the table. until came in.
 He was a happy little fellow. He would often play on the table before me, and then come and lie down in nay hand: but he made friends with no one else If anyone tried to pick him lip he made good use of his sharp |teeth,
 When vacation came went away on |.a visit for three weeks When came Eback tine inkstand was empty and full of rain water and it was not a. pleas ant place for even a bat to live in.
 Sometimes in the evening I would sit. at my window and call Bobby; but Bobby never came back. Perhaps he had grown wild and had gone to live with other bats. I have never seen him since.
 KATHERINE GoRMAN. Age IF.
 Versailles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
LETTERS cF AckNowLEDemEnr

Veronica Rooheleau, of North Franklin: Please accept my sincere thanks for the prize book you. sent me entitled Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie" I have read it and found it very interesting.
 MiiGred x. knowIton, of Mansfield Center:-I received the book you sent me and ! thank you very much for t.
 Leroy Consdon, of Moosup;-I re- ceived my prize book "Af1oat on the Flood" I am reading it and find it very interesting. I thank you very much forrtt.
 Catherine Murphy, of Norwich:-I received the check for one dollar, first prize of the drawing contest and wish 70 thank you very much. It was through dear old Uncle Sam that I earned my first dollar.
 Blanche Greenwood, of PlainfieId- have read the prize book I received and found it to be very interesting. thank you for it.
 Harry Schatz, of Yantic-I thank you for the prize book you sent me, The Long Bremen of Lakeville
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKES.

Sir Arthur Baifour, who is repre- senting England in America as it's great statesman was called Sissy by his schoolmates and later Miss Nancy" but when he entered public life and acted for his country he was firm and true to the king they called him Bloody -Balfour' and all kinds of bad names, for he had changed from being a dreamer to exhibit himself as a doer.
 This quiet and studious boy became the greatest speaker and statesman In England and swas known as The sphinx of the House of Commons in which he was elected to a seat when he was 2o years old and of which he became the icaeer and for many years had control oEAit and shaped the pol Icy of his cot1n ---s.
 This quiet ecy is now recognized as the most remarkable man of his age --a man who recognizes the greatness of America and who appreciates the aims of 2 free people.
 Hc vas selected to confer with President Wilson as a representative of the King, and his coming is re- sarded as the greatest comp irnent Great Britain could have paid Amer ica.
 4fr. BaIfeur studied hard and pre- pared himself for a great career. He was not understood, but he knew him. self and in no place of responsibility has he failed, for he has been true to every principle of right and Justice
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
Jewett City. :
What Americans Can Do.


 In President Wilson's powerful speech on April 5th. when war was declared. he said, tAIl Americans can do their duty Flor their country. If they do not they are not patriots"
 The people of the east have always depended on the west for their food. and the people who can have gardens this year will do so Many school children are going to have a gardens of their own.
 Even though you do not fight in the trenches. you can be a patriot by fur ntshing food to help feed the poor and those in battle. The two most inn portant products to be raised are wheat ard potatoes.
 The Honorable President Wilson, urges the children and people of this country to plant every piece of land not~in use.
 Rich men in New York are going to give their beautiful lawns for home gardens. Men who haze land that is not in use are going to give it to the government for garden use
 It is stated that by spring of next year there will be famine or starva don for American people, so be pre- pared.
 Farmers of United States have ure- ed other people to raise poultry, swine and other eatable anima Is for food. Now is the time for every American to do his duty
 MYRTLE H. GAGNoN. Age E. NOrvyiCh-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10

led him to see his reflection move, too but he seemed to admire himself great ly and I really believe he smiled his prettiest just to have the pleasure of seeing how h looked.
 The next day when I sat down to work and opened the drawer up came Lather from the back of it. But this time ne was not alone He had brought and, after showing them the mirror, they ranged themselves around it and gazed admiringly at themselves. After a while they began to quarrel, and, language very well, I'm sure they quarreled because each one thought himself the handsomest. They finally made such a noise that had to "scat" them home.
 But the next day they came again, and every day one or two more would join the group, and Lather would treat them all to a nibbie of soap.
 Yesterday my little sister, Betsy, came to see me and found the mirror in the drawer. She carried it home to her dolls house, when she went, and don't know whether to I.-t- for my little visitors today or not.
 Yes-scratch, scratch-there is La ther asking me to open the drawer now. Well, I'll open 1t.
 How dye do. Lather?"
 Squeak, squeak"
 Are you well ?"
 Squeak, squeak
 Well, you needn't make so much noise even if you are. What do you want?"
 Squeak, squeak, sque-e-eak,"
 "Oh, the mirror, is it? I'm sorry, but you see Betsy carried it away to make her dolls vain. You needn't look 50 disappointed. The soap Is there still. Take a bite.''
 Squeak, sque- -e-eak, squeak-sQue- sque-eak," says Lather. which I tFans- late to mean, "You horrid thing. since you've taken my mirror Til not come to see you again." and, looking at me responsibility, he whisks his tail about and there-he~ has disappeared
 I believe he'll not come back until get another mirror.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
An Indian Baby.

By Lydia N. Durham O'Neil. Little papoose with the beauty bright
 eyes golemnly searching the sunny blue
 skies.
 What are you thinking about? What are you blinking about? Do you dream of the day when, to
 manhood full-grown, You shall build you a little tepee of
 your own, And have a fine charger to bear you
 away Where the savage she-cougar is
 crouching at bay2 Will YOU be a great chieftain or. med
 icine-man, Or the mightiest hunter of all your
 brave clan? Little papoose with the shining bright
 eyes, Looking so old and so worldly and
 wise.
 What are they gIeaming about2 What are they dreaming about? I can probe not the depths of the
 hearts of your race, And read not the lines in your
 wrinkled wee face, Nor guess al the thoughts that you scler-y think As you sit like the hoot-owl and
 silently blink. s- But heres wishing you happy, and
 mighty and wise. Little papoose with the wonder bright
 eyesi
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
THE WONDERFUL
 FRUIT MEDICINE
Thousands Owe Health ln1 Strength To "FruIl-a-iITss

"FRUIT-A-TINES'', the marvel 1s medicine made from fruis fuiera- t.- relieved more cases of .SE2aaos. Lfrsg. Blood, hfd'seY end .SFfs Zr1asE~s Ez- Ggy OEhcr aBedieiHe. Tn severe r-r of Rheumatism, sciatica, Iumhara. Pain in the Back, Impure Blood. rsa- ralgia, Chronic HeadacEe Ee1, CHr-es Constipation and Indigestion. eFras s-tives" has given unusualrT effective results By it's cleansing, hea powers on the eliminating orsraa. 'Fruit-a-tivez'' tones up and rrr.71r- ates the whole system.
 Soc. box, for g 70, trial sire. z1.- At all dealers or sent postpaid fv Ernie a-tives Limited OEdensburE, E.W.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
Coffee.

The wild coffee tree grows almost twenty feet high ard the cultivated coHee tree grows about ten feet high The leaves are dark green and are pointed in shape The small white foWers grow in thick clusters and have fragrant smell The fruit looks like cherry and there are two seeds in each berry These seeds are call ed beans. Their flat sides are press ed together. The seed is sown in care Iuily prepared ground. The tree bears fruit in about three years. The seeds are roasted Their color is brown The coffee is packed in sacks. It is eXDorted to other countries
 Coffee %rows in a moist warm eli mate Brazil, India, Java, and the West Indies now produce coffee A pleasant drink is made from coffee. Hot water is poured over this. Then It is steeped for short time. Ii is served in cups. Cream and sugar may be added.
 HELEN RIST, Age 12
 oh,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
Tn. Story of a Pan.x.

There is a good fable told about a kings garden in which all at once the trees and flowers began to pine and make complaint.
 The oak was sad because it could not yield flowers: the rosebush was sad because it could not bear fruit; the vine was sad because it had to cling to wall and could not cast any c>~ shadow.
 We are not of the least use," said the oak and the vine.
 Then the king saw a little pansy whicE all this time held up it's glad fresh face, while all the rest were sad.
 And the king said: What makes you so fresh and glad, while all the rest pine and are so sad? ?''
 T thought" said the pansy, that you wanted me here because you planted me, and so I made up my mind that I would try and be the best little panSy that I could be-"
 We cannot all be wise and great We cannot all occupy high positions in the world and do great things, but we can all try to be good and do the very best we can in the position in which we are placed
 CATHERINE A. DUNN, Age 10.
 NOrUich