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The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09
PRESIDENT SCORES AGAIN.

The indications that Mexico will prob ably join the United States i'll making war on Germany are very strong, and II such ac- ton is taken by the Mexican government 1t will be another splendid victory for the much derided "watchiul waiting policy of Presi- dent Wilson, To him will go the most credit for aligning our nearest neighbOr to the south with the United States instead of having it at war with us.
 There is no doubt that tremendous pres sure was brought to bear on him to get him to declare war on the Mexcans on more than one occasion and immediately following the raid of Villa on Columbus, New Mexico, 1t seemed almost impossible to avert hostities Only the patience and forbearance of the President prevented war. Even at that time the United States was on the verge ol a break with Germany, and a war with Mexico would have greatly complicated the situation.
 With the exception of the Columbus raid, and perhaps one or two others on smaller scale nearly all the so-caed border outrages have had their inspiration and source from the American border. The best informed writers on the Mexican question are today almost unanimous in this opinion. Yet time ana tune aSaln al reports ol ldldcl NioHHillS the boundary line and running off stock and shooting up ranches there were outcrles from a not inconsiderabe portion of the daily press as we'll as other publications, condemning the inaction of the American government and de manding that war be declared to avenge the alleged Mexican outrages.
 That the President was right in disre garding these demands has been proven by events transpiring since that time. That Am erica could have subdued the Mexicans is not questioned but such a war would have
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09

created more or less unfriendly feeling to- ward America on the part oi the remainder of the I.atin-American republics and would have placed our government i'll an cmbar rassing situation ill its dealings with Ger many in the matter, that have arisen ill the meantime
 Today, for practically the first time in history, the western hemisphere Is almost a unit in its sentiment This is state of affairs that has been the object of our dip lomats and statesmen for more than half q century, and has been made possible more by the wisdom and foresight of President Will son than any other one factor.
 That Mexico even ii she should declare war on Germany, could render any material assistance is very doubtful But in this event it will render the position of the United States doubly strong in that Mexico can be depended upon to curtail any sporadic actvi- ties among the Germans who have taken up their residence there since the break between the United States and Germany.
 It will strengthen our standing greatly with the south and central American repub- lies and draw the entire western half of the world much closer together For this req son alone the entrance of Mexico on our side in this struggle would be worth while
 The existing Mexican government has many difficult problems ot its own to solve, and outside of protecting American and other foreign interests from the depredations of Germans and German sympathizers would hardly be able to add much to the actual fighting strength against Germany. But with the assistance of friendly allies her resources could be greatly developed and the Mexican country placed in a position to stand on her own feet in remarkably short time. When Mexico takes her stand by America and the remaining allied powers she will probably have taken long step out of the slough of civil war and anarchy in which she has wal lowed for so long time
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09
S0MMERS AND
 MARQUAM RACE

Before the large crowd ol specta- tors who attended the baseball game yesterday afternoon at the park, Bob Sommers and Tom Marquam indulged
 in an impromptu automobile race for ten miles Mr. SommerS used the car that Scanlon drove in the big race on Thursday, with Scanlon as mechanician. while MT. Marquam used No. s. that won 1he race with Sheldon driving He also had the advantage of having Sheldon's mecha- nician, Charlie Hayes.
 The race started off all right, and it was nip and tuck for about five miles, with Sommers in the lead When the race was half concluded however. Harry Shuts decided that the racers should be informed of the fact, so when the Sommers car came along he stepped to the edge of the track and held up ten fingers, intending to indicate that the ma chine had gone ten laps. Both Som mers and Scanlon, however, thought that he meant that the ten-mile race was over. and that they had won, so they stopped the car.
 And when they discovered that they were mistaken, Marqnam and Hayes were nearly a lap ahead or them. But regardless of that fact they started out again and finished the race about half a lap behind the famous Number 6, whose engine. in the meantime, had been acting badly.
 The judges of the event were R. A. Jackson, C. l.. Thompson and Dr. J. R. Bowen.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09
THE. FIRST VICTORY.

The ability of the United States to land Ia fully equipped body of troops in France which will be competent to take its place in the allied battlclines within d very short time from today, within a few weeks after the determination to send American troops to
 Europe shows that Americas preparations are being carried out according to the plans of the general staff, and this feat in tse1i even without the battle which is reported to have taken i Dee between the transports with their convok and submarines, is a striking victory for the American government
 The problem which America faces in transporting forces to France is considerably more difficult than that which Great Britain was against in landing her soldiers in France It was possible for England to use nets the entire width pf the English channel, across which her sol fiers were transported and sub marine chasers as we'll as aeropIanes could be used to better advantage than Is possi- blc for either to be operated in the Atlantic. The nets themselves in the channel afforded practically all the protection necessary, and with the additional safeguards provided Eng lana had very little difficulty in landing her millions oi nten in France
 With America the proposition is entirely itterent The Atlantic OceOn presents a much wider and deeper field oi operations for the U-boats, and consequently the task Iot protecting American transports IS a much harder job than would otherwise be the case. Nets cannot be used as deenSe and the safety of the troops and ships depends entire fly upon the watChfulness of the COnvoys. In rough weather even the most careful watch is sometimes of no avail.
 Hard as are the natural obstacles to be overcome, they can easily be made even more difficult by premature announcement ot move ments of transports, or the diVulsing ol IT. formation of like nature by any of the nu- merous GermaA spies known to be at work in this country. That Germany was pos Isessed of information regarding the move ments of these troops now appears very prob able in view of the number of submarines which are reported to have been engaged in the attack on the transports.
 Great credit is due the naval officials for the successful conveying of this body o1 troops, and such work on their part goes far toward contradictng rumors of naval in efficiency The landing of the entire eNpe- ditionary force in France at their destination without the loss of a single man Is indeed a splendid tribute to the efficiency of the orga nization that the American government has set up to carry out her part in the war against Germany.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09
NEW AM BASSADOR.
lAsSOCiated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C.. July D. (Delayed) Boris Bakhmtieff, chief of the Russian war commission to the United States, today presented his credentials as permanent ambassador from Russia to the United States to President Wilson. He assured Presi- dent Wilson of Russia's firm adher- ence to the alliance against Ger many. At Petrograd, he said, the people felt every confidence in the purposes of the new government CT Russia in this regard.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09
TOURISTS GET AWAY ON LAST
 LEG OF TRIP

With approximately eighty passrn gers, half Of whom are the grand belt tourists who have been her for the past several days. the steamer Panama sailed from port here at an early hour this morning At Tanaua the tourists and other Outside and lower river passengers will be tran ferred to the Yukon river packet Sarah. which will in turn connect at St. Michael with the steamship Victoria for Seattle
 All of the passenger accomnoda- tions on the Panama were complete Iy sold out. When she reaches the mouth of the Panama river the boat is to turn about and bring a barge load of freight to Fairbanks. On her outgoing passenger list were the following names:
 Grand Belt Tourists.
 Jas MeNemamer. J. II. MCMillan. Edith McMillan, Mrs. Q. A Lam bert Margaret Smith Mrs. Victor c. Smith, Mrs. R w. Randy, Mra. F. w. Van Osten. Miss Greinger, Miss Moore. Mrs Morse, John liar tung, Mrs. Hartung, Miss l.. l.. Bur rows, Mrs C. P. Libby. Miss Wilson, Miss Edna Leonard, Miss Lenore Leonard. F H Tuthill, Mrs. Tut hill. Fred D. Haughem. C. C. Card ner. Miss Chandler Miss Jennie Her pick, A. l.. Herpick. Mrs. C. NJ. Wilkes Mrs Grace Murray, Evan Kackle} Mrs Ida Kackley, Miss Lura Cor. ren Mrs B. \. Odbert. Miss Mes ner, Miss Mack. J W Collins, $ V. Chandler, NJ Cockrell. Mrs, J. H Norton, j. A Parsons. Mrs. Par sons
 For Seattle-Mrs. NJ. Newman, $. " tSsdl l. .hIN9 J. -'tti''t i''' , 'f4''-' M Forrest C. F. Robinson, (, E. Frazier, z. (. Bean. Miss L. Graham, Mrs. l.. L. Woods, Miss F. Revie, Jack Solmes, Alex Ward
 For St Michael Iyer Johnson, C. R Arundel.
 For Holy Cross r P. powd.
 For NuIato-I. N StenSand.
 For Ruby R. A. Jackson.
 For Circle-F. C. Irons. For Dikeman F l.. Denm1n.
 For Tanana-Anna Lyons.
 For Hot Springs -Chas. SnelIstrom. R w. Calderhead
 For Tolovana Miss E. Sparrow, C. W. Rimer.
 For Nenana Mrs. l.. kellum Chas- Hanover, Frank Washburn, Gus Sy- verson, E Breegren, A. G. Johnson, Geo Ray, E. Poison, R. Milton, C. Brunell, A. J Donahue, Lewis Lee, M. Roach.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09
TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN NAVY.
(Juneau Empirc)

That very remarkable tribute paid to the
 American commanders in and they are demonstrating to us fighting superiority that is displayed by officers"
 These words those of severe critic ot the British navy government, disappointed politician, breeder of sensation. They the words of the prime minister of England upon whom of the and whose position depends upon the of Engshmen. Nor they uttered in moment of sentimental enthusiasm. They d part official statement concerning favorable in the defensive operations against German submarines. Be giving them utterance Premier Lloyd George had said that effective blows have been dealt sub period of the war, and that the threatened ton period passing and then he explained
 The successes against the submarine has been distinct result of improvement in methods and considerable debt gratitude the great American people for the effective service they have rendered and for the craft they have placed fear that the is going be lost"
 No conclusive testimony is available this time that the American navy is living up traditions than this. It encourages the expectation that shall hear and greater things from it before the war much older.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09

growth against the iixcdness of hoary insti 1utons.
 It waves defiance at all ghosts. they that have for long intimidated men; ,hc ghost ot monarchy the ghost of aristocracy, tI, ghost of war, the ghost of seridom and ,lav- cry; all they that lay shadoWy hands upon the life of Europe and Asia
 Listen, See! The band is playing "The Star SpangIed Banner" They have let loose Old Glory wonder. Stand up Some people over there are smiling at us. Stand up, ct them smile and be damned to 'em
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09
OLD GLORI.
{ Author UnknOWn)

When you see the Stars and Stripes dis played, son, stand up and take off your hat. Somebody may litter. It IS ln our blood to deride all expressions of noble sentiment. You may blaspheme in the street, and stag ger drunken i'll public places, and the by islanders will not pay much attention to you; but if you should get down on your knees in the street and pray to Almighty God or if you should stand bareheaded while a com pany of old soldiers marched by with their flag to the breeze some people will think you are showing off.
 But don't you mind! When Old Glory comes along salute, and let them think what they please When you hear the band play "1he Star Spangled Banner,' while you are in restaurant or dining room, get up, even if you rise alone; stand there and don't be ashamed of it, either!
 For of all the signs and symbols since the world began there is never another so full of meaning as the flag of this country.
 That piece of red, white and blue bunt- ing means five thousand years of struggle upward It is the full-blown flower of ages of fighting for liberty. It is the century plant of human hope in bloom.
 Your flag stands for humanity, for an equal opportunity to all the sons of men. Of course, we haven't arrived yet at that goal; there are many injustices among Us: many senseless and cruel customs of the past still clinging to Us, but the only hope of fighting the wrongs of men lies in the feeling pro duced in our bosoms by the sight of that flag
 Other flags mean glorious past; our Flag a glorious future, It is not so much the flag of our fathers as 1t is the flag of our children, and of our Children's children yet unborn It is the flag of tomorrow. It is the signal of the Good Time Coming It is not the flag of your king, but the flag of yourself and of all your neighbors.
 Don't be ashamed when your throa, chokes and the tears come as you see 1t flying from the mast of a ship in the bay ot Gl- braltar or the port of Singapore. You will never have a worthier emotion.
 That flag is the cream of all religions, the concentrated essence of the best impulses of the human race; reverence it as you would reverence the signature of the Deity.
 By hundreds and by thousands the wretched victims of od-world caste are streaming westward, seeking here the thing the flag stands for-opportunity and equal rights.
 It sands for the quick against the dead, the youth of the world against its senlhty.
 It stands for the open door of Ambition against the closed door of caste.
 It stands for the stability of vigorous
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09

who were fortunate enough to participate i'll them than has been the case in this instance The entire program was we'll arranged, and few delays were in evidence, and these few were absolutely unavoidable and could not have been forcsecn or guarded against. The entire community owes debt of thank, to those who have given their time and talents To making this occasion the success that il proved to be.
 One oi the big factors n making up the total of the enjoyment was the music fur uishcd by the Fairbanks City Band Its work cannot be too highly commended. It added greatly to the list ot attractions, and was a pig help in holding the crowds together. The town has a right to congratulate itself on possessing such an organization, Organized | little more than six months ago, 1t has aC- compHshed wonders, as was shown by the class oi music furnished during the last two lays Credit k due alike to the instructor and leader for his patient and painstaking abor to build up such an organization from the young men and boys of the town and to those young men and boys for their stead iaStness and determination, which has en- lblcd them to accomplish much
 From reports received from the Out side, other places as we'll as Fairbanks have been establishing records for celebrations also For the second time in history foreign flag floated from the parliament building in london when the Stars and Stripes was loisted there on the Fourth It sounds rather strange even under the present circumstances to read of England recognizing the anniver- ,ary Of the day upon which it was definitely decided bv the American cOOnsts to break away from the English government.
 From all indications, however, the big gcst foreign celebration was pulled off in Paris, ill which battalion oi American troops took the leading part. There has always been sentiment of fraternity between Am ericans and French that has kept the two nations close together since the formation oi the American republic, and the celebration and honor shown Americans in France on the Fourth of July, 1917, will serve to make this stronger and bring back to all Amcri- cans more vvidly the debt which we as a people owe to the French for their assistance in our hour of greatest need.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09
THE, AFTERMATH.

Fairbanks has possibly had larger cele- rations than the one which has just closed, 1t it is questionable whether there has ever zen one that has been enjoyed more by those
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09

Day day Washington dispatches tell the doings of the finance committee in working the taxing details of great war budget There are hear ings and hearings notifications and notifications in and decreases old plans and new and nobody tell what the next day will bring forth It is q giants task this committee Gin conjunction with the house committee ways and means) has out to accomplish, and it is doing the very best it can. no doubt Never before called upon figure in bions however. Propositions before it might ger Pierpon Morgan James J. Hill accustomed to financing projects colossal scale Equipping a nation for participation in the most stupendous war in history surpasses all kindred financial undertakings The best statesmanshp the country has to offer statesmanship expery scenced in economcs-would be too good this emergency Exchange.
 SOME evidences of bitter feeling and desire 10 taun the enemy crop Thus the proposal to change he name of the communicated Vaterland to Verdun
 THE suggestion establish physical reconstruction camps" which those rejected for slight physical disability build up the requirements for service in the army or navy, sensible
 WE have he: ctoore taken great pride in the fact that the Fairbanks and Nenana baseball teams were playing better ball the than played by any of the of the Northwestern league Tester days contest, however. was played in nothing short of Northwestern style.
 POSSIBLY some of those who rushed into matri- mony military service strong for liberty bonds.
 CANDY is article which escapes new taxation Congress has regard for the and children.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09

POSSIBLY of those who rushed into matri- mony avoid military service strong for liberty bonds.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09

CANDY is article which escapes new taxatio Congress- has regard for the women and children.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09

SOME evidences of bitter feeling and desire to taunt the enemy crop up Thus the proposal o change he name of the commandeered Vaterland Verdun
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-09

THE suggestion to establish physical reconstruction camps" which those rejected for slight physical disability build the requirements for service the army navy, sensible
The St. Johns herald., 1917-12-20
NOTICE

Calling for bids on Sale of school District No. 13 bonds, Apache County Arizona.
 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Apa- che County, Arizona, will receive sealed bids for the purchase of $2QOO.OO School District No. 1S (Hunt) Bonds, at its Office in St. Johns. Bids will be received up until 10 A. M. Tuesday January 7th. 1918.
 The date fixed for the opening of said bids shall be January Eth. 1918 at 10 A. M.
 All bids to be considered shall be marked sealed bids for Hunt School District Bonds" and ad- dressed to the Board of Supervis- ors of Apache County, Arizona, and each bid must be accompan- iedby a certified check for 5&6 of the total amount of such bid, said check to be made payable to the Treasurer of Apache County.
 The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Levi s. Udall
 Clerk Board of Supervisors.
 (NOv. 18th to December 27th. inclusive)
The St. Johns herald., 1917-12-20

the only thing that looks natural in this unnatural sphere. The high ranking British officers use them and as 1 have sold many Studebaker cars in San Antonio and Dallas, Texas, 1 could not help but ask questions about them l am glad to say that 1 have heard nothing but good about them over here. Those who drive them say they give the least trouble of any car they ever handled.
 1 am glad, sir, that even here in the war zone good old Stude- baker stands the test. I love the car and hope never to sell any other. 1 have seen a great deal of hard work done by the StuGe- baker over here and, though there are many other autos of other makes, notice that it is Stude- baker that is used when they are going to have a long, hard run. "
 It is proverbial that British Army officers pick only the best their wisdom in the selection of motor equipment for the great war is indisputable.
 Where reliability and seconds count, where it is do or die, ' Studebaker staminia, reliability, and all around quality has been so marked that British Staff off cers have shown a marked pre- ference for this American car.
 The Studebaker cars that are giving such wonderful service on the firing line in France have no special equipment of any sor5. They are standard Series IT d Is Studebaker cars throughout and have no special parts of aay description.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-12-20

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