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The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
CHAT \NIkANS
 TO CROSSCUT
 POKER GREEK

\ buncl of Chatanika mining men have formed a cooperative organiza ton or association for the purpose of prospe ting on Poker creek. Such was the Jrd received in town from the creek city last night. The ob ject of ti- cooperative mining orga- niZation a. to prospect the creek at a minimun of labor and cost to those who are interested. Prospecting is to commence immediately.
 Poker creek, which comes into the ChaJ.nika river few miles above the town of Chatanika, is now completel, staked. The first stalking it was reported that two prospectors had found pay prospects on the creek at a depth of thirty-eight feet. Since that timJ three more holes have been sunk, according to reports, and, while not hOWing pay prospects, all produced )me gold. showing that in all probability a paystreak exists there. The locating of it is the prob lem which now presents itself to the Chatanika and Cleary creek min ing men.
 The idea of the prospectors is to sink a sting of holes all the way across the creek This they will do by helping one another. They have selected ne narrowest place in the creek in which to do their prospect ing, and will start sinking a hole in the creek and will then sink holes on either ide until the rim is struck. In this manner they hope to be able to determine whether or not a pay streak exists on the creek, and if so, to ascertain it's width.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12

whether the United States will be embroiled in the European war or not IL is declared that armed neu- tralIty consists in preparing the coun try 10 defend itself and its neutrali- ty against attacks or inroads by bel ligerent powers
 This stat" of preparedness may last indefinitely. either through good fortune in neutral ships avoiding a meeting or contest with the vessels of the belligerents, or through the design of the belligerents in not al tacking American ships.
 On the other hand. it is held that armed neutrality may at any minute turn into actual hostilities through an armed collision such as subma- rIne attack on American ships that are armed for protection. An en- gagement between two vessels Of this kind will result in actual war fare
 It is the ayowed intention of Am erica to protect her merchantmen, and shipoWners say that they will exercise their right to the freedom of the seas. regardless of the pro claimed war zones Of the German nation It therefore rests with Ger many to say if America is to be drawn into the whirlpool of war. When the first merchantmen sails armed for defense Americas status will be that of armed neutrality.
 It was announced tonight that, in accordance with the armed neutrali- ty policy Of the American govern ment. the COmmandants at all navy yards will superintend and have aC tuaI charge of the work of installing guns on board merchantmen. Guns are ready, and the navy has on hand a sufficient supply of ammunition and crews of gunners to carry out the Presidents instructions.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
AUTHORITY NOT NEEDED.

AUTrOFITY NOT NEEDED.
 ..-.. .r...|<. u r. Mar O.. -...r Nusou Las declded to go head Hu... Che au.bort, given him .. rl. Dm-.urm oi the United ...... .G. ..u u American mer- ..- 4. protection against .asas.u.- NuuoGucem.n To this ....Dt wl- made today
 Yesterday both Secretary Lansing a4 Attorney General Gregory ad- .-.5 -na President that t was not unnecessary tar him 10 have any spe- ..a authority or sanction 10 this seta ..m congress. as 1t was al aaas n his power to do SO. In .T.v Of -h, fact that certain sena
 -s have shown disposition to ra5 up th. armed neutrality reso- .tau. and ,har If he waited for the ..Ns.l,aI ot the senate. II might take rEsra1 weeks more to get what he saea for, rho President decided not ,t waEf on rhp senate
 HA.a decision is greeted with joy ta-aaeaa. a. cast. where docks and rla.,s. ,F,.twu.rr are blocked with shipments awaiting trans portatiOn which ...a nat be had until some a.a-a.. tor protection was granted .s-r= transatlantic Ine is making preparations .o resume their sailing schedules as soon as the word is -l4yu fg au. their vessels
 The aat. department has alreadH announced that it can arm and equip every ve+ .. on 1he Atlantic sea h.Hd from three to five days aaa that they are ready 10 begin ea- woz. ot installing guns as soor a- tHas receive orders to do SO
 RESTS WITH GERMANY.
 WA~EIEGToE, D. C. Mar g. + is the oan5cn ot all officials ant every e4lnut writer on international law that .t now rests with Germany
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
BRITAIN TO BUY
 CANADIAN WHEAT
Associated Press)

OTTAWA, Mar. 9.-It was officially of the interior that the British gov ernment is now negotiating for the purchase of the entire wheat crop of Canada this year. While it is ex- pected that the crop this year will not be as large as that of last Cana da will have a large amount to ship. and will probably sell direct to the home government. The price offer ed by Britain is not made public.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
AMERICANS ARE,
 NOW RELEASED
Associated Press)

BERLIN, Mar. 9.-It was officially announced tonight that fifty-nine out of the seyenty-two Americans who were brought to Germany as prison CTS on the prize ship Yarrowdale have been released from quarantine and have already left for the Swiss border The route they are taking was selected by the American gov ernment. The remainder of the Am the quarantine is raised
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
PRESENT CLERK
 WILL NOT RUN

In response to question asked of her over the phone last night, Mrs. Mary II. Zimmerman, clerk of the Fairbanks school board. whose term expires in short time, stated that she is not again a candidate for the position. She has been urged to run again, and it was rumored that she had definitely decided to do so, but she has now announced posi- lively that she will not make the race.
 As nearly as can be learned there are as yet no aspirants for the posi- tion of school clerk or for council manic honors. All candidates will have to make their appearance soon, as the election is now less than a month away.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
ClEARINGS LARGE.
Associated Press)

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Mar. g. Clearings of San Juan banks for the year 1916 were $81.255,332 63, the largest on record and an increase of more than s33,O00,00O over the previ- ous year. Each month of the year showed an increase over the core spending month of 1915,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
PRESIDENT HAS
 RESUMED DUTIES
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar. 10 -- After an illness of nearly a week, President Wilson was at his desk for few hours today There were many matters of importance which needed his attention in connection with the call for the extra session of congress and the arming of Am erican merchantmen.
 He is entirely recovered from his cold. but on the advice of Dr. Gray son, his physician, he will rest as much as possible between nov ard the time for the extra session to convene
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
TELEPHONE WIRE
 GOES ID BROOKS

About two tons of telephone wire will leave Fairbanks for Brooks this morning. It is that which is to be used in the construction of the tele phone line from West Fork down to the Log Jam on the Tolovana river. The wire is to be put up by the people of the Tolovana, after which the phones will be installed, and the line will then be ready for business.
 Jim Duffy, the Olnes-Brooks stage man, is now carrying the mail to the Tolovana country, the contract having been sub-let to him. Mails from Fairbanks to Brooks and vice versa therefore will both leave and arrive at Fairbanks on Tuesday and Friday Duffy's responsibility re- garding the contract will expire with in the next thirty days. or as soon as the trails get too bad for the ope- ration of his stage line.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
PRESIDENT IS
 NOW RECOVERED
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. g. President Wilson, who has been con- fined to his bed for several days with a severe cold, accompanied by inter- mittent fever is much improved to- night. The fever has entirely dis appeared, and the cold is said to be broken up. He will remain in bed for another day, however, before re- suming his duties.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
ALASKA SENATE DEADLOCKED:
 CAN REACH NO AGREEMENT
Especial to The Citizen)

JUNEAU Mar 9-The Alaska senate is still dead locked on Its organization program and compromise to be tar away Not the optimistic ol the senators point way solve the problem There will be no caucusng tonight caucusing aSt night to be absolutely useless.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
GERMAN POLICY
 IS UNCHANGED
Associated Press.l

AMSTERDAM, Mar. 9.-Dispatches from Berlin to Dutch newspapers state that the German policy of un- restricted submarine warfare will not
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
WILSON ORDERS MERCHANT
 SHIPS MUST BE ARMED
{ Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. 9.-President Wilson a-ht his sick bed issued orders armng all America merchantmen At the time he issued call for the ,.>ra session oi congress April 10. Of. a- consider that both these steps unavoidable .a..ut the German submarine issue.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12
CUBAN HARB0R
 AGAIN OPENED
Associated Press )

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 10.- According to dispatches received by the state department tonight, the port of Santiago de Cuba has again been opened for entry. This port was closed when the Cuban rebels recently captured the city and over run the entire province.
 The reports received here state that a Cuban warship is patroling the harbor, and has taken out mines that were placed in it by the rebels during their possession of the port. Ships are entering and departing as usual.
 American marines which were land ed there upon the evacuation of the place by the rebels have been or dred back aboard the American war vessels stationed off the city, and the entire province is reported as being quiet again. Cuban soldiers are actively engaged in crushing out what remains of the recent rebellion.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12

Doctor (to patienD-You've had a pretty close call It's only your strong constitution that pulled you through.
 Patient-Well, doctor, remember that when you make our your bill.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-12

If U-Need-A dictionary, try The Citizen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
G9N5GRIPT RICH NEWS INCOMES
T0PAYF0RWAR. SAYS Ia Toilette.
Wisconsin Senator Urges Senate to Increase Taxation
of the Great Incomes and Decrease Small Taxes and
Bond Issues; Says Liberty Loan Fine Investment
for the Rich But Not for the Poor.

stated. provides 10y taxes but Il per-
cent of this years war expenses.
while Great Britain imposes 20 per
cent Next years war expenses. he
predicted. may reach $40 600. 600. 900
or $4,000, 100000, and he urged that
huge war profits and incomes of
wealthy persons by higher surfaces
be made 20 bear the burden of the
war.
FHvOrs High Taxes; Small Bonds.
UrEinE q larger proportion Of taxes.
the Wisconsin senator said
1T is a part of the history OF all
great wars that wealth has demanded
the minimum OF taxation and the
maximum OF loans. while the poorer
classes have desired the maximum of
taxation and the minimum of loans
and this difference is accumulated
now since war profits and excessive
incomes are being fOrXed By taxation
TO contribute some portion Of the
revenues which war makes It neces-
Sary to raise.
Wealth Never self Sacrificing.
w ealrn has never vet sacrificed
itself on the altar Of patriotism I'm
any war on the contrary. IL has ever
shown itself eager TO take advantage
Of the misfortunes which war always
brings TO the masses of the people.
That has been true Of every war We
nave had and II is certainly true of
the present war.
1T may be argued that the poor
equally with the rich viii have the
opportunity to purchase war bonds.
IL is small comfort TO have the op-
portunity 10 purchase bonds If YOU
have little or no money TO invest in
bonds The late Liberty loan is a
good example OF bonds sold to the
Door or those of limited means. All
the machinery of the government was
set in motion 10 sell these bonds to
the small investor
Difference in Investments.
Senator La Toilette asserted the
bonds were "a poor investment 20 the
man of small means in comparison
with the advantages which the own
ers OF large incomes could secure
from investing millions OF their tax
able incomes in these uOutaxable
bonds" and continued.
Draft Money Like Ven
We are couuseled by the highest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
KANSAS COAL DEALERS MAKE
PUBLIC PAY FOR LOSSES

Topeka. Kan. Aug. 2L-Kansas coal
operators are selling coal 10 the rail-
roads at s. "A ton. which costs them
S2.fs a ton TO mine and are selling
The same coal 10 jobberS and retailers
so that the public pays IS a ton
for it, This Information was brought
out at conference OF coal opera
tors here yesterday with Gov. Cap
per and assistant attorney general
John Hunt
John Mayer. spokesman Of the op-
orators explained that the operators
were obliged TO fill contracts made
some time ago at too low a price
All Of which means Gov. Cap
per answered. that you are compell-
ing the public TO pay exorbitant prices
for their coal so that you can make
good your losses on the coal you are
selling TO the railroads"
Il developed at the meeting that
state institutions which buy 10000
tons OF coal a year. had been offered
a price Of $3.50 a ton
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21

economic authority. We are admou-
ished by all history, We are COM
maudel 10y every consideration of
Justice To the American boys who are
marked for slaughter. to the Amer
lean homes already in the shadow OF
death. TO declare here and now by our
votes on this record. that the wealth
of this country viii be taken as mer-
cilessly through the power Of taxa
riou as men are taken by force Of the
draft"
BY keeping down taxes and increas-
ing bonds. senator La Toilette said.
the masses are being mort gagged 20
the money lenders"
Loans May Not Be Repaid.
Loans TO the allies the senator said.
may and may not be repaid. certainly
not for many years after the war.
Russia. he said, is in the throes OF q
revolution and Italy, II reports are
correct els on the eve Of one"
Foresees a Hard Winter.
Possibility Of bread lines this win
ter on account Of the high cost OF
living he pictured thus
Always remember that the high
prices already upon us have taxed the
common people OF this country FOR the
support Of this war 10 a much greater
extent than the wealthy class would
be taxed II every dollar Of income of
the mem ers Of that class were taken
by taxation. When bread lines shall
be a familiar sight in every city Of
this land as they are bound TO be IL
the present price of the simple neces-
saries OF life is maintained during the
coming winter, when cold and hunger
are daily visitors i'm many thousands
OF homes which have known only com
fort heretofore a condition certain to-
exist during the coming winter months
unless relief from present prices can
be found. it Will be small satisfaction.
I think, TO the members OF this con-
Eress 90 realize they have contributed
20 the want and suffering OF the mass
OF people by refusing TO place even an
approximately fair portion Of the
burden Of this war upon the
rich
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
FERGUSON SAYS EXPECTED
KELLY TO STAND HITCHED

a special dispatch TO the Times
from Austin, reporting the cross ex-
animation Of governor Ferguson on
Monday afternoon in his impeachment
hearing before the house. saws
The matter Of the appointment Of
regent Kelly Of FL PasO. was taken
up and the governor said that while
he considered Kelly a man who would
stand hitched," ne did not think thar
he could dominate Kelly.
He said he and Kelly had argued
university matters and that Kelly
could do some thinking OF his own.
Mr. Crane brought out the point
that the FL PasO delega ton in the
legislature had suggested other men
than Kelly because they wanted
representative citizen. But they did
not oppose Kelly said the governor
Il thought I appointed a representive
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
KNIGHTS TEMPLAKS TO BID
LOCAL CRUSADERS" GOODBYE

Local knights Templars will bid
rareweu Thursday night TO members
OF Fl PasO CCmmaudery who are soon
90 go overseas on the great crusade. '
wearing the uniforms of the army.
The farewell viii take the form Of
social hour after the regular COnclave
OF the templars. 10 which a general
iuvitati has been issued by the
eminent commander Harry B. OgE- At
the meeting also, a movement will be
begun 10 revive the degree work OF
the coumaudery. which has been quiet
during the summer
Among the prominent Knights Tenn
ulars who are in the army are Forrest
r.. Baker. John Temple Rice, Brooks
Dalton, Harold Smell and Howard
Ware. II. v BroWder. past eminent
commander. and several others viii
attend the officers school at san An
tonic
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
MOVE
COAL RAPIDLY.
War Board Says Increased
Efficiency Provides Ex-
ira Fuel for People.

According TO statement received
by superintendent t. b. Mcdonald.
Of the Southern Pacific lines. from
the railroads war board. the rail-
ways of the United States carried
1871 more carloads Of bituminous
coal from the mines i'm July this year
than during July. 1916 The state
ment follows.
This increase. which amounts TO
20.4 percent makes available for con-
sumption 6.4S6.000 tons Of coal In eN-
cess Of the amount that would have
been available. had the railroads
merely duplicated their July. 1910,
performance. Through cooperative
effort, however, and by giving prefer
euce to the movement or coal the
roads that handle the bitumi1ous
product loaded 564 800 cars last month
as against 635.Zff cars in July, 1915.
Coal Movement Begun First
The first problem to which tue
railroads war board addressed itselI
after being appointed 10 operate the
railroads Of the United states as
single unit. was that OF increasing
the movement Of coal and iron ore
The result SO far achieved reflects
great credit upon the effectiveness
with which the railroads have az
dressed themselves 10 their task The
AaEL SllAAAl ltL We % Ct AA.NHAIe-H 49,
ever. that the country this winter
faces greater demands Of coal ana
other traffic than ever before In It's
history. and the railroads are now
working might and main in the IN
terest OF the national efficiency and
welfare TO utilize effectively every
faculty they possess
Monthly Increase 800 Cars.
''The railroads achieved an IN
crease in their average daily loadins
Of bitumiuous coal in July this year
over the average amount loaded IN
June this year. loading an average
of Su.599 cars q day I'm July, as COM
pared with 3u.059 cars in June. There
was an increase in the average ually
loading IN all districts east OF the
Mississippi and the actual increase
in the number OF cars loaded IN July
this year compared with the month
previous in the low volatile fields
Of Pennsylvania. Maryland, Vest
Virginia and eastern kentuck- ana
the high volatile coal fields in West
Virginia. The most notable increase
in the total shipments in July this
year as compared with July, 1915,
occurred in Illinois Indiana and
western kentucky. IL amounted 10
81 percent
Indicates Increased Efficiency.
THE total increase in the amount
Of bituminOus coal handled 10y the
railroads for the months OF April,
May, June and July this year over
the same months last year amounts
10 57S.556 cars Of approximately zS,-
$4,000 tons. This is -5-lo percent
more than the amount handled for
these four months i'm 1915 and IS in
dicative Of the increased efficiency
shown by the railroads since they
voluntarily agreed 10 merge competI-
tive activities and coordinate their
operations in a single continental
railway system in order TO produce
a maximum of national transporta-
ton efficiency during the period OF
the war"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
DAMAGES
CLIFF TON MINE
Coronado Shaft of Arizona
Copper Company Quilted;
Loss Is $4,000.

Phoenix, Ariz., Aug. 21-Fire. be-
lieved TO have been caused by friction
caused from the settling of brace
timbers. completely quilted the Coro-
uad0 mine Of the Arizona Copper
company. at Clifton late last night.
The Coronado is one OF the three
main shafts Of the Arizona Copper
company at Clifton. The damage is
estimated to have been S125,0o0. OPP
orators declare that there was no
suspicion Of incendiarism attached 20
the blaze
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
CIaIms stabbedi Man Run.

Early Monday night Mexican
woman living at Franklin street and
Mesa avenue, telephoued the police
that she had been stabbed by her
husband Investigation proved that
the woman had received only a slight
scratch with "A knife. The husband
had disappeared when the police ar
rived
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
COAL ADMINISTRATOR WILL
pE APPOINTED BY WILSON

Washington, u. c.. Aug. 21--Presi-
dent wilson's next move toward the
establishment Of government control
OF the coal industry following the ap-
poiutmeut Of Judge Robert s. Lovett.
chairman Of the Union Pacific railroad
as director of priority Of transporta-
tion is expected 20 be the selection
traitor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
..FATTY'' tHBTCKLE Ar RIJOT.

Roscoe Fatty" Ar5uckIe will be
seen at the Bijou tomorrow tu a brand
new comedy. His Wedding light" Tt
iS said 10 be a screaming1y funny re-
lease. and the best one he ever nro-
duced- s new Fox comedy. entitled.
a Domestic Hound" viii he shown
a $50 This viii give one hour Of con-
tinucus laughter. Attend the dav
shows 10 possible and avoid the crowds
1T night Shows start on the hour
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21


AA/ Conscription or wealth TO
pay for the war was urged
iu the senate today by senator Ia
Toilette. of Wisconsin. I'm presenting
The minority plans Of the finance
committee for higher rates, in the
war tax bill on war profits and i'm
comes. He suggested increasing the
s2.006.000.000 bill TO more than So
500000.0o0 by such increases. with
elimination Of consumption taxes He
also urged that less bonds and more
taxes be authorized
Nations Demand War; People Peace.
The Wisconsin senator declared
governments were demanding war.
while their peoples were asking for
peace. and cODreuded that 50 percent
Of the men drafted are protesting
Large bond issues desired by wealthy
interests. he c0ntended. initiate prices
and increase the present high cost of
living. which he asserted already inn
poses a 50 10 100 percent war burden
upon the masses The Liberty loan,
he said. was made possible bv an
iron hand within a kid glove" and
persistent advertising methods.
Let the Bich Bear the Burden
The pending bill. Mr.. la Toilette
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
COUNTY COURT At Law,

W. = Brady Presiding.
Dr. 3. NJ Worsham vs.. Leavel1 *
sherman. account, SIf5. appeal from
justice court
Herman Beach VS.. g. II. & s a..
1893 damages filed.
Ranch supply company VS. Held
Bros. suit on account filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
THE COURTS.
JUSTICE COURTS.

Jose Alvarez, speeding. fined $3.50.
Clarence +. Dean. II. Jodsou. one
headlight. fined $3.50 each
Walter Marcus. speeding, fined
$3.50.
7. Robertson. W. y. Aldridze. bad
auto number fined $3.50 each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
II: NEWS BREVITIES II
OCAL AND CENTRAL
AdvsrtisGnents.

tive struck an automobile carrying
nine passengers at the ferry cross
ing AT Saybrook on the New Haven
railroad last night. 4 license card
bearing the name Of Reginald 81.
Rowland OF New Haven. was found
on the person Of one Of the victims.
The one surviving member Of the
party, yung girl. is so shocked thai
she is not able 70 tell who was In
the automobile
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-21
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Grovefa

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because II contains the
wen known properties OF QUININE
and IRON. soc