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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
NORTHERN BOY
 IS APPOINTED
 TO WEST POINT

From Juneau paper it has been learned that Joseph Acklen, who for merly resided in Fairbanks has been appointed to West Point through Delegate Sulzer. In commenting on the acceptance of the young man the paper had the following to say:
 Joseph Warren White Acklen. a graduate of the Juneau high school with the class of 1918, has been ap- pointed to a cadetship at the United States Military Academy at West Point by Delegate Charles A. Sulzer, and the certificate of his standing in the various subjects which he has taken approved by the academy board. He received a telegram from Adjutant General Mccain of the United States army, notifying him of the acceptance of his educational credentials and authorizing him to report at West Point, N. Y, July l or as soon as practicable thereafter for physical examination.
 "Joe Acklen is a native of Daw. son. of American parents, and has lived nearly all of his life in the north. He is IS years of age. For the last several years he has resided with his mother at Juneau, and at tended the Juneau high school. Be fore entering the Juneau high school he spent one year at the Seewanee Military institute at Seewanee, Ten. nessee, the preparatory school of the University of Tennessee. His father died several years ago.
 "He was highly recommended to Delegate Sulzer by Superintendent A. M. Mathews of the Juneau high school, and by Miss Margaret Scott principal of the high school.
 After graduating from the high school last month Acklen accepted a position with the Alaska -Gastineau company at Thane, and has been employed there.
 "He will be the first West Point cadet to be admitted without ex animation. That is due to the cir cumstance that the Alaskan boys ap pointed last year failed to pass the examination, and to meet the emer gency Delegate Sulzer secured per mission for Acklen to be admitted on certificate"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
 GO TO CIBBON

The steamer Panama pulled out for Panama Sunday afternoon as scheduled with small crowd of ex- cursionists for Fort Gibbon. Among those leaving as excursionists were the following:
 Mrs. K. Pierce, Mrs. A. J. Williams, Mrs. c. N. Creamer, Mrs. l.. F. Col den, Miss Anita Nordale, Mrs. A. J. Nordale. A. Duquette, Abe Stein, Mrs. l.. B. Stuvesant, Mrs. R. Rutherford.
 Also accompanying the excursion ists were the following comprising the Liberty orchestra: Mrs. l.. B. Wilson, A. L. Sharp and Frank Young. On the boats arrival at the post town the fourth member. Roy Watson, who is in the service, will join them. making the orchestra complete. It is probable that the orchestra will furnish the music for the dance to be given in honor of the boys now at the front.
 With the steamer was taken a barge which will be used for danc- ing, and with the musicians on board many hours will be passed pleasant ly on the down trip. The crowd was further enlarged by additional passengers from Nenana and other down river points.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
TANAKA LEFT;;
 LIST NOI B|C

The steamer Tanana left Sunday afternoon for Panama with small number of through passengers and little freight consigned to the way points along the river. Those en- gazing passage besides the excur- sionists were as follows:
 For Seattle-J. s. Phelix, Mrs. J. s. Phelix, Rosilie Phelix, Mrs, Mar tha Mann, c. E. Deinert, Mrs. Mary Williams
 For Tacoma-Mrs. John Flintoff, Alan D. Flintoff.
 For Nenana-Mrs. Maude Bishop M. H. Boulais.
 The Panama will meet the Alaska and transfer of passengers will be effected and she will then return to Fairbanks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
GOV. RIGGS IS BACK TO SCENE
 OF PAST DAYS

"It is fine to be back in the Tan ana Valley among old friends and to receive such a cordial welcome. Both Mrs. Riggs and I appreciate the warmth of our reception inn mensely and I am only sorry we must be leaving so soon." That is the expression used by Governor Riggs Sunday on his arrival when questioned as to how it felt to be back among familiar surroundings once more.
 The incoming auto bearing Cover nor and Mrs. Riggs was met at the 1S-mile house by an auto bearing Mayor Suter and President Kelly of the Commercial club with Bob Men zie in charge, escorting the gover- nor to the city.
 Yesterday the governor was too busy meeting old friends and ac- quaintances to have much time to talk, his time being taken up by those who were. pleased to see him in the interior once more.
 The governor is greatly pleased with the showing made by the in- terior in the war movements and comments highly the generosity of all its citizens, which enabled AL aska to make such a creditable show ing during the past year. leading the Union in that respect.
 In speaking of the work of the delegate at the capital the governor is enthusiastic in his support of whatever has been done through Delegate Sulzer's efforts and states that too much credit cannot be given him for his unceasing efforts for the betterment of Alaska and the meth ods he has employed in getting the needs of the country before those who are friendly for the betterment of the north. Several unfortunate incidents have occurred to set back some of the delegates most cher ished plans, but he has untiringly started on some other project that means much to the country. In the governor the delegate has an un- failing and enthusiastic ally, and both have been working together for common interest.
 The length of the governors stay will depend on transportation facili. ties, 1t being his intention to remain in Fairbanks, outside of possible visit to Nenana, until such time as transportation may be had to Nome. From there he will return to Juneau by the coast route. His many friends are hoping that the boat will not arrive for several days. as there is much that they would like to talk over with him before his departure.
 In appearance the governor has not changed by his new position, and still wears the same genial smile and his hearty greeting assures his friends that they still have the same place in his regard as always.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
FIRST AMERICAN FIELD ARMY IS ORGANIZED WITH GENERAL
 PERSHlNC IN FULL COMMAND

WITH THE AMERICANS, Aug. 12-The organ- zation of the first American army is complete The army consists of five corps and General Persg has been placed in full command.
 The army will operate to the north of the Marne in of the most important sectors we'll of the most difficult fields for force to fight in Rivers and running straight the path of their advance that many bridges will have be built and crossings made at great disadvantage.
 General Pershing is to retain his post chief of the expedtonary forces in France It believed that he will have two headquarters and will divide his time between them
 Other field armies to be formed and in fact being started now, although they will be completed for several weeks
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
REGENTS ZELDA SHORT MEETING
 FOR BUSINESS

The board of regents of the Al aska Agricultural College and School of Mines held a short business meet ing yesterday afternoon for the pur- pose of discussing several matters pertaining to the welfare of the in- corporation. Meeting with the board, ex-officio, was Governor Riggs.
 The most important matter that came before the meeting was the appointment of another member to the board of regents to succeed R. c. Wood, resigned. The choice of the board fell upon H. Claude Kelly, and upon his taking the oath of of- flee he will be regularly consti- tuted member of the board. There yet remains one more vacancy to be filled as the law covering the number of members comprising that body states that six shall constitute the board and that no business shall be transacted unless at least five members of the board be present.
 A meeting of the board will be held this afternoon for the purpose of discussing the bids submitted for the erection of the college building and other matters. The bids sub mitted were higher than the esti- mate furnished by the architect who drew up the plans. and the advisa- bility of proceeding in the face of the increased costs will be consid- 0v.oA
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
BIOLOGIST IS SECURINCDATA
 AS TO MINING

Arriving with the governors party Sunday afternoon was Dr. c. G. Martin, successor to Dr. Alfred H. Brooks, of the Geological survey in Alaska. It is the intention of Dr. Martin to remain in this vicinity for some time Investigating the mining conditions and other matters per taining to the production of gold.
 When asked as to the action taken on the gold subsidy bill, as offered by Delegate Sulzer, he stated that there would likely be some action taken on it, and it was for the pur- pose of obtaining all information pos sible on the mining game that he is in the interior. He was request ed by the members of congress to investigate thoroughly all conditions and to embody the result of his in vestigations in his report on his re- turn to the States.
 The subsidy bill was considered a good measure, congress even going as far as to consider raising the value of gold. but reconsidered ow ing to the amount now held by the banks which would bring higher valuation on that already produced. instead of assisting those who need it. What form of assistance will be given to those engaged in mining for gold is not known and will not be known until he makes his report and it is acted upon.
 During his stay in this vicinity Dr. Martin will visit all the pro- ducing centers, both quartz and plac- CT, and wll probably make trip to the new discovery on Ophir creek. The Tolovana district has been un- der the observations of MT. Over beck, also connected with the Geo. logical survey, and his report will be embodied with that of Dr. Martin.
 The mining men of the interior should get in touch with Dr. Martin and offer every possible means of his learning the condition of affairs here, as it is only by the assist ance of those interested that he will be able to arrive at thorough con clusiOn of conditions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
JAMES WlCKERSHAM Is
 COMING TO FAIRBANKS

By private advices it was learned that James Wickersham had left Nome Saturday night on his way up river to Fairbanks. Whether he will stop off enroute is not known. but it is supposed he will come on through to this place. It had been previously understood that he was coming in over the trail, but a change in plans made the river trip necessary.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
GERMAN SUBMARINES USE GAS
 ON EAST COAST OF AMERICA

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Aug 12.-A German subma- rne made gas attack the of North Carolina The diver oily fluid loose upon the surface of the water about the guard station and lighthouse Smith Island The liquid immediately gave off gas which is very similar to the mustard gas which has been used much on the western front
 , The men the stations we'll of the of the liquid and did their best to avoid it, but owing the fact that they not supplied with gas masks it
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19

overcame six of them None of the victims have died and all indications that they will full health
 The gas continued to from the liquid for about forty minutes, but during the last fifteen minutes there was not enough to do any harm to the
 If the submarine attack deliberate it appears to be- it constitutes and ingenious form of frghtfu ness and far reported is the first direct effort of the German raiders to harm persons property American shores.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
Baseball Results
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NATIONAL LEAGUE At Brooklyn-Brooklyn n-Philadelphia rain. At Chicago-Chicago 1, Pittsburg 12. At St. Louis-St. Louis 3, Cincinnati 1.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Philadelphia Washington, rain. At Cleveland-Cleveland II, Chica- go 2. At Boston-Boston 1, New York 2.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19
GOOD RETURNS
 FOR ORPHANS

The first day of the present week the orphan fund donations netted ex- cellent returns, substantial amounts being received that bring the total up close to the $2OO mark. This is as it should be. Those interested in the fund have endeavored to have it average $4OO month. and with the generous support accorded it by the people of Interior Alaska 1t will be nearly that amount.
 Even the little children realize the meaning of the fund to those who have been made fatherless by the world war, and contribute their mite without murmur, donating their candy money for cause that gives them more enjoyment than does the sweetmeat. Those donating and the standing of the fund are as follows:
 Previously acknowledged ... .$138.25 R. P. Cosgrove ............. 800 Bill Frank and Jim Whitely 800 Thos. Ceiling ................ 1925 Fred MOndoux x............... 1925 Roberta. Ferguson ............ .75
 Total to date .$187.50
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-19

Charles Maxfeld, from the Clear water district is among the city visitors.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-12-26
COMB SAGE TEA IN
HAIR TO DARKEN It
It's Grandrnother's Recipe to
keep her Locks Dark,
Glossy, Beautiful

The old-time mixture Of Sage Tea
and Sulphur Tor darkening gray.
streaked and faded hair is grand
mothers recipe, and folks are again
using it to keep their hair . good,
even color, which is quite sensible, as
we are living in an age when a youth
full appearance is Of the greatest adj
vantage.
Nowadays, though, we don't have
the troublesome task of gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing at home.
All drug stores sell the ready-to-use
product, improved by the addition OF
other ingredients, called "Wyeth'S Sage
and Sulphur Compound" It is very
popular because nobody can discover
it has been applied. Simply moisten
your comb or a soft brush with it and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at time; by morning
the gray hair disappears, but what de-
lights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound, is that, be-
sides beautifully darkening the hair
after q few applications, it also pro-
duces that soft lustre and appearance
Of abundance which is 50 attractive.
This ready-to-use preparation is a de-
lightful toilet requisite for those who
desire a more youthful appearance. 1t
is not intended for the cure. mitiga-
ton or prevention Of disease.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-12-26

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Evening star., 1918-01-12
The Minimum Pay Bill.

Two reasons urge the prompt passage
Of the minimum wage bill. yesterday
reported favorab1y to the House from
committee. One IS that the government
should be able to command service in
the lower scale of its activities by Of
fering compensation equal to that paid
by private employers, and the other is
that workers for the government who
remain in its service through sense Of
loyalty should be given a living wage
The present scale for the lower grades
Of government workers is not enough
TO hold to their tasks people who might
in these days of labor scarcity secure
better pay outside, and yet the United
States should not depend upon sense of
duty to the government and disposi-
ton on that ground indefinitely to
remain for, the miserable pittances paid.
This bill affords vehicle for the leg
islation contemplated for. the better
ment Of department pay conditions gem
orally. It is confidently expected that
Congress will act at this session to IN
crease the pay scale. The Nolan bill,
as it is called, simply establishes mini
mum Of $3 day for 'all who are en-
ployed the per diem basis, $50 a
month on monthly basis and 81 $50 an
nually on a yearly basis. It does not,
however, adjust the scale. from those
points upward, as is required by present
conditions. Nothing, of course, should
be permitted TO place in jeopardy the
chances of this bills passage. It should
be enacted without fail. It should, how
ever, if not amended as suggested, be
supplemented with another measure re-
vising the public Office pay scale through
out the system.
Evening star., 1918-01-12
Hold Your Liberty Bonds!

People who sell their liberty bonds
at discounted rates as at present quoted
arc rendering disservice to their coun-
try. Such action is only excusable un-
der some pressing condition OF per-
sonal necessity. The volume Of sales
has engendered the belief in financial
circles that some subscriptions to the
last issue were made by persons who
then sincerely desired to "do their bit,'
but now conclude that they performed
their whole patriotic duty in subscrib-
ing and can dispose Of their bonds.
They are willing to take the slight loss
of selling below par in the satisfaction
Of having once subscribed.
This is not the right view to take.
1t is economically unsound and in prac-
tiee will work out to the detriment OF
the government. In selling their bonds
below par they become party to an in
tiuence which may compel the govern
ment to resort to a higher rate of in
terest in floating the next issue. Not
only would this add to the burden Of
the government by increasing the cost,
but it would disturb the value of gen
eral industrial and other investment Sc
curities.
The time is drawing near when the
country must consider another fiotation
of bonds for the wars winning. If the
last issue is selling below par, as much
as three points some days, the govern
ment will be embarrassed in making an
other large per cent issue.
Hold on to your liberty bonds. This
course will prove sound financial pol
icy in the end and is fulillment Of pa
triotic duty at present.
Evening star., 1918-01-12
Better Food Distribution.

Yesterday the food administration
game down peremptorily upon the food
hoarder with an order that prohibits the
holding of more than thirty days sup
ply of any kind Of foodstuffs. This or
der, applying to consumers, manufac-
turers and Wholesale and retail dealers,
hits the whole range Of food handling
and use. Ordinarily It is commendable
Tor consumers to buy in quantities.
IAsy get better prices, as q rule, and
thsy no IN less danger Of starvation.
But n present conditions large guam
tity buying involves dislocations Of
transport and delivery. To insure a
su1leient supply for everybody there
must be NO "peaks" in the load of dis:
tribution. To the extent that somebody
buys -four, for example, for two months
supply, somebody else is deprived Of
-four for more than a weeks need. There
ID just about enough foodstuf to Il;
round, and it cannot be unevenly dis.
tributed without affecting the price and
the supply Of many Individuals. The
best feature Of this order is. that it
goes clear through the line Of food dis
tribution, affecting wholesalers and re-
tailefs and manufacturers alike. Under
this rule foodstuffs must be moved to
the consumer within thirty days from
production. This stops boarding in the
warehouses, in the cold storage places
and In the stores. It means continu-
ous flow Of goods from the mill, the
farm, the factory, the warehouse and
the store to the table. Now for en-
fofsement, with . prompt application of
the severe penalties prescribed for syio-
lationi As.
Evening star., 1918-01-12

= tAs people sf Europe Ind besn ID
vised Of tho real sitpation, and what
ma. possible 70 and in contemplation By
the 4sw.whc BY reason Of secrecy had
matters in hand. restraint could and
would have been put upon. the few. and
means short Of war adopted for adjust.
ing the differences, wide and grave as
they were..
And il the doors of the Senate are
to be opened in the matter Of treaties,
Why not also in the matter of nomina-
tions to Offices 1t has iong been urged
with considerable force that the people
should have the fullest information on
all appointments requiring confirma.
ton by the Senate. Places SO filled are
the most important under the govern
ment. Men selected to fill them should
pass the severest, and therefore the
most iopen, scrutiny. Such scrutiny
would impose great caution and care on
both the appointing power and the con-
firning power An unfit and undesir.
able man would have small chance of
getting by.
And if the Senate's doors should be
opened in these two matters, why close
them on any matterf Why not abolish
executive sessions' Why not admit the
public to the formal deliberations Of
all matters affecting the public's inter-
ests?
Suggestions along this line are not
new. They have repeatedly been made !;
and some have been voiced by men of
large and long experience in public
affairs, who have argued that, under our
government, deriving, as it does, all its
powers from the people, the people are
entitled to know the character and the
progress of all business presented by
their legislative representative.
The war has emphasized this subject,
as it has many others. We have not
suffered in our affairs from secret diplo-
macy. On the contrary, we are charged
with inaugurating what Europeans have
characterized as shirtsleeves diplomacy
open and unconventional,
and somewhat trying to nations COM
mitted to and practicing the secret ana
But it is good time to
take the subject under consideration,
and deal with it in the latest and fullest
light that is being shed upon it by the
world eonflagration now raging
Evening star., 1918-01-12
Thrift Stamps.

Washington is behind its schedule in
the matter Of thrift stamps. During
the month Of December it only bought
$350, 900 worth Of these little tokens Of
federal Indebtedness, whereas it should
have bought $5oo,00o. Yet the thrift
stamp is the most effective way of help
ing the government financially that has
yet been presented to the people. Il is
incidentally one Of the best means Of
saving money. Every child in Wash.
ington above the age Of six years should
be filing thrift stamp card. Every
boy. and. girl over twelve should be
working hard to turn the "a cards into
s.. stamps. There are many ways in
which the youngsters can earn money
now, running errands, cleaning side.
walks, tending furnaces, helping in
stores, even doing clerical work at homo.
An enterprising boy can BY lustling and
thrift easily Fill small-stamp card q
month.
/, Washington has done so splendidiy
in the two liberty loans that it is sur
'prising to. md It 1assing III the matter
OF. thrift stamps. This il . very attrac-
tive. opportunity to save money. Every
~ WORTH Of e5scent stamps, with : few
pennies added. Increasing in amount as-
secrding tosthesnonth; win buy. IS
st4@ps AZ. the end. u Aye years each