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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
SURVEY COMPLETED OF NENANA
 COAL FIELDS; SOON BE OPENED
 FOR LEASINCS AND OPERATION

From the office of Secretary of the Interior Lane comes the informa- tion that the survey of the Nenana coal fields has been completed and will soon be thrown open for leas- ing. This is good news to those whose industries depend on the large consumption of fuel.
 While the time of the completion of the railroad between Fairbanks and the coal field cannot be defi- nitely determined at this time, it is almost certain that there will be deliveries made in Fairbanks of coal from these fields during the coming fall. Every effort will be made by the Alaskan Engineering commission to complete the road to, such a de- gree that moderate loads may be hauled over it. The announcement of Secretary Lane follows:
 WASHINGTON, D. G. Jan. 19- Secretary Lane, of the interior de. partment, announced today that the work of surveying and dividing into leasing units the more accessible part of the Nenana coal field. Alas ka, has been completed, and that as soon as the data is printed the lands that have been divided into leasing blocks will be offered for lease under the provisions of the Alaska coal land leasing law, act of October 20, 1914 (3S Stat, 741). Announcement of the offer for lease is promised in the near future, when full publicity of the leasing offer will be given through the press and the leading coal trade journals.
 The area to be offered comprises approximately 19,00O acres of land divided into 23 blocks or tracts. ranging from 160 to 1864 acres, each block being in such form as is believed to permit the most eco- nomical mining. A lease under the law cannot exceed 2,560 acres, and may include one or more contigu- ous leasing blocks.
 The lands to be offered for leas- ing constitute the more accessible and immediate minable part of the surveyed lands of the Nenana coal field and are in 1T II s. RS E. 6 and z, and T. 12 S., R. z w., Fair
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
SHRINERS MADE
 LARGE AMOUNT
 FOR Y. M. (. A.

At Masonic Temple last night was held the Shriners' ball. This affair had been looked forward to by the dancing public of Fairbanks, and its expectations were realized to the utmost. Given with the express pur- pose of raising funds for the Y. M. c. A. on the battlefront. nearly all who received invitations were pres ent.
 Coming into the main hall en- trance, the guests were confronted by a large painting of George Wash ington artistically draped with the colors of the nation he had the honor to serve and which honors him.
 Beautifully gowned women and men in the conventional evening dress, the Shriners conspicuous by their red fezzes, made the scene typi- cal of the great social gatherings of the Outside. Many were attired informally, which tended to soften the stiff appearance of formal function.
 Seated on a rostrum in the center of the halls end, the musicians had as a background the picture of the Father of His Country and it's drap- ings. Upstairs the dining hall was prettily decorated with the flags of the allied nations. During the even- ing delicious viands were dispensed to the dancers.
 Shortly before the opening hour the guests started to arrive, and at nine o'clock the first dance was un- der way. Throughout the evening the attendance increased. until at midnight the dancing floor was filled to capacity, over one hundred and fifty couples being present
 From the time of the opening dance until the closing strains of music told the dancers that the ev- ening's enjoyment had come to a close, all present forgot dull care and gave themselves up to the spirit of the occasion, and were loathe to leave when the evening was done.
 After all expenses have been paid there will probably be about three hundred dollars to be turned in to the Y. M. c. A. fund.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
TUNGSTEN HAS
 DECLIl\ED FOR
 MANY SEASONS

During the latter part of the year 1915 the price of tungstcE reached SAP (price per unit in 60To concen- trates. Immediately after the opening of 1916, however, the demand for tungsten ore became more pressing and by the end of January the price advanced to s60. Emissaries were sent to Portugal, South America and Japan to buy up ore, so that by the end of February, 1916. it was a sell ers' market. In March spot tungsten realized S85 in New York and even higher prices were paid in Colorado, $1O0 being reported. But at the close of March the market broke, due part ly to the fact that many consumers had contracted for sufficient supplies and in part to sudden overproduc- tion, not only in the United States but in Japan and South America. Indeed it was heavy shipments from Peru and Bolivia arriving at the same time that cut the bottom out of the market. Spectators and middlemen generally were in panic, and by the middle of May it was practically impossible to sell in quantity at any figure. From May to August, 1916, trading in tungten was very dull, and by the middle of August domestic buyers had com pletely disappeared.
 However, by the fall of 1916. the ammunition situation in the allied countries was being put on very solid basis, and buyers from the al lies began to appear in September offering $15. Home buyers began also to reappear and by October the market began to steady. In Novem. Der, mine shipments were again sought. Early in 1917 France came to us for tungsten, and Britain was buying in South America. In April the price ranged from $17 to $2O, and increasing demands for tungsten ores indicate that the present figures of $2O.$25 is a hopeful one.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
RAILROAD HAS
 WOOD TO BURN

A fire occurred yesterday after noon at McNeer Siding which de. stroyed about sixty cords of wood that was to be used by the railroad for the locomotives. On the out going trip no trace of fire was visi- ble to the crew, and it was during the time required for making the trip that the fire happened.
 The wood was stacked along the track within easy access for the crew in loading, and the supposition is that spark lodged in the wood and was famed to a blaze by the high wind that was blowing at the time. The pile originally contained seventy-five cords, and the timely arrival of the train enabled the crew to save small portion, amounting to about twelve cords.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
CANADADRAFTS
 FIRST SOLDIERS

OTTAWA. Feb. 22.-Draft officials announced tonight that the Canadian draft has been placed in operation By noon yesterday 27.309 men had already been drafted.
 Out of this number 22.999 had been inducted into service up to that time. The majority of those drafted have responded to the call with perfect willingness and alacri ty. There have been 2.610 appre tensions of conscripted men who en' deavored to evade the regulations The draft is proceeding with great rapidity. and the first Canadian draft forces will shortly be ready for the training camps.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
OUTLOOK GOOD
 DEP0SITORS IN
 DEFUNCT BANK

In an interview with representa- tive of The Citizen, F. G. Moves, who returned to Fairbanks on Thurs days stage from the Outside, stated that the outlook for the depositors of the defunct Washington.Alaska bank was exceedingly bright.
 In substantiation of his statement he produced a telegram sent him from Vinita, Oklahoma, by o. L. Rider, dated February IS. The mes which was awaiting his arrival here, reads as follows:
 Petition for rehearing on cross appeal in directors suit denied; de- cree modified by emitting Preston and Brumbaugh from judgment as to McGinn stock"
 This, said MT. Moves, is a victory for the receivership. There is only one case on whcih an appeal is pending, and in all probability that one will also be denied. The deni- als on the petitions were made by the circuit court in San Francisco.
 MT. Moves is very optimistic in regard to the outcome of the cases tried in Seattle, and states that a decision may be looked for within the next wto months. Everything considered, from the present point of view, the depositors of the de funct bank may in time receive par on their accounts.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
VOLUNTEERS TO
 REDUCTION ROT TO BE ALLOWED

Owing to the great expense of transporting men from the various boards in the isolated districts of Alaska, the governor wired the pro- vost marshal generals office at Washington, relative to these boards, recently as follows:
 "Estimated cost transportation from Nome to Fort Mcdowell, Cali fornia, s475 per unit; Iditarod, $275; Ruby, s3.75: Panama, $325; Nenana, s275; Eagle. $325; Fairbanks. $225, This condition due to closed naviga- ion. All persons coming out from either of these places have to make trip by dog team over trail, which requires 15 to 40 days to reach coast. This condition will prevail until June. when ice breaks up in rivers and along northwest coast so as to permit navigation by boats. Under these circumstances, shall I permit voluntary induction from these points?
 "J. F. A. STRONG,
 Governor" In reply to this question a wire was received from the provost mar hal general stating that induction from the following boards should not ba permitted: Nome, Iditarod, Ruby. Tanana, Nenana. Fairbanks md Eagle.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
FEW CASUALTIES
 AMONG FLYERS
sSociated D~aSc.


 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 22. Secretary Baker annuonced tonight, that up to the present time there have been only f1fty-one fatalities in all the army aviation camps since the beginning of the war. This is declared to be one of the lowest records ever established by any country.
 The official lists show that ten officers and twenty-nine cadets have been killed while making author ized flights. Twelve have died in unauthorized flights and from ground accidents. Compared with the mum, Der of men in actual flight training, the number of casualties is remark. ably small.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
MAN POWER BILL
 IS NOT POPULAR

GLASGOW, Feb. 22.-As a result of the vote taken today by the union Scottish miners, the governments man power bill was defeated by a considerable majority. The senti- .ment of the miners is against talk ing men from the mines to fill army positions.
 This is the second time within the last week that the man power bill has been turned down by Eng fish workers. The first defeat was encountered at the hands of the en- gineers. who also voted against be- ing drafted into the military forces of England.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
NO PASSENGERS
 TODAY'S STAGE

A stage is due tonight from the Outside, and one will leave this morning outward bound. The incom- ing stage will have a consignment of second class mail and no passen- gers.
 AS far as could be learned at the stage office, there are no reserva- tions made for the outgoing stage.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
SAMMIES NOT TO
 GO BAREFO0TED
(Associat ted 'Press)

(ASSOCldteu f'TeSSD
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 22.- Some conception of the vast scalc upon which the war department f. proceeding with It's war purchases was obtained tonight, when Secre tary Baker declared that the guar termaster's department now has on hand 15.437.000 pairs of shoes. He also stated that at least 100000 more pairs must be provided for use during the present year in order to insure sufficient footwear for all Am, erican soldiers.
 He stated that General Pershing has announced that it will be neces- sary to figure nine pairs of shoes yearly for every soldier sent over to France.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

experience of having his sled. heavi- ly loaded with perishables. slip eofr the trail into hollow below, neces- sitating unloading and. after pulling his sleigh up out of the hollow, re- loading. The terrific cold wave sweeping this district of late. rang ing from 28 below to 60. renders this hardship doubly burdensome.
 A party of men consisting of C. Skinner and Chas. Fehring, of Tama- rack. and Tom Armstrong. of Poor man, are leaving for the Kuskokwim specifically for the divide between the head of the kuskokwim and the Cosna, where they expect to prospect ground never experiment. ed with before. Last fall, shortly before the freezeup, Dominica Vi netti, Joe Ward and Fred Lamont, all of this section, trayeled into this new country by gasoline boat as far as navigation permitted. Then. travelling far in by dogteam. they built cabins. But. having failed to supply themselves with enough grub. Vinetti and Ward came back to Ruby. They left again for the Kus- kokwim and the new party Is tc follow as soon as it can freight all necessaries. They expect to be in there by May.
 The failure of Chas. Derry 10 come back to Ruby and take hold of the suspended publication. the Record Citizen. formerly owned and published by the late J. J. Filbin. has proved very disappointing to this district. which feels keenly the loss of this little sheet with It's lo- cal news. Chas. Derry has already left Seattle for Alaska, enroute to Ruby. Upon arrival at Cordova, he wired to the administrator of the Filbin estate. A. J. Day, regarding terms, and the two falling to agree. Derry accepted a post at Cordova. Marshal G. G. Geraghty arrived from Iditarod with prisoner. whom he turned over to Marshal Long. of Ruby.
 Basil Clemons, the local photogra pher, well known in Fairbanks and Iditarod, left the interior for the to arrive when Ruby was an infant camp.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

be young men and young women when this loan is returned. They will have an interest in and fa- miliarity with banks such as has never existed before.
 It has been suggested that the first and fifteenth day be set aside as "war stamp" days, and an extra effort be made to sell these stamps to every man, woman and child in the United States on these particu- lar days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
HIGHER WHEAT
 IS ADVOCATED
(Associated Press)

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb. 22-At the opening of their annual con vention. the National Farmers As sociation went on record as opposed to the present price fixed by the government for wheat and declared for a price of S2.50 per bushel for the year 1918. The sentiment In ia. vor of this change in the price was overwhelming. One of the most prominent speakers today was Gov
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
IN AND AROUND RUBY
Bp Special Citizen Correspondent

On January 29 a baby daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Arnulf Haarvei, of Ruby.
 Me-Ketch'Em creek. 45 miles to the south of Ruby. is coming to the front considerably. The pros. pecting done there in former sea. sons was all on the right limit, and the results were most discouraging. Late prospecting on the left limit uncovered excellent pay dirt on the shady side of the hill. Billy War ren and Fred Swanson, at the head of the creek, have struck good pay; Ahern & Nelson average 56 cents to the pan in 6 pans taken from the face. having paystreak about 40 feet in width; Greer brothers, Chas. and Tom. have pay; Gus Han son, partner of Harry Roland, let his interest out on lay to Jerrold & Hillman. receiving $500 in ad- vance royalty; Frank Carpenter & Co. are drilling with a Keystone near the mouth of the creek.
 "Short Creek" Larsen & Co. are doing extensive development work on Birney creek, a pup on the right limit of Long and close to where Alec Larsen operated for four years.
 Walker & Gidlund are putting a working shaft down on Mascot Bench, a claim formerly worked by Ditz, Selch & Walker
 Graham & Co are putting on a crew of men on the Westover As sociation on lower Long.
 A $48 nugget was picked out of the face of the Buckeye Association on lower Long. This is the largest one ever taken from this particular ground.
 J. F. Kelley and partners are sink ing on No. Flint creek benches and have encouraging prospects.
 French & Co. are sinking at the mouth of Hobo gulch, off Flint creek
 Johnson & Wallick are drilling on Monument creek.
 The trail for little over mile to the south of Ruby Is one solid glacier, causing considerable hard ship to skinners and dog-mushers One skinner had the disagreeable
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

ernor Capper, of Kansas, who is candidate for United States senator from Kansas and who has been agi- tating for higher priced wheat for months.
 The Association also adopted reso- lutions protesting against the use of any grain for the purpose of man. ufacturing liquor. The conference will be continued for several days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
TRANSFORMATION IS VERY
 HIGH IN THE OLD COUNTRY

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 9.-First-class railway tickets on the Swedish rail ways are increased 100 per cent, second-class tickets 70 per cent, and third-class tickets 45 per cent under a new regulation. Freight rates also are sharply increased. The increases were made necessary chiefly by the great price of coal. which now costs the railway management more than $40 per ton.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
MESSENGER GIRLS GO ON
 SKATES FOR MORE SPEED

BILLINGS, Mont, Feb. 7.-Ofhce girls employed here by transconti. mental telegraph company wear roll CT skates in carrying the messages from room to room
 "Use of roller skates by our check girls has speeded up the distribution of telegrams in our once from 200
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
ALIBIS NEEDED
 FOREIGN DRAFT

AS precautionary measure to pre- vent money being sent out by aliens to persons in their respective coun- tries, all such aliens in making ap. plication for drafts at the local banks must prove an alibi as to the sincerity of the sender in send ing the draft for no other purpose than that of a necessary use.
 This condition Is made absolutely imperative on the part of the sender before they will be issued a draft on any foreign country. as it is the intention of the bankers to safe. guard the money of the nation for war usages and not to support the enemy by alien contributions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
NEWSY NOTES
 FROM NENANA

The Malamute Kid arrived in Ne mana from the upper town yester- day with full load of freight and express for local merchants.
 J. L. White, the Olnes merchant, who has been patient at the gov ernment hospital for several weeks, is gaining steadily and hopes soon to be\able to return to his home.
 Mrs. Henry Baatz has nearly re- covered from a severe illness, which kept her confined to her room for several weeks.
 H. B. Joseph has been appointed a lay member of the legal advisory board, to assist registrants in filling out the questionnaire blanks.
 Jack Donnelly, formerly of Ne mana has written friends in this city that he is now in the aviation branch of the navy, having enlisted shortly after his arrival in the States
 Lester Earhart, who came to town recently to receive treatment at tn government hospital for an injured foot. has left that institution and will soon be able to return to his work south of Nenana, where he i interested in a contract.
 Mrs. A. w. Hamburger, proprie. tress of the Cascade laundry, who underwent an operation at the gov. ernment hospital several days ago is improving rapidly and will soon be able to leave the institution.
 The arrival of spring will be given formal recognition by the Alaskan Engineering commission tomorrow morning. Throughout the remainder of the season, commission time and telegraph time will be the same.
 iThe time of the commission was advanced ah hour during sthe winter in order that the employees might take advantage of all the daylight available. As the days heightened the clocks were turned back again, and the change tomorrow will re. store the timepieces to their original and the correct time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

Harry Belden, of Cinema, Is pay ing a visit to Fairbanks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

to 300 per cent" said Wire Chief F. J. Townley "At first 1t was diffi- cult for the girls to become used to the skates. but now they move about the floor with ease and with far less exertion than when they walked"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

"Well, old fellow. the doctor says that I simply have got to have my appendix removed" Dear me, is he so hard up as that?"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

Pete Hanson, of First Chance creek, is among the town visitors.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
The... Old Man m
 the Woods

READ SOMETIMES IN THE MAGAZINES ABOUT COMBINATION ROOMS AND oPERA.HAT HOUSES BUT MY OLD CABIN AWAY IN THE WOODS TWELVE BY FOURTEEN SCIENTIFICALLY BUILT NOT COLONIAL STYLE NOR MIo-vIcToRIAN, WITHOUT ANY STAIRS TO ENDANeER MY NECK BEATS THEIR COMBINATION AND DENOMINATIONS. FOR AT THE SAME TIME ITS MY sUNkHoUsE AND cooKHousE. LAUNDRY AND BAKERY, LIBRARY AND READiNoRooM, SURGERY AND PHARMACY. DINING AND DRAwiNoRooM, WARDROBE AND wooDHousE, COURTHOUSE AND JAIL, BATHROOM AND sToRERooM,
 . . sMoKERooM AND Picture Gallery
 . . FILLED WITH LITERATURE AND TAILoRs' BILLS AND cRocERs' BILLS, AND WHEN 1 THINK
 SSSS OF PAST, PLEASANT THINGS
 ssss | LAUGH OUTRIGHT
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

Mails from Livengood and Circle arrived on last nights train.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

Johnson & Wallick are drilling on Monument creek.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

French & Co. are sinking at the mouth of Hobo gulch. off Flint creek.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

The trail for little over a mile to the south of Ruby Is one solid glacier, causing considerable hard. ship to skinners and dog.mushers. One skinner had the disagreeable
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

AND GET MAD
 WITH MYSELF
 AND TAKE MY PIPE, MY ONLY COMFORTER, AND WHEN 1 TALK ITS TO MYSELF. THERE'S NO ARGUMENT. WHEN [ READ cAMoUFLAeE OF THE HELLIsH WAR WHICH WE DON'T UNDERSTAND. AND THINK OF THE RAscALITY OF THIS OLD WORLD. OF THE CURSE OF GOLD, OF AMBITION FOR POWER, | TAKE MY PIPE. MY GREAT COMFORTER. AND SAY TO MYSELF "oLp MAN YOU OUGHT TO BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE HERE IN LOVELY LONELINESS AND FAR AWAY
 FROM HUMAN wIckEDNEss, sLEsT eY SWEET SOLITUDE AND THAT YOU CAN'T FALL DOWN THE STAIRS AGAIN AND BE ANY LOWER DOWN." AND THERE YOU ARE.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

J. F. Kelley and partners are sink. ing on No. Flint creek benches and have encouraging prospects.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

Basil Clemons, the local photosra pher, well known in Fairbanks and Iditarod, left the interior for the coast. He waa one of the first men to arrive when Ruby was an infant camn
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

A $48 nugget was picked out of the face of the Buckeye Association on lower Long. This is the largest one ever taken from this particular ground.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

Marshal G. G. Geraghty arrived from Iditarod with 6 prisoner. whom he turned over to Marshal Long. of Ruby.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

On January 29 a baby daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Arnulf Haarvei, of Ruby.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25

Graham & Co are putting on 8 crew of men on the Westover As sociation on lower Long.