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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
CALL IS MADE
 FOR BAEDEKER
 FOR ARMY USE

For the use of the soldiers in France call has gone forth for all available Baedeker guide books, and to meet with this demand many Fair banks people are now looking among their library contents to see if they have the much needed book AL ready a few have been sent to the Outside, but in the majority of the cases they will be sent to the front direct in order that those to whom they are consigned will not have to wait for them to pass through ted- ous channels before receiving them Concerning these the following i: noted in an Outside paper: American travellers of other days. on whose book shelves repose copies of the famous red-bound publication which was their monitor and friend during their European wanderings. have an opportunity to be of great service to their fellow Americans who are soon also to go to France, though on a tour of duty rather than of pleasure.
 "The men of the national army who are now in France. or who are soon to be there, are naturally eager to learn all they can about French life, French customs and France in gen eral Nowhere is this information to be found in clearer or more con- densed form than in the compact volumes compiled by the indefati- gable Herr Karl Baedeker of Leip- sig, and turned out in many lan- guages in his printing office there, But the war stopped Herr Karl's presses.
 "The demand for these guide books during the early years of the war used up the entire stock avail able in America, and the French ti- ties. at least, have passed entirely out of the market and are no longer procurable.
 Consequently it is up to the thou sands of people who have Baedek- CTS of their own to supply the needs of our men. The war service of the American Library association is mak- ing special appeal for copies of these guide books, especially those of northern France and for Belgium, although those for southern France, for Italy and for other European countries are very welcome"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
MARRIED WOMEN
 NOW ELIGIBLE

Recent inquiry was made at the local office of the civil service con- mission as to whether married wo- men were eligible to hold positions in the service of the United States. There is no bar to married woman accepting position with the gov ernment, and particularly in the ca pacity of stenographer or typewrit- CT. A great demand exists in all department for this class of clerical help. and examinations are being held constantly in all large cities on the Outside for applicants to fill these positions.
 The only exception that is made whereby married women are not em- ployed by the government is in the postoffice department. No married wo- man can hold position in this branch of the governments service. Locally, there have not been many applicants for the positions of sten- ographer or typewriter, and in order that those who wish to take an ex- animation for those positions, the commission board will hold an ex- animation on May 4th.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
SEVERE PENALTY
 TO TAX DODGERS

But few days remain for those who have not made their income tax returns to do so in. A supply of income tax blanks are yet on hand and may be had for the asking Tax Collector George Hutchinson will be at his office until o'clock every night this week for the ac- commodation of those who may be delayed by their work or otherwise in order that these blanks may be given out and to give what infor- nation he can.
 For the information of those who seek to avoid paying the tax the following from the bureau of inter nal revenue, treasury department, may be of interest:
 Tax slackers will be prosecuted as vigorously and relentlessly under the war revenue act as draft slack CTS were prosecuted under the se- lective service act. The aid of all good citizens is invoked in bringing to justice the man who deliberately seeks to evade his just share of the war burden"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
PRAISE IS GIVEN
 LOCAL KNITTER
 FOR WORK DONE

Dr. Louise P. Hall, who has knit five sweaters and two spreads for the Red Cross since the middle of February, much of this being done from wool which she herself donat- ed, comes in for especial praise in the reports on the Fairbanks knit ting just received at the Woman's Bureau headquarters. If the ladies read the letters from headquarters, which are posted in the committee rooms at the library. they will see that "the spread is one of the best we have ever seen" This is Dr. Halls beautiful blue and gray and white army blanket" which was on exhibit before it was shipped, and was admired by all Fairbanks. No only was the work exceptionally fne, but the colors were beautifully blend ed. Dr. Hall designed this "blanket' after one which her father used d. an officer in the Civil war.
 One of the sweaters knit b. pr Hall was of heavy white wool, sui able for a doctor or nurse. Th.. sweater is now on it's way to Franc. The day it reached Seattle a Red Cross nurse in Seattle received word to report for duty overseas at oncc When asked at headquarters if h equipment was complete, Miss La sen answered that it was except fo the fact that she had been all ove Seattle trying to get a warm wool. white sweater to use with her uni form. The big white sweater iron. Fairbanks was given her at once She was unfeignedly delighted with the sweater, and doubtless Dr. Hall will hear from Miss Larsen person ally in the matter.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

purpose to back up the country ap- pears in statement in a routine re- port of the Department of the Inte- rior that for the first time in her history Alaska last year produced over 50,000 tons of coal. In Penn sylvania this tonnage would be a trivial matter. but the fact that in 1917 the coal output of Alaska ex- ceeded 50.000 tons is regarded by men who are helping to develop the country as of peculiar significance. For one thing. they say, it indicates that the Alaskan Engineering Com mission, which only three years ago began building a Government-owned railroad from Seward to Fairbanks. which. with it's branches and spurs. will aggregate approximately 500 miles, already is in shape to haul the coal which has been it's principal ob- jective; that what has been talked about for years has come to pass and that from now on coal production will increase so that last years total will be remembered only because it reached a tonnage sufficient to at. tract attention.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

breathless stiffness that was painful in the crowded courtroom. Hundreds of plying eyes were riveted on the scared face of Brewster, expecting to see him spring from his chair and catch his heartless adversary by the throat. Never before had anyone re ferred to MT. Brewster's misfortune in such way, or even in any terms in his presence.
 Instead of springing at the man and killing him like dog, as the au dience thought was his desert, Mir Brewster slowly arose and spoke something like this to the court:
 Your honor. in all my career as a lawyer I have never dealt in person. alities. nor did I ever before feel called upon to explain the cause of my physical misfortune. but will do SO now. When boy-and my moth. CT, God bless, her, said I was a pretty boy-when little boy, while playing around an open fire one day. with a little sister just beginning to toddle, she fell into the roaring flames. rushed to her rescue. pulled her out before she was seriously hurt, and fell into the fire myself. When they took me out of the coals my face was as black as that mans heart!"
 The last sentence was spoken in a voice whose rage was that of lion. It had an electrical effect. and the applause that greeted it was superb, but in an instant turned to the most contemptuous misses, directed at the lawyer who had so cruelty wronged the great and lovable Brewster. That lawyers practice in Philadelphia af- terward dwindled to such insignifi- canoe that he had to leave the city for a new field.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
CLAUDE WALKER
 LISTED AMONG
 TUSCANIA DEAD

Among those listed as having per. ished when the ill-fated Tuscania was torpedoed was the name of Claude w. Walker. The name of his father is given as W. A. Walker and the residence as 2O6 East 9th Street, Los Angeles. California. It is thought. although not known to an absolute certainty. that it was the Claude Walker formerly of Fair banks, as the name given and also that of his father are the same, and it is stated that Claude's parents went to Los Angeles after leaving here last summer.
 Claude Walker was we'll known in Fairbanks, and was a brother of Thomas Walker. formerly employed on one of the Fairbanks newspapers.
 Another name noticed on the casu- alty list was that of Terry Futile. Futile was a npehew of Dr. R. R. Myers. of Fairbanks.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WRITE TO
 MEN ABROAD; MAY HELP THE HUN

WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEDI- TIONARY ARMY IN FRANCE. Jan. 11.-Make the old boche pay for all his information. Make him pay with all the lives of his soldiers and with thousands of shells and days of work.
 You are safeguarding a soldiers life when you put no more in the address of your letters to him than is necessary to identify him to the postal forces. You may be giving a convincing piece of information to the boche if you write to Sammy in France that the boy next door is training in the 248th division at Camp Meade.
 The boche is seining this whole army for information all the time. It is vitally important to know how many divisions of troops we have in France, where each division has its headquarters, who commands the divisions and regiments. when each
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
0'CONNOR CREEK
 WILL BE WORKED

For the purpose of ascertaining whether gold in paying quantities is to be found on O'Connor creek, Her man Fawcett, Al James and Johnny Kane left last Sunday for that place with the intention of doing consid- erable work prospecting.
 Hughie McCrorie and Billy Mcleod are also working on O'Connor and have hole down some distance, but as yet have not struck the pay streak.
 On Big Eldorado. the next creek above O'Connor coming into Cold stream, there promises to be much activity during the coming summer. Five dumps are ready for sluicing as soon as the water starts running.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
WHAT ALASKA HAS DONE AND
 IS DOING TO BACK UP THE
 NATION IN THE GREAT WAR

In q recent issue of the official bulletin appears an article in which is stated the great work done by Alaska for the nation in it's time of need. Alaska. during the period men, tioned. has produced more coal and more fish than ever before. and is now preparing to feed herself. In reference to what was known at one time as Stewards Folly" the De- partment of the Interior has issued the following:
 Alaska's response to the call to the colors was characteristically snappy, big, and effective. The wireless mes sage which told the pioneers of the far North that their country had join. ed in the world war against kaiser. ism at once started men and money to the front and filled the Alaskans with such practical patriotism that every line of industrial. engineering, mining. agricultural and fishing acti- witty immediately was speeded up to the top notch of energy and produc- ton.
 Coal Output Being spesded.
 One of the results of this common
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
TWAS EVER THUS IN DAYS OF
 TORE; THE LANDMARK IS GONE,
 BUT ETERNAL HOPE YET STAYS

which have been unsettled elsewhere What great tales have we not heard in those hallowed back rooms? What great hunters and mighty dog mush CTS have not assembled there and pieced in the long winter months with their great deeds? What weary prospectors have not staggered into those smoke-flled rooms on fair days and foul, with tales of running streams filled with pan after pan of virgin gold? Have we not lin gered there around those sizzling radiators when the wintry blasts were sweeping through the chinks of our own cold cabins? Have we not reluctantly left that sweet atmos' phere night after night and wended our weary way through snow and wind to spend a sleepless, shivering night awaiting the break of dawn that we might make our way back to take up the discussion of the night before? Have we not assem- bled there to watch the ice go year after year? Are these things not true. my comrades? Yes, indeed fellow loafers. they are too true; and now that we see this change, what shall we do? Can we ever feel at home in the new quarters of the Imperial? Can we ever as- semble there in the newer surround. ings and feel the same that we have felt in the old? What action shall we take. comrades? The question is now open for discussion"
 One short. hatless individual arose near the fire with his wrinkled face aglow with inspiration. Mfr. Chair man," he shouted. "Hatless," came back the chairman's reply, you have the floor; proceed"
 MT. Chairman. I move you that we go into mourning for thirty days and. as a sign of my heartfelt sor- row, will place a hat upon my head and wear it continuously for that length of time." Then hatless broke into sobs and was seated.
 The motion was seconded and duly passed and then there arose an other. "Mr. Chairman, I move you that we pass resolutions which shall request all former loafers in our clan to refrain from passing by the building which held our former meet. ing place. It is stated that it is going to be occupied by business which will leave the rank smells of iodoform and pills on all who enter there, and we cannot bear the thought of Epson salts and quinine in a place which is so dear to us.'
 Do hear second to that mo tion?" the chairman asked.
 "I second it," rang every voice. And then the meeting adjourned to meet again the next night
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
CITY COUNCIL
 HELD MEETING

At the city hall last night was held the regular meeting of the city council for the discussion of the "ity's affairs. On closing up the business of the old council there was found to be an indebtedness of
 2,92531. This is remarkable re- iuction to be made in one year and
 peaks well for the careful manage nen of last years council, who. at he time of their taking office, found m indebtedness of $14,635 to be met. The old body paid off the large sum jf s11,7O9 69 of the indebtedness be.
 ides paying the running expenses of the city.
 Among other matters discussed was the question of appointing a dog catcher and the impounding of the dogs running at large. While nothing was done at the meeting definitely. this matter will be decid- ed at the nextameeting. Salary bills were ordered paid and other incl dental matters passed on.
 The personnel of the city's roster for the ensuing year will be as fol lows: Chief of Police, F. C. Wise man; Treasurer. George F. Hutchin- son; Fire Chief. Clerk and Magis- trate, J. J. Buckley; Captain of Fire Department, H. J. Gohres; Bremen, Jack O'Connor, Charles Samson. Tom Carr and l.. MattsOn.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
CAME
 IN FOR A VISIT

Among the fecent arrivals in Fair. banks is c. R. Davidson, who has a ranch on the Panama river about six miles from town. It has been some time since he has had an op. portunity to make a trip to town owing to the excessive depth of snow which abounds in his vicinity. He states that the recent storm was the worst he has seen in his Il years Of residence in the valley. he being compelled to break trail all the way to the travelled road.
 Davidson is somewhat of from the regular route of travel and has many amusing incidents to tell of his life as a rancher, mainly about the curi- osity of the numerous bears which infest his section, and who will soon be around on their tour of inspec' tion of his premises.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
AUTO MAN HAS
 NEW LIFE NOW

Owing to the poor condition of the Pedro-Fox trail and the indictment weather, Searl Brunette. who has been conducting an auto stage line to those creeks, has disposed of his auto and will engage in another line of business.
 The many patrons who reside on these creeks will miss Brunette very much, as he has proved himself capable and trustworthy person while on that and run and made many friends by his close attention to business.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

The chilly winds of a tardy spring swept through the scrub spruce and deserted cabins in the outskirts ol that little northern town. A forlorn bunch of down-hearted men sa, around blazing fire of driftwood holding their heads in their hands with an air of unspeakable sorrow and sadness. Occasionally they raised their heads at the approach of other men who came slowly trudging through the slush and wa ter of the melting snow and took their places on the logs which served as seats for the mournful crowd. Nc one spoke at first, and the ominous silence was only broken by the oc casional croak of a solitary raven which seemed to sense the mourn full feeling of that bunch of dejected men who sat huddled around the fire in an effort to find warmth and comfort Presently one man arose and all heads came up as he cleared his throat and started to speak.
 Fellow loafers-ahem-ahe loafers, ahem." and then he burst into a spell of coughing; Fellow loafers-ahem and sourdoughs-ahem (damn this cold!) AS I said before, fellow loafers and sourdoughs" another fit of coughing seized him. .The seated men stirred restlessly and tears of sympathy filled their eyes and rolled recklessly down their noble cheeks. They saw the great effort their comrade was making and already knew the sad news of which he was going to speak. At last. overcome with grief, the speaker sat down and, drawing large. soiled red handkerchief from his overalls pocket, he wiped the bitter tears from his red eyes and motioned one of his comrades to take charge of the meeting.
 All eyes turned toward the new speaker as he began: Fellow loaf CTS and sourdoughs, it is a common cause that draws us together here this evening, and we have met to lay out some course of procedure. We are all aware that a calamity has befallen us. Only today we have seen the kand of time and of progress reach down into our little city and wipe out place so dear to us that we shall never recover from the shock. Never again. comrades. never again will we assemble and discuss those questions which are so vital to our nation and to all hu- manity. This very day we have witnessed the never.tiring express men in their work of devastation as they moved those fixtures and ap- purtenances from our little sanctu- ary where We have met through all these years and discussed and set tied all questions of any importance
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

ceived. These will be disposed Of in some manner for the orphan fund and are now on exhibition at Calder heads Victrola shop. At a dance given at Rampant some time ago they were put up at auction and were bid in by James Clinic for $8.50. Later they were turned over to his wife, who has disposed oi them in the manner stated.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
GERMAN FORCES
 PURSUING REDS

MOSCOW, April 23.-Ofcial ad- vices received here today say thasA the German forces in Finland have captured Lakht and are now moving in the direction of Viborg. which has been the capital of Finland since the Red Guards overthrow the Fin nish republic. The Finn Reds are said to be evacuating Viborg and re- tiring further into the interior Of the country.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
TRAIL TOO BAD
 FOR PACK USE

Due to warm weather and a con siderable depth of snow, three men Colin McGillivary and two others Stewart and Osborne, were compelled to abandon a prospecting trip to Sourdough creek, which is about 37 miles above Chatanika.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
Baseball Results
AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington-Philadelphia

Washington o. At Cleveland-Cleveland 8, St. Louis 2. At Chicago-Chicago-Detroit, rain. At Boston-Boston l, New York O
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At St. Louis-St. Louis 6, Pittsburg 5 At Cincinnati-Cincinnati 8. Chicago 2. At New York-New York g. Bos. ton 2. At Philadelphia-Philadelphia z, Brooklyn 2.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
to go into the line.

expects to go into the line
 Perhaps the boche thinks the 248th is in France. He has been misinform ed through some spy. If another spy carefully unseals your letter to Sam my and sees that the 248th is in Camp Meade and not in France tha, piece of information fits in perfectly in the jig-saw puzzle of patch work military intelligence.
 Don't put anything on paper that you wouldn't want the kaiser to see.' is the advice of one military censor to his men. Think 1t over and put this question to yourself: Would it dc the kaiser any good to know this?' Ii it would help the kaiser. don't write it-don't even talk about it where strangers may hear you"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
LEARN FUNERAL
 BE- HELD TODAY

Today at 2:30 o'clock will be held the funeral of Ed Hearn, the Ten derfoot mining man, from the under taking parlors. The services will be conducted by Rev. H. H. Lump kin.
 AS mark of respect to Mir. Hearn, who was an oldtimer of about twenty years residence in Al aska, many members of Igloo No. 4, Pioneers of Alaska, will be in at tendance at the services.
 It was decided yesterday to hold the services in the undertaking par lors instead of Eagle Hall as an nounced yesterday morning, which change will be kindly noted by all those desiring to attend.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
VERDICT GIVEN
 AS INSTRUCTED

The trial of s. H. Millwee on the charge of larceny came to an abrupt close last night when the court in structed the jury to return a yer dict of not guilty. Millwee was charged with having disposed of cer, tain type. presses and other printing material belonging to G. Hinton Henry and converting the proceeds thereof to his own use. This case is the first one during this term of court in which an instructed yer dict has been given. and the first one for many terms.
 The regular panel was exhausted and special venire of four was is- sued. The jury as finally qualified was as follows: Ed Lund, H. H. Berry. Sam Sea. J. A. Marsh. Ru' dolph Alm.. E. w. Brown, J. A. Weltzin, A. P. Bravick. Peter Grandi- son, C. H. Ward and A. J. Running.
 During the afternoon session the jury was excused and the counsels argued on the instructed verdict. A recess was taken until 8 o'clock. at which time the court gave instruc- tions as above noted.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
RAMPART SENDS ARTICLES
 FOR ORPHAN FUND UsAoEs

From Rampant and as the dona-
 ton of Mrs. James Clinic pair
 of baby moccasins have been re-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

Gus Peterson is starting a work ing shaft on his lay on St. Patrick creek.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

Leon Chatrain, who has been on Cleary for some time, is back in town.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-10-03
Eela Are Eeis.

John TreadweIl Nichols, assistant
curator of the department of ichthy-
ology Of the American Museum of Nat
ural History, has done his bit for the
food supply by an effort to lessen the
prejudice against cells.
The chapter of the cookbook devoted
to cells should begin: "First catch
your eel; then forget how it looks"
The trouble with eating cells is at
the start. After the first plate of cells
the reluctant customer Is ready for
more.
Mr.. Nichols assures us that cells
have, in fact, no relationship with
snakes. They have developed their
form and sinuosity by their habit of
poking into cracks and crannies of
w~aterbeds. They are true fishes and
should not be victims of the prejudice
against snakes.
The classic way to cook cells is to
skin them, clean them, cut them into
lengths and fry in butter. "Many per-
sons" says Nj, Nichols, Sind them
delicious" That's no lie.-Buffalo En-.
quifer.