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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
BUILDINGS ARE BEINCSALVACED

For the past few days workmen have been at work salvaging the roof metal and timbers of few of the buildings in town. One of the first to go was the D. c. warehouse on upper Front street, which was torn down for the iron and timber. The Healey warehouse on Third ave- nue has also been torn down for the same purpose.
 One of the latest to pass through the hands of the workmen was the St. Matthew's hospital, which was purchased some time ago, and it will also be disposed of by the sale of its fittings, iron and timber. There is good demand for roofing ma. terial and the iron is meeting with a ready sale by those who have leaky roofs on their homes. The timber. being we'll seasoned, is also in demand by those who require lumber that will not shrink.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
OFFICIAL WILL
 ASSUME DUTIES

This morning L. F. Protzman will assume the duties of game warden for the Fourth division, to which office he was appointed recently by Governor Riggs. Hjalmar Nordale, the former incumbent, and whom he succeeds, is now with the 14th in- fantry at Fort GibbOn.
 MT. Protzman has been associated with the clerk of courts office for several years past in the capacity of license clerk and sewers his con- nection with that office to accept the new position. Owing to his long residence in the country and his wide acquaintance with existing conditions, he will make capable official, and his friends wish him every success in the discharge of his duties.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
ALASKA LEAVES
 WITH BIG LIST

About 1 o'clock this morning the steamer Alaska left Fairbanks for Dawson and way points with the barge Muskrat and large passen- ger list. There was also small quantity of way freight taken. Those taking passage on the boat were as follows:
 For Seattle-Martin Gately, P. s. Whitney, Mrs. P. s. Whitney, Mrs. R. Marks, Mrs. Jack Edwards, John Ol. son, Mrs. John Olson, Adolph Olson Anna Olson, Robert Carey, Louisa Gatick
 For Skagway-B. White, w. R Swanson, Mrs. Anna Anderson.
 For Dawson-John Letendre, Mrs Ogburn.
 For Nenana-W. H. Muir, H. T Curie, Christine Broderson, Mrs. L. O'Keefe, N. Vezelle, Emil Dorfner Joe Fisher.
 For Hot Springs-Jos. Heller.
 For Tanana-John Cyr.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
SHIPMENT FOR
 RED CROSS AT
 BUREAU ROOMS

The July output of Red Cross SUD- plies will be ready for shipment on the next steamer. Consequently ev- cry woman is urged to finish and return to the library next Friday between the hours of and 5 any such articles. This includes the com fort kits, sweaters, socks, hospital shirts, wristlets, etc.
 It is very important that every thing be turned in this month, as it is desired to have all the work now outstanding finished and shipped to Seattle before the new shipment of yarn arrives. The secretary wish es to check the supply and output of all goods so far received and start with fresh sheet.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
.DESERTER WILL
 GO TO GlBB0N

With the next contingent of men to Fort Gibbon will be sent Merle Cox, who at the present time is de- tained in the federal jail. He will be inducted into the service on his arrival.
 Cox has been in custody for some time on the charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses, and an investigation of his case led to the discovery that he is draft evader from the States. being registered with a local board in Clackamas county, Oregon, and it is upon the authority of that board that he will be inducted. The charges against him will be dropped when he leaves for the post.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
CHAIN LETTERS
 ARE APPEARING

The chain letter is making it's appearance in Fairbanks. Those to whom they are addressed are re- quested to purchase five thrift stamps and affix them to five savings cards and send them to five of their friends with the request to do likewise, the five friends to make the same re quest of their five and so on. In this manner it is thought the en tire country will be covered and many thrift stamps sold.
 While the move is a good one fol boosting the sale of stamps, the treasury department of the United States wishes to discourage the use of chain letters as means of fur thering the sales of thrift or wal savings stamps. The department wishes the public to understand that if chain letters are received they are not instigated by the national committee.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
CLEANUP MADE
 IS PHENOMENAL

From the lower river it has been learned that on Sunday, July IA. a cleanup was made on the property owned by Jerry Ford, Al Walsh and Tom Aitken at the head of Flat creek. The cleanup, which before sluicing was estimated at $35,000. resulted in $SO,OOO worth of the shining metal being taken from the boxes.
 The claim from which the clean up was taken lies at the top of a low hill in a shallow basin, the sup position being that during the gla- cia lperiod the dust was deposited. That part of the creek had never been prospected before, and it was a fortunate circumstance which led the men to sink their shaft directly cial period the dust was deposited. had been made, the drifting show ing that the balance of the claim does not carry high values.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
QUESTIONABLE
 GAME LONG WAY

The local board received a ques- tionnaire in the last mail from Chris c. Adams from the Philippine Is- lands. The paper had been sent to him in the States and finally located him at Fort William Mckinley, at which place he now is, member of Co. B 31st Infantry.
 Adams was registered with the Fairbanks local board and last fall went Outside, enlisting in the 31st Infantry some time in December, and was assigned to B company at his present location.
 This is the second questionnaire to be received by the local board from a far distance. The other came from Clifford Moody, who is at fingers, France, with the 116th Engineers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
CONTRACT LET
 FOR PLUMBING

The bids called for on the p.umb- inT 10 hn done in the federal build ing were opened yesterday evening by Clerk of Court J. E. Clark and the contract awarded to John Nc Cord, he being the lowest bidder.
 Mr. McCord is well qualified to fill the contract, being a practical plumber of many years experience. He has worked at the trade in Fair banks for nearly all of the plumbing concerns and for the N. c. also. He will not be able to commence on his contract until the men en- gagged in leveling the building and otherwise making repairs have fin ished their end of the work.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
LATEST ADVICE
 ON NEW STRIKE
 AT NIXON FORK

The latest news concerning the strike reported to have been made on Nixon Fork was brought to Fair. banks by a traveller from the lower river who arrived on the Alaska He received a communication from Greg Stewart, an oldtimer of Daw. son and Fairbanks, in which 1t was stated about all that would interest the public generally and that there is nothing in the discoverey to cause any excitement.
 Nixon Fork is the north fork of the Tacotna river, which flows into the Kuskokwim at McGrath. The formation of the ground is rolling hills of little height, no mountain. ous places being in the district. The formation there is composed of dio- rate, porphory and granite, the coun- try being entirely devoid of schist such as exists in the Fairbanks dis. trict. There are no large mountain feeders to the country at Nixon Fork
 The number of claims on the creek where the discovery was made is about twelve, ranging in depth from about 15 to 35 feet to bedrock.
 The first discovery made on this creek was by Dick Matthews and a man known as Smiling Albert" They found pay on Ruby creek, a tributary to Nixon Fork, which on the first sluicing ran about $1 to the foot. The best pay to be found there was on Holmes gulch, trib. utary to Hidden creek, which is a tributary to Nixon Fork, on claim owned by Ed Whalen, which aver. aged about $50 to the foot.
 In speaking of the strike Stewart says that he does not believe it will make a large camp, and there is nothing for anybody to go to.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
FIRE FIGHTING
 NOT FOR GIRLS

MISSOULA, Mont, July 5.-It is unlikely that women will be called upon next season to act as fire patrol lookouts in the national for est of this district, according to Supervisor Elers Koch.
 Carrying heavy mattock and a pack through the forest and grub ping and. chopping all day to fight fire is not suited to feminine physi- cal abilities, he declared, when young women applicants for the jobs they had heard were to be open on ac- count of the war taking the men ap- peared at the forester's office here.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
PRIZE WINNER
 HELD APARTY

To celebrate the winning of Ir.4 twelve cans of salmon offered a, the first prize in the drawing re- gently held for the Red Cross, Mrs. Messenger, who held the winning number and received first prize, gave a small party to her guests at which salmon sandwiches formed the cen tral dish.
 The lunch was delicious one. proving that the Alaska fish when canned preserves all of its flavor. and the sandwiches were relished by all Following the luncheon a silver donation was taken up for the Red Cross at which neat sum was realized.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
CUCCS TO STOP
 ALL OPERATION

In advices received from Iditarod it is stated that the Guggenheim dredge there will soon cease opera tions, it being expected that by fall the last claim which they control there will have been worked out.
 To many it is doubtful if they can finish up on their holdings by fall, but it is authoritatively learned that regardless of that fact the dredge will not be worked next year but will be dismantled and moved Should some ground remain. it will be of such small proportions that 1t would not pay the corporation to operate, and it will in all probability be let out on a lay to someone. It is sufficiently rich to warrant being worked by an individual.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
MILLIONS APPROPRIATED FOR ALASKA RAILROAD MSUNDRY
 CIVIL BILL; SOME DEDUCTED

this year as non-essential and of such a nature that they could be dis pensed with during the war, the friends of Alaska in congress feel that the territory has been given quite as much as it could hope for at this time. And the members of the committee stated that because of the testimony given before them by representatives of the department of the interior and by the chairman of the Alaskan Engineering commis- sion they could not see where more money could be used to advantage than the amount recommended to the house.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
MATERIAL FOR
 DREDCE BEN SENT OUT NC

Much machinery and struc
 iron arrived in Fairbanks yeste for the Fairbanks Gold Mining
 on barge brought up from
 lower river by the Alaska Ol to the narrowness of the Cinema r. the steamer had to leave the b. below Cinema until the trip to I banks was made with the oI barge. The load comprises about < tons. E. s. Mason, who was sent in the United Construction Go. of { Francisco for the purpose of SUI intending the installation of the !, chinery. believes that within month after the arrival of the pa on the ground the dredge will ready for a preliminary trial. capacity of the dredge is stated be about 2.OOO cubic yards of per day, and is said to be one of best types of dredges for work ground in the north.
 Contractor Terrill is waiting
 the road out of Gilmore to dry before attempting to move the m massive parts, one of which weit eight tons. Should he attempt at this time, the roads would pr ably be ruined for further hauli as it requires about twenty head horses to make the pull up the h which, owing to the softness of road at present, would break it
 beyond good repair for the balal of the season.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
.IDITAR0D NEWS
 IS INTERESTING

From those who returned from the Iditarod country Tuesday much of interest was learned. That sec tion has no newspaper now, and all that can be learned concerning the people there is by trail talk" The following few items will be of inter- est to those who are familiar with the district there:
 Beaton & Donnelly, who are ope- rating a dredge on discovery Otter, intend moving their plant to trib- utary of that creek this fall. They Were very successful in this years work as far as the operation of the dredge was concerned, it giving no trouble either by breakdown or other wise during the entire season. The J. E. Riley Investment Co.,, which is operating a dredge on 1 above discovery on Otter, will move the plant to below this fall. The claim to which the plant will be moved is considered one of the rich est on the creek. The company's holdings extend from discovery clear to Flat City, and about seven years work is in sight, insuring some em- ployment of labor during that time. The estate of J. D. Riley, who was killed by Milo Seguro, is being handled by Claude Baker. formerly of the Bonpifield bank at Cleary in the Fairbanks district, who will act as administrator. Baker is the vice. president and manager of the Riley Investment Go.
 The body of J. E. Riley has been embalmed and taken Outside by his wife to be inferred at Tuolumne California, at which place his par ents live.
 Among the independent miners ope rating in the vicinity of Flat City is Dave Strandberg, who is conducting operations on a reasonably large scale, employing over 100 men.
 Oscar Anderson, well known ir the northern part of Alaska, is fill ing the position of bookkeeper or the dredge. There are also a mum Der of oldtimers in this section among whom may be noted Mike Brady, Jerry Baker, Grant Murdock who is with the Guggenheims. Boi Dunn Is firing for the Riley Invest ment Go. and Si Atwell is foreman for the same outfit.
 Abe Weiss, who has been in busi ness in the Iditarod for the pas eight years, is making preparation for closing up his business and goinl Outside to retire. He has done ex ceedingly well since coming to thi section of Alaska.
 The Mutchler Bros., Jake. Georg and Dave, are at Flat City attendinl to their business affairs. Jake i out on 8 prospecting trip and ha run across some promising ground
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
OF
 BRITISH ARMY

LONDON, July 31.-The British casualties for the month of July are much lighter than for the month of June. During July the losses from all causes were 67,291, while for June they were 141,147. There has been less severe fighting dur ing July, which to some extent ac- counts for the lighter losses, but the British systems of protection are now much better.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
SOMEWHERE IN GERMANY
By Clyde Broadwell

By Clyde Broadwell Somewhere in France?"
 Just now-but wait and see.- A few more months from now twill be SOMEWHERE IN GERMANY" Somewhere in France"
 Our boys face Huns with glee, Content if by their deaths we'll reach SOMEWHERE IN GERMANY." "Somcw..C.r in |.ancv,
 The land Of liberty, A battles on that soon will end SOMEWHERE IN GERMANY!" "S 1mewhoro in Franco"
 The Stars and Stripes wave free; God grant our flag will lead the vsn
 To SOMEWHERE IN GERMANY!"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
NEWSY BRIEFS
 FROM NENANA

NENANA, July 31.-In an official report rendered by the war depart. ment concerning the casualties at the front the name of Mike Seguro appears among the list of those wounded in action. The man Is a brother of Victor Seguro of this place. At the time of the outbreak of the Balkan war he joined the Serbian forces and at its conclusion came to America, enlisting with the U. s. forces on the entrance of this country in the war.
 The proposition of erecting a new post office is now being considered by both the postal officials and the commission. Although plans for the erection of the building have been presented, no definite action has been taken as yet.
 The call for the election of an advisory board to act in conjunction with the townsite management has been posted. The date of the cleo tion has been set for August 17. Lloyd R. Eckerson, private firs' class, signal corps, will be a pas senger on the Alaska for Fort Gib bon. He expects to be sent Outside in the near future.
 The boys who have volunteered and those who were included in tht draft are being entertained at thu Nenana club rooms this evening. 4 delicious luncheon will be served b! the ladies of the Red Cross.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
MARTIN CATELY
 GOING OUTSIDE

Among the outgoing passengers on the steamer Alaska was Martin Gate ly, we'll known in the interior. For some time he has been troubled to great extent with his eyes, going nearly blind as the result of snow glare on them on March I last.
 Since receiving that peculiar afflic- tion he has been steadily losing the sight of both eyes, and is now able to see only through the upper half of his right eye. It is his intention to go to the middle states and con suit an expert oculist in the hope of having his sight restored, and should he be successful he will return to the north as soon as possible.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
LIBERTY LOAN
 OPENS SEPT. 2S

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 31.-- The fourth Liberty Loan campaign is to open on September 28 and will end on October 19, according to an announcement by Secretary McAdoo. Full details of the campaign have not yet been published.
 It is thought that the loan will amount to about $6,OOO,OOO, 1000 and that the interest which will be paid will be four and one-quarter per cent.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
OBSCURE UKRAINE.

My knowledge of it, in the main, Was drawn from Byron's thrilling
 strain,
 And pictures of that hopeless swain Mazeppa, much against the grain, Without control of bit or rein, Cavorting madly OCT the plain. But lately I've contrived to gain Some information less inane About the district and the vain Efforts of anarchs to constrain The dwellers in the broad Ukraine.
 London Punch
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
ONE PRIZE REMAINS TO BE CALLED FOR

All the prizes awarded in the draw ing of the case of salmon have been awarded with one exception, No. II. The holder of this ticket should call for the prize at the earliest possible moment, as the contents of the cans are delicious. They will be given to the right person on the presenta- tion of the ticket.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
TAX NOW FIXED
 FOR AUTOS AND
 MOTOR CYCLES

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 31.- The house ways and means commit tee has agreed upon the new auto mobile tax. The tax agreed upon is $1,O6O on every $3,O0O dollars of re- tail value, two cents per gallon on gasoline and $5 per year on motor cycles.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
WASHBURN BABY WAS
 BURIED YESTERDAY

At the home of the parents yes terday afternoon was held the funer- al service of Baby Washburn, who passed away Tuesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. Wal lace Marble, and many friends of the bereaved couple were in attend ance. Interment was made in the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
CIRCLE POSTMASTER IS
 VISITING IN FAIRBANKS

Among those to arrive on the Al aska was F. l.. Jewett of Circle. Mir Jewett is the postmaster of that place and is an oldtimer in the country. It is probable that he will make trip to the Outside before returning to his duties at the Yukon town.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05

Uncle-Well, Bobby, what did you learn at school today?
 Bobby-I learned that the world is round and turns on hinges like that globe in the library.
 Uncle-Well, what do you think of that?
 Bobby-I think they are asking me to believe a good deal for a small boy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05
ALAS, TOO TRUE

You don't seem to care for speech making"
 Not any more," answered Senator Sorghum. "It happens too frequently now that the man who is making a speech is the only person really interested in it."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05

Robert, if you eat any more of those preserves I'll give you whip ping"
 "You wouldn't whip sick boy would you, ma?"
 "Of course not"
 Then I'll eat enouRh- to re"''" = '
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05

Among the arrivals from Pedro creek are Tom Car, Bobby Jones and John Driscoll, who will spend few days in town on business.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05

George MacQuarrie, the Ester min- ing man, is among the recent ar rivals.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-08-05

The Mutchler Bros., Jake. George and Dave, are at Flat City attending to their business affairs. Jake is out on a prospecting trip and has run across some promising ground
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-21
An Avlators Farewell.

Aonsignor de Gibergues, bishop Of
valence, has lost his seventh nephew
In the warm. Anthelme de Gibergues,
amongst whose papers was found the
following moving letter of farewell adj
dressed to his parents:
II one day, with wings broken in
the blue heavens, fall to the earth
and return to God, may these lines car
~ to my father and mother the last
thoughts, desires and dreams of the
son they loved SO tenderly. AS my
body nears the earth, my soul will
soar to unknown heights, and the sep
eration will be victory. 1t will be q
eull-hearted Magnificent adoring
prayer of .expiation for what have
left undone rather than for what I
have done. And lastly it will be sup
plant cry yhich cannot but be heard
Tor everlasting life, for strength and
comfort for those leave behind, and
Tor mercy and glory for beloved
France, the coming Of the Kingdom Of
God"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-21
Overcoming canouAaae.

An American physicist believes that
the advantages Of camoufage-or at
least certain kinds Of camouf1age-
can be overcome by an opposing army
by providing its airmen and other
scouts with colored glasses or screens
of contrasting colors to use with field
glasses, notes Popular Mechanics
Magazine. When the colors of these
screens are properly selected, uni
forms and other objects may be made
to appear in contrast, instead Of In
harmony, with their surroundings, he
claims. Camoufage as practiced In
many cases is accomplished largely by
the use Of paint, objects being given
shades, that blend with the landscape.
In spite of certain difficulties that
would arise, it is believed that such
efforts at concealment could be rem
dered quite Intellectual by the means
stated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-21
Concealed Weapona

ibid you hear7 The Crosbys were
50 generous as to give their sedan
to the Red Cross. I wonder what was
the matter with it."
my dear, you do knit beautifully,
but what Is it?''
'"The major looks 90 formidable in
his uniform, doesn't he7 Too bad, the
poor man never wore it at home"
"Here comes Miss Veriplain in her
red-white-and-blue hat. Who would
have thought anything could become
her 10 we'll! !"
"You will 60 from house to house
canvassing for the Liberty loan, Miss
Stout. My dear, you have the right
idea."
"You put down 20 quarts of beans1
Splendid! Splendid! do SO hope
they'll keep for you this time"
"The Red Cross is to be congratu-
lated, my dear, In securing the serv-
Ices Of woman of your years and
long experience" Edmund ]. Kiefer
in Life.