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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

 LARGE PRICES


 From along the Yukon river it is reported that the fur catch of last season was very light, ard the ten dency of the mark wa for stiffer prices than ever before. ihe prices being asked were ;.s high as that of the New York fur market.
 The recent trips of the fur buyers showed that there was no demand for the belts at the prevailing high prices, only one representative buy ing for his house. The prices paid by him were as follows: Red fox, $50; lynx, $25 to $50; ermine. $2 to $25O; cross fox. $C0 to $125.
 Many of the trappers have come in from their trapping grounds, ow- ing to the scarcity of fur bearing animals. The majority of them made the trip in small boats, and in some instances were IS days on the trip, being unable to make camp any. where on account of high water and were compelled to sleep in the boats.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
BRITISH NAVY'S | HOSPITAL SHIPS | WELL EQUIPPED

LONDON, June 5.-There are eleven hospital ships in the British navy, these being entirely distinct from hospital ships employed by the army. In addition there are num- Der of private yachts, fitted out by their owners, which have been taken over by the admiralty for the trans port of wounded over short dis | tances.
 A great deal of medical and sur gical work has been done in hospi- tai ships, both while acting as mobile base hospitals to the various fleets and while carrying wounded. The employment of hospital ships as mobile base hospitals enables fleet to use suitable bases without regard to the question of disposal of the sick and wounded, the long transport of acute cases being reduced to a minimum. But the hospital ships do not go to sea with it's fleet, be- cause it is not practicable at sea to transfer sick or wounded men from a fighting ship, owing to danger of mine, submarine or rough water. In all ships of the navy the sick berth is situated in too exposed a place to be used during action. Con- sequently in wartime the main dress ings, instruments and other appar- atus, except bare necessaries re- quired from day to day, are distri- buted between two dressing stations below the waterline, one forward, the other aft. These stations have special ventilation, lighting and equipment, and are supplied with hot and cold water Here the medical officers are stationed during action, the wounded being brought to them ! by stretcher parties during pausC< | in the fighting
 | In the battle of Jutland dressing station was completely wrecked ana | the entire berth staff and the chap lain were killed. The medical off cer in charge was knocked down and injured, but he pulled himself to gether, "cleared" the station to tho other side of the ship, and worked without sleeping for forty-eight hours.
 After treatment, the wounded arc passed on to disposal stations fit. ted with special accommodation modern fighting craft all possess {, fully equipped operating room, which can be used, if still available, after an action. During this year war gas respirators and masks have been pro vided, and after the battle of Jut land, when the need arose for tn. prevention and treatment of burns face masks and gloves were issued for the use of the crews. There was also introduced an improved method of treating burns with paraf fin wax.
 The total accommodation provided by the countrys naval hospitals is about 10000 beds The total force of naval medical officers is 1878 Eighty-three have been killed ol drowned since the war began.
 During the war the health of the navy has been remarkably good, 1T fact, probably better than in pre- war years.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
DOES SOME DAMAGE
 AT Fl. YUKON

In a recent report received from Fort Yukon it was stated that the breakup there did some damage. The ice went out on the 22nd of May, the latest in 25 years. and did con siderable damage along the water front.
 The ice run was exceedingly heavy and in it's course cut the bank in front of the town to such an extent that over sixty feet of the embank- ment was washed away. The stage of water was exceedingly high, the ice being piled on the bank to a height of ten feet.
 The town further suffered by the breakup on the Porcupine, which oc- cured on the 30th. Due to the high water in the Yukon, the waters of the Porcupine backed up and flooded the flats back of the town and overflowed large lake there, causing the water to come over the entire section to such an extent that it was necessary for the residents to use polling boats in going from building to building. The store run by Fred Buhrman had about two feet of water over the floor
 Other places to suffer from the flood were Healy's road house, which was forced to discontinue business, and the road house run by Lynn Short, which had to be torn down to save it, the river washing out the bank at that place to such an extent that the site of the road house is now some thirty feet out in the river.
 The destruction caused by the flood, while not great in the aggre- gate, will cause considerable incon- venience before things have been restored to their normal condition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
BALL GOODS IN GREAT DEMAND
 ON CONTINENT

NEW YORK, June 5.-The pres ence of large numbers of American and Canadian soldiers abroad has caused such an unprecedented de. mand throughout England for all kinds of baseball supplies that il is almost impossible to satisfy the con stantly increasing requests from training camps and stations for balls, bats, masks, shoes, gloves. and pro- tectors.
 It is estimated by sporting authori- ties that there will be demand for baseball equipment during the pres. ent season to outfit 2.0On teams. and all of it must be exported from New York.
 A special report to the department of commerce from Vice Consul Stewart s. Hayes at London states that the demand for athletic equip ment in England has been decreased since the war began about 60 per cent on all goods except footballs, boxing gloves and baseball paraphei- nalia. The supply of baseball equip ment has at all times been less than the demand, which foreign dealers sought to meet by importatiOns, but, being unable to gauge the market. they continued to order in insuf- 1 ficient quantities until the restric- tion of imports made the obtaining of such goods extremely difficult. At present, with the American army and navy forces in England, the demand has reached proportions that cannot be satisfied without large supplies being shipped from the United States. The books of large London sports store indicate the increase for baseball equipment since 1914. In 1915 the approximate value of baseball imports was $10,0OO, in 1916, $3O,OOO, in 1917, $4O,OOO and in 1918, to date, $57,5O0.
 On the other hand, the demand for cricket, tennis and golf equip ment has decreased as much as sixty per cent and more. It is not believed that this indicates any permanent loss of favor by these sports, but it is due to the fact that they require special playing fields difficult to obtain, while an impromp- tu game of baseball may be organiz- ed at a moments notice. The age limit of the British army was set at forty-one years in April, 1916. with the prospect of being raised to 50, so that every able-bodied man is en- gagged in some work of such national importance that he has no time for the widely-popular amateur sports of peace times.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
HEARING OF STAIRS
 BE HELD THURSDAY

The hearing of George Stars, charged with the violation of Sec tion 2O1O. Compiled Laws of Alaska, has been set for Thursday after noon at 2 o'clock. Pending his hear ing the youthful defendant is out on his own recognizance.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Steel has been laid on the new line for distance of about two miles. The work is progressing rap idly, and within a short time it is expected that the line will be in a position to receive traffic. The work on the grade is going ahead very fast, every twelve hours seeing about 750 cubic yards of gravel dumped on the grade.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
oRPHANs' FUND RECEIVES
 REGULAR DONATION TODAY

The donation made yesterday to the orphan fund comes from regu- lar subscriber. For the balance of the week donations have been prom ised. At the outset of the month it looked as if the month of June would be an exceedingly light one, but ow- ing to the kindness of strangers the fund has climbed into rather re- spectacle figures. The standing of the fund is as follows:
 Previously acknowledged .$251.25 Robbie Ferguson ............ .75
 Total to date $252 OO
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

In the commissioners court this morning at 10 o'clock will be heard the charge against c. c. Pyne of seditious utterances. Since his be- ing taken into custody the defend ant has been out on bonds in the amount of $7OO.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
GIBSON AUTO MADE
 GOOD TIME COMING

An auto of the Gibson-Sheldon stage line pulled into town last night with three passengers which were picked up at McCarty. The stage made good time, leaving McCarty at o'clock yesterday morning and arriving in Fairbanks at a:3O last night.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Arriving on the Gibson auto last night were B. H. Barndoller and A. J. Hewitt, both of whom arrived from Anchorage.
 Mr. Barndoller is the examiner of accounts and the head of the ac- counting department for the Alaskan Engineering commission in Alaska. MT. Hewitt is connected with the accounting department and is going to Nenana to assume the position of chief accountant, vice W. J. Hub bach, who, 1t is understood, will re- sign as soon as his office has been checked up and will go to the Out side
 The trip in was made in good time, but four days being consumed in coming from Chitina.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Engine PIP jumped the track yes
 terday about one mile out. No dam
 age was done but traffic was tied up for about an hour.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

thoughts are with his loved ones back home, and his emotions lie near the surface and are easily probed
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

o. B. Hart of Fairbanks creek is in town awaiting the arrival of the Alaska.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Ed Moore of Little Eldorado is in town for short visit.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Among the city visitors are MT. and Mrs. Chris Nerland.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
COUNCIL HELD
 BUSY SESSION
 LAST EVENING

The last meeting of the city coun' cil for the month of June was held last evening in the council cham bers at the city hall with q full at. tendance.
 The reports of the street commit tee showed that the grading work on Fifth and Sixth avenues was nearly completed. The street com mittee also reported having some difficulty in securing a piledriver fol the repair work along the water front. Should they not be able to procure one locally they will be compelled to send Outside.
 Regarding the removal of fence which is on the street line at Sev enth and Cushman, the owner ol the property, F. R. Clark was given "A hours to remove it. Otherwise the work will be done by the city.
 The hydrant on the corner ol Front and Cushman was ordered re moved to the opposite side of the street.
 The city clerk was instructed tc write to the school board to request that they meet with the city council on the next meeting night and also to submit report of the receipts and expenditures made by them III to date.
 Several bills were read and al lowed.
 The question of having dog catcher was discussed at length Numerous complaints have beer made regarding the dogs running al large. Councilman Golden was au thorized to secure the services ol one and put him to work immedi ately. The following rates were adopted: Impounding, $50; redemp tion. $3.50; board, per day, 50 cents The animals will be held for a period of five days, and if not redeemed will be killed, for which the pound master will receive the sum of $1.5O
 The following is the financial statement of the city clerk for the period of May 3rd to May 31st, in elusive:
 ReeA;n<e
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Pete Peterson is numbered among the city visitors.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Dave Soret is a late arrival ir
 Fairbanks
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Ali M. Andresen of Little Eldorado is in town on a short visit.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Fines Municipal Court .$15000 Penalty and Interest ....... 21.75 Taxes Real Property, 1917 .. 5925 Taxes Personal Property, 1917 109.OO Sundry Receipts ............ 25.00 Fees Municipal Court D. b.. 21.0O
 Tota1 S326 OO
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
Death of Mr.. Polk Cole.

After an illness of several weeks fol
lowing a gradual breakdown of his
health, Mr.. j. P. Cole died Tuesday
evening at 6 o'clock at his home near
Prairie Point, where he has lived for
more than forty years. His two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. r. M. Coleman, of Clarks-
dale, and Mrs. Lowe, of Birmingham,
were at his bedside, having been called
home several days before his condition
became critical. Mr.. Cole was a genial,
whole-souled man, and was held in high
regard by all who knew him.
He was seVenty-two years of age,
but remarkably preserved and few
would guess he was W. sixty.fve.
He was born in Madison county, Ala
bama, and has been manager for Nh.
Winston Jones for more than forty
years. His remains were inferred
Thursday at Memphis, Ala, by the side
of his wife and son.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
SOCIAL DOlNGS

On Friday evening, February Sth, MIR,
and Mrs, George Richmond celebrated
the fifth anniversary of their marriage
with a progressive euchre party. The
living room and dining rooms were
beautifully decorated in pink and white
tulIe. A delicious two.course menu
was served to twenty guests. Prizes
w,re presented to Mrs, w. B. Patty
and Mrs. d, NJ. Lutz.
Mrs. George Richmond entertained
the auction bridge club on Wednesday
afternoon. Valentine colors were ar
tistically carried out in the decorations
and plate lunch. Mrs Lutz, having the
highest score. was given a beautiful ia
BILE cover
Mrs j. B. EIkin was hostess of the
"As You Like 1t" club on Thursday af-
ternoon
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
Mad Dogs Again.

A dog belonging to Mr.. Elias Card
went mad one day this week and bit
several other dogs in the neighborhood
before it was killed by Mr., Card, who
also killed several other dogs. Marshal
Maury says that the ordinance requir-
ing all dogs running at large to be muz-
zled is still in force. II you don t want
your dog killed. muzzle him or keep
him up.
Leroy Jones and several other colored
farmers Of the Cliftonville neighbor-
hood returned last Saturday from Jack:
son where they had been for three
weeks taking the Pasteur treatment
for rabies. having been bit by n mad
horse.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
w. S. S. Meeting at Shuqudldk.

A rousing meeting was held at Shu-
qualak last Sunday night at the Meth
odist church in the interest of War
Savings Stamps, the church being full.
Mr.. Richardson, county director, and
Gey.'z. Nash Broyles addressed the au-
dience.
The good ladies appointed as sales
agents and the gentlemen appointed or
the committees are doing most com.
mendable work, and Shuqualak itself
has put its shoulder to the wheel. anc
is doing all in its power to help the
Government in this time of need.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
Meeting of /. C. Club.

The members of the /. c. Club held
their regular meeting this week and
were delightfully."- entertained at the
home of Mr.. Alt Schreiner at Fair Oaks.
There were twenty-eight members
present, with special guests-Prof.
Cannon, County Agent Mrs. Tyndall,
Mrs. j. +. Ames, Mrs. M. M. Brown
and Miss Edna Mcleod.
Beyond routine business, the p%racti-
cal lecture and demonstration by Prof.
Cannon in the making of cottage cheese
by the heat and acid method, was ably
presented.
Mrs, TyndaIl also made q short talk
and invited the Club to meet with her
at the Red Cross rooms on February
2Gth, at which time the Home Econom-
les Community Kitchen will open.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15

Mr.. Sam Harkins, Jr., met with an
accident at Lake Charles, La, the early
part of the week and came near losing
his life. He had been ordered to go to
Austin, Tex, and was ready to start,
when he went up in his plane to give a
last lesson to a student he had been In
structing, and in descending the young
man lost control Of the machine and
cane near causing the death of both.
Mr.. Harkins was considerably bruised,
but after a stay of a day or two in a
hospital, he was able to go to Texas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
To the Patriotic People of Macon:

1 am informed that the play, WON
anhood," is to be at the Lyceum Thea
tire on next Monday and Tuesday even,
ings. 1t was my privilege to see this
picture recently in New Orleans. Urge
every person in Macon to see it. II
stands almost iii a class by itself. 1t
reveals in a most striking manner the
intrigue of our enemies ard the price
we must pay for our national safety.
Certainly every person who sees it will
be convinced as to what We must do tc
maintain u national existence.
P. C. BARLEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
Noxubee County
will 90
Over the Top"
soon,
FOR SALE

$50 bushels sweet potatoes
A lot of bIack-eyed California peas
A lot Of speckled peas
Soy beans
One Poland China SOW, weight about
200 pounds, with ten pigs about four
weeks old.
One full-blooded Poland China gilt.
with two pigs, weight about 200 pounds;
not registered.
J. r. MCNICHoLS.
2-15 Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
Meeting Of Study Circle.

The Study Circle met February 7th
with Mrs V. S, Jackson. Nine mem
bers were present.
Study What the Greeks Read" and
"Public Education in Greece"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of Greece"
Mrs. Jackson served delightful re-
freshments, after which the Circle adj
journed to meet February Dist with
Mrs. j. L. Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
FOR SALE

Ten brass Instruments
Forty type cases and type
Two show cases
one candy outfit
Two barrels of women's new hats
Sixteen volumes American C~yclopedia
Sixteen volumes Makers Of Ameri-
can History"
Five volumes of New Practical Ref
erence Library
One office desk (Walnut)
One and one-half Walnut chairs
Five hundred miscellaneous volumes
One oh. csc cutter
One second hand square piano.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15

Mrs. w. F. Hickman will leave Sun
day for a ten days stay in the st,
Louis markets, and will be glad to DO
any shopping her friends may want.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15

Rev. P. C. Barley is again in New
Orleans on business for the Red Cross.
He will go from there to Lakeland,
Fla, and spend a week or go with his
family, who are spending the winter
tboro
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15

An indignation meeting over the une-
dual assessment of land values, attended
by a number Of taxpayers from every
district in the county, was held in Ma.
ron TODAY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
BANKS TO CLOSE.

The banks Of Macon will be closed
next Friday, February 22nd, Washing
tons birthday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15

Nh


BAPTIST
Pergy ~a. a.rk.,y Pastor
Sunday school g Is a IN,
Is. y. P. Y sa5 Training Class at
6:l5 p. m.
METHODIST
Sunday school at q.45 a. m.
Preaching services at II 4. m. and
Z p. m.
Junior Epworth League $50 p. m,
Senior " TOO D. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 1902. m.
All are cordially invite
PRESBYTERIAN
Or, Jones will hold regular services
at the Presbyterian church Sunday at
II O'Clock, and at 1880 in the evening.
The public cordially invited.
Dr. NJ. NJ. Black Of Jackson, Miss. +,
vii preach at the Methodist Church
ST. day.
Tie Rev. Rev. Robert H. Russell has
kindly consented to supply for DR..
Barkley at the Baptist Church Sunday
morning at II q. m. and 7:l5 in the
evening. The public are cordially in
vited to attend.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15

Rubber Stamps of any description,
made to order, DIVELBISS,
Columbus, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
Picture Show Program
Pictures Start Every Night at 500 p, n
O NEXT WEEK

Start Every Night at 800 p, m
MONDAY NIGHT
The PATRIOTIC Picture
WOMANHOOD
Featuring Alice Joyce
TUESDAY NIGHT
WOMANAOOD
Will be repeated
FRIDAY NIGHT
A TRIANGLE PROGRAM
The Feature:
ONE SHOT ROSS
Featuring Roy Stewart
The Comedy:
THEIR LOVE LESSON
SATURDAY NIGHT
A TRIANGLE PROGRAM
The Feature:
WILD SUMAC
Featuring Mareery Wilson
The Comedy
A PRAIRIE HElRESS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
UNCLAIMED

List of letters remaining in the post
Office at Macon, Miss, for the week
ending February 18th, 1918:
J. R, Armstrong John Bell
Lille Bell Bishop john Brown
Jessie Augustus W. II. Common
Levanda Sanders b. Grammer
Mrs. Mary Fowler Bessie Griggs
M. M. Henderson J. L, Jackson =
Collan Jones +. l. Jones
Bell Martin Mrs. L G. Oliver
Mollie Pilgrim Indy Prince
Matte Quinn Sarah Robert
Mrs. Annie Rush Mrs. Lucy Shaw
Mrs. Sallie Smith lsiah Dixon
Mrs. Maria Stewart Nose Stewart
Mrs Fannie Turnbo Lucius Walker
Mrs. M. E. Williams TheodoreW Woods
Mrs. Sarah Young Maggie Young
when calling for above letters,
Itease say advertised, and present one
cent at the general deliv cry window.
A. G. FAINT, Postmaster.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15
Noxubee County
will 60
"Over the Top"
soon.

Typewriters repaired, cleaned and ad'
iusted DIVELBISS, Columbus Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-02-15

tn Trade 100 acres near Peoria City. Splen,
~ AtouS did improvements, no encumbrance,
appraised value $2l5 per acre. So percent can be
borrowed on this value. Want an improved prai-
RE farm. with equipment, in exchange. Prefer
300 to 800 acres. Must be AL proposition.
ROY SMYTHE,
2.82t 4u0 Persimmon Street. Peoria, Ill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-11
THE RELIGIOUS RAMBLER
.Ey WILLIAM 7. ELLIS

the present expansive and generous
mood of the public is being utilized
by some organizations and officials
merely for the purpose of strength
ening the existing state of things
They are preparing, perhaps un-
consciously, to defy changes, rather
than to meet them. Regardless of
the eliminations and adaptitioons
and consultations and reconstruc-
tions which the war will make neces-
sary, they are busy about the task
of perpetuating present forms and
positions and incomes. The only
idea that some religious leaders
seem to have concerning new duties
imposed by the times is to raise
more money to continue what they
are now doing.
War-Wrecked Nations.
Whether we like it or not, the
soldiers themselves have smashed
forever many Of the conventional
current ideas about religion. They
IRE through with what they believe
20 be the prevalent religious idea that
being a Christian means to observe
IN elaborate set Of rr'> and pro-
hibitions. The consensus of testi-
mony is thai in tnc armies of both
Great Britain and the United States
The men generally have looked upon
the Church as an organization
which frowns upon the dancing,
card-playing, theatergoing and the
use of tobacco.
Whereas the soldiers do all these
things when they get the chance.
With their wider horizons, they
nave the inadequacy OF any such de-
tailed prescriptions to represent re-
ligion. Churches will no longer,
liter the war, stress non-essential
lctails OF the conduct of their mem
bers, while neglecting the weightier
matters Of real comradeslip. a COM
mon sacrifice for the welfare of
the world, a heroic devotion to
Cause and Leader, and sure faith
in the beneficient will of God
Passing over for the present the
pressing thcms of church coopera-
ton and union, one who looks at
religion in the homeland from the
santage point OF France perceives
that there have been no voices to'