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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
BERLIN STRIKE NOW SPREADING
(The Associated Press)

LONDON. Dec. 17.-Amsterdam reports that the strike in Berlin is spreading and assuming serious pro- portions.
 Nearly all the printers in town have joined the strikers and at the present time only two paper; are issuing. Three hundred and fifty thousand workingmen have walked out of the factories i1 which they were employed aud all of the indus tlies are paralyzed.
 Owing to a shortage of food it is believed that within the neX: few lays conditions will border on revo. lu ion as the people are demanding Iood and none Is to be had. >~~S>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~ -~->~~~~>~~~~>~~ In the Probate Court for Nulato Pre-.
 cinct, at Ruby. Fourth Division,
 Territory of Alaska, before Hon.
 orable Thomas J. De Vane, Probate
 Judge.
 In the matter of the estate of Fred B. Walker, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned has been appointed by the above-entitled Court as administrative of the above entitled estate, and all persons having claims against said estate are requested to present them with the proper vouchers, within siA months from the dato of this notice, to the undersigned administrative. at the United States Commissioners of- flee at the Town of Long, Alaska, which office is hereby designated as the office in which the business of said estate shall be transacted.
 Dated December 18th, 1918.
 EFFIE M. WALKER, Administratrix. John w. Dunn. attorney for admin.
 istrator.
 First publication Dec. 16, 1918. Last publication Jan. 13, 1919.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
NEW OFFICERS
 WERE ELECTED
 LAST EVENING

Igloo No. 4. Pioneers of Alaska held an election of officers last even ing. A splendid attendance was not ed, about 100 members being present.
 Those elected were as follows:
 President-Fred Lewis.
 First -President-Frank Bishop rick.
 Second Vice-President- c. Youle.
 Secretary;-Henry T. Ray.
 Treasurer-C. Harry Woodward.
 Historian-E. M. Kincaid.
 Sergeant-at-arms-George H. Myers.
 Chaplain-H. L. Grow.
 Trustee 6 years)-C. H. Clegg.
 Trustee q year vice Fred Lewis. resigned)-H. A. Weir.
 Door Keeper-George Black.
 These will be installed into office at the next meeting. January 9th, 1919. at which time the members of Igloo No. 3. Pioneer Women of AL aska, will be present.
 The members of the order voted to donate twenty dollars to the dance of the Pioneer Women to be used in purchasing candy for the little ones who will be present that night. A real Santa Claus will be on hand to give the little ones their presents.
 Four new members were admitted to the order-George Black, Chas. Slater, Mike O'Brien and Jesse Rust.
 Basil Fitzwilliams, of Tanana, was an interested visitor.
 Following the meeting the sour doughs had their customary "big feed" which was enjoyed by all.
 For the entertainment part Dan Sandman and Frank Young furnished the music. Those who entertained were Toby Fleischman. who related the Goose Story' in his versatile manner; Farmer Waugh gave solo. playing his own accompaniment; wrestling matches between Clarence Burglin vs Roden Davis. a draw: and Russell Bellerby vs Harry Porter. won by Porter. furnished some excite ment. Austin Gibbs concluded the entertainment with a solo.
 The Pioneers have inaugurated their regular winter schedule of meetings and good entertainment is promised the members during the time that they are held.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
SPEECH BURNED
 BY SUFFRACISTS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-A suf- Saturday night when three hundred of them paraded the streets with d torchlight procession, pausing in front of the White House. In the public square opposite the building they built a fire and burned the speech President Wilson made to congress in which he set forth his personal views on suffrage. The action of the suffragists is believed to be protest against the senate's failure to pass the bill sub hitting the suffrage amendment to the states.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
RANCHER WOULD
 RETURN NORTH

In the last mail was received word from George GrIjevich at one time engaged in farming on Birch hill but who at present is employed in one of the shipyards at Long Beach, Cali fornia.
 Grljevich has the desire to return to his northern home and again raise such potatoes as won him the prize at the Panama Valley fair few years ago. It is probable that when the spring comes George will be one of the first to hit the trail toward the interior.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WILL REFOREST
 FRENCH WOODS
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-Secretary Percival Ridsdale, of the American forestry association, sailed this morn ing for Paris with seed for fifty thousand fir trees.
 The work to be undertaken by the secretary will consist of reforesting those parts of France that wore de, pleted of its trees during the war He will work with a commission ap. pointed by the French governme n for this purpose.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
WILL DISSOLVE
 LOCAL BOARDS
 END OF MONTH
(The Associated Press)

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 16-Secretary of War Baker has stated that all local and district draft boards will be dissolved by the end of the present month.
 Although the boards will be dis solved as fast as their purpose of registering Is concerned an informal organization will be maintained for the purpose of placing the returning soldiers at some work, which will be secured for them thru the efforts of the board.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

Alaska Mines corporation. A des- cription of the Miles method, as given by George H. Kilroy, just re- turned from Nome, states that the cold water is introduced thru small pipes into the frozen placer ground in such a method that heat is ex. tracted from it to thaw the ore. A Candle dredge, which used the meth cd during the past summer season, is said to have cut the cost of opera tion from 30 to cents per cubic yard.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
CHATANlKA TO BE BUSY SOON

Mining operations will soon be re- sumed at Chatanika The only out fits working now are those of Sam Weiss and Joe Ward, who are taking out winter dumps.
 After the first of the year the working of claims will be increased by the addition of the outfits of Fred Schott and Paul Dunlap, who will take out dumps for the spring cleanup.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
FAIRBANKS BOYS
 AT CAMP GRANT

Abe Stein yesterday received a message from his son Isadore. stat ing that the entire 14th infantry had been moved from Camp Dodge, Iowa, to Camp Grant, Illinois.
 All of the boys were in the best of health and expected to be dis. charged from service soon, the date of which was not mentioned. The boys will hit straight for home after viewing the sights of some of the large cities after they have been discharged.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
ENGLISH STATESMEN ARE
 DUE IN PARIS THIS WEEK
(The Associated Press)

PARIS. Dec. 16.-According to ad vices received David Lloyd George prime minister, and Arthur J. Bal four, secretary of state for foreign affairs, are due to arrive in this city by the end of the present week They will arrive in ample time to be present at the preliminary sessions of the peace conference.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
STILL SINKING ON
 VAULT CREEK CLAIM

A. A. Beatty, who for several sea sons has operated on Vault creek, is at the present time engaged in putting down working shaft on the Nevada association. near the mouth of Treasure creek. Three others are engaged in the work with him and they expect to reach bedrock soon.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
PORTAGE CREEK MAN IS
 PAYING VISIT TO TOWN

Walter Cooley, who for the past several years has been operating in the Portage creek district, in the Delta country, arrived in town Sun. day with his dog team. He has been mining all summer and will take out load of supplies on his return trip.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
COLD WATER IS
 GOOD THAWER

SEATTLE, Nov. 14.--Use of water to thaw frozen ground in gold placer mining has recently been tried out with great success in the Candle region, Seward Peninsula.
 The innovation was the discovery of ], H, Miles. superintendent of the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
INFORMATION ON INFLUENZA FROM SEATTLE TO SEWARD; IS
 DYING OUT; RESTRICTIONS OFF

The following telegrams received by The Citizen last night response messages sent to the various cities along and Seattle regarding the status of the influenza epidemic The received selfexpana tory and need enargng There yet several places be heard from and the received they will be given publicity The minds of the travelling public will be relieved by these messages as several who contemplated going Outside hesated not knowing how the influenza acting:
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23
ABE STEIN WILL HIT
 TRAIL FOR OUTSIDE

Either today or tomorrow Abe Stein will hit the trail for the Out side. His first port of call will be Seattle. From there he does not make known his destination. He will probably return with his son. Isadore, when the latter is discharged from service,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

What are you reading?" "A tale of buried treasure" Wasting your time on fiction?" "No, this is expert advice on how to plant potatoes"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

deau. Saturday night. Generally speaking last attack is in milder form and no case dangerous. No restric- tive measures have been adopted though situation Is being watched carefully. EMPIRE"
 Seward. Alaska, Dec. 16. "Citizen, Fairbanks.
 Influenza ban lifted here Decem- Der sixth after four weeks. Last case taken to hospital Thanksgiving Day. Last case left hospital De cember seventh. No quarantine now.
 ELMER FRIEND"
 Seattle, Wn., Dec. 16. Citizen, Fairbanks.
 Hundred sixty-seven cases of in- fluenza. Sunday and Monday twenty eight deaths. Schools closed today on advice of medical inspectors board because of small attendance and fear parents would allow children to at tend. No city quarantine except for several cases.
 ASSOCIATED PRESS"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

"Cordova, Alaska, Dec. 16. Citizen. Fairbanks. Alaska. Quarantine raised last week. Two cases flu appeared in city today. both are quarantined in city with all con. tacts. Tomorrow authorities will de. termine whether quarantine of city be ,..established. Is there any there Will advise you if city is again guar anrined.
 HERALD"
 Valdez, Alaska, Dec. 16. Citizen, Fairbanks.
 "No influenza this town. Quaran. tine lifted here and Fort Liscum Total of six deaths Valdez and Fort Liscum
 MINER"
 Juneau, Alaska, Dec. 16. Citizen, Fairbanks.
 Influenza stopped and restrictive regulations raised Thanksgiving Day and school resumed. Epidemic broke out again and now there are thirty cases and one death. Robert Thibo
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-23

ASSOCIATED PRESS"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-24

cothinlg is that clothing which you
own and never wear"
Might not this be applied also
to the clothing which We own and
cannot find. when We are ready to
wear it?
Tell you the truth. Willie hasn't
worn that little wash suit much
this summer. Sure, couldn't find
ii half the time, and now its too
cold for it" This remark was
heard from a woman who has to
count every penny to make ends
meet. Yet she did not get the
value of the money she put into
this child's suit simply because
her house was not in order"
For your own sake take one day
or even two and put your house In
order. Take Jim's wages from out
of the sugar bowl or from under
the carpet or mattress, and put IL
in a safe place. The bank is very
safe place, but IL you cannot ar
range to bank II, at least keep II
in a securely locked drawer in a
properly labeled box or envelope.
Go through those bureau draw
ers full to Overlooking with use
less things. Collect every paper Of
Importance. Put them in properly
labeled envelopes. Throw away
useless things. And by putting
your house in order you viii save
yourself endless worry and en-
barrasment.
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Losing Habit Is Costly

II Err eyes were red. An hours
Fl weeping and a previous hour
i i Of worry had left their tell ell,
Eher Liberty. bonds away. Now 1t
was coupon time and she could not
. fnd them. They represented their
Iife's savings What would she do?
True, she was a busy woman.
She always had more children than
she could properly care for. Her
husband seemed to imagine that
added to her mere hundred duties
as mother, cook. nurse. seanstress
and laundress. it was her duty to
look out for the safekeeping Of all
the family papers. And in the esti-
mate of the men of yesterday. he
was only asserting his right as
head of the house when he de
manded" his Liberty bonds.
OF course. they, or rather she,
finally found them. But have
often wondered why people will
allow themselves to get into a po-
sition wherein their needs must dis
slpate so much valuable energy.
"Put thy house in order" means
SO many things today. Perhaps
you. too. have seen the home wbere'
things cannot be found on a mo-
ment's notice. Sometimes it's the
pass book Issued by the bank.
Sometimes it's the paid-up policy
that IS needed to provide respect
able burial. 49,
Very often it's some household
device intended f~r labOr-slvipg
that cannot be found. / recall a
woman who purchased a parsley
cutter at one OF the speciality shops
upon the recommendation Of
friend. Everyone tried to help this
widow. who had attempted board
ers as a means OF livelihood. b..
Minced parsley gives such a
dressed-up appearance to SO many
wartime dishes. ! met her recent
ly. She had 4 badly Infected finger.
81 cut f." she said. But we all
thought while she was explaining
that the patent parsley cutter for
which she paid so cents was guar
anteed not to cut ones finger. cd.
- "Well. in the miX-up Incident to
getting my meal ready" she eX-
piained. 81 couldn't find II, and the
big carving knife T was using
slipped" .-..
sPoor. unoffendinE bOarders," I
thought, when 1 heard her speRll OF
the "mixup" incident 10 the prepaT-
ing Of any meal
Every saleSwoman who attempts
to squeeze a perfectly proper IA:
and forty matrOn into IA Juvenile.
cabaret style OF gown. assures the
suffering woman that the "other
one" makes her look too ma ure.
= And she always adds. "You
wouldn't wear that one that makes
you look so mature. And, Of course,
you realize that the most "a pensIRs-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-24
The 'Zepp's" Passenger
AN EXCI1 ING AND ROMANTIC NEW SPY SERIAL
Lady CranstOn's and Philippa's Mys-
terious Visitor Brings News of Dick
and Makes Himself at Home.

Philippa npd Led. Her voice here
and there was little uncertain.
Ny Dearest Sister:
1. have heard nothing from you
or Helen for 80 long that l was
really getting desperate. 1 have
had very rough time here but
by the grace OF Providence ] Stun
bled up agaiust an old friend the
other day. Berlr1rn MRdorstrom
whom you. must have heard me
speak OF in my college days. 1t
isn't too mGch TO say that he has
saved nay life. He has unearthed
your parcels, found me decent
quarters. and am getting double
ratlons. lie has promised. too, to
get this letter through TO you.
You needn't worry about me now.
dear. 1 am feeling twice the nan
was month ago, and / shall
stick it out now quito easily.
Write me as often as, ever you
can. Your letters and HeIen's
make all the difference.
Ny love to you and to Henry.
Your affectionate brother,
r. RICHARD.
P. SIS Henry an admiral yet!
I suppose he was in the Jutland
scrap. which they all tell US here
was q great German victory. /
hope he came out all right.
- Heart Bellies Face.
Philipna read the postscript with
a little shiver. Then she set her
teeth as though determined to ig-
more it
Isn't it wonderful" she exclAim-
ed. turning toward Helen with
glowing eyes. Now yours, dear?'..
HeIen's voice trembled as she
read. Her eyes, too, at times were
misty:
Dearest:
I am writing to you so differ
entity because feel that you will
really get this letter. / have had
an astonishing, stroke OF luck, as
you will gather from Philippa's
note. You can't imagine the diff
ference. A month ago ] really
thought should have 20 chuck II
in. Now. l am putting on flesh
every day and Beginning to feel
myself again. owe my life to o
pal with whom was at college.
and whom you and ]. dearest, will
have to remember all our lives.
/ think OF you always, and my
thoughts are like the flowers OF
which we see nothing in these
hideous, huta Ny greatest Joy IS
in dreaming OF the day when We
shall meet again.
Write 10 me often. sweetheart.
Your letters and my thoughts OF
you are the one Joy OF my life
Always your lover.
DICK.
There were a few moments OF
significant silence. The girls were
leaning together, their arms around
one another's necks, their heads
almost touching. Behind them,
their visitor continued TO eat and
drink. He rose At last. however.
reluctantly 70. his feet. and cough
ed. They started, suddenly remem-
berinE his presence. Philippa turn
ed irnpulsivelyl toward him with
with outstretched hands.
81 can't tell you how thankful we
are to you" she declared.
Both of u.s." Helen echoed.
He touched with his fingers q box
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OF cigarettes which stood upon the
tea table.
You permit?" he asked.
"of course PhIlippa assented
eagerly. You win ind some
matches on the tray there. Do
please help yourself. I am afraid
that i must have. seemed very dis
courteous, but this has all been SO
amazing. Won't you have some
fresh tea and some toast, or
wouldn't you like some more sand
wiches?"
Nothing more at present, thank
you" he replied 'If you, do not
mind, 1 would rather continue our
conversation"
These letters are wonderful"
Philippe told him gratefully. fYou
know from whom they come, soh
course. Dfck ls my twin brothe-..
and until the war we had scarcely
ever been parted. Miss Fairciough
here Is engaged to be married 60
him. It Is quite two months since
we had a line. ard myself have
been in London for the last three
days, three very weary days, max
ing inquiries everywhere"
81 am very happy" ne said, "tO.
have brought you such good news"
Once more the normal aspect OF
the situation began to reimpose
itself upon the two women. They
remembered the locked door THE
secrecy OF their visitors entrance,
and his disordered condition,
MAY ! ask to whom we are In,
dehted for this great serVice?''
PhiIfppa inquired. 49,
my name for the, present Is
Hanar Lessingham," was the suave
reply .-. .r...
FOR the present." Philippe re-
peated. you have perhaps some
explanation to make" she went on
with some hesitation; the eondi-
ton of your clothes, your some
what curious form OF entrGnce7"
with your permission"
Ito Be Continued Tomorrow }
Copyright. 1913. Little. Brown & Co.
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u am most anxious to dc So" was
the prompt reply. 81 am correct, o.
course, in my FIRST surmise that you
are Lady Cranston-and you Miss
Fairriough7' he added. bowink cere-
moniously to both of them. "a very
. great pleasure. I recognize you
both quite easily, you see, from
your descriptions"
From our descriptions? Philippa
repeated.
The newcomer bowed.
"The descriptions, glowing, in
deed. but by no means exaggerated.
OF your brother Richard, Lady
Cranston, and your lance, Miss
"RichaTdr" Philip9a almost
shrieked.
you have seen Di2lS?" Helen
sasped.
The intrduer iived IN his pockets
and produced two sealed envelopes.
He handed one each simultaneously
60 Helen and to Philippe.
My letters OF Introduction he
explained, with a little Sigh Of re-
lief. 81 trust that during their
!, berusal you will invite me to have
some tea am almost starving"
The two women Mastered toward
the lamp.
zone moment. I beg" their Wis
itor interposed. 81 have estab-
iished. I trust, my credentials. Nay
remind you that was compelled
20 insure the safety OF these few
minutes conversation with you by
locking that door Are you Likely.
60 be disturbed?"
- Q
ippa assured him.
'Tf we are. wen .eEpiain,2 Helen
promised.
"In that case" the inttu6er beg
Eed. perhaps you VIII excuse me-"
He moved toward the door and
softly turned the key. then he
derw the curtains carefully across
the French windows. Af'erward
he made his way toward the YES
table. A little throbhInE cry had
broken from Helen's lips.
"Philippa." she exclain-ed. cts
from Dick: IT'S Dicks handwrit-
ing"
VIsltoF Makes Self Comfortable.
Philfppa's reply was incoherent.
she was tearing open her own en-
veiope. With a well-sstished smile,
the bearer of these communlca-
lions seized a sandwich in one
hand and poured himself out some
tea with the other. He ate and
drank with the restraint OF good
breeding, but with q voracity which
gave point 10 his plea OF starvation.
A few yards sways with breathIess
silence between the two womsu had
given place 10 an almost hysterical
series Of diajointed ordinations.
tits from Dieki" Helen repeated.
tits his own dear handwriting.
How shaky II is! He's alive and
well. Philippe, and he's found a
friend"
II know know" Philippe muir
INJURED tremulousIy. Our parcels
have been discovered. and he go:
them all at once. Just fancy.
Helen, he's really not so i'll, after
alIr
they drew a little closer tOgeth-
er.
You read yours out first" Helen
proposed. "and then III read mine"
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By ANN Isle.
CHAPTER XXXVlI.

w IHILE I sat waiting for
N.Y. Evelyn Mason 70 break up
wv the dinner party she had
arranged with such mys-
flying results a new terror asssiled
me-who would pay the check? That
Jim would NOT be Mr., Dalton's
guest was certain; that Evelyn and
Neal would scarcely permit Terry
Winston to take the bill stood to
reason. And / felt sure that Meth
er my husband nor my brother had
money enough topay for-this lavish
.repast
But Evyy's generalship took care
OF the situation. First she turned
to Neal and disposed OF the drink
problem-greatest Of my worries
'.Laddie, two glasses is my limit
and the man who Is driving home
with me can't have q drop more,
either. think more Is in bad
taste-donlt you77 -
And Neal. with a great air OF So
clal WISDOM agreed wished she
had said all drinking was undesir-
able. but / could see that she knew
how to manage Neal
Her next move was to announce
thaI Fat DaltOn cOulu nave tno
check for his wine and pay the tip
along with It.
The dinner was taken care Of
long ago. boys: no scolding about
thatr' she said and; now let's
run along, for I hate to drive in
with the early dawn"
Then Evvy rose with calm assur-
ance, and led the way to the dress
ing room There Carlotta Sturges
evident desire to chat with Betty
made Il easy for me to manage q
few minutes alone with Evelyn
The whole party was horrtd-
and did so want to give you q
good time. DEAR" she whispered
slipping her arm through mine and
rubbing her chin against my arm
ENVY you were . dear to stop
Neal from taking another glass"
I began, but she interrupted earn
estly.
ooh, Anne. dear, would have
stopped him from touching thing:
but 1 didn't wan to offend Carlot-
"a. Her father is . big promoter,
and thought he might be useful to
Jina-or Neal That's why arrang-
ed this meeting. But didn't dream