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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
PARTY IS HELD
 FOR BIRTHDAY.

At the home of Mir. and Mrs. F. B. Hall yesterday afternoon party was given in honor of the sixth birthday of little Helen Hall. About fourteen children assembled to do honor to the occasion and to par take of the goodies provided.
 The afternoon was merrily spent in various games that delight the childish heart. following which dain ty refreshments were served. At the conclusion of the merrymaking the little ones departed for their homes wishing that there was n birthday every day. Many remem brances were received by the little hostess.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
INDlCT THREE
 FOR BURGLARY

In the district court yesterday morning the grand jury returned true bills In three separate charges. Those against whom the indictments were returned were Ray Carpenter. Edgar Songer and Golden c. Work. man.
 The indictment charges these three with burglary, committed at Tan ana. They were brought up from the lower river town by Deputy Marshal J. c. Wood and are now in the federal jail
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
CHARGE SQUIER
 CRAVE DEFENSE

Yesterday morning in the district court was returned a secret indict ment which was returned to the grand jury for further consideration as the indictment was in error. At the presentation at the afternoon ses' sion bench warrant was issued and D. l.. SQuier was taken into GUS. tody on it's service, charged with seditious utterances.
 Late in the afternoon he was re- leased on his own recognizance to appear in court this morning at ten o'clock and answer to the in. dictment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
APPOINT CLARK
 TO BE COUNSEL

.Defore the close of the days work in the district court yesterday af- ternoon Judge C. F.. Bunnell appoint
 ed John A. Clark to act as counsel
 for Ray Carpenter. Edgar Songer
 and Goldman Workman, the three soldiers brought from Panama to an swer indictments on the charge of
 burglary. The arraignment of the
 accused will take place tomorrow
 morning at 10 o'clock
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
NOT GUILTY IS
 JURY'S VERDICT

In the case of the United States vs. Cam Basoff. charged with failing to comply with the selective service law by not registering, the jury yes terday afternoon returned a verdict of not guilty.
 The case was given into the jury's hands shortly after three o'clock and the verdict returned soon af- ter. This case has attracted con- siderable attention locally. as it was the first prosecution under the reg istration law.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
SOLDIER BOYS
 BELIEVE OMEN
 FATE'S DECREE
BEHIND BRITISH LINES

BEHIND BRITISH LINES IN FRANCE. Feb. 13.-The feeling oi fatalism 1s strong among soldiers Many hold the opinion that eff the bullet is not made for you, you wont be hit" One soldier boasts that he knows he will come through the wa, all right. because during his latest battle. large piece of shrapnel on which he found his own initials fell at his feet.
 ''It was made for me, all right" he said. but 1t missed the mark so nothing else can kill me-"
 Mascots and luck.bringers of va. rious sorts are numerous in all the armies of today. They are of great variety. although perhaps tiny rab. bits and black cats made of lucky metal are encountered more frequent ly than anything else. Probably in most cases the lucky charm which a soldier carries is something sent him by his womenfolk in the homeland a thimble, a ring or child't trinket of some kind that has been passed down in the family as a luck-bringer
 Among soldiers superstitions, of which the British soldier has his full share. one of the most characteristic is connected with the number three.
 "The third time is never the same is . proverb among the Irish troops "The third time of anything is ia. tal," is common expression among the English country battalions. Sol. diers have been known to refuse to take their third leave. feeling certain that 1t will be their last. A soldiers third wound is said to be the one which must be most carefully attend ed to. A development of this same superstition prohibits the lighting of three cigarettes with one match. Odd numbers, according to the British Tommy. are more likely to be unlucky than even ones. and thirteen Is no worse than nine. Friday as an unlucky day of the week in Tommy's estimation. Sunday. however, Is pre-. eminently lucky day for battles.
 The lucky flower. by common con sent. is white heather. and a piece of it properly tucked away inside the hatband is supposed to save the wear CT from fatal wound
 Some regiments regard certain decorations and medals as unlucky not to the wearer but to the regiment in general. One very vel! known battalion objects strongly every time one of it's number is awarded the Military Cross.
 As regimental pets, black cats are regarded as the luckiest possession q detachment can have, and the arrival of stray animal of this color at q gun-pit or dugout is an event oi great importance. Everyone Is bound to be lucky for some hours at least To meet a black cat while marching up to the trenches puts every member of the company in the happiest hu nor. On the other hand. black magpie flying across the line of march is bad omen. To hear the cuckoo calling before breakfast is an other bad omen.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
SPECIAL MAIL
 CARRIER TODAY

The down river mail arrived yes terday morning at 10 o'clock after one of the hardest trips in many years. The mail for the lower river will be dispatched this morning.
 Due to the heavy fall of snow and the impossible condition of tn, trail 1t was deemed necessary by the postal officials to swear In an extra driver for the mail stage that will leave today in order to keep up the mail schedule. Wilbur Court nay was sworn in to perform this duty and will be in charge of the rig leaving this morning.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
JURY EXCUSED
 UNTIL MONDAY

At the conclusion of the trial of Cam Basoff yesterday afternoon the court excused the petit jury until Monday morning. on which day they will report for further duty.
 This was done in order that to. day might be devoted to many mat. ters which will occupy the court, attention, chief of which will be the motion calendar.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

days." the three days each month when 1t is permitted to sell brandy and other spirits. the line of sledges that cross the Torneo is continuous, and in the bedlam of noise the kap. pelmeister and his players cannot make themselves heard. So they make it unanimous and join the crowd.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
UNKNOWN PoisoNER IS
 WORKING IN LONDON

LONDON. Feb. 22.-Within a period of week or ten days twenty six girl conductors on London Street cars and omnibuses have been pois' oned by eating chocolates given them while on duty by a man whom the police describe as "middle.aged. gen. tlemanly. foreign appearance" The police have posted notices in all the street car barns and offices caution ing women employees against accept ing candies from strangers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
TRAIN BLOCKED
 BY DEEP SNOW

Yesterday mornings train was un. able to go any farther than Ridge top. and was compelled to return to Fairbanks on account of the depth of snow that lies on the track at that place. Many passengers were on board bound for their homes on the creeks.
 Tomorrow morning there will be two engines and the snow plow sent out to try and clear the line through to Chatanika. Old residents on the creeks say that this years snow fall Is the greatest in many years.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
ClEG0 WILL ADDRESS
 EAGLE LODGE TONIGHT

Tonight the members of the Fra. ternal Order of Eagles will be ad- dressed by Cecil H. Clegg in a four minute talk on a subject of his own choosing. These talks are becoming part of the regular business of all the fraternal organizations In Fair banks, and great interest is be-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18
GERMANY NEEDS FURNITURE BAD

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.--Germany fig suffering a furniture famine. owing to the suspension of furniture making during the var. to such an extent that the municipalities of Greater Berlin have been compelled to enter
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

|A U. 8. vs. c. A. vedin. demurrer denied and set for hearing at ten o'clock this morning. W
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

ddTTy DOkdA0 uu0 R6i NACISp OAl Me-Ketch.'Em creek. are setting up machinery on their ground. Billy Warren intends working his ground, as do Billy Ahern and his partner. These three claims will be the first of the number on that particular creek to be active.
 c. W. Moore. formerly superin- tendent of the Guggenheim plant on Greensboro, returned from his Koyu- kuk trip and stated that 1t Is now his intention to leave for Vancouver. E. C., on the first of March. He has been given a years leave anG intends to put In that time helping John Bull launch wooden ships from Vancouver. The Guggenheim dredge is still on Greensboro and will evi- dently not be removed. ,~
 At last hearing. E. L. Shorty Kells, of Long, who has been ab- sent from this section for some time. having gone into the Kuskokwim to purchase reindeer. arrived at Tol- stoi, where he Is resting. He is ex- ceedingly tired. having travelled over very poor trails and in stormy weather.
 E. Coke Hill. of Ruby, is expected to return from Iditarod most any day.
 Graham & Co.,. of Long, have had wood hauled and are working a small crew. Mrs. Graham is now on the claim. her small son Russell being left at Ruby in the care of MT. and Mrs. Emil Hartwich.
 Mcdonald & Manuel, of Poorman, are taking out a dump.
 On February g a Red Cross dance was held at Ruby in Eagle hall. On Long. a card party and dance took place that same evening, prizes being awarded the winners.
 Lynell, of Nome. Is enroute to Ruby, intent on re-establishing the Record-Citizen. the local Ruby news. paper. At last hearing he had reached Nulato, his route being along the Yukon. It had been anticipat- ed that the first publication would be issued March 2.
 Donald Long and Fred Herring, young schoolboys of Ruby, almost lost their lives in binding snow- storm recently. The two boys went out to set traps. intending to mush their dogs to about the sixth mile
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

H. A. Currier. the Ester creek mining man. is in town on brief
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

Graham & Co.,. of Long, have had wood hauled and are working small crew. Mrs. Graham is now on the claim, her small son Russell being left at Ruby in the care of MT. and Mrs. Emil Hartwich.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

E. Coke Hill. of Ruby, is expected to return from Iditarod most any day.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

Mcdonald & Manuel, of Poorman are taking out dump.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

Donald Long and Fred Herring young schoolboys of Ruby, almost lost their lives in a binding snow
 storm recently. The two boys went out to set traps. intending to mush their dogs to about the sixth mile
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-03-18

On February g a Red Cross dance was held at Ruby in Eagle hall. On Long. card party and dance took place that same evening. prizes being awarded the winners.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17
WANTED Clean rags al the Gateway. , cents per pound.
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Serial O357O

IN THE UNITF D STATES LAND OFFICE AT JUNEAU, ALASKA
 In the Matter of the Application oi the COLUMBIA SALMON COM PANY for a Patent to U. s. Survey No. l231 on the shore of Herendeen Bay, Alaska. n NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the COLUMBIA SALMON COMPANY, a Washington cOrpora- tion, whose principal office and Post Office address is Seattle, Washington, has pulchas ed from Edwin J. Wirth, in whose name U. s. Survey No. 123l was made, his rights to such survey and also his rights as assignee of Harrison s. Averill, a beneficiary under Section 2306, U. $. Rev, Stats, and that such corporation will apply to enter the land embraced in sMd United States Survey No, l23l, winch is situated on the western shore oi Herendcen Bay, approximately half mile northweSterly from Garvel P0nt on the Alaskan Peninsula, in the Ter ritory of Alaska, more particularly described as follows.
 Beginning at Corner No. 1 of said ! [. 6. Survey No. 1231, point on t'.e western shore of Herendeen Bay from which United States Location Monument s. 1922 bears South SS deg. 13 min. 56 sec. East (Variation 1 10 deg. East) 43.72 chains distant and from which Corner No. 1, of this survey, Corner No. 3 of U. $. Survey No. l2Ol bears South 39 deg. 57 min.
 B sec East 2S.04 chains distant, and running thence from said Corner No 1 West 6.21 chains to Corner Mo- 2; thence North 4.90 chains to Corner 1 No. 9, a point on the shore line oi
 Herendeen Bay; thence along the meander of such shore lue (tEst course South 54 deg. East 2.59 chains
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17

Second course South 47 deg. 08 min. East l.64 chains; third course South 52 deg. l2 min. East 3.6S chains), a ,otal of 7.9l chains, to Corner No. l .he place of beginning, containing au area of l.54 acres.
 Any .1 all persons claiming ad- yeISely portion of the above deS- cribed tracts oi land are required to file with the Register and kece'yc Uf the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, their adverse claim hereto under oath, during the period 5f publication or within vnirty days thereafter, or they will De barred ). he provisions of the Statute.
 THIS NOTICE is issued at tho United States Land Office at Juneau Alaska, this l6 day of July, A. b, laiS, and ordered pGbiished or pei. .od of sixty days in the Seward Gate way newspaper of established char acter and general circulation publish nu at seward, Alaska, nearest the Ia,d herein described, and hereby dc. sjrraied for that p'..pOse.
 C. B. Walker, Register. MAURICE D. LEEHEY and l.. Y
 RAY,
 Attorneys for Applicant, 620 Alaska Building, Seattle, and Seward, Alaska.
 First Pub. Aug. l2, 1918
 Last Pub. Oct 23, 1918
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17
Serial O3571.

Serial O357l.
 Y THE UNITED STATES LAND .NFICE AT JUNEAU, ALASKA,
 ,n the Matter of the Application ot ne COLUMBIA SALMON CON- PANY for Patent to U. $. Survey No. l232 on the shore of Herenoeen Bay, Alaska.
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: TEat the COLUMBIA SALMON COm- PANY, a Washington corporation, whose principal office and Post Office address is Seattle, Washington, has purchased from Edwin J. Wirth, m whose name U. s. Survey No. 126Z was. made, his rights to such survey and also his rights as assignee ot Harrison $. Averill, a beneficiary un- der Section 2306, U. s. Rev. Stats, and that such corporation will apply to enter the land embraced in sad United States Survey No. 1232, which Is situated on the Northeast shore oi Herendeen Bay, between Bluff Point and Sningle Point, on the Alaskan Peninsula, in the Territory of Alaska, more particularly described as Tol- lows:
 Beginning at Corner No. 1 of said U. S. Survey No. 1232, point on the shore line of Herendeen Bay, from which point United States Location Monument $. 1046 bears South 34 deg 59 min. 07 sec. East Variation !9 deg. East) 41.72 chains distant, a d from which Corner No. 1 the Pima, le Rock at the westerly end of Bluff Point bears South 15 deg. 22 min. East, approximately one-half ml!e distant, and the summit of Pinnacle Peak bears South II deg. 27 min, West, about three miles distant, and running thence from said Corner No' 1 North 1.67 chains to Corner No. Z; thence West 11.49 chains to Corner No. 3; thence South 3.75 chains to Corner No. 4, point on the shore line of Herendeen Bay; thence along meander of such shore line (first course South 9 deg. 52 min. East 0.71 chains. second course South G9 deg 10 min. East 3.06 chains; third course South 6S deg. A min-East l.59 chains; fourth course North SS deg
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17

29 min. East l.57 chains; fifth course North p deg. co min. East O.bo chains; sixth course North 64 deg I4 min. East 3.4l chains; seventh coulae North 6S deg. co min. East 2.lo chains), total of 13.S0 chains, to Corner No. l, the place Of beginning, containing an area of 4.6S acres.
 Any and all persons claiming &d- versely any portion of the above Grs- cribed tracts of land are required 70 file with the Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, their adverse clam thereto under oath, during the period of publication or within thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by tile provisions of the Statute.
 THIS NOTICE is issued at the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, this 16 day of July, A. b. 1918, and ordered published Tor per iod of sixty days in the Seward Gate way a newspaper of established char acter and general circulation publish ed at Seward, Alaska, nearest the Iard herein described, and hereby de- signated for that puipvse.
 c. B. Walker, Register. MAURICE D. LEEhEY and l.. V.
 RAY,
 Attorneys for Applicant,
 V20 Alaska Building, Seattle, and Seward, Alaska.
 First Pub. Aug. l2, 1918
 Last Pub. Oct. 23, 1918
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17
Serial O3GO2

Serial O36O2
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT
 l UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, Juneau, Alaska. March 30, 1918.
 NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that Shumagin Packing Company, COL poration,as assignee of Haziah George being entitled to the benefits of Sec tions 2SO6 and 23O7 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and the amendments thereto, has applied to make entry of the lands embraced in | U. $. Non-mineral survey No. l23" situate vn North shore of Baralof or ! Squaw Harbor, Unga Island, Shumag- in Islands, Territory of Alaska, more particularly described as follows:
 Beg. cor. No. l, shore of Baralof Harbor at ordinary high tide from whence U. s. l.. NJ. Sur. 1S5 bears $. as deg. l6 min. 51 sec. E. 5,56 chs; thence North S.43 chs to cor. No. 2; 1 thence West l4.l4 chs to cor. No. 8 thence South 4.3l chs to cor. No. 4; thence meandering shore of Baralof or Squaw Harbor at ordinary high tide 1 CD N. 67 deg. 26 min. E. 1.41 chs; (2) s. S9 deg. 53 min. E. 1.50 chs; (S) S, 54 deg. 0S min. E. 0.95 chs; (4) s. 3l deg. 5S min. E. 0.5S chs; (5) S. GA deg, O5 min. E. 1.4s chs; (6) S. 72 deg. 06 min. E. O.54 chs; CD N. so deg. or min E. O.93 chs; (S) S. SS deg. IA min. E. III chs; (9) s. 77 deg. As min. E. 1.65 chs; (1O) S. 73 deg. O. min. E. ETA chs; CID 5. 56 deg. Is min. E. LA chs; (12) S. 48 deg. 5S min. F. 1.4S chs to cor. No. 1, place of beginn- ing Area TIC acres. Narration at all corners IS deg. 45 min. E. Longitude l6O deg. 34 min w. Latitude 55 deg. ! l4 min. N.
 AS additional to original homestead of Haziah George, H. E. No. 6312, made Feb. 23, 1869 at Bonneville, Mo.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17
Serial No. O2417
UNITED STATES. LAND. OFFICE

UNITED STATES. LAND. OFFICE Juneau Land District Juneau Alaska
 March 29 1918,
 NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, Tha, H. $. Tibbey, a citizen of the United States, resident of the city of Seattle in the State of Washington, has made application to the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, pursuant to the laws of the United States to maze Soldiers Additional Homestead Entry of land embraced in U. $. Ncn-minelaI Survey No. 1922, situate in Lat. 6J deg. F min 39 sec. north and Long l6O deg. 42 min. l2 sec. West, neal Gravel Point on the SouthweSternly shore of hereudeen Bay, an arm O. Pering Sea inGentinG the norrherly shore of the Alaska Peninsula in the Third Judicial Division of the Terri tory of Alaska, more particularly des- cnbed as blows:
 Beginning at NJ. c. Corner No. l from whence U. 5. L. M. No. 1922 bears North 10 deg. Is min l2 sec. West, 9S.0I chains distant and from said Corner No. 1, running South lO.4o chains to Corner No. 2; thence running nom said corner No. 2 East 6.S5 chain to NJ. C. Corner. No. 8; running thence by meandcrs along the line of mean high tide
 North Is deg. 07 min. East l.6S chs, North . deg. 5l min East l.T9 Cns. North l2 deg. 70 mn. West U.SO chs, North 5+ deg. 3l min West All chs. North % deg. 09 min. West S.l2 chs. North 5S deg. 49 mn West 2.G9 chs. to M. C. Corner No. l, the place of Oc- ginning, containing 5.36 acres. Mag. Var. l9 deg. 10 min, East.
 Any and all persons claiming any portion of the above described tracl of land adverse to the applicant here in as aforesaid are hereby required to tile an adverse claim in accordance with the law with the Register and Hc- veiver ot .he United States Land once at Juneau, Alaska during the period Of the publication or before the eXP!r- atiou of 50 days thereafter.
 C. B WAIKTR
 Register
 Date of First publication May 2y 1918.
 Date of Last Publication August 2S ,9lS.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17
PROPOSAL FROM ALASKA TURNED
 DUNN IN EAST

the women of Alaska to manufacture coats for American aviatorS lined with deer skin would be, in the opin- ion of the Department of Agriulturs at Washington, likely to promote the illegal killing of deer" Such Is the word these experts sent through tho Secretary of Agriculture to Governor kIggs, who had asked permission to ship out of Alaska deerskin coats, to be ade by the Alaskan women for the use of the army and navy.
 The entorprising ladies of Peters burg, the first town America over the top in the Third Liberty Loan drive, sent communication to Governor Riggs, asking him to secure permiS- sion for them to make coats for Am erican aviators and to line them with deer skin that had been tanned by the natives for that special purpose.
 In speaking of the matter, Cover nor Riggs said, "I approved thorough ly of the idea and wired the Secretary of Agriuiture, asking permission to export for military purposes where there was no profit attached to the manufacture of the skins. The re- quest was denied on the ground that it was against the law and that ex- perts of the department considered that it might promote the illegal kill ing of deer"
 Deer skins, that are thown away by the thousands in Southeastern AL aska, have been suggested by many people as of value, particularly for Eninc the coats of American aviators That theY are nat saved is due to the fact that it is against the law and that it reQnuires considerable trouble 10 tan them, even by those who kaow how. Many of the older natives still understand the art of taning bucksiin But it is much easier and cheaper to tan them in large quantities by na' .nine'y.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17
ELECTION NOW
 CLUE ID THE
 MOMENTS AGE

LONDON, Aug, IT, The would-be woman voter in England must sign form stating "I hereby declare that l have attained the age of S0." She does not have to give her exact age. To settle any age dispute, however, the authorities may demand birth eer- tificate. ...l...
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17

Any and all persons claiming adver- sely any portion of the above describ- ed tract of land are required to file with the Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, their adverse claim thereto, under oath, during the period of pub lication or within thirty days there after, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statute.
 c. B. Walker,
 Register.
 First Publication June II, 1918. Last Publication, Aug, 20, 1918.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17
CLIFF HOUSE CLOSED
 BY PROHIBITION ORDER

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Aug 17 - Twice closed by fire, the Cliff house, one of San Francisco's show places overhanging the sea, was put out of business today for the third time, following an order placing it in a prohibition zone It is near fort. The management decided not to con tinue on soft drink basis.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-17
SEWARD

Read the Daily Gateway or the Weekly Post The Gate way is issued every day in the week except Sunday and the Post issued every Saturday containing the Weeks resume of the Worlds teegaphc and the local news