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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-26
Games Today.
National League.

Games Today.
Brooklyn at Boston
New York at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Cincinnati.
Pittsburg at Chicago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-26

Net cost of fire department $ s,254IS5
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-26

s52,lS7.7O
Cash on hand, April 9, 1919 S

Cash on hand, April 9, 1919 S 1910
Chief engineer F. c. Streeter's report
shows that the fire. department responded
to six box alarms and Is still alarms the
past year.
The. report of ,Chiee-of-Po George
Wilson shows 81 arrests, of which 80
were for intoxication, 20 doors of places
of business were found not locked, and
50 destitute men applied for lodging for
the night and were cared for.
Following is summary of the cost of
the FIRE department:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-26
GOOD SHOWING BY
COMMISSIONERS
Reduction of $1,000 Made in
Village Liabilities
Past Year
LOWER TAX RATE
is RECOMMENDED
Reduction of $4,000 in Liabilities Past
Two Years-More Road Oiling on
Main Trunk Lines at Extreme Village
Limits Favored,

A good showing is made by the village
commissioners in their annual report is
sued today for distribution among voters.
There has been a reduction of 5000 in
liabilities, making sl0,500 in two years,
ana the commissioners recommend 40
cent tax as against Accent tax last
year, which raised s27, 49503. Following
is the commissioners report:
The commissioners of the incorporated
village of Brdttleboro7 submit the follow
| ing report of the financial conditions OF
the village for the year ending May !.
| 1919, together with the official reports Of
the heads of different departments for
| the consideration of the citizens of the
village.
| On May /, 1918, the liabilities of the
village amounted to $500. During this
year we have reduced the amount 5000,
leaving the liabilities on May /, 1919, at
81 800. The past two years have been
very favorable for reducing the indebted
ness to the amount of $4,000 by slight
reduction of expense in several depart
ments and by the increase of income by
the village teams under the supervision OF
| AOdu AOIIlilllSSlOItI w WHO LdhSs
an interest planning their work when il
can be done to good advantage All oil
the village departments have been con
Quoted with no difficulty the past year
and all expenses for the year are paid.
Sewers-The sewer expense during
the past year was very light as no new
construction work was called for and only
small AMOUNTS being needed for genera
repairs We still have some unpaid as
sessments but are planning to have then
settled in full during this year.
Fire department-The equipment o
the fire department is practically the
same as last year. We are maintaining
two teams fully equipped for road worl
and sprinkling requirements. There ha
been a slight increase of the expenses o
the fire department the past year OWNS
to the increase of the drivers salaries
and the high cost of hay and grain.
Street sprinkling- the coming
season we recommend the continuanc
of the policy which has been carried on
during the past two seasons. the exemp
ton from assessment of the frontage o
vacant building lots, churches and GENE
teries. We think conditions this yea
will warrant more road oiling on on
main trunk lines at the extreme villag
limits. which will be more satisfaetor
and saving of expense.
Finance During, the past year tn
commissioners have endeavored to elm
nate all expense not essential to the PROF
err management of the different villag
departments On grand list of $65, 00t
tax of 30 cents on the dollar shoul
pay all the ordinary expenses Of the vi
lage the coming year and leave balanc
to apply on reduction of the village deb
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-26

The social opened with a short service of
worship. followed by a social hour, during
which time a musical and literary pro-
gram was given. Refreshments were
served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-26

For forty years Mrs. L. G. Townsend
has been connected as teacher with
Baylor college, Texas.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
SECRETARY LANE FAVORABLE TO
 INCLUSION OF ALASKA IN PLANS
 FOR AIDING RETURNED SOLDIERS

Already the efforts being made by local organizations have Alaska included in the provisions of Secretary Lanes proposals for the extension of financial assistance returned soldiers sailors and marines in acquiring homeseads pub lie lands meeting with The original plans did not include this territory.
 One of the first organizations take the matter was the Panama Valley Chapter of the American Mining Con- gress which wired the national headquarters last week ask ing that render every assistance in its power in having Alaska included The following message received from Washington last night which shows how effective the call for help Governor John A. Davis Alaska Mining Congress, Fair
 banks, Alaska.
 Secretary Lane interested in your request and person. ally not unavorabe to the inclusion of both Alaska and Hawaii because of the patriotic response the governments needs during the He will interview the leaders ill charge of the bill also Alaska reclamation officials and graph you directly Glad to serve you further. (Sig) JAMES F. GALLBREATH,
 Secretary American Mining Congress-"
 Mir. Davis informed The Citizen of the message last night and furnished it with copy of the message It communicated to President P Rckert, of the local Agr cultural association who exclaimed Great news "That certainly sounds encourang he continued He also stated that the Agricultural association would continue its efforts along the lines followed heretofore and would leave nothing undone which might insure success.
 NENANA RESPONDS
 The Nenana Commercial Club, with whom the Fair banks Commercial Club communicated relative to the matter wired the Fairbanks organization yesterday as fol- lows Wired Secretary Lane today with reference turned soldiers and sailors homeseads The local Commer cal Club also wired Anchorage and L. McPherson asking that they get busy in behalf of the North
 Much encouragement is felt by the leaders the ment here the good received by Governor Davis from Washington and the quckness of the response When the latter commented MT. Davis he replied "We you it's the Mining Congress-"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
FINE ASSESSED
 IN CITY COURT
CITY MAGISTRATE ALLOWS THIS AIMS TO BE A DOGS coUN.
 TRY AT THE PRESENT.

In the city court yesterday after neon Jimmy Cane was tried on a charge Of discharging firearms inside the city limits in violation of city or. dinances. The hearing was short, and the accused was found guilty and was fined $500.
 The arrest was made on com. plaint sworn to by J. A. Wood whose dog had been shot by Cane. The latter admitted the shooting but pied extenuating circumstances in that a rheumatic" hog owned by him had been attacked by the dog. The greater part of his testimony in this matter was corroborated by P. S. Peterson witness for the defense The city magistrate ruled however that he had no discretion in the mat ter and that under the territorial statutes the dog could not be shot unless his owner had been properly notified beforehand that he was dan. gerous to livestock or life. He stated that Alaskan courts had ruled that the dog is property and as such is entitled to protection.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

The above are enrolled the roll of dishonor o the Fourth division for all time They of who in order to avoid military service the draft nounced their rights attain American citizenship. Each o them signed the following which part of their formal renuncation of all rights:
 Il hereby withdraw my intention to become citizen of the United States which withdrawal understand shall op crate and be held cancel declaration of intention to be- citizen of the United States and shall forever debar me from becoming citizen of the United States in accord ance with the Act of Congress approved July 9 19l8
 Several days ago the district attorneys office peoned the district for cancellation of the declarations of intention of the above named In accord with the pet ton Judge Charles E. Bunne yesterday handed down the following order which applies in each case:
 "Upon consideration of the foregoing petition it is here by ordered and deceed that the declaration of intention of
 the alien named in the records of this be cancelled and held for naugh and that he forever debarred from be- coming citizen of the United States; and is further dered that the clerk of this shall forward copy of this order the Bureau of Naturalization U. S. Depart ent of Labor, Washington D. C., and shall attach copy thereof the declaration of intention in this court
 As citizens of Norway and Sweden these persons to the United States obtain advantages be had home They have earned livelihood in Alaska and been given every advantage possessed by American citizens In the time of need they denied the call of their adopted country Norwegans and Swedes they remain to the end of the chapter Americans they were nor ever will be-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
WORK ON BURNED AREA SPEEDS UP
BLOOM BUILDING NEAR COMPILE. TION-MODEL FOUNDATION
 OTHERS CLEARED.

The work on the burned-over area rapidly. The Bloom building is near ing completion and the owner will be able to reopen his business there within short time. The foundation of the new Model Cafe building is al most completed and men are busly engaged there erecting the new home of Martin Knuppe and Tom Youle.
 On Second avenue Sourdough Ellis yesterday began removing the debris from the old "aechter Bros. meat market. This will be cleared of within few days. There are several other lots upon which the old rub bish and fiame-marked ruins still re. main untouched. Now th't the fros' has left the ground it is believed ,hst the owners of these will follow the lead of tn, other proprietofs and get them cleaned off before the first passengers alri.e from th- outside. The ruins ar. unsightlv 10 sa: the least of them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 In the Probate Court for Otter Pre- cinct, Fourth Division, Territory of Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of Will liam E. Ansley, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters of administration of the estate of William E. Ansley. deceased, having this day been issued to the under signed, all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same to the adminjstra- tor, each duly verified and with the proper vouchers at the store of VII. liam Ansley, in the town of lditarod, Alaska, within six months of the date of this notice.
 Dated April 4th. 1919.
 WILLIAM ANSLEY,
 Administrator. First publication May 26. 1919. Last publication June 24, 1919.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Steve KovaceUch, his heirs, e1-
 ecutors, administrators and assigns
 You are hereby notified that dur ing the years 1911. 1912. 1914. 1915 and 1916 I expended a sum sufficient to do your annual assessment, in labor and improvements. upon the Colorado Association on Steel creek, tributary to Little Cinema river. in the Fairbanks Mining and Recording precinct. Territory of Alaska
 In order to hold your interest in said association under the provisions of Section 2324 of the Revised Stat utes of the United States, said ex. penditure being for your share of the annual assessment work for said years. and if. within ninety days after the last publication of this no tice, you fail or refuse to pay to the undersigned as co-owner your said proportion of the expenditure afore- said, your interest in said associa tion will become the property of the undersigned as co-owner under Sec tion 2324, Revised Status of the United States. MIKE RAKCH. First publication Feb. 17. 1918.
 Last publication May 1O. 1919.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
BOB MENZIE IS
 NEW PRESIDENT
 OF PARK BOARD
NEW PARK COMMISSION ELECTS OFFICERS FOR TERM-MENZIE PRESIDENT, MACK AGAIN SEC RETARY-WILL COMPLETE THE AUTO. RACE TRACK SOON.

The recently appointed park com mission met last night and elected its ofncers for the present term. R. D. (Bob) Menzie, who should know as much about auto roads as anybody in the camp. and probably does. was elected president of the board. E. H. Mack, a hold-over from the old board, was elected secretary and treasurer. The other members of the new board are Pete" McMullen. Rev. H. H. Lumpkin and Jos. H. Smith.
 The board is at present considering ways and means for completing the race track started at Exposition park by the old commission. There is some gravel work left unfinished which the present commission intends to com plete as soon as possible. Men will be put to draining on the low places and clearing away the old grass, cut.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
BEAM ELECTED
 TEAM MANAGER
CHARLEY BEAM ELECTED BY BALL PLAYERS AS MANAGER
 FOR THIS SEASON.

After two weeks of managerless existence the Fairbanks baseball team yesterday elected by acclama tion Chas. Beam to be manager of the club for the present season. The election was unanimous and the boys notified the new manager that he "was it" after everything had been put thru.
 Charley said last night that he didn't know just what he was sup posed to do but he'd do it anyhow It is probable that he will have the team out during the week for much needed practice and get it in shape to meet out-of-town clubs that are hankering for series.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

ting and clearing the willows and small undergrowth in the rear of the grandstand immediately The ball diamond will be put in condition at once. and new bags provided for the bases. These will be used only in regular games. The old ones will be repaired for use in practice games.
 The matter of providing entertain ment at the park on July was tenta- lively discussed but nothing definite was done. It is practically certain that big automobile race or races. will be held but the commission de- ferred action regarding this until later.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
A WONDERFUL WORLD.

Don't talk to me about the wond. CTS of past ages" said Uncle Joe Cannon. "The world today is far more wonderful than ever before Just think. It took Columbus as many months as it now takes days to cross the ocean and we talk about flying and travelling mile minute as tho they were nothing.
 "Why the other day dropped into a country school just in time to hear the teacher ask:
 Johnny, into what two great classes Is the human race divided? {? And Johnny answered promptly:
 'Y'Motorists and pedestrians
 That's what I call progress. After awhile there won't be any pedcs trians."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
WHERE THE LONG SUMMER
 DAYS ARE FEW

(Sam c. Johnson.) In the dreary November days When snow fell deep and grub went
 higher.
 And many men tried many ways To make Q raise-close by the fire Good old draw poker was the game Deacon Jones tried his hand bu,
 taileds-
 Nobody but himself to blame For the flush he held was bobtailed The Midnight Kid was bound to win With a six full. and . show down, He simply raked the money in: Shot out the ushts. and left tn, Out the door. and over the fence, He split the wind. and skinned the And halted where the trees were
 dense.
 All loaded down with guns and
 dough.
 And no one ever saw him since. Clouds appeared. and it snew, anu
 anew.
 Where the long summer days are few At last old winter failed to stand. And quit the game without a sigh: When springs spread out the winning
 hand
 Up in the high-the crimson sky Northern lights. were perfectly grand. The man in the moon winked his How that beauty he did admire! The stars turned pale and seemed to
 die,
 Like the sparks from a flaming fire. The rabbits sought a place to hide, For it was light as light could be. And high above the restless tide, Birds from far. were crossing the Coming to stay the summer through, Where the long summer days are Though many miles from home he
 flew
 Robin redbreast was wide awake For his mate that he loved so true. A nest he proceeded to make. Vacation time was short he knew. Because early falls the snow flakes. And the long summer days are few. But thank the Lord there crawl no
 snakes.
 Mosquitoes come when they are due. Beneath the summers sultry sky, Where the old sun shines day and
 night;
 To the bald heads mosquitoes fly, The way they bite, it is fright! They never miss 8 chance to chew Where the long summer days ar.
 few.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
DURCIN WAVES
 COURT HEARING
BOUND OVER TO SPRING GRAND JURY-IS PLACED UNDER
 $1,0oo BONDS.

Appearing in the commissioners court yesterday morning E. E. Dur gin, who was charged with break ing into mail boxes, waived exami nation and pleas and was bound over to the spring term of the federal grand jury. Commissioner Heilie fixed the amount of his bond at 5000 which was secured. The bondsmer are Ed Ross, C. C. Wager and Carl White.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
BRIDGE REPAIRS
 AUTHORIZED
SWINGING BRIDGE OVER CHATA NIKA RIVER AT OLIVES BE-
 ING REPAIRED.

Territorial Road Commissioners Sheldon, who arrived in town Tues. day evening from Chatanika. an. nounced yesterday that he has au. thorized the needed repair work on the swinging bridge over the Chata' nika river at Olnes. One of the wires forming the suspension of the bridge has become loosened at one end and needs tightening up. This can be effected without difficulty or much ex' pense and the bridge will be as good Q new.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

Mrs l.. E. Sturtevant Is the winner of cabin rallied off last evening by Mrs. Jack Woods The cabin is a siX-room structure located on Cush- man street and Sixth avenue. The raffle was conducted in the recreation parlors at the Pioneer hotel.
 The lucky number was 247, owned by Mrs. Sturtevant. who is at present somewhere on the lower river. She left here on the steamer Tanana last Sunday and is thot to have gone to Ruby The second choice was won k .ticket number 54, holder unknown. and third number 20, holder un- known.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
JURY ACQUlTS
 JAMES MORTON
FLAT MAN CHARGED WITH LAR CENY TRIED BY JURY IS
 TURNED LOOSE.

Advices received by the United States marshal's office yesterday state that one James Morton of Flat was arrested March 26 on, warrant issued by Commissioner Geraghl, charged with larceny. The accused man was tried before jury in t!is commissioners court at Flat, the jury returning a verdict of mo, guilty"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
FIRST BOAT THRU FROM LAKE LAeARcE SAILED YESTERDAY; IS BRINGING PERisHAsLEsA AND OTHER FREIGHT; GOES iDlTA. ROD FROM HERE.
N. (. Officials On
 Steamer WashburD
CAPTAIN JOHN ZUG ENROUTE TO sUPERlNTEND THE ROAD CON. SEDUCTION THIS VICINITY FOR SUMMER; 6. B. COLLINS IS RETURNING HOME.

DAWSON, May 20--(Special to Tho Citizen) The first boat to sail from the foot of Lake Labarge for the lower Yukon this season was the A. Y. N. steamer Washburn. She left this city early yesterday morning and is now we'll on her way down the river. The freight on the Washburn consists for the most part of per ishables altho there is considerable quantity of miscellaneous merchan- disc. There is particularly heavy load on board the boat for Fairbanks. Almost every merchant in that city is represented on the freight list. With but few exceptions, the entire freight load of the Washburn Is des- tined for Nenana or Fairbanks.
 Superintendent Volney Richmond of the N. c: company and Auditor Howard Turner of the same com. pany are on board the steamer en- route to Fairbanks. Among others who are headed for the metropolis of interior Alaska are Captain John Zug, head of the Alaska Road com mission and territorial representative E. B. Collins. It Is reported here that Captain Zug will spend the entire summer in the vicinity of Fairbanks directing the work of the Alaska Road commission. E. B. Collins Is returning from Juneau where he has been for the past several weeks in attendance at the recent session Of the Alaska legislature. The Wash burn is scheduled to go to Iditarod from Fairbanks.
 The A. Y. N. steamer Seattle 5 left here shortly behind the Wash burn. She is proceeding direct to the mouth of the Yukon and is carrying one hundred and fifty passengers. All but twenty-five of the Seattle's passengers are employees of the Car lisle Packing company; among them being forty Orientals. The Yukon river is now entirely clear of ice from the foot of Lake Labarge to this city.
 The complete passenger list of the Washburn is as follows:
 For Fairbanks-John Zug, Senator E. B. Collins, H. Welsh, MT. Hall brock, G. Aarons, 8. Dixon, c. H. Johnson, E. Erickson, and c. T. An derson.
 For Tanana-M. Christensen, T. Hever, E. B. Barteau, Jules Oliver, William Partnett. Oliver Anderson, R. w. Kern, R. B. McCorkle, R. E. Shaver, E. W. Dunn and C. D. Hamil' ton.
 For Hot Springs-R. H. Graham.
 For St. Michaels-J. R. Matthews
 For Nenana-W. F. Scott and Mrs Mary Mardell Schmidt.
 For Holy Cross--C. T. Surridge.
 For Ruby-Mr. and Mrs. U. M Palm, J. E. Edwards, R. Rasmussen and E c. Hill.
 For Dikeman-Thos. P. Aitken well known Alaskan operator, G. J. Walsh, P. B. Walsh and Frank Cook
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
ALL DNCOMERS ARE INSPECTED FOR INFLUENZA
ALL BOATS ARE STOPPED AT skAGWAY AND DAWSON; PAS SINGERS GIVEN THoRo MEDi. CAL EXAMINATION BY HEALTH OFFICERS.

DAWSON, May 20.-(Special to The Citizen)-The quarantine against the influenza epidemic which has been maintained at Skagway. White horse and Dawson has been lifted but all incoming passengers must under go thoro medical examination be- fore they are allowed to proceed. Health officers board the steamers at Skagway closely examine every one on board for any signs of influenza The same procedure is followed in this city and Whitehorse.
 No trains are allowed to enter Whitehorse until the health officers have declared that there is no in. fluenza on board nor is any one al- lowed to step ashore here from the steamboats unless they have been ex. amined. So far there have been no sick persons at either of three towns.
 Realizing the threatened danger of an influenza epidemic should 1t be carried in this summer, Dawson has prepared and is maintaining a special detention hospital and other accom- modations in case they are needed. All small boats entering Dawson from Whitehorse are subject to the same regulations governing the steamers
 The Northwest Mounted Police are aiding the government health officers in their examination of the boats and trains and thus are guarding the in- terior of Alaska against any epidemic being carried in by river boat. This system of examination and medical inspection will be continued all sea son if it is deemed necessary In or der to protect the interior against the dread disease.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
D0USE ARRIVES
 THIS EVENING
LAUNCH VICTORY LEAVES NE MANA THIS MORNING-AR-
 RIVE IN TOWN TONIGHT.

According to advices received by Charley Beam at the Pioneer last night, Captain Fred Douse, with the speed launch Victory. will leave Ne. mana this morning at o'clock. He will probably be in Fairbanks by o'clock this evening. The Victory will probably return to Nenana Fri. day afternoon
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

Billy Hainzinger, Albert Johnson and Leo Preg returned yesterday from a trip to the Tenderfoot dis. trict after being away about three or four days. None of the party had anything to say regarding the excur. sion.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
ADMlNlSTRATRK
 APPOINTED NOW
COMMISSIONER REED HELLO AP POINTS WIDOW ADMINS
 TRATRIX OF ESTATE.

Mrs. Lucille Williams has been ap' pointed administrative for the estate of her late husband Arthur J. Will. jams by Commissioner Reed Heilig.
 The value of the estate left by Mir. Williams has not been accurately listed, but it is believed that 1t will run between $15.O00 and $20,000.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

Buffalo florist uses an automobile heated by the exhaust gases from the motor to deliver plants and cut how. CTS in winter.