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The St. Mary banner., 1919-08-23
II Wasn't Tom.

Living in a small town l always
drove a horse and wagon for deliver
ing groceries. We later bought car
and / was not very familiar with the
clutch and brakes.
One day as l was nearing the house
where l had some groceries to deliver.
l drove up close to the curb and, for
getting about the car, l hoped out
and yelled. whoa, Toni" while the
car kept on going until 1t ran into
ditch and smashed both lights and the
fender.
l soon found out that an aut0moDile
is unlike a horse.-Chlcago Tribune.
The progress Of agriculture IS the
difference between a game of chance
and an exact science.
At $23 a hundredWeight "0n tne
hog" is a degree of opulence.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08

and never got beyond fighting President Wilson. At no time was there any real discussion of the treaty as such.
 In the lower house no better record can be shown by the republican majority, which is a composite of factions that are unit on one point only and that is of opposing the President. In every question of construc4 tive legislation the majority has been split into warning groups, cabals seeking sec- tional advantages, unable either to work with the nations chief executive or willing to follow their own leaders.
 With the country stirred deeper than at any time previous in its history by so- cial unrest, industrial disturbances, in creasing costs, and hundred other vital issues, the special session of congress ad- journed without having passed single remedial measure. The regular session will show no change in leadership. Tine re- publican majority will remain fixed in both houses. If it does not rise above the standard it set during the first term, and there, is not much hope that it can or will, the country must look to some other agency than congress to lead it into fields of pros perity and contentment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
THE PATHFINDER

The purpose of the Pathfinder, the magazine being published under the direc- tion of John w. Frame, Grand Historian, Pioneers of Alaska, says an editorial ar ticle in Vol. l., No. of the publication is to 'collect material for history of Alas ka." The history of any country, says that writer, is compilation of the incidents in the lives of the men who have lived in and to some extent, have developed the coun- try. So, the trials, travels, tribulations and triumphs of the early settlers in Alaska tell the tale, or in other words, write the history of the early settlers in Alaska His tory is nothing more than the tales of those who lived in that day written in book. Civilized men write these tales and call it history. Uncivilized men tell to their chil- dren and it is called tradition. The written history of the Alaska native is "pictured on his totem pole." He had no other way to hand it down of record. Every charac- ter on totem pole is an illustration of the life of a man Or tribe of men. The na- tives reads it with just as much interest as the civilized man reads page of history, and understands it just as fully. So the true historian is totem pole carver, or in other words, one who preserves for future generations the incidents of the lives of those who lived in the past. ""
 The first issue of the Pathfinder will be of interest to all Pioneers especially as it has historical records of many mem~ bers of that organization. With the pres ent membership of the order, it should not be difficult matter to keep it alive as long as there is a need for such publication.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
[ution there is but little difference.

lution there is but little difference.
 Not only in a technical sense but in actuality the war is not ended. The fact that the big armies have been demobilized does not entail such a state of relations be- tween the warning nations On November
 Il, 1918, truce was set up under terms which were prelude to peace arrange ment. The Germans in signing the arm istice solemnly promised to carry out cer- tain terms prior to the establishment of peace. Peace, in fact, was specifically stat jed to be contingent on Germany's fulfill !ment of those terms. Such fulfillment has not been accomplished and the German government defiantly refuses to carry them out. Such stand does not mean peace but continued war, even tho is be on a smaller scale than before. And on the day follow ling the German declaration of defiance to the allies, in the American house of repre- Isentatives there is introduced a resolution declaring war to be at an end. Is there less disloyalty in this than in Berger's fight against the draft law? Berger's was an in dividual effort to defeat the war program of the government, Tinkham's is aimed at completely withdrawing the support of the American government from her allies.
 The reason for Berger's action might have been pro-G or actual hatred of war, or anyone of hundred personal reasons. The reason for the Tinkham reso- IlutiOn is purely political. In the renuhli
 can fight against President Wilson and the democratic administration, the Lodge coterie is taking no chances of allowing any credit to go to either that it can prevent
 For political advantage the reactionary element of the republican party would if it could put thru the resolution declaring war
 with Germany to be at an end. The diff ference between Berger and Tinkham seems mostly technical, the one is a so- cialist, while the other sports republican
 label
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08

needed in order to promote those inter- ests, it should be given the fullest oppor- tunity of doing its work. After the laws are passed and if they fail then the republi- cans can consistently charge the admins tration with failure and ask for change, but to refuse to enact the legislation is not only shifting the burden to themselves but is responsible for continuation of the evils which the majority of Americans find al most unbearable.
 Congresses prior to and during the war legislated for the nation under far differ ent conditions than now prevail. Since the change in pre-war and wartime con- ditions there has been no important legis- lation passed dealing with any phase of af- ter war conditions of national life. De- spite the fact that the nation business has changed correspondingly with private bus inesses the former is still conducted under rules and regulations long antedated; if the latter tried to do the same thing most of them would already be bankrupt.
 The President has set forth progress sive program of legislation for the republi- can congress- If it fails to carry it out, the administration cannot be charged with the results, but failure must be assessed against the party in control of the legislative ma chinery.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
THE NEW CONGRESS

Yesterday the first regular session of the Sixty-Sixth congress of the United States convened. It is, however, but little more than a continuation of the special session that began last June and continued until barely two weeks ago when it ad- journed for brief breathing spell to rest tired nerves and the members of refreshing themselves for another prolonged session.
 In reviewing the work done by the special session, one can but be struck by the little that was accomplished by both houses. In the way of constructive legisla- tion hardly single item can be named. The senate's record of inaction and recall citrance is known not alone in the United States but turnout the world. It devoted three months and more to the peace treaty
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office, at Fairbanks Alaska. Dacemhar 5 1Q1Q

Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office, at Fairbanks Alaska. December 5, 1919.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Roy Shafer, of Fairbanks, Alaska, who, on January 23, 1915. made Homestead Application. No. 0391. for E1a SEA-. SWA SEA, Sec. 15; NWA NEk, NWA, Section 22, Township North. Range l West, Fairbanks Meridian, amended by CLIO 70" ALD May 21, 1917, to read WIZ SWA, Sec IA; E1s SEA, SWA SEA, Sec. 15; NWA IEA. Ela NWA, Sec. 22 T. l N, R. 1 w., Fairbanks Meridian has filed notice of intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Register or Receiver, at Fairbanks. Alaska. on the 9th day of January, 1920.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Ed ward A. Herring, John P. Herring, Jesse w. Rust and Louis R. Gillette, all of Fairbanks, Alaska.
 H. CLAUDE KELLY
 Ex-Officio Register
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
MENZIE ENTERS
 HOSPITAL WHEN
 GOT TO STATES
WELL KNOWN FAIRBANKSAN HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY ILL IN SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL REPORTED TO BE MAKING GOOD PROGRESS.

According to advices received by mail from San Francisco in yester- days mail, R. D. (Bob) Menzie has been seriously ill since his arrival in the states recently. Shortly after he reached Frisco he was taken to the Adler hospital where he underwent a series of operations. one for appen- dicitis and another for gallstones.
 At the time the letter was written he was still weak and has not been able to see anyone except the neces- sary attendants and Volney Rich mond. He was rapidly improving. however, and it was expected that he would be able to leave the hospi- tai about Thanksgiving. MT. Menzie, who was connected with the heat and light and transportation departments of the local N. c. branch for years, left Fairbanks late last summer to enter business for himself in the states:
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
SERIOUS CHARGES

fine charges against United States Senator Truman II. Newberry, of Michi- gan, in the indictments returned by the federal grand jury of Grand Rapids last Saturday are very serious and touch upon the eligibility of MT. Newberry to hold the position which he now occupies. The Of- flee of senator is one of the most honorable given within the gift of the citizens of any state and if it has been gained by corrupt practices, an accounting is due and should not be delayed.
 While the elevation of the position should make for rmquestionable methods of filling it, this has not always been the case. The Lorimer case, and the Clark, of Mon tana, case revealed political scandals which are blots on American political history. 1t would be more than unfortunate if MT. Newberry should prove to be implicated, as charged, in a more vicious scandal than either of these or any other that has been aired in the United States. The case will be regarded with good deal of interest by Americans everywhere, not for the political significance nor for the love of the sensa- tional but rather to know for themselves to what means even prominent men will avail themselves to gain coveted end.
 There is no possible chance of the in dictments being allowed to die. The bitter ness of the race between Mir. Newberry and the democratic candidate, Mir. Ford, was too intense for that. The charges are also too serious to be ignored by either Senator Newberry or the senate of the United States, even if officials were in clined to be lax in pressing the case.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
LOSERS DINNER WE'LL ATTENDED
 AT MODEL CAFE
TORTY-EIGHT PERSONS ATTEND CURLING CLUB DINNER R-MUCH ENTHUSIASM SHOWN OVER OUTLOOK FOR SPORT THIS SEASON.

Eorty-eight persons attended the "lcsers' dinner" to the Fairbanks 'urling club last night at the Model cafe Every one of them had a good time and one of the best regulation curler feeds" that the town could nrovide.
 They were all there that could get away. covers being laid for fifty peo-
 h. two of whom were unable 10 bf' oresent. There was Charles Geis, probably tke youngest member Of the club, whose father. R. J. Geis. tptter known as Bob" was one Of the mainstays of the club in its carly days and whose name is en- graved on several of the trophies displayed on the dining tables. There was--but there is some dispute as to the oldest member-anyway they were all there, A. R. Heilig, Judge Erwin, Schooling, and all of the old heads at the game and as full of pep as the youngest of them.
 The dinner was beef and greens" and lots of it. It was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Following the feed number of short talks were made anent the clubs prospects and all were enthusiastic over the way the snort ic aWakinp ipfarect in tha towD tt was the consensus of opinion that the present season has so far been the most successful in the history of the local club and that it will more than hold its own turnout the winter. The membership list of the organiza- lion is full and several applications are filed for any vacancies that may occur in the future.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
CONGRESS- TASK

The country generally will applaud President Wilson for not delaying in his recommendations to congress for legisla- tion to apply remedial action to the pres ent causes for American unrest and his placing the internal situation ahead of the international one, including the peace treaty, will probably be generally ap- proved. The first concern to the people to- day is the welfare of their own country and under existing conditions the physical well being of millions of Americans is threaten ed
 The task set for congress by MT. Will son is to devise legislation to correct, as far as possible, existing evils. It is one of no mean size and will require the efforts of the brainiest of the nation s lawmakers be- fore it is satisfactorily accomplished. The laws asked for by the President are to combat "the cost of living, labor unrest and radicalism" and also measures to aid in the readjustment of the country to peace time basis. This is not the fisrt time that he has requested such legislation. Last August, before he started on his speaking tour, he appeared before joint session of congress and urged the prompt enactment of certain laws that would give the govern ment power to curb profiteering and to deal generally with rising costs of living. Since that time he or his ministers have asked for laws under which radicalism could be dealt with. Congress has hearo the requests but not one single item of legislation has been passed under which corrective action may be taken.
 It must be remembered that the Presi- dent is appealing to congress that is un- der the domination of the opposite political party to the one of which he is leader. The policies of the present administration, of which he is the head, may essentially diff fer from those pursued by the republican party. In fact the republicans may and in fact do assign different reasons for the present national unrest than MT. Wilson, but that is not sufficient reason for failure to pass the laws which he declares are need ed to cope with the situation. It is up to the administration to administer the laws; it is charged with the duty of conducting the affairs of the people to the best inter- ests of the whole population and if it be- ieves that certain legislation is vitally
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
JOH!y MOE MAKES
 RAID ON CACHE
2 'IPORTED HAS A R E E T ED BROOKS WOMAN WHO HAD
 BURBERRY JUICE.

'ccording to reports received in wn yesterday evening Special Agent John Noe. who recently went to B ooks has arrested a Mrs. Ralo. itch, at that camp. who, it is stated.
 as found with cache of what Is
 ''oged to be blueberry "hootch." h is understood that Mrs. Radovitch, a-ho was formerly Bell Mitchell, will contest the case.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
IS WAR AT END?


 When Representative Tinkham, repub- Gcan, introduced joint resolution in the house of representatives Thursday declar- ing war with Germany is at an end, he was not performing request made on him by his constituents but carrying out a request of one Senator Lodge, in all probability. The resolution does not come as result of a demand from any considerable body of Americans, but rather from pressure from group of politicians.
 To say the least of it, it is extremely to the allied cause, which is like wise the cause of the United States, not the contrary attitude of cer- tain prominent republican senators. On the other hand it could not have been timed better to suit the ends of Germany had Tinkham and his political superiors been in actual communication with Berlin and working in conjunction with the German leaders, which is of course out of the ques- tion. But the coincidence of the Tinkham resolution declaring the war at an end and the German announcement that the Ger man government will not even reply to the note of the supreme council of the allies relative to the Germans making good the violations of the armistice terms is re- And close on the heels of both of these developments in the peace situa- tion comes the Paris announcement of yes terday saying that Generalissimo Foch has attended secret session of the council and to force compliance with the armistice terms. There is no question but what the American army of occupation in Germany will be included in any coercive movement against the Huns. It has a duty to per- form in connection with the armistice equal to any devolving on the other allied forces and there is no true American who would have it otherwise.
 One reading the purport of the link ham resolution and having a knowledge of the situation that has developed between Berlin and Versailles would not be foolish if he assumed that it was an open effort to align the United States with Germany in it's opposition to the allied demands. It says in effect that whatever happens now, whatever defiance the German government may offer, however far it may go in vio- lation of the armistice terms, the war as far as the United States is concerned is fin ished. If Marshal Foch orders the Ameri- can forces encamped on the Rhine to cross that stream and advance into Germany, as he has proper authority to do, and as seems to be indicated he may do from yesterday s despatches, the Tinkham resolution will make good reading for those American boys as they proceed to do their duty. If the American commanders of the army of occupation should proceed along the lines laid down by MT. Tinkham they will refuse to obey orders to help enforce the terms of the armistice. Should they adopt such a course they would brand themselves and their country as quitters of the most con- temptible kind. Yet between such course and the one set forth by the Tinkham reso-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08
AN OFFICIAL DISCREPANCY

 
 In the Alaska railroad Record of Mo- vember II, the official publication of the Alaskan Engineering commission, on page 8 under the caption, Anchorage Division Notes" there appears the following state ment which is quoted verbatim: "Track on the government railroad in the Fairbanks division between Nenana and Fairbanks was connected during the afternoon of November 3, according to telegraphic re- port received by Col F. Mears, chairman and chief engineer of the Alaskan Engin- eering commission, from Frederick D. Browne, engineer in charge of the Fair banks division. Rail cOmmunition is now complete between the Nenana coal fields and the towns of Nenana and Fairbanks. '"
 The Citizen would like to call the at tention of the editor of the Record to dis Icrepancy in his statement, which, while it may seem to be trifling to him, is a serious matter to the people of the creeks LII ClllS f1ClulCy CtuO VO CuC COWu 1CSCA 1uC railroad between Nenana and Fairbanks, and between Fairbanks and the coal mines has not been completed. While the small gap that intervenes between Fairbanks and Nenana would not be serious drawback in itself, the fact that it is also the same gap that exists between Fairbanks and the coal fields makes it so. We could continue o, existence undisturbed if it only affected traffic between Nenana and Fairbanks altho the break in rail communication be- tween the two towns is an inconvenieno, for the travelling public, the lack of direct hauling facilities from the source of cheap fuel to the places where there is the great est probable demand for it contains dis turbing elements that are serious.
 Under such circumstances we may per haps be pardoned if we suggest to the Rec ord that at least for the present it revise maps and show the railroad completed from Fairbanks to the north side of the Panama river opposite Nenana. At that point it should pencil in roughly break in the steel, estimating it to be one and one-haf miles across the Tanana river. If it so desires it then can designate Me- mana by small blot, marking pin or any, other device it may select, and from there work in its map a completed line from that point to the Nenana coal fields With the assistance of such map, marked as suggested, those controlling the destinies of the commissions official publication can easily discover the above mentioned dis crepancy without further aid from The Citizen.
 The Citizen does not mean to infer, nor does it believe that Engineer Brownt was in any way connected with the error mentioned. It is highly probable that it was caused by faulty reasoning on the part of the editor of the paper or author of the article in which it is contained The Rec ord, however, is perused in official circles in Washington. If it should be the case that an appeal is made to the department of interior to aid in getting the gap closed between Fairbanks and the coal fields, officials there might not easily understand how it is we are asking for something that has been recorded as being accomplished
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-08

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-03
MCARTY GANGED
IN DE- SOTO PARK
Police Charge Two With Crime
Other Arrests Expected
Speedily.

Two arrests were made Wednesday
by Officers Saint and Appling. follow
ing the brutal assault Of I. NJ. Nc
Carly by a number OF men in DeSoto
park Tuesday afternoon. McCarty was
beaten with sticks and stones and was
received at the Marine hospital, near
the park, in an unconscious condition.
John Logsden, proprietor OF a pool
room at 1892 Delaware street. was ar
rested n a charge Of assault and bat
terry placed against him on the docket
Tuesday night. James Carter. Is, 74i
Arkansas street. was : arrested and
turned over to the juvenile court on a
similar charge.
According to the police. McCartv and
q Young ladv had gone to the park ia
take a few kodak pictures when a small
poy mace some remark which McCarty
answered.. McCarty stated that a few
cminutes later a gang OF about a dozen
men returned and he was beaten and
knocked unconscious, w
More arrests are expectad hv tha
lice Wednesday, "e po-