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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-25
SAVING ON GAS AND TIRES WILL BUILD MANY ROADS

A great deal has been said and written, in discussing roads and road
building in te United States about the yea and tear of automobiles on
the roads; but a brand-new element seems % have been brought in by the
director of roads of the American Automobile Association, who suggests
consideration o the YEA and tear of the roads IN automobiles. Automobile
wears tut something like 100000 tires a al, costing auto
mobile owners just about $lO0OO00OO0; and or roads al they o are. it
can be argued, from data already accumulated, that the tractve resistance
otherwise wear and tear varies from twenty pounds or less O on kind of
road TO 90 pounds O Tor o another. The consumption of gasoline also
is SAID to vary with the character of the road m which a automobile ia
crawling. The idea is surprising, says the Christian Science Monitor. but
It seems not impossible that a considerable prto of the cst Of building a
national system of roads that would produce the least possible wea and
ar on automobiles would be balanced by the decreased expense fr tresl
Nevadas representative in Congress, Hon. Charles R. Evans Democrat)
delivered a speech in the House the other day which really would seen to
indicate h at he intends to pursue the policy he announced when leaving for
Washlngton-thatk to find out the why" Of some things which Affect this
State Mr. Evans speech is printed in another column of this issue of The
silver State. 1t s short, but very much to the point. Also it is lust the
K IN OF speech he Congress does not like to hear, and the kind the peonle
admire and wish there were more Of If Nh. Evans al only gain the con-
gressional reputation of being al iconocast-and earn it by bold denuncta
ton of dsgraceml tuths-his constituents will applaud.
Sir Oliver Lodge, the British scientist, declares that the atomic energy
OF an unce o matter could raise a feet. II he had 10 Daniels in mind
he should be informed that 10 had a lever under him in the shape of
100000000 American citizens.
that the government should own the refrigerator cars. They have watcbe,
for them.
The San Francisco Bulletin may have hit a little care the truth thar
II intended when it said. the other day. that a nan struck b a street car Ar
tn Ferry Loop, a treated at the hospital fr discussion of thu hr.tn-
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-25
THINGS III WERE WISE TO FORGET

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If you should see a tall fellow ahead of a crowd,
A leader of men, marching fearless and proud,
And you know of a tale whose mere telling aloud
Would cause his proud head to in anguish be bowed,
It's a pretty good plan to forget it.
If you know of a skeleton hidden away
In a closet, and guarded and kept from the day
In the dark, and whose showing, whose sudden display
Would cause sorrow and grief and lifelong dismay,
It's a pretty good plan to forget it.
If you know of a thing that will darken the joy
Of a man or a woman, a girl or a boy,
That will wipe out a smile, or the least way annoy
A fellow, or cause any gladness TO cloy,
It's a pretty good plan to forget it.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-25

The San Francisco Bulletin may have hit a little nearer the trutb han
II intended when it said. the other day. that a ian struck h a street ca =,
the Ferry Loop. as treated at the hospital for discussion Of 4. hr.in-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
CUPID COULD
 NOT KEEP UP

An unofficial tabulation of the vital statistics of the Fairbanks preciuc. shows that cupid had an off season du.ing the year 1918. It is probably due to the eligibles being in the ser vice tLat the dainty archer had so few marks to shoot at. It is more than likely that before this time next year he may have good record and high score. AS near as can be learned the totals for the year just past would read about as follows:
 marriages .................. 10 OlIluS ............ ...........s '..7A Deaths (recorded) ..26
 T..ere are but two deaths recorded because of the Flyer" accident and these were made in order that the estates of the deceased could be ad. ministered to. Had all been record. ed the total number of deaths would have been 32.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
CARL THIELE APPOINTED TO
 COMBAT FLU"

The following taken from a Jul neau paper concerning Carl Thiele will undoubtedly be of interest to his friends in the interior:
 Carl Thiele- has been appointed by the governor to succeed Dr. Frank Lamb, victim of influenza. as health officer with headquarters at Marshall, on the Yukon river.
 Thirty per cent of the adult na- tive men in the Kuskokwim, Mar shall and Nelson island have diea of Spanish influenza, according to 8 telegram received by the governors office from Frank H. WasEey. the first delegate to congress. Condi- lions are serious there and. accord Ing to MT. Waskey, unless immed- fate relief is secured there is grave danger tEat large percentage ol he native women and children will also succuMb to the disease.
 Thiele was for long time a resi- dent of Fairbanks and at one tim, was in charge of the circulation ot the now defunct Times" Si.ce leaving the interior track has been lost of him but with his recent ap- lointmlnt he is relocated.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
WILL FULFILL GUARANTEE OF
 WHEAT PRICES
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S.-Thc ad. ministration bill appropriating one billion. two hundred and fifty mil. lions of dollars has been turned over to Senator Thomas R. Gore and Rep resentative Ashbury F. Lever. chair men of the appropriation committees of their respective bodies for presen. lation to the committees.
 The appropriation Is called for at this time to enable the government to fulfill the guarantee given last summer to the wheat dealers that the price of wheat would not fall below $2.20 per bushel. at which price the market was when the gov ernment forced the price, down in order that economic conditions might exist in the United States. The deficit witch the government will have to face amounts to the sum called for
 The house and senate agricul- tural committees and all members of the senate said that the measure would permit the President to con inue the food administration and the present control of food prices.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
C0LDEST' SPELL
 OF THE SEASON

Without doubt yesterday was the coldest spell of the season. the ther- moneter registering below fifty de- gress below zero. At five o'clock yesterday afternoon the mercury stood at 49 below. Within one hour it had dropped three degrees more and at midnight it was 54 degrees below zero.
 Nothing was stirring yesterday ex- cept a few persons whose duties re- Quired them to be on the streets occasionally. not a horse could be seen as all of the delivery rigs were put up and what little merchandising was going on was delivered by hand or auto.
 In the federal building a number of fur coats were worn as some of the employees were slightly chilled. Warm places were in demand but to the sourdough it was only remind CT of the "coldest day" in time gone by. Many of the weather prophets believe that once it starts to get warmer the mercury will keep on. rising until the breakup.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
PRIl,CE MAX TO
 BE NOMINATED
 FOR PRESIDENT

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 29.-By re. ports received from Berlin the indi. cations are that no time will be lost by the newly elected members to the
 national assembly in forming their new government which. to all ap. pearances, will be republican in form.
 At a recent caucus of the German democrats and the social democrats Prince Max was the choice of the combined democrats for the presi- dency of the German states. Prince Max, of Baden, was formerly the German chancellor and Is thoroly familiar with the existing conditions in Germany. His nomination at the hands of the combined democrats means that he will be elected for the voting strength of these two parties exceeds all others combined.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
RETURNS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
 THIS DIVISION

The full election returns for the Fourth judicial division have been received by the clerk of the court tlle only outstanding precinct, Idita. rod city. reporting yesterday com. piet-ng the division.
 The returns received confirms the former report, Wickersham 23. Sulzer 10, and leaves the result of the race just where the dopesters had figured 1t cut, Sulzer two in the lead. A total of 2.579 votes were cast in the Fourth division. of these A were either rejected or not cast for the candidates for delegate. but 2.555 be- ing totaled. The full and completed returns for the various candidates are as follows:
 For Delegate to Congress Connolly, 12l; Sulzer. 1218; Wick ersham. 1216.
 For Senator
 Hess. 1888; Pratt. 99S.
 For Representative
 Callahan. 760; Colbert. GA; Col lins, Ill; Dunn. 1149; Good, 271: Hilleary. 2S9; kilgore, 977; Laugh lin. 4B2; Nordale. 1232; Pennington. 1296.
 For Road Commissioner Ross. 1885: Sheldon. 1126.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
SECRETARY HAS
 RESIGNED JOB

WASHINGTON, Jan. Iy. LaIl trooman, assistant secietaIJ ut agrl- cullufe, today wired H.. IeSlSuauOn to Secretary Houston. asalSulne as the reason d state UI III health. OW- peiieu to remain Ill Europe. where ne now Is, for all inuetluite tune. Ihe resignation Was accepted.
 Secretary t1UuSlUu A.., cOnSluereu sruouan as cue oI uIS most vdin- aDie men and Ills resISuallou will create q .acalcy WAlGu Aay remaln uAAIilvu LOT lue lliIe DSInS.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
ARMENIA WOULD
 HAVE DELEGATES

PARIS, Jan. 28.-Armenia Is com ing to the front with protest against the present formation of the peace conference as constituted among the nations of the world. At a recent meeting of the Armenian representatives in this city it was voted to enter protest at the peace conference against the failure of the powers to recognize their country.
 The Armenians assert that they have a right to be recognized as CO belligerents and to have their repre-. sentatives at the conference.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
LOCATION FOR
 FIGHT IS NEXT
(The Associated PreSS)

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 2S.-Tex Rickard. the big fight promoter. ar rived in this city today for a brief business visit. He announces that he will soon start out in lis quest for a suitable place at which to hold the coming championship fight for the worlds title between Jess Will lard and an opponent to be selected later. It is pos. ible that he may make a visit to both England and France in his effort to secure a battle-ground.
 Rickard announces that the big fg!t will take place on July 4th. The only opponent in sight at the present time is Jack Dempsey. but it is thot probable that Rickard may find some good men among the sol. diers across the ocean as much promising heavyweight material has developed in the training camps.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
SPARTACANS IN
 WILHELMSHAVEN

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 28.-Accord. ing to a late report received from Wilhelmshaven the Spartacans have appeared in that city in great force and are at the present time in con. trol of the German government, over thrown for the present.
 The city was invaded by a large number of the revolutionists and they at once proceeded to seize the main buildings of the place. Among the places occupied by this group are the banks and all of the public and main government buildings. The leaders of the Spartacans have ordered that all opponents be court. martialed and dealt with according. ly.
 It has been rumored in this city that Rosa Luxemburg, who was re- ported killed in the streets of Der. lin. is alive and in hiding. altho di recting the movements of the Sparta. cans from . close quarter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
VALDEZ HOLDS
 PEACE RECORD

ccording to a Valdez paper that city holds the peace record for Alas 'ka and probably the United States. Th' article pertaining to this parti' cular record is as follows: .,
 "That Valdez holds the record for orderliness is shown by the fact that not single arrest has been made in the city for any cause for the past seven months. We believe that this Is the record for any town of the same size in the United States.
 "What proved to be near.arrest was made last week when U. S.. Mar. shal Brenneman gathered in Fred CCopenhagen') Christensen for al' legged intoxication. Copenhagen is one of the best mimics of . drunken
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
VICTORIA MEN
 IN SYMPATHY
(Ihe Associated Press)

VICTORIA, Jan. 29-The steamer Watson which was brot to this city for repairs to a broken crank shaft is still lying at the Yarrow ship yard in the same condition as when it arrived here.
 The Victoria shipyard metal work CTS refuse to touch the machinery of the boat or in any way do repair work owing to their sympathy for the striking men at Seattle. Not un. til the Seattle trouble is adjusted will the men make a move toward this particular boat. Other work on British bottoms is being done.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
HAS
 BEEN PASSED

WASHINGTON. Jan. 28.--The pro posed bill providing for an appro- priation of one hundred million dol lars to be used in Europe to relieve famine conditions was passed by the house and senate today.
 The appropriation was requested by President Wilson and on instruc- tions issued to Senator Thomas Mar. tin. chairman of the senate appro- priations committed, and Represents tive Swagar Sherley. chairman of the house appropriations committee, the cd. The money will become avail able immediately.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
DAWSON PEOPLE TAKE ACTION ON
 SOPHIA MATTER
Especial to The Citizen)

DAWSON, Y. T., Jan. 29.-Acting on adyices received from Fairbanks the relatives of the Sophia victims held a meeting and appointed con- mittee to wait upon the chief off cials of tie government in the Yu- kon to present the matter of as- sembling evidence to be presented at the Sophia investigation.
 After the meeting Colonel Knight. chief executive, and Public Adn.inis- trator Black. made a statement that Captain J. c. Bell, of the Mounted Police. who left Whitehorse few days ago for Victoria. carries full in- structions to Crisp and MacKay. the attorneys that will represent the Yukon people at the inquiry, to get all shippers and others who could offer evidence to be present at the inquiry and to gather all the evi- dence possible at Juneau and present it to the lawyers on behalf of the victims.
 It is understood that Captain Bell has considerable evidence which has not yet been disclosed. He is going direct to Victoria to testify and help the Dawson committee. It has been decided that tLe Yukon end will be fully covered by the government. who will see that the probe is thoro-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
PIONEER WAS
 LAID AT REST
(The Associated PresS)

SEATTLE, Jan. 28.-The funeral of Jonn Rosene, the Alaskan pioneer Wno passed away suddenly in this city last Sunday of heart disease was buried this afternoon. A large number Of NOrtheInefs paid their last respects to the pioneer and many beautiful floral wreatLs were in evi. dence. At the grave were more flow. CTS and large number of friends Were present to bid final fare. well.
 The Post-Intelligencer in its edi. torlal columns paid glowing tribute lo the pioneer, stating that he had leIt his mark bellnd him as a con- structive Alaska pioneer.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
WOMEN TO BE
 SENT ABROAD

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-Plans are announced for the sending of an in- dustrial committee of women to France. England, and Italy during the month of April to hold a con ference with the labor leaders there for the purpose of promoting a world fellowship among the women of all nations.
 Included in the list of the women's clubs and other organizations making up the delegation will be large number from the Young Women's Christian Association, the National Women's Trade Union League of America and the National Consumers league.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
GERMAN FORCE
 ON THE MARCH
(The Assoclated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 28.-Advices received from Berlin state that two full corps of German troops are assembled in readiness to march to the eastern border of Germany to contest the threatened invasion of the Bols.
 Eight troop trains pass thru the city of Frankfort daily, all we'll load ed with soldiers, munitions of war and pieces of heavy artillery. It is expected that when these forces ar. rive at the border the advance of the Poles will be checked.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
MANY UNIONS HAVE VOTED TO
 GO ON STRIKE
(The Associated Press)

SEATTLE. Jan. 29.-The strike movement in this city is gradually spreading and 1t is believed that be- fore the end of the week nearly every union in the city will have voted to go on general strike in sympathy with the metal workers.
 Tonight the clerks and the street car men will hold a meeting to vote on the proposition of going on a general strike. Last night several labor organizations held a meeting and voted to go on a strike at the same time that the other unions en. dorsing the movement do. Those fav. bring a general strike were the house painters. decorators. milkmen. hotel
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
OllIINE UAU0E
 Or HEAVY LUSS
(The Associated PreSS)

BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 2S.-The strike situation in this city is caus- ing a great loss each day to the shippers whose vessels are anchored in the waterways and approaches to the harbor. At the present time there are forty-nine vessels anchored wait ing to discharge their cargoes.
 The monetary loss to the shipping men is mounting up daily. For the twenty-five days of the strike it is estimated that the loss amounts to ten million pesos. The men are de- termined not to so to work until their demands are complied with. The sailors on board the boats will not be permitted to do the work on tue docks. From all appearances the strikers have the best Of the situa- tion.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
MAY HOLD PART
 OF INQUIRY IN
 NORTHERN CITY
(The Associated Press)

SEATTLE. Jan. 29.-According to a statement made today by the press representative of the Canadian Paci. f1c 1t is probable that a part of the investigation as to the wrecking of the Princess Sophia will be held at Juneau or some northern Canadian city.
 The information was given out by J. w. Trautman. who is in the city on business connected with the inves. tigation. The holding of the inquiry away from either Victoria or Vancou- yer will permit of many necessary witnesses attending the inquiry that would otherwise not be able to offer their testimony.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
SAILING DAYS
 FROM C0RDOYA

Those who contemplate going Out side within the next few days will appreciate the announcement of the next sailing days of steamers from Cordova to the southward. As near as can be learned the following schedule Is announced by the steamers at the coast city.
 Alaska, February 2; Alaska, Feb ruary 20; Alameda. February 22; Curacao. February 29th; Alaska. March 2.
 Those leaving for the Outside would do well to add al least twelve days to tNeir travelling schedule to nake allowance for quarantine de- tention and other delays.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
YUKON COUNCIL
 BEEN REDUCED

DAWSON. Jan. 29.-Commissloner George Mackenzie arrived here to- day from an extended visit to Ot. tawa. Among other things he learn ed concerning this district was that the Canadian parliament had reduced the Yukon legislature or council tt three members instead of ten.
 The apportionmcnt of the mem. bers were one for the southern dis trict and two from the northern dis. trict. Provisions were also made that the north district should be di. vided into two, making tAe elections of the members from three districts. The reduction will become effective after the sitting of the old council, at which time those dropped from the membership roll will be an nounced.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
BILLIONS WERE
 SPENT IN WAR
(The Associated Press)

LONDON. Jan. 29.-Expert statis- ticians who have been engaged in figuring out the cost of the war to the different nations have estimated that the cost of the war to Great Britain was eight billion, one hund- red and twenty-sight million pounds sterling.
 The same authorities placed the cost of the war to Germany as being seven billion. seven hundred and fifty million pounds sterling.
 The experts have not completed their work as to the other nations but they state that when the gross total becomes known 1t will stagger the world by It's enormous amount. expressed in dollars.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
SHIPPING MAN
 TO COME BACK
(The Associated Press)

PARIS. Jan. 2S.-E. N. Hurley. head of the shipping board. announc- ed today that he would soon be re- turning to America. He stated that the trip was being made. in part. to observe what the other nations had planned in their shipping lines to aid the American program.
 Since his stay in France the ship ping director has accomplished a great deal of work and strengthened out many tangles in shipping cir cles. It Is due to his efforts that the present smooth system among the transports Is able to be conducted. He will probably return during the early spring when international shipping will be at its height.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
HAS RATIFIED PRO. AMENDMENT
(The Associated PresS)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-The staIe department today issued the proclamation ratttylhg the federal p.onlDlllOn amendment. The signing ot tue procialnalion was witnessed Uy many or the prohibition leaders.
 WItn tue issuing of tue proclama- .ion tue doom of John Barleycoin n IS sealed and on July 18th next the dispensing of liquor in the United 0Lates Will become thing of tue past aud q mlSdemeanOr under the law. Many messages of congratu- .ation Lave been received by the prohibition leaders over their vic tory.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
OuO SENATOR
 WILL MAKE RUN
(The Associated Press)

CLEVELAND. Jan. 29.-A repub. lican presidential possibility has been uncovered ill this city. Senator War rcn C. Harding. ot Marion. being mentioned in this connection.
 The probability of the senator be- coming a candidate for the presl- dency was prot out at a meeting oI tue Mckinney club banquet last even Ing. In the event or his nonina- ton the entire Ohio delegation Is pleugea to support hun. At the open- Ing ot tue banquet the first toast .o be offered was to President Vii. son.
 The possible nominee has an ex- Lenslve p0uLlcal career and is re- saIue0 as Une ot tAe stauncnest men u LIS party.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
ANOTHER BOAT
 ON ALASKA RUN
(The Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Jan. 29.-The Admiral line, operating to Alaskan ports. has purchased the steamer Despatch to ness. The boat will be assigned to the cannery run.
 Owing to the shortage of boats running to Alaska 1t is believed that several more will have to be added to the fleet to meet the demand of traffic to the north, present indica- tions being that the north will wit ness one of the heaviest years ot travel since the days of the early rush.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03

man off the vaudeville stage, and the other evening when he met the marshal could not resist pulling off his historionic stunt. He was promptly gathered in by Marshal Brenneman and started for the federal bastille. but succeeded after time in convinc- ing the marshal that he was acting. Both parties to the incident felt like keeping still; but Fred has cut out the acting, and Marshal Brenneman says henceforth he will smell their breath before running them in."