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NEW YORK, March 28.—In an ad
dress by Hon. Ewing Pratt, chief of
#the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce, department of commerce,
before the American-Rusian Chamber
of Commerce here today, he said:
The crisis which has occurred in
Russia is not only the most dramatic
event of the great war, but is un
doubtedly one of most far-reaching
consequences to Russia and to the fu
ture of the continent of Europe. Great
as is the significance of this change
for Russia and her allies, it has, I be
lieve, even greater significance for the
United States.
This is not a revolution in the com
monly accepted meaning of the term,
but rather the comparatively peace
ful suppression of an inefficient form
of government by the succession of a
highly organized and efficient form
of government. We need not look,
therefore, to any reign of terrorism
and destruction. On the other hand,
we may expect a very rational and
much more efficient form of govern
ment, a government which will prose
cute the work more effectively than
its predecessors. Those of us who are
interested in the trade relations be
tween the United States and Russia
We Have the Best
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Grape Fruit, Onions,
Rutabagos,
Fresh Vegetables
Received on Every Boat
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' see in the promised reforms in Russia
the clearing away of the one obstacle
to the freest and frankest exchange
of international relations between the
, two countries.
Those of us who are interested in
further developing the trade of the
United States with Russia should also
keep clearly in mind, without any mis
conceptions, the part which Germany
has played in the development of
commercial Russia and the part that
I Germany is likely to play in the com
mercial development of Russia. In
spite of her unfortunate influence on
the political institutions of Russia,
Germany was performing a legiti
mate and economic function in that
country, as evidenced by the fact that
practically all the successful under
; takings in Russia were, prior to the
war, under German control. There is
i reason to believe that Germany may
1 play an important part in the econom
; ie development of ROssia after the
war because Germany will be in a po
sition to offer a legitimate service to
that country. There is no doubt, how
ever, that the Germans had failed to
win the sympathy of the Russian
people, with whom they had been
trading for many years. And I doubt
if, under the circumstances, the Ger
mans will be able to win that sympa
thy in any business which they may
engage with Russia after this war is
over. The United States should profit
by the example and failure of Ger
many.
The success of American capital in
Russia will depend to a large extent
on the spirit behind the American dol
lar. America has a good deal to teach
Russia as regards industrial progress.
Russia will probably prove an apt and
appreciative pupil. With the estab
lishment of a stable form of govern
ment and the resumption of peace
there is no reason why young Russi
ans should not come to the United
States for their technical education,
or why American technical men should
not go to Russia to assist in building
up a system of technical schools in
Russia.
Cameron threw his key away. Open
night and day. 736
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Cordova has but one municipal j
ticket in the field, a state of affairs
where nomination means certain elec- ]
tion.
The Howell sawmill near Nenana.
which was recently damaged by fire,
has been repaired and is again in op- j
eration.
Peter Hanson, a resident of Ruby,,
dropped dead on the street in that
I city recently from an attack of apo-1
j plexy.
J. x>. Williams of Nome, better!
known as “Dal,” is a candidate forI
the position of game warden for that
section, and is said to have strong
backing.
Princess Eva John, granddaughteri
of Chief Evan, died at the Mission hos
pital at Nenana recently of tuberculo
! sis. She was about 15 years of age.
Dr. O. J. Keating, who was recently
appointed by Governor Strong as a
member of the territorial board to suc
ceed Dr. Hale, has accepted the ap
pointment.
Fairbanks fox ranchers are offering
fifty cents each for rabbits for fox
, feed. Ordinarily rabbits bring from 1')
to 25 cents each, but this year they
are extremely scarce.
Townsite Manager Ruyas, of Nona
na, has announced that he will soon
levy an assessment on the lots within
the townsite to recover about $6,000
expended in improvements in the town.
William T. Mahoney has been ap
pointed United States commissioner!
and deputy clerk of the court at
Ketchikan by Judge Jennings to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
: of Edward S. Stackpole.
The Hoy Scouts of Wrangell have
organized a Boy Scout military com
pany and are being instructed in the
. rudiments of military science by Ar
thur J. Doney of the Wrangell wire
| less station.
A petition urging the reappoint
ment of T. Erwin as United States
marshal for the Fourth division is be
ing circulated throughout the division
by the several deputy marshals and is
being largely signed.
In view of the recently completed
fire fighting facilities the city council
of Juneau is planning to bring the
matter to the attention of the fire in
surance companies with a view to se
curing a reduction in insurance rates.
J. E. Bettie, a well known Iditarod
freighter, has been arrested on a!
charge of assault, the complainant be
ing Mary Mercel, a native girl. Beat
tie waived examination anti was bound
over to the grand jury under $2,500
bonds.
The ISO,000 trout eggs brought from j
Colorado to Juneau are now being I
cared for at a hatchery especially con-1
structed for the purpose in the old
compressor house at Thane. When
hatched and large enough the trout
will be placed in several of the lakes
about Juneau.
A number of Chatunika mining men
have formed a co-operative associa
tion for the purpose of prospecting in
Poker creek. Poker creek comes into
Chatanika river a few miles above the
town and is now completely staked.
Pay is reported to have been found on
the creek in two shafts at a depth of
38 feet.
Harry Melville, employed on the
Dahl creek quartz mine near Nome,
was brought into that city recently
suffering from a compound fracture
of the right leg and other injuries.
While drilling a hole he struck some
powder which had failed to explode
and the resulting explosion was re
sponsible for the accident.
3 FOR 25 CENTS
Brown Wheat Straws, Robarts. 778
Watch A. L. U. space. Something
brewing. 548
Open all night, the North Pole Bak
ery. 716
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Having bought our Wall Papers
previous to the advance in prices we
are in position to sell at the old prices,
which means a saving to you of '!■< per
cent. Our line is new anil complete.
Our stock of Paint is the largest and
best in Anchorage. Our work is al
ways done right. We are practical
Painters and Paperhangers. See u>
when you want a good job.
4th Ave. Near H.
EVANS FRANTZON CO.
(Fairbanks Citizen.)
Those old Chenaites who never be
fore experienced the excitement of a
gold stampede are having such a thing
right in their midst. For the* town of
Chena is now experiencing con ider
able excitement as the result of a
stampede of goodly proportions. The
reason for the stampede is the discov
ery of gold in two shafts, neither of
which are to bedrock, runing from 40
cents to $2 to the pan, according to re
ports received in town from Chena.
The first discovery was made about
three weeks ago. At that time it was
reported that pay prospects had been
found on a dump which had been taken
out while some men were engaged in
sinking a well, but nothing much was
thought of the find for the reason that
gold is known to exist everywhere in
the valley.
The newest hole, which is being
sunk by Ifick Stein and associates, was
the reason for the latest excitement.
For, although the shaft is as yet only
fifty feet deep, pans running from 40
cents to $2 were found, according to
reports. Tom Lloyd, who arrived here
yesterday from the Kantishna, says
that he stopped at Chena long enough
to see some panning done, and that
the find looks good.
The country on the right bank of
the Chena river for three miles above
the town is reported to be all staked.
Large numbers of Fairbanksans went
down on Sunday and did some staking,
while others went yesterday.
Questioned over the phone last
night in regard to the stampede, Mor
ritz Newman, manager of the North
ern Commercial Co.’s store at Chena,
said that he had not investigated the
reported finds. He stated, however,
that he had been reliably informed
that gold in paying quantities had
been found.
None of the shafts which have
been started have as yet been put
to bedrock. It is believed, however,
that bedrock is a matter of about 90
feet deep.
Should it prove to be a fact that
the people of Chena have been living
over a paystreak without realizing it,
it is probable that there will be consid
erable activity in a mining way there.
There is also a probability that there
will be considerable litigation if the
strike proves to be legitimate, both on
account of the prior location of the
townsite and the staking which has
1 been done since the strike was made.
3 FOR 25 CENTS
Brown Wheat Straws. Robarts. 778
War News
Rumors and facts at Peterson’s. 441
NOTICK.
The Auditorium of the Labor Tem
ple may be rented for social affairs
and entertainments, also club rooms
and offices on the upper floor. Call on
the secretary or phone for particu
lars. 512
For Billiards and Fool, I'et arson's.
RECRUITING STATION
Should be at Robarts. 778
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N'u Bone corests, 1917 models. So
advance in price Make your selec
tion while sir.es are complete. Call or
address Mrs. T. R. Needham, 817 5th,
near H. Rhone 29-R. 787
THE ANCHOR CLUB
will hold its regular weekl> whist
party at 8:15 Thursday evening. 785
Phone 43-Y for car, day or night.
Wood and coal a specialty. Universal
Taxi and Transfer. 126
Fresh painters, paint and wall pa
pers on first boat. Evans & Fruntzon.
750
Get your eyes examined free at
George Osborn's, the leading jeweler,
by Fred Carlquist, graduate optician.
Satisfaction guaranteed. 260
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Wood and coal delivered to any
. part of the city. Phone 43-Y. Uni
versal Taxi and Transfer. 125
For a Solo game come to Peterson’s.
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All night service. North Pole Bak
ery. 716
MONEY TO LOAN
Short term loans on Real
i Estate. Bills discounted.
R. NICHOLLS, 615 7th Ave.