WAGE GUT
ON APRIL I
Alaska R. R. Workers
and Coal Miners Get
Notification.
General Circular No. (13. dated at An
chorage, Dec. 19, signed by F. Mears,
chairman of the Alaskan Engineering
Commission, reads as follows:
“Notice is hereby given that the
present wage scale of the Alaskan En
gineering Commission will be main
tained in all departments, with a few
minor exceptions, until April 1, 1922,
at which time it is anticipated that a
reduction of wages will be made in all
departments of the railroad.
“A substantial reduction in tbe
wages of coal rniuers will he put into
effect, and, I am advised, if not accept
ed, Government coal mining operations
in the Mataouska field will be discon
tinued, as the ^present scale of wages
paid coal miners make it impracticable
to consider the continuance of those
operations.”
Election of New Pope.
London.—The election of a successor
to Pope Benedict XV has not been de
termined, and will not be until the ar
rival in Rome of two American car
dinals. It ts expected that a month
will pass before the election of a new
pontiff.
Charles Mespelt arrived Sunday from
Nixon, returning thither on Monday.
Mr. Mespelt, accompanying his brother,
will leave at once for Anchorage, where
his brother goes in search of medical
relief.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Higgins, after a
three-day visit here, returned yester
day to Tacotna.
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CHARLIE’S
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CHARLES REBHUN
The Handy Man
Millions of Oranges
Frozen On Trees in
Los Angeles District
Los Angeles —Millions of oranges 1
are frozen-on't/he trees, aQd the dam
ages to t.he«eitrus fruit crops by recent
cold weather are far greater than first '
anticipated. Residents of Los Angeles
are experiencing unusual troubles
through the bursting of water pipes.
Telegraphic Ticks.
London.—Viscount Brice died at SidJ
mouth, today.
Berlin.—Mrs. Roosevelt, "widow of
the late President Theodore Roosevelt,
accompanied by ber son Archibald, ar
rived in Berlin today.
New York.—A. Barton Hepburn,
chairman of the board of directors uf
the Chase National Bank, died at his
home in this city, today.
Atlantic Citv, N. J.— John Kendricks
Bangs, weli known contributor to mag
azines. died here today, death being
caused by intestinal troubles.
Seattle.—Robert W. Bender, man
ager of Washington University pub
lications, and Miss Helen Troy, daugh
ter of John W. Troy, of the Juneau
Empire, were married at Everett yes
terday afternoon.
London, Kv.—Three men are dead
and two seriously wounded as a result
of a pistol battle which occurred yes
terday at Portersburg, in Clay county.
The shooting is believed to be the cul
minatioG of a feud of long standing.
Washington.—The decision of the
United States Government as to par
ticipation in the economic conference
at Genoa probably will be announced
the fore part of next week, it was
stated today at the White House.
It is understood that President Har
ding favors participation, while Secre
tary Hughes is opposed.
Dan McDonell and Prank Dawson
were Monday arrivals from Candle
creek.
George Bates was among today’s ar
rivals, coming from Anchorage.
John O. HStrand, from Mystery creek,
was a Monday arrival.
T. P. Aitken returned to Candle yes
terday. after having spent a day in
town. _
J. E. Beattie, with the Outside mail,
arrived this afternoon, as per schedule
time. _
A1 Thorns left Sunday morning for
Tacotna, en route home.
For Sale—A half-breed Airedale pup.
An excellent leader if trained. Melvin
Heino.
PROFESSIONAL
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Office: McGrath, Aaa.
Albrecht and Taylor
Geo. W. Albrecht, Iditarod, Alaska
Chas. E. Taylor, Seattle. Wash.
Practice in all the Courts.
Seattle Law Office: L. C. Smith Bldg
.Elliott 1642.
Many Claims Against
Mexican Government
a.
Moxico ‘City. — Eighteen hundred
daiins, aggregating twenty-five million
!»esos, have recently been filed against
/he Government. These claims are for
lamages suffered during the revolu
tion period, dating from 1910, and are
presented-by both foreigners and Max
cans.
For a Nice Lunch
or First-Class Meal
Call At
Durant’s Cafe
Flat City
Northern Commercial Co.
of Alaska
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Marine Gas Engine, Complete, 3 H. P. Gray, With High
Tension Magneto and Reverse Gear.
Dynamite, Caps and Fuse. Horseshoes, Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6
Hydraulic Hose, 6 and 8-lnch. Flume Hose, 12 and 14-Inch
Salmon Gill Netting, 5 3-4-Inch Mesh, 8 Feet Deep.
Grayling Gill Netting, 2 1-2-Inch Mesh, 8 Feet Deep.
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Provisions Notions Furnishings I
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Indian Mitts, Moccasins and Snowshoes
[Furs Bought-and gold White-Fish and ‘Dog’Feed *
Dog Harness Collars Sled Lashings TanKHeaters
McGrath Roadhouse f
Excellent Meals i
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Service Prompt - and Efficient
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M’GRATH POOL ROOM & CIGAR STORE
The Old-Established House. Home of the Old-Timers.
Service ..= Quality
Lunches Served At All Hours]
Ice Cream a Specialty. Mrs. E.P. Werner, Prop
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ALASKA RAILROAD TRAINS SCHEDULE
Liv Mon-Thurs, 8:30 am
Yr Sun-Thurs. 3 pm
L.v Tues-iFri, 8 am
Ar*Tues-?Fri, 4:30 pra
LiV Wed-Sat, 7:30 am
Ar Wed-Sat,.-4:30 pm
Liv Thurs-S un-Mon, 7:30 am
Ar Tbure^Sun-Mon, 11:50 am
Lv Thurs^Sun, 2 pm
AcTb«r-Si|n».6 pm
Seward
Anchorage
Dead horse
McKinlev Park
Nenana
, Fairjymks
Ar. Wed-Sat,-3:45 pm
Lv Wed-Sat, 9 am
Ar Tues-Fri, Zpm
Lv Tues-Fri, 7:30 am
Ar Mon-Thurs, 4:30 pm
Lv Mon-Thurs, 7:30 am
Ar Sun-Wed-Sat, 0;30 pm
Lv Sun-Wed-Sat, 2 pm
. Ar Sun-Wed. 12:10 pm
u Lv Sun-W.*d, 8 are