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The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
CONSTRUCTION DELAYED.

With the season for construction work rapidly advancing, there has been no an nOunCement of any start on the bnildne of the Alaska Agricultural College and School Ot mines. Since the passage of the measure by the legislature authorizing the establish ment and construction of such an insttution there has been nothing else done, as far as we have been able to ascertain If some thing is not done to hasten the matter along 1t IS probable that this summer will pass without any commencement being made.
 It was only by the greatest effort on the part ot our representatives that the measure was put through the legislature, and their good work should not be allowed to go to waste. The ground is provided for a site, the legislature made sufficient appropriation to lay the groundwork of a magnificent school of the territory at present.
 The delay now seems to be occasoned by the failure of Governor Strong to carry out the provisions of the measure passed. There has been no advice of him appointing the trustees for the institution, and until they are selected there will probably be no work done. There IS no information available as to when these appointments will be made or who will be selected. There is no excuse for the unreasonable delay of the governor, as there are plenty of Alaskans who are both capable of filling the positions and willing to do so. It is not supposed that there is any opposition to building the school, since it has been authorized That some sections of the territory were opposed to it prior to the pas sage of the bill is true, but that has been banished. So if the governor is seeking to strengthen his chances for reappontlnent by courting coast support in holding back the work on the college, it seems to us that he is taking very poor method for doing so. He will fail to gain any strength in any sec tion, and will assuredly lose strength in the Panama Valley if he continues his dilatory tactics.
 It is of utmost importance not only to Fairbanks and this district but to the entire territory that the work on this institution should be commenced as soon as IS possible
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
RUSSIANS PLIGHT.

That the internal conditions in Russia grow worse every week is indicated by all reports cmanating from there, The working classes appear to have tasted just enough power to make them want more, and their lctivities coupled with the demands of the Socialists for peace are having disastrous effect on the industries of the country,
 That such a condition prevails is not sur prising, and has been expected by Russia s allies since the overthrow of the Romanoft regime It is the history of all revolutions that there follows a period of more or less lisql1et and internal disturbance until the bal ance of power has been adjusted to meet the new conditions The comparative quiet in Russia since the establishment of the new
 government was more surprising than rioting and bloodshed would have been, and in some respects more threatening.
 Measures could have been taken to meet ,tcl conditions, but the more or less orderly protests of the malcontcnts with the policy of the new government can only be met with measures of like kind The acquiescence of 1 the government in forming a new cabinet in which the Socialists and workers are more largely represented than i'll the first body shows how effective were the protests. It is LO De expected llldl llIC llltlllDClS cpl CSCll ing the dissatisfied classes will work for the interests of those whom they represent. This means that the demands of the workers for a cessation of war will be pushed harder than ever before. The demands of the workers and Socialists for more pay and other eco homie changes are growing stronger every day, and it is feared that many of the plants which have been supplying the entire country and the government with all kinds of sup plies will be forced into bankruptcy.
 The different parties seem to be unable to agree on settled policy, and Russia today after several months of comparative liberty is in a worse shape to face an outside enemy than she was the day that the revolution was accomplished. There seems to be no per sonality produced by the times strong enough to unite all factions and unless one is brought | forward 1t is likely that the country will con tinue to deteriorate The American commis- sion upon it's arrival may be able to render valuable aid in solving the economic situa- ton and bring order out of the existing chaos, but it can hardly be expected to have muc. influence on the settlement of Russia's for egn policy This must be determined by the Russians themselves and will probably b. governed by the sentiments of the majority, | Whether or not this will mean peace or the continuation of the war cannot be predicted by outsiders with any degree of certainty.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
REGISTRATION FOR SERVICE.

On June 5th, or in just five more days, the registration of all persons eligible for military duty will be commenced in the States Just when this registration will begin in AL aska will be announced later, but it is not thought, from what information has been re- ceived here regarding the matter, that it will take place at this time.
 In the States the duty of looking after the registration will fall on the civil author- ties therein. The federal government will not have anything to do with it as has been thought would be the case. It will be dis tincty up to the people themselves to see that the provisions of the army bill are carried
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
MANY CAUGHT
 ON BORDER

FL PASO. Texas. May 31.-The long arm of the United States secret service and the department of jus. tice is busy these days along the border A man here, a woman there sometimes a whole family-thosc against whom the government agents find evidence of unfriendly acts to- ward the country in whose protec, ton they live, are being gathered in The stockade at Fort Bliss holds several of these, and some are in jail.
 The largest group thus far indicted was Mrs. Amelia Toenniges. her daughter Josephine and son Clar ence, and a man named Henry Beach, a German, who had no es- tablished business connections in Fl Paso.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
PACIFIC COAST
 SPORTING NOTES

Associated Press Correspondence)
 SAN FRANCISCO. May Friends of the wrestling game are awaiting the verdict ot the sporting pubic as to it's future in san Francisco. where. for the last two years, it has E!sar:z he'd. Beginning with the defeat of Ad SanteI heavyweight champion of the Pacific coast by Joe Stecher Of Nebraska then the heavyweight champion of the world, and because of subsequent quarrels among both managers and athletics. the sport has had a setback Friends of wrestling are anxious to see il continued and argue that any Odium should be placed on the managers and wrestlers whose conduct may be considered unethical and not on the sport itself Within the past few weeks an effort has been made to revive the game, but whether it will regain the place il formerly held with the public remains 10 be seen.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04

out and the percentage of those known to be ot eligible age who register will be large or small, according to the view of the new sys- tenn that is held by the majority of citizens. It Is not the intention of the government to Use any military power in putting conscrip- ton in force. There are certain punishments provided for those who fail to register, and the power to inIlict these punishmcnts will be used at the discretion of the civil authori- tics who shall have charge of the registration.
 However, the government IS taking no chances on any ot those eligible escaping reg stratiOn by leaving the States for other cOun tries. There has been reported to the federal officials by customs and immigration officers small movement of men within the age limits of the army bill. to both Canada and Mexico. While it IS not stated positively that these men are trying to evade the regis tration, this could be their intent, and the government, to forestall anything of this kind, has issued an order forbidding the de parture of any man of eligible age without special consent from the government, until the work of registration is complete
 It is not necessary to state that this or ter was not caused by any move of Alaskans Alaska has always been willing to do her full share in the war, as IS being shown in num- bers of ways every day, Not man of the citizens of this territory would try to evade his full military duty even though it were certain that such duty would only end ir death. We believe that Alaskans are over WheImingly in favor of conscri ption, and that they, each and every one of them, consider their obligation to the government in this critical hour as most sacred, one not to be lightly thrust aside, or assumed by some other person or state. How, or when, we shall register, and in what manner we shal serve, we do not know at the present time but whatever the government calls on us for will be given to it fully and freely by al Alaskans
 We say all Alaskans, and by this we mean true Alaskans and real Americans There are said to be a few among us who have declared themselves not in favor of tho policy of the government. Personally, we have not encountered one of this breed that we know of, but he is said to be with Us There are said to be a few who have ever criticised the idea of conscription It would be well for those who have indulged in sucl reprchensible pastimes to consider the fate of those who are being arrested by the agents of the department of justice throughout the States, charged with such scditious activi ties. The local federal officials have the power to put a stop to any or all efforts to agitatt against conscription, and will probably take aCtive steps if there is any more agitation reported
 Those who have been guilty ol this arc not either true Alaskas or real Americans They are the real enemies of the country which is sheltcring them, and every Alaskan will make it his duty to keep watch on then and give any information regarding their SC 1itious utterances to the proper officials
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
JOHN CARROLL INQUIRED FOR.

The whereabouts of John Carroll arc inquired for in a letter received here from Rose Ann Carroll, his sister. The letter comes from Koch hospital, Koch Missouri of which as she writes that she is ill. The letter states that she last heard from her brother about five years ago, when he was engaged in mining near Fox.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
DESPERATE GERMANY.
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If the seemingly authentic advices that Germany has issued orders to her submarines to sink hospital ships of her enemies are lived up to, she will have taken the final step to make her the outlaw nation of the world Her previous action in the unrestricted use of the undersea boats against the. ships of all
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04

and rushed to completion. It might be well for the Commercial club to take the matter up with the governor and see ii something cannot be done to hurry matters up.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
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THE FIGHT RFLUCTANT'

President Wilson has OiilClaIlN author izcd the dedication to him, ot war poem en- titled "Thc Fight Rcluctant,' written by Richard Wightmau, American poet and es- >ayist, residing at Saybrook, Connecticut It is the only authorization of this kind issued from the White House. The poem consists of -tS lines and cubodies the spirit and ideals contained in the Presidents recent war mes sage to congress. It is believed that this tact together with the influence, through wide cir cuation, ot this poem upon the whole national program of patriotic activity, led to the Presl- dents authorization of dedication.
 While not exactly in hymn form like "AIv Countrv 'ts of Thee,' "The Fight Re Iuctant' thus becomes practically a national document the poetic creed of America III this crisis hour, and will doubtless find place in permanent form in many thousands o1 patriotic homes
 The poem from "Pictorial Review" for June, follows:
 Our ships were still, or cruising galantly; Our guns were silent and our flags were
 furled;
 We sought to share our veal with every one; We loved our peace and craved it for the
 world.
 Man was our brother Wheresoe'er he dwet We took his hand and met him eye to eye; We aimed to fare with him in honored ways Where liberty and justice e'er must lie. Such was our wont, our passion, and our
 dream.
 Still love we all, sprung from the common
 womb;
 We keep our dream, but never could we stand In craven sorrowing by Freedoms tomb, And so, near Easter-t time when lilies white Opened their fronds to take the morning sun, Our blood went hot-We sensed stalking
 Death
 Along the living roods our fathers won. But twas not this that reused Us, nor the loss Of lives and ships tho these were quite
 enough
 We saw the mauIing of our brothers right By hands unroyal, merciless, and rough. man may pass and suffer not thereby; A throne may totter all may still be we'll; But when the birthrght of the soul is strucI, The sure resultant is long, tragic hell. And so our blood went hot With lifted eyes We took to battle on the land and sea And flung our all into the blessed Cause, For Right for Freedom, for Democracy. Our hints are broken and our treasure spent; Our tranquil dreams are soWn upon the air Meath lonely mounds our young men placid
 lie
 With never heed of urge or trumpet blare. For who would hoard his gold in times like
 this?
 And who would falter in a periled way? And who would live when dying saves the
 race?
 And who would sleep when waking brings
 the day?
 Fighting, to build Truths temple, vast and
 strong;
 Paying, to gain the need of duty done; Dying to live in better lives to be An, this is surely victory we'll won! Hating we love, for hate not we our foe; We only hate the Thing for which he stands And seek for those who follow after him The benedicite which Peace commands. With flags unfurled we go where honor calls With feet well shod we tread the bloody way With lifted eyes we hail the peaceful dawn The dawn of mankinds great Democracy!
 DESPERATE GERMANY.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04
GERMAN ACTIVITIES.

When the accredited representatives of Germany in America were handed their pass ports and sent home, the activities of the Ger man government did not by any means come to an end in this country. The spy, or under ground service of the German government has evidently redoubled its activities throughout the entire country. From all sections come reports of bomb plots, of actual disasters caused by the plotters, which, for the most part, have been laid at the door of the spies
 Today their work has been brought to light in another direction. In various sec tions of the country there is being stirred up an agitation against cOnscriptlon in the Unit ed States, and this is declared to be based on propaganda issued under German spy in fluenCe. This can very easily cause enormous harm to the American government, and the utmost efforts of the government should be used to stamp out the movement in its infancy.
 No one wants to witness repetition of the COnsCription riots of the Civil war, and their consequent suffering. But the propa- ganda of the German spies that is now flood ing certain sections of the country may cause them if 1t is not checked.
 It is probable that under the espionage bill that is now almost ready for the sigma ture of President Wilson all such work can be punished in such a manner as to prevent many occurrences. Under 1t the department of justice has been given great powers, and claims that it can handle the situation ade quately and promptly. There are known to be nearly hundred thousand persons in the United States under observation by agents of the department of justice, and with broad powers being given it by congress, the de partment of justice can take steps in time to prevent any effort on their part to work harm to the country from being effective.
 HINDENBERG's strategic retreat is all retreat and no strategy-Seward Gateway.
 THE tremendous battles becoming accus toned make the big fights of hstory-Lutzen Blen- helm, Jena, Austerltz and Gettysburg-look like backyard quarres.-Cordova Times
 PERSONAL POLITICS" and attempts to destroy organizations of and designed permit patriotic citizens cooperate in service to the country and Alaska is very small business be engaged in the public good--Juneau Empire.
 AFTER several weeks deliberaton and acrimonious debate the house of representatives decides that there is no need press censorship We suspect that if the provision had included a censorship of the doings of the legislators there would have been no trouble in getting the passed.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04

AFTER several weeks deberation and acrimonious debate the house of representatives decides that there is need for press censorship We suspect that if the provision had included censorship of the dongs the legislators there would have been trouble in getting the passed.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04

PERSONAL POLITICS" and attempts to destroy organizations of and designed to permit pa citizens in service to the country and Alaska is very small business to be engaged in at time when the whole country is organizing for the public good.-Juneau Empire.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04


 Batsmen of the various clubs in the Pacific coast baseball league who started off the season with av- erages over 400 and 800 per cent have been settling back to a normal level, and drops of from 50 to loo per cent in week have been of ire quent occurrence Players are aware that pitchers are not at their best until they have worked out and the warmer weather comes around, and for this reason the batter who can get off to a good start realizes that t will be of material aid to him as the season progresses. At the end of the third week there were four cen players batting well over per centage of 400.
 The Seattle Athletic club, which for twenty-five years has made it's home in a building on Fourth ave nue between Cherry and James, is about to leave the old quarters which were built expressly for the club. The new quarters are the rooms re- gently vacated by the Arctic club. on Third avenue between James and Jefferson streets.
 The fifth annual Mountain Mara hon to be run over the Littleton- Denver course will be held on June 2 Last years race had entrants from six states. The distance is l0.4 miles.
 The race is for prizes donated an nuaIly by the Rocky Mountain News, It is open only to amateurs. The winner this year will receive pay ment of his expenses to the National Amateur Athletic Union champion ship meet in St Louis next Sep ltIlDt'I, anu dIl duLllIOIlftI pI ILt, " IIIt the second man will be given the St Louis trip. A special prize will be given the man in the military service of the United States who makes the best showing in the event Silver medals will be given to all who finish within the time limit.
 The race has been won twice by runners who did not represent col leges Garwood Burkett, of the Uni versity of Denver, won in 1913, but finished thirteenth the following year. when Ted Johnson, of Salt Lake, who finished eighteenth the preceding year, took first place. Johnson repeated in 1915, and Frank Hall, of Colorado College, located at Colorado Springs, won in 1916.
 Johnson holds the record for the course. His time of one hour, four minutes, 31 2-5 seconds was made in 1914
The Alaska citizen., 1917-06-04

HINDENBERGS strategic retreat is all retreat ane no strategy-Seward Gateway.
 THE tremendous battles becoming accus toned make the big fights of hstory-Lutzen, Blen heim Jena, Austerltz and Gettysburg-ook like backyard quarrels.-Cordova Times
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-26

PROGRAMS TODAY
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s.w Trait
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fn.f ~ Ases'
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Ansie.-
observation-disclosures fsrnam In The
SPY"
Willard Nsrk.
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Foreman 81 fisr
CLASS A-naiert Narwist In AN
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The passiinr Mis-. basisoa."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-26

the role % convict. and many fun.
ny incidents occur when he escapes
from the penl,euiiary.
Friday Will see the lass showing
OF Anita King ia THE Girl Angle.
at the Strand theatre. u play Of tho
Wild. ripenor,ing West
Marx oualrtsnes. In the William
For special. Tho Spy" playing at
the Ciemmer. II no less brayk than
the CONTAGIOUS men ~ao haV. given
up their lives for their country
Friday will see the last snosslnes
OF Who's Your Neighborf' which
Is just finishing a successful two
weeks run NJ the Rex theatre Tn.
play has strong moral punch TO
II. and deals with the vice situations
Of large city.
Tire Foreman % Bar r." with
Monroe Salisbury IN the titis role.
and Ruth Clifford M IN. heroine. IL
playlnE tonight and Saturday az the
Mission. The ptct unfolds a sturdy
and vigorous romance. typical Of
the old West. when real men flour.
ished aud performed heroic deeds
In tho natural progress OF every day
events.
World pictures. Brsdy.msde. have
another splendid Offering I'm their
latest release. IAN Man The uni.
,ersal favori,c. Robert Warwick. IL
features In this strong story. which
Ia nj tho Glass A theatre.
Frank Ford. before going Into pic
lures. was one Of the best Tall play.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-26
CONSTIPATION CAUSES
OBSTINATE HEADACHES

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will usually find the bowels have
been inactive. and II you relieve
this condition. by clearing the
intestinal organs OF the ferfnent-
ing congestion OF stomach
waste, foul gases and bile. the
head is relieved Immediately.
Remember this the next time
you suffer from headache. The
combination OF simple laxative
herbs with pcpsin sold by drug
gists under the name of DIR.
Caidwell's Syrup pcpsin. is high
~ recommended as a gentle lax
alive that acts easily aud quick-
". without gripping or diseom-
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cote. or hab.i-forming drug. is
pleasant 20 the taste. and most
effective household remedy.
Mothers find il especially desir-
able as a laxative for children.
You can buy DR.. Caldwelfs
Syrup PepSin from your drug
gist for nifty cents. Get a bot
tie and have IL in the house when
needed. A trial bottle. free OF
charge. can be obtained by writ
ing to DIR. w. b. Caldwell. 4s6
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-26
BENNY WINNER OF LIBERTY BONDS|
Clara Kmba Young Gives Benny Kau Bonds for Home Runs

Clara klmball Young 10 a baseball
fan OF the first water. During the
worlds series IN New York. Misa
Young was up hright and early each
day, hled herself 10 the rhanhouaer
studio. where she ~ busy filming
shirley Kay" crowded IN n bis half.
days work. then speodcd TO tho Polo
grounds. whore two boxes had been
reserved for her and her friends.
Miss Young. IN her enthusiasm. told
John MeGraw that brand new LIB
erty bond was waiting for each and
every Giant player who connected
with home run, and then sat back
and rooted hard to spend some good
money with Uncle Sam.
The first game did not bring much
result. but IN tho soccnd benny
kauft. who annexed two home
runs and became a hero IN the
sight Of all fans. second TO none.
was the recipient OF Miss Youns's
enthusiasm and generosity The
smiling and happy Kenny marched
up TO Miss Young's box and receiv-
ed the prize with all the timidity OF
a schoolbcy.
Bill Hart will be shown for the
last times Saturday AZ tho Liberty.
IN "rhe Narrow Trail" a typical
Hart picture. written by himself
In '''rhe Narrow Trail" Hart not
only affords himself vigorous
role. but also gives his famous
horse. Fritz" big opportunity to
display his equine merits.
LILLIAN Walkers flrt, appearance
on the screen. after an absence OF
several months. Is Ia Tho Lust OF
the Ages" plss Ing at tho Coliseum
tonight and Saturday. II Is a Ora.
matte story. fuv OF interest. and
with some excellent scenic spec
taclcs.
Saturday will usher In Charlie
Chaplin. in his latest comedA The
Adventures" coming fresh from the
Chaplin studios. Charlie ls east In