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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-11-21
mindkind shall be free to pursue
it's way onward and upward to
the grent destiny awaiting it.
Fate of the Future

Thoughtful students of do,
mestic affairs in this country
are just now closely watching
tho effects of the new govern
ment policy of food control.
Wrapped up in this policy is
the probable total abolition of
the practice of dealing in "fu-
lures" as applied TO food stuf's.
1t has been the practice of
Americans To unreservedly con-
denim this practice, aud to, in
fact, condemn the entire trans
actions of the great exchanges
and boards of trade, However,
in the operations of these in
situations there has always
been work done that no other
agency seemed able to handle.
The legitimate grain exchanges
performed q very needed task
in equalIzing the distribution
of the food supply, and could
not be dispensed with. This is
seen in the decision of the gov.
eminent to take over this task,
which is now in the hands of
Mr.. Hoover.
Now the country is watching
to see the effect of the abolition
of the purely speculative activi-
ties of the exchanges, known tbs
cultures" This practice has
been for the time being discou-
tinued, It's effect will be care
fully noted, and the future
policy of the country will with
out doubt be shaped according
ly. II tho abolition of tho prac-
tice proves beneficial to the
country i'll war times, it will
assuredly be retained in peace.
War has already taught us
many lessons that are being put
into practice and which we will
never forget. The fact that the
food of II nation may be effect
lively distributed without the
element of speculation may be
another lesson TINT we will
learn. If this shall, be the re
suit, then the occupation Of this
species of gambler will be gone.
and the country will take long
breath Of relief.
1t will also be interesting TO
note how many of the functions
of trade will remain in govern
ment hands after peace comes.
We have already yecred largely
to socialistic views of life, and
still more radical changes may
DO in prospect Conservative
views of long standing have
been abandoned aud more radi-
cal measures adopted. For
years we have been told that
we we're asleep on the job in
many respects Now the nwak-
enlng has come and no meas
urea seem too daring to be- tried
out. Without doubt many Of
these will be found meritorious,
and il so, the innate fairness of
the American people will de-
mand their retention in our
scheme of economy,
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NOTICE

We will have a piano tuner
from the Baldwin Company
here about the first of Novem.
Der. Write us at once il YOU
want your piano or player piano
put in good condition.
G. G. Blankonship,
Appalachia, Va
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NOTE IN w. Bruce orann "a
Co
NOTE 2Tie Coke from Toms Creek will b
both proposed
Further the petitioner asks authority
Charles, Va. waslcry Packet, ~"
will
Richmond Va on the nth day December 1917 o'clock
consideration SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
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GATE LATCH is CONVENIENT
iEtest Devloo IL Equipped with
Link Fastened 60 q Post and
&ories Automatically

; puiinre to keep the gate latchod has
caused many farmwife carefully
planted and even moro carefully tend.
cd garden patch. or has cost some
farmer considerable money In damage
done by prowling stock. Many cute
lntches have been Invented and rpany
OF them work. But there always is
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The average hotel or restaur-
ant boarder is convinced that
this thing called food conser.
9ation" can be mighty easily
ovcrdone.
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SUBSCRIBERS are earnestly re-
guosted to observe the date
printed on their address slips,
which will keep them at all
times posted rs to the date
of the expiration of their sub
scription. Prompt and timely
attention TO this request will
save all parties n great deal of
ANNOYANCE.
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NOTICE

Railway application State Co
Commission Authority make the following on cl
coke carloads ga Nna
Tres-Presen FROM
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Do your Christmas shopping
early.
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Every time the German
crown prince loses a battle, the
Kaiser takes a fresh grip on his
divine right"
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Will Matcrialism Increase?

Win. will be the effect Of
the great conflict upon the inner
life of the peoples affected!
Will tho old time ideals and
aspirations for something above
and beyond what earth can
give. survive, or will the world
he cngulfed in n wave of ma
terialism that shall undo and
nullify the efforts OF the seers
nnd prophets of the ages?
War among Christian nations
are MS fatal to the higher life OF
tho people affected rs is apostn-
ny to the community. The fail
urc of n people to live up to the
highest of their ideals, spreads
in other peoples contempt for
those ideals. Will this be the
outcome of tho present conflict,
We for one do not believe it
will. We do not believe il, for
the reason that the world-or
at least the greater part of it,
liz today fighting matcrialism in
it's most dangerous form. We
insist that i'll those responsible
for this war, the higher life liz II
negative quantity, or at best 40
dwarfed and warped by false
views Of life ms to be entirely
ovcrshudowed by the baRer
nature.
The world has pretty well ar
rived ut definite knowledge Of
the fact that William OF Germ
any is the source and inspira-
ton of the conflict. True he
was aided and allotted by kim
dred spirits, but those spirits
were powerless without his
word.
What, then, is the nature of
Kaiser William? First, he il n
monarch who throughout his
whole reign has insisted that
he rules by divine right. So
ruling, he, in his opinion, can
do no wrong. His rights are
bounded nd circumscribed
only by his own dcsircs. That
those desires relate to his own
glory and that of his close fol
lowing, there can be no doubt.
The masses of the German peo-
pie have been dnzzlcd by the
glittering display OF militarism
and the bright promises held
out 10 them in the event of vic
tory, but tho radiance Of those
isions is fading, aud soon they
will pass away, leaving the
German people to face the cold
ly material fact of defeat. For
.una,e will they be when If
they can grasp the full extern.
of the unworthincss of the
cause in which they have been
fighting,
But among the allied peoples
the knowledge that they are
fighting TO preserve the highest
and noblest phases of life, takes
deeper root as the conflict pre-
crosses. Their victory must be,
they fully realize. victory ov-
or materialism, and materialism
Of the crashest kind. They
haze no dreams of world EN-.
pire-s simply consuming de-
sire TO live their own lives ac-
cording to their highest lights.
We believe that when the
smoke of the conflict shall have
passed, the world, shocked and
mortified at this results of ma
tefialism, will decree that never
again shall IL prevail, and that
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NOTICE

The Southern Railway Company and Norfolk Western Railway Company
increases ten lD on
Railroad and Greek
Hallway
Virginia Carolina Railway Bristol
Further
the freight coke follows
Including Railroad
Nesefn Rail
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Il
and passed on by might to their
present possossor. The question
of fitness to exercise those pow
ers has never entered into the
situation. His power for evil
is us absolute and unlimited as
his power for good. Neither
does the question of ability
count, us witness the pitiful
spectacle of imbecile rulers W no
have in the past dominated
many of the old countries. As
matter OF fact, nediocritv of
intellect and u paucity OF moral
fibre has characterized the ma
Jority Of European rulers as
far back us history records.
True, among them n really
great character has developed
occasionally, which is the one
fact that has in any sense tend
Ell to mitigate the evils of the
system.
Widely different from this is
the condition in thiH country
Here the principle of human
volitton and Individual freedom
of choice has full and free cx-
preston. Every President of
THIS country has been III the
fullest sense of the word the
choice of the people. Primari-
iy, he has not one iota OF power
not enjoyed By the humblest
CITIZEN OF the republic. His
power Is Il delegated power.
and that only for u season and
a" emergency. At the end of
That season or emergency. his
power is stripped from him,and
he resumes his place us merely
one of the millions.
la the matter of personal fit
ness, too, the Presidents OF the
United States have in every in.
stance measured up To the high
est standard. Not one has ever
proven recreant to the high
trust reposed in hun. All, with
out exception, have been men
OF probity and high ideals. AS
Il matter OF fact, the manner of
their choosing guarantees this
unless the people themselves
We're decadent.
From all of which i; can be
seen that European Dictator
ships are one man relationships,
while The American brandt
it can be so called, is dicta-
torship of the masses in fact,
one hundred million stroug.
There is a runor going about
the State to the effect that the
food administration will com.
mandeer all canned goods be
yond II certain limited number
for each household. This state
ment was whispered about dur.
ing TIE july food card cam
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
LATEST NEWS
 OF TOLONANA

LIVENGOOD, Apr. Things are very quiet now, but big dumps are Ill along the creek and a large out put and good sumner is expected
 Al Raynor has gone in as manager of the well known Wild Goose cafe and will revamp it for the summer.
 N. G. Cox is fitting up Moose hall for thirst emporium, having brought his swell front with him.
 A new pool room is being fitted out, also, in the heart of town.
 The Musicians gave a dance com plimentary to Liyengood on Saturday evening, running a little with April Fools day, which was universally attended, a most happy event and much enjoyed and appreciated.
 The ancient Perils of Pauline con- unue regularly, and are really .auch enjoyed.
 The trails throughout the district are excellent, and wood is being moved to the various plants in enor- nous quantities.
 Freight also is coming in in very large quantities, both by way of
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09

ner's opposition had been .es.uu-. ble for the delay in coa. .ap-an .. the proposed Qualifications from T.n. ruary l unm The present mn
 Tn" government, has drawn gr plans and specifications l.r The strongest and most complete tua ncation in America. if not .a the world. for the proper defense of N,v York harbor and ct.g. and d par. of these defense works are 10 b. located al Eockaway point The c.u. structlou work is benz lelu up 9a account of the erolaI nu, being available. There is d measure b.. fore the stat" senate ra.ub.r-u- the owners Of the property ar Rock away point for ,hs Iu-s and t.u.r. winch Will b. incurred b. t.o .-..l ushmcnt of these for.-. Srm.o- Wagner has been insc1msnul ta preventing action being taken oa ta. measure, and has been much c.ir- ciso-l by Mayor Mitchell and other officials for h.s action in this g.lag.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
WOOL SUPPLY IS
 BEING CONSERVED
Associated Press)

BOSTON, Mass, Apr 3.-The en- tire wool supply which is controllcC h,Ie was today reserved for the gov crnment. by order of the BostoI Wool Trade Association. This is the largest wool market in the world, and an enormous amount of the pro ducts will therefore be made avail able for government uses.
 This reserve supply will aid greatly in supplying the additional forces to be called to the colors with proper uniforms and other articles of cloth ing, and will eliminate lots of delay which otherwise the government would have probably experienced The government will be given the same prices which prevailed yester- day at the closing of the markets, which will save it money, as raw wool advanced several points today.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
GERMANY WILL NOT
 FIGHT UNCLE SAM
Associated Press

BERLIN, Apr, 3.-According senoffcal state ment made here tonight the German government will not change it's attitude towards America if the American congress does declare She will not either declare war wage it against America, according to the This stand by Germany forecasted several days ago by of the government newspapers, and was caln- ed that time that it expected to keep the United States from actively participating in the struggle
 DECLARATION NOT NECESSARY.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 3.-When 1t was learned here tonight that there is likelihood that Germany will acknowledge any declaration of the existence ot state between the countries by congress, officials here stated that this would affect the of the Amer government in the least It is declared that 1t IS not necessary for Germany declare America her submarine campaign is in itself of hostility against America and than ustifes the proposed action of congress- It is considered here that this statement of Ger many is merely scheme embarrass the administration both at home and abroad.
 It is stated that upon the declaration of the existence of by congress the government will not wait to whether Germany acknowledges the status of America but will into preparations to bring the German government to terms
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
GERMAN SPY SYSTEM
 IS BEING UNEARTFIED
Associated PresS)

WASHINGTON D. C., Apr. 5-It was learned today that the trails of the German service had been dis covered several occasions in closely guarded precincts O the executive departments of the government Much aroused by the discovery, just what information had been obtained could not be definitely ascertaned
 rigid investigation is being made by the department chie and government agents watching everywhere in an effort to prevent any further leak. It is not believed that anything of important has yet been obtained by the German spies All the important papers intact and show no signs of copies having been made of hen but it is impossible say that this has not been done.
 stringent spy law will be of the first legislative requested from congress- there not present any adequate system of dealing with crimes of this char acter This law asked for during the last session o congress- but owing serious opposition in both houses il failed of passage It is expected that the scope of the department of justices investigation bureau will be much broadened and facilities added which will assist greatly n running down spies.
 It is known here that the activities of the German secret agents have been greatly increased since President Wilson delivered his message, and of their work have been discovered in different parts of the country.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
JUNEAU HOLDS
 HER ELECTION
Especial 10 The Citizenl


 JUNEAU, Apr. 3.-As a result oi the municipal election held here to day Emery Valentine will be the next mayor of Juneau. He received 366 votes, as compared with 2SS cast for Attorney Robertson and 252 for Claude Erickson. a member of q former council. The new council men-elect are George Miller. Gunnar Blomgren and Nels Sorby. all havinL been elected for term of two years. Sorby was reelected, having been q member of the Juneau city council for the past three years.
 Valentines plurality was eighty three, and the mayoralty race is therefore considered to have beer very close. The analysis of the sit uation is that the better class 0. citizens split their vote betweeI Robertson and Erickson, the othe two candidates, allowing the rani and file of Valentine to vote solidly
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
ALLIES ADVANCE.
 IN MESOPOTAMIA
Associated PreSS)

LONDON, Apr. 2.-Advices received here from the far east state that both the British and Russian forces in Persia are progressing rapidly, and junction of the two main forces will be effected shortly. In Meso- potamia the Turks continue to re- treat ong the Tigris river, and Ire making no effort at resistance.
 The Turks are also falling back before the Russian forces which de eated them in Persia near the Meso- potamia border last week, and there appears to be no possible chance for hem to escape either capture or an initiation.
 An official statemen: issued by the var office states that the British fore ,s inflicted a severe defeat to the Turks at Gaza, Palestine, yesterday, where the Turks lost 5000 killed wounded and prisoners. and the Brit sh loss is given out as 400. The Turkish forces retired from the scene Of the battle in great disorder, which 1t times resembled rout, and were loosely pursued by the British troops,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
GRAND JURY IS
 ABOUT THROUGE

Although nothing official has been stated regarding the matter, there is every indication that the grand jury has about completed it's labors and that it will make it's final report either today or tomorrow It is prac- tically certain that it has ended its investigations as far as individuals are concerned as committees are now busily engaged in inspecting the various departments of the federal government here. This is usually the last work of a grand jury and is just preliminary to the final re port to the judge of the court.
 TRAEGGER INDICTED
 Thomas Traegger. charged with selling intoxicating liquor to natives, was arraigned yesterday afternoon in district court after an indictment had been returned at the morning session by the grand jury, charging him with the crime. The time for Traegger to plead was set for Thurs day at 10 A. M. He is now in jail.
 ROLAND TRIAL ON.
 The trial of the case entitled the United States vs. Jim Roland, the defendant in which proceeding is charged with the commission of a statutory offense, was continued in district court yesterday. It is thought that it will be drawn to conclu- sion today The defendant was re- leased from custody yesterday under bonds of $500 furnished by Paul Girouard and George Palmer.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
CITIZENS RAID
 PACIFISTS' HAIL
e.Ocintal IrosSl

N-A-..'' ''N.'tsiSt' | '.''soJ /
 WASHC,GTON, D, C., Apr g. he LaIl which has been rented here by the pacifists was raided several imea today by citizens and members # the District of Columbia national guard organization, who demanded that it be closed, on the ground that the pacifists were engaged in sedi- tious activities, and that their work is strongly tinged with treason. The police have had their hands full in looking after the building, but have prevented any serious trouble from happening up to the present
 There is a marked abatement of pacitist activities in the city today, large numbers of them having left for their homes in various parts of the country. However, those who still remain are continuing their peace propaganda, but are obtaining very little announcement from any source. It is practically impossible for them to see any of the repre- sentaiycs and senators, who deny themselves to applicants for inter views on the ground that their time $ taken up with legislative duties.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
NAVY TO OBTAIN
 ALLIES SECRETS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. B. The navy department announced to- night that the American navy has been promised, and expects soon to receive, all the entente allies subma rine catching secrets, now that Am erica is ready to enter the war The department also announces that all the navy's ability and genius will be devoted to the development of submarine defense methods.
 The importance of this defense cannot be overestimated, as America will in the future ship more material and munitions of war to Europe than ever before, and the success of the operations on the different battle fronts depends largely on the ability of America to deliver these ship ments. Also the safety Of any troops that the United States may send to Europe depends on the ability of the navy to combat the submarine men ace.
 Information in the hands of the navy department gives the number of submarines that Germany is able to turn out as two week The suppression of the undersea campaign is therefore simply a question of efficiency
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
JUNEAU FORMS
 FIRST COMPANY

JUNEAU, Apr 2.-The first mill ,ary company of Alaska was formed here tonight, when Company A. First Alaska Mi itary Training Corps, was organized With a charter member ship of twenty-five. Every one of these men have had previous mili- tary experience.
 committee of five was appointed with instructions to report back to the company next Friday for per manent organization, which will be completed next Monday evening. All those who seek enlistment in the company will be required to take an oath that will bind them to volun- teer for actual service in case the United States ca Is for volunteers.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
BIG CHINA AIEN
 LEAVING TODAY

A number ot Dg Cu.ua inning Cpe- rators and prospectors plan to get away from Fairbanks tAl5 morning for the Big Cinema co4rtry with oa- fits of supplies large enough to I-at them well into the sumner Thes are going at this time fog the re. son that if they were to remain iii town longer the trail would be L such condition that they could nos freight in their supplies over jh. snow
 Among those who are leaving ar. Frank Carroll, Arch.e Mcintosh, John Kruzner, Joe Chesia, Andy Barcol. and Jack McPherson. Carroll, Me Intosh and Kruzner plan to resume their hydraulic opera lions on Nc lumbs fork; Chesna and Bar,old ar1 operating on the Bts Cinema proper, while McPherson, with two compan. ons whose names could not be learn ed, is going into the Big Cinema coun try on a prospecting trip.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
DANNWART WANTS
 AMERICA IN WA
lAssOclaLed IrLssl

WASHINGTON. u. C., Apr B. Alexander Bannwart. the Ma-sarhu. seus youth who yesterday attacked Senator Lodge because cr the lat ters attitude in supporting Fr.-H dent Wilson's policy in asking ..a a state of war be declared. today an. nouncod that he had left g1c ranks of the pacifists and since reading the Presidents message was firmly convinced that the time had arrived for America to enter the War. Upon his announcement that ho had chang cd his views h. was released from custody by the police.
 Bannwart came To Va-r oa.on w.th a dolagauon ot naGH-,s. and meeting Senator Lodge near the sen. ate chambers, told him that he vas coward because he refused to F..a and Use h.s influence ag tnat the President, whereupan 4r Lo5ae h.. him in the face. BannWart, who is vigorous young man, jumped on the aged senator, and only the timely interference of attendants saved Nr. Lodge from getting a severe beating.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
lAssocLaLcd P.,ssl

NEW YORK, Apr. 3,--At the head. quarters of the United States Stee. Corporation it was announced that an increase of ten per cent in wages ot all employees up to $2,5og had been authorized The increase will be come effective on May l.
 The new schedule is entirely yol untary on the part of the Steel com pany and the reason is given as a desire on the corporations part to assist it's employees in meeting tn greatly increased cost of living.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-09
FRENCH ADVANCE
 ON SOMME FRONT
Associated PreSS)

PARIS, Apr. 3.-The French forces today made considerable progress near St. Quentin, capturing several strongly fortified villages to the southeast of that place. Several strong German positions were also occupied, and number of prisoners were taken.
 The Germans are again lombard ing the city of Rheims. and today over 1000 shells fell within it's en- virons, killing many civilians, many of whom were women and children, The Rheims cathedral, which suffer ed severely during the early days of the war. again was under fire, and is now almost entirely destroyed.