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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-04
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

Hays, Kansas, April L, 1918 g. a. m
The Board of County Commissioners met
this day in regular monthly session Mem
bers present: Herman J. Tholen, chairman;
John Jacobs and Willett ]. Helms. County
Commissioners and Geo. H. Brown, County
Clerk
The reports of the following county Off
GERS were presented, examined and approved:
Fred N Dreiling County Treasurer
Geo H Brown County Clerk
Alex WeltZ Sheriff
F. E. McLain Probate Judge
Frank S WaSinger, Register of Deeds
E C. Flood County Attorney
Louis Christensen County Superintendent
F. B. Miller Clerk District Court
The following bills were presented, found
legal and proper and the County Clerk
authorized to draw warrants for the same
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-04
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE

FUR SALE
Eight good residence lots. Inquire
at Free Press Office.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
SMALL. BLAZE IN
 FIRST NATIONAL

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night an alarm of fire was turned in from Second and Cushman. On arriving at the scene of the alarm the blaze was discovered to be in the premises of the First National bank De. fective wiring on an automatic switch is attributed as the cause No damage resulted beyond the tear. ing away of door casing to enable the firemen to get at the blaze.
 The odor of the burning insula- tion and smoke was noticed by some members of the local board who were in their office, and the alarm was turned in from there. But for the prompt action of Watchman Nelson. who acted promptly with a hand extinguisher. the fire would have gained great headway under the flooring. As it is the damage will amount to about $5.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
ANNIVERSARY OF
 FIRE YESTERDAY

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the big fire which wiped out the main part of the business section in 1906. The fire started in the build ing where at present is located the Fairbanks Cigar store ana spread rapidly, consuming practically all the buildings in the area between Tur. ner and Lacy streets and from First to Third avenues.
 One incident worthy of recall was laid in the building where the First National bank is now located. A shipment of gold dust was being prepared when the fire broke out and so rapidly did it spread that 1t was only by the utmost haste that the dust was placed within iron boxes and an attempt made to re' move them. The heat was too great and those in charge were compelled to abandon their load. which was afterwards recovered intact except that the pokes were scorched to cinders.
 Another peculiar thing was the weather. The thermometer register ed eighty in the shade the day of the fire. and yesterday morning it showed little.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
FLOOD DESTROYS MANY BUILDINGS

According to the latest reports concerning the floods at Hot Springs, it is stated that much damage was done by the high water there. The entire flat was inundated, and the stocks of mercantile establishments damaged to a great extent. All cab ins in that part of the town lying on the flat were flooded and the families compelled to take to the hills to avoid a wetting The entire population of this section is living in five cabins on the hillside.
 At Kemperville it is reported that all cabins had been washed away, leaving those who resided there homeless. The situation is somewhat relieved by the flood going down a little, but the damage done in the outlying sections cannot at this time be learned, owing to the telephone wires being down, the. poles being washed out or torn down by the driftwood lodged against them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
TO CHOOSE A VOCATION

In choosing your vocation it does not matter so much what you choose as how you do it, and how well you stick to 1t. Pick out something you think you can do exceptionally well and then devote yourself to it. Choose something you desire to do.
 Go in to win on that line and stick to it through thick and thin. Work at it, develop it, learn all you pos. sibly can about it, and then dis. cover new ways of doing it better than anybody else has ever done it before.
 Everybody has more than one tai ent.
 Pick out the one you like the best and cultivate it and direct it.
 In doing this you will become self confident, quick to think, bright and efficient, and successful.
 Success is one part good choosing and nine parts good sticking-to-it.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
PERSONAL NOTE WILL BE GIVEN
 LUCKY BIDDER

As special stimulation for the bidding on the half-pound of wool that is being offered by President Wilson for the purpose of raising funds for the Red Cross, John A. Clark, who has the matter in charge for this district, is advised that a letter signed by both President and Mrs. Wilson, Will be sent 10 the sue cessful bidder in each state.
 The advice, which was sent by Governor Riggs, is as follows:
 "The successful bidder in each state for the wool donated to the American Red Cross from the shear ing of the White House sheep will receive letter signed by President and Mrs. Wilson and sent directly from the White House."
 The bidding promises to be keen among the towns in the interior. From Ruby word is sent by Thomas DeVane that the half-pound offered does not seem sufficient for making the number of stars that will be awarded that town, and that Fair banks will have to go some in order to win the wool.
 Nenana has not been heard from as yet regarding the bidding there. but it is understood that strong bid will come from that place in the near future that will make the bal ance of the district sit up and take notice. In the meantime they are saying nothing, just saving wood.
 In Fairbanks there were no bids offered yesterday. It is understood that there will be some strong con. tenders in the field within the week. Taken altogether, it looks as though there will be some bidding done be- fore the wool Is awarded.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
ADMINISTRATIVE
 INFRINGEMENT
 BEHEADS SEVEN

DAWSON. Y. T.. April 1.-The of fices of commissioner and adminis trator at Dawson; assistant gold commissioner at Whitehorse; mining recorders at Mayo and Glacier have been abolished. The encumbents thereof have been dismissed, to- gether with the three clerks and the mining inspector at Dawson The men dismissed are Geo. N Williams, K. C. Miller, D. K. Nc Lennan, Wm. Schofield, John R Eraser, Phil. Kelly and John Gamer on. Accumulated holiday allowances are given each, the minimum being made four months, for which the government will pay salaries. Dis missals were all effective April 1st Curran will continue recorder al Whitehorse.
 Gold Commissioner George Macken zie was notified today by Ottawa that the authority of administrator had been transferred to and vested in him by order-in-council, dated March 28. It is understood from Dr Thompson, in an unofficial message that Mackenme will continue gold commissioner, the two offices being merged into one. Detailed instruc tions expected by wire.
 The Yukon council met this after noon. but owing to no allowance hay mig been voted by Ottawa, adjourned until after the river opens. Federal estimates reduce Yukon annual grant forty-twe per cent.
 DAILY NEWS.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
B0HEMIANS ARE
 PLACED UNDER
 MARTIAL RULE

LONDON, May 22.-According to a recent dispatch from Berne, Switzer- land, martial law has been proclaim. ed in Bohemia by the Austrian gov ernment. For some time past there have been outbreaks in the largest towns in the province. Many pr0mi- nent Bohemian persons were impris- oned by the government for melting these uprisings. but their imprison- ment seemed to affect the people in no way.
 Pilsen and Nachob as well as other towns of less importance were scenes of outbursts on the part of the popu- lation. The vast estates of Prince Furstenburg, a close friend of Elm peror Wilhelm, were plundered by the peasants. All buildings on the estate were burned to the ground and everything of value was carried away. The people seemed to es- pecially vent their spite on persons and property that were closely con- nected with the German government.
 The Austrian government, in pro claiming martial law, is making a great endeavor to get the people to desist from further rioting. Upon martial law being declared in Bo- hemia, Premier von Seydler of the minor Austrian cabinet was warned by Czech Deputy Starek against any violent action by the military au- thorities in dealing with the Bo- hemians. The deputy expressed him. self as fearing that the indiscrimi- nate shooting and hanging of the citizens, which occurred in Galicia at the beginning of the war, might be indulged in by the soldiers now stationed in Bohemia. Such actions, the deputy intimated, would only serve to fire the Bohemian popula- tiOn to further outbursts. AS re- suit of the unrest in this country. much work that is necessary to the Austrian government in the prose. cution of it's war against the allies has been delayed. The first effort of the officials will be to induce the people to return to their labOrs.
 GERMANS GIVEN ADVANTAGES
 WASHINGTON, D. C., May 22.-- According to an official ministerial decree that was recently issued at Vienna, just received by the officials here, Bohemia has been divided into twelve districts. with the advantages in electoral domain given to the Ger man minority.
 This decree was issued by the government in order to reduce the Czech representation in parliament. This will take away great deal of the Bohemian ability to have voice in the making of their laws and place it in the hands of strong Aus. tro-German sympathizers.
 An official dispatch received by the state department says that this effort on the part of the Austrian government to dismember and Ger manize the Czech state was the di- rect cause of the recent rioting in Bohemia, which resulted in the proc. lamation of martial law The people deeply resented their representation being taken away from them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
LAST BOAT FOR
 (. P. co. MADE

At the carpenter shop of Fl. c.
 Davis on Garden Island there was
 yesterday turned out the last boat of the lot that has been under con- struction for the Carlisle Packing
 Co. In all 46 boats were constructed,
 and 50 working days consumed in their manufacture.
 The equipment of the company
 that has been purchased here. to- gether with some members of the
 crew, will leave about Saturday for the site of the cannery at Andreaf- sky. The steamer Martha Glow and two barses. which were also pur.
 chased here. will take the load down, A steamer of another line will also
 take a load down river as far as Ruby. from which place 1t will be transferred to one of the barges and | the trip completed to the site.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
MEN FOR LOWER RIVER CANNERY
 LEAVE DAWSON

DAWSON, Y. T., May 22.-The American-Yukon Navigation com pany's steamer Washburn passed here at o'clock yesterday morning en route to Iditarod. Besides quan tity> of freight, the boat is carrying g passengers.
 There are twenty men aboard the steamer who are enroute for An dreafsky. It is thought that these men comprise the crew for the can nery which it is proposed to estab fish there. The party is carrying a number of necessary supplies to be used in conducting canning es tablishment.
 Former Gold Commissioner George Mackenzie, who is now the chief executive of Yukon Territory since the readjustment of the system oi territorial government, wired to Ot tawa objecting to the cannery on the grounds that it would be detri mental to the Yukons fish supply He has been notified by return wire that the matter of the proposed es tablishment has been referred to the American fisheries commission. It is Dawson's intention to work in con junction with Fairbanks and other Alaska towns in an effort to see that no inroads are made on the necessary salmon supply of the Yu kon.
 It is believed here that the men who are enroute to the cannery site left the States for the north before it was known that there were any objections to the establishment of the plant.
 The steamer Nasutlin is due here tomorrow with a barge of cattle for the lower river. Included in her passenger list are the following for Fairbanks: MT. and Mrs. Mike Stepo vich, MT. Parkin and Mir and Mrs Waechter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
PLAINTIFF IN
 HAYCASE WON

The case of Dave Atwell vs. Geo. Millich. which has been before the court since Tuesday morning. came to conclusion yesterday afternoon when the jury handed in verdict for the plaintiff.
 The case involved an equity in a quantity of hay that was alleged to have been sown on shares by the plaintiff under certain agreements with the defendant, which agreement had been violated by the defendant. The equity amounted to about three and one-haf tons of hay. The jury gave the plaintiff an award of $315 as due compensation. after about 20 minutes deliberation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
THOUSANDS OF
 YANKEES SENT
 ACROSS IN MAY

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 22.- In an announcement made by Rep resentative Caldwell of New York, who is member of the military committee, it is stated that during the first ten days of May 90,00O American troops were sent abroad. The representative also stated that at the expiration of one year after the arrival of the first American contingent in France the United States would have at least one mil lion men overseas. These men. he stated, would be fully equipped in every way to wage war against the Hun.
 Representative Caldwell states that he makes this announcement on authentic information he has re- ceived from the various departments that are connected with the trans porting of American troops to France. The ordnance department is now showing great efficiency in equip ping the soldiers as they are being prepared for the western front. It is said that each man who leaves an American port enroute to join his comrades in France has with him all the necessary equip ment he will need in the trenches. The representative also announced that no delay y1as being experienced in the transpt rting of supplies for the forces already overseas. Enough ships are being launched. or else are under construction, to maintain a steady stream of cargo carriers to the boats at the front
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
STACKER IS TO
 SERVE ] MONTHS

In the district court yesterday af- ternoon Roy Esgate. who had previ- ously pleaded guilty to the charge of. violation of section five of the selective service laws. appeared for sentencing. The judgment of the court was that he serve five months in the federal jail at Fairbanks.
 Owing to the provisions of the law covering such cases. Esgate will be inducted into service when the first draft is called. provided he can pass the physical test, but will be in confinement until such time as the draft is called. Should he not pass the examination, he will serve out the sentence imposed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
REPORTED THAT MORE MEN LOST
 WITH COLLIER

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 22.- The navy department is in receipt of an additional list of thirteen men who are supposed to have been lost on the missing collier Cyclops. There is not much doubt among the navy officials that these men are lost.
 It was not known at the time the collier was reported as lost that these men were on board. They were transferred to the Cyclops as passengers when she left on her last voyage.
 There is no accurate information as to what was the exact fate of the ship. It has been reported as miss ing for some time, but how it met it's fate is unknown.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

Some of the expenses were larger than they might have been, owing to misunderstanding in the beginning as to the nature of the dance. and the cause for which it was given. However, the services of many peo- pie were donated. notably "Scotty" Dalton, who served the lemonade and was remarkably successful with that booth, and who deserves spe- cial mention. The boys who con- pose the Liberty Orchestra not only gave theip services unsteady. but also cleaned and arranged the Audi torium for the dance. saving the ex. pense of janitor service.
 The five cents appearing in the receipts, the sight of which may offend proper Fairbanks scnsibiities, was the donation of the delightful hobo" who attended the dance, in token of his appreciation and te- teem. Under the circumstances, this will be excused
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
ROSES PLACED
 ON EXHIBITION

Gracing the windows of the local board may be seen three boxes of roses in full bloom, the first of the season. A. R. Heilig. the owner. takes keen pleasure in his acquisi- ton, and their appearance bespeaks great care in propagation of deli cate plant.
 Those registrants who have occa- sion to visit the boards office will now be enabled to scent the fragrant odor instead of the dry atmosphere of wars preparations. and be re- spring time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
BRIDGE BEING
 REPAIRED NOW

For the past few days since the flood has subsided a crew of men have been at work on the railroad bridge crossing Deadman'5 slough Owing to the damage done, it was found necessary to reconstruct the entire bridge, which work has been going on rapidly. It is possible that the work will be finished by the last of this week or the first of next.
 Pending the completion or the work no definite announcement will be made regarding the train service to the creeks, the present schedule be. ing maintained until further notice
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
TO PROPAGATE
 TROUT: IN ALL
 STREAMS HERE

That the action of the Commercial club in advising Delegate Sulzer as to the necessity of the propagation of food fish in the waters of Interior Alaska is being considered by the fisheries bureau was evidenced by the telegram received by the club from the delegate, which is as fol lows:
 Washington. May 22, 1918 Fairbanks Commercial Club,
 Fairbanks, Alaska.
 Fisheries bureau advises that or ders issued to Bozeman, Montana, to forward you trout eggs when prac ticable. Superintendent will wire you when eggs are shipped. Regret delay in answering.
 "SULZER.
 Delegate" The trout to be shipped. it is un derstood, will be of the steelhead species, as these fish are more akin to the conditions that exist in the interior. The club will make ample provisions for the matching of the trout eggs when advised as to their shipment.
 The club is fortunate in being in touch with a man who is thoroughly conversant with the hatchery busi ness. having been connected on the Outside with a Pacific coast hatch cry, and to him will be entrusted the task of bringing out the fry and other work in that connection. Where the fry will be transplanted to when matched will be determined after a study of the various streams suit able for this variety of fislI
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
ESTER WOMAN
 AFIRE FIGHTER

In reviewing the recent fire at Ester much credit was due the wo men of the town for the manner in which they turned out to help fight the blaze. Mrs. John Yreka, under whose able management the women were organized, conducted the fight with the ability of general. The bucket brigade formed by her did good work that would have been a credit to the men.
 The main losers in the fire were Henry Schroeder who places his loss Markuson, who suffered loss of about s70O.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
HUN SUBMARINE
 TORPED0ES SHIP

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 22- The navy department announces to day the sinking of the American tanker William Rockefeller in Eng lish waters on May IS. The boat was torpedoed without warning by an enemy submarine and sunk al most immediately.
 Three men lost their lives on the boat. The remainder of those on board. consisting of II. officers and 61 men, succeeded in making their escape in lifeboats. The survivors landed at a small port on the Eng fish coast. They report that imme diately after the torpedo struck the submarine sank below the surface taking no notice of the fate of the crew. Several of the men were in a bad condition as a result of their exposure, but 1t is not thought that any deaths will result.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
SMALL BOY IS
 BUSY WITH AXE

A member of the park commits sion paid visit to the park yes terday afternoon to see what was required in the way of fixing it III for the coming ball game when his attention was attracted to the rail ing and fence along the sidewalks on Cowles street near the grounds
 The pickets and the rail had been hacked considerably, and the work had all the earmarks of the small boy with his first hatchet. The trail led to the park, where the little axe had been put to work on the flag staff, cutting it nearly in two.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
BOAT REPORTED
 FOR FAIRBANKS

On good authority it is reported that the steamer Seattle No. is tC leave Dawson on the 24th and is scheduled for Fairbanks. The ice ir the upper river has nearly all gone out, or at least to such an extent as to justify the dispatching of steam CTS from there to down river points
 With the arrival of the Seattle No. the formal opening of navi gation between Fairbanks and Daw son will have been made. While the reports from the lower river concern ing the ice movement between Tan ana and Dawson are not available it is not supposed that the run will in any manner interfere with the progress of the boat, which may be expected to make the run on sched uled time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
ICE IS RUNNING
 AT Fl. CIBBON

According to reports received from the lower river, the ice run has commenced at Panama and has been running for the past 36 hours. It is expected that the present run will be of about 72 hours duration.
 Beyond the mere statement there Is no news as to whether the ice is doing any damage or if unusually high water exists there, although nc jams are reported. Advices from the lower Yukon are rot Obtainable as yet.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
THE PUG HAS HAD HIS DAY

It seems true after all, that every dog has his day. Has any one seen a pug in the past half dozen years? The pug had his day, but now the breed Is extinct. The black mugged pampered pets that typified a quiet CT, more sentimental age, have gone into history along with high.wheeled bicycles. wax roses and many other things. A taxidermist who used to stuff 50 pugs year says that he hasn't laid eyes on one. dead or alive, in seven years.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
[ AM THE PRINTING PRESS

am the printi1g-press, born 'f the mother earth. My heart is of steel. my limbs are of iron. and my fingers are of brass.
 1 sing the songs of the world, the oratorios of history, the symphonies of all time.
 am the voice of today, the her. aid of tomorrow. weave into the warp of the past the wool of the future. tell the stories of peace and war alike.
 . make the human heait beat with passion or tenderness. stir the pulse of nations. and make brave men do braver deeds and soldiers die.
 inspire the midnight toiler, weary at his loom, to lift his head again and gaze, with fearlessness. into the vast beyond, seeking the consolation of hope eternal.
 When speak a myriad people listen to my voice. The Saxon, the Latin, the Celt, the Hun, the Slav the Hindu, all comprehend me.
 l am the tireless clarioi of the news. I cry your joys and sorrows every hour. fill the dullard's mind with thoughts uplifting. am light, knowledge, power. epitomize the conquest of mind over matter.
 am the record of all things man kind has achieved. My offspring comes to you in the candles glow amid the dim lamps of poverty. the splendor of riches, at sunrise, al high noon, and in the waning even ing.
 am the laughter and tears oi the world, and shall never die until all things return to the i'm mutable dust.
 am the printing press.-Roberl H. Davis.
 John Anderson of Cleary is among the city visitors.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
oBTRUSlvE GARMENT

Miss Ruffles-Look at the green and white striped sweater the blonde in the next foursome Is wearing!
 Mir. Truffles-Anything as loud as that is distracting and should be suppressed under the head of un' necessary noises"