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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
APPRECIATE GREAT
 WORK OF AMERICAN RED CROSS
 BEHIND PRESENT BATTLE LINE

consulted in this work, the latter because he is in touch with all the troubles. Most of the people are religious, but even those who are not get religious when they are in trouble, and everyone is in trouble here. They all knew him, and he made his way through crowds of ragged children and the choked al leys of what would have been a concentration camp if it had been organized, but being unorganized was only vast hive of refugees in their misery.
 In one room about fifteen feet square 25 people were sleeping on straw strewn over the earthen floor. The place was stuffed with soiled garments, the pitiful rmenants of what these occupants possessed, and reeked with vileness. Across the court there was smaller room where thirteen were sleeping, and in another eight, all huddled together on the straw, women, children, ba- bies and their rags. All the out houses, barns, grain lofts, were uti- lized for sleeping quarters. There were few men, for all the men have gone to war, except the very old and very young.
 Many of the women were very old, with wizened, hungry faces like witches. A number of the women carried babies, and all of them were trailed by large broods of children. All these people had lost everything. Their clothes were in rags. Under clothes and stockings had long ago disappeared. Even the consolation of work was denied to these people, for there was nothing for them to do here, and they stood about with their crowds of children and babies, fighting to keep off hunger and ty- phoid, and helpless in their misery. As result of the inspection the Red Cross has started the work of ameliorating this condition, provid- ing suitable sleeping quarters, with sanitation and the nucleus of hos. pital for the growing sick list.
 The secretary of the Loria mu. nicipality said all the barns there were fairly packed with people, thir- try or more to every barn, filling the stalls and lofts. The mayor of Castello-di-Godega said the spirit of the farm people was showing re- markable fortitude in spite of the troubles they were encountering "They are going to carry on their planting as usual" he said, gather ing the spring clover and then put ting in corn"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
FAIRBANKS CK.
 KNITTERS BUSY

The Woman's Bureau of the Red Cross is in receipt of package of knitted goods from Fairbanks creek -"our first shipment, but it will not be our last"-write the patriotic women of that district. The con- plete list of all those participating will appear in the honor roll that is now being prepared, containing the names of all those in Fairbanks and the vicinity who have contribut- ed to the big shipment now being packed to go Outside on an early boat. AS usual, this district has gone over the top and exceeded it's quota for this quarter. Watch the news columns for the list of knitters! |!
 Lawrence McCarty, Jr.. has the honor of having knit the first pair of socks made on Fairbanks creek for the soldiers of America.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
GOOD LECTURE
 WASDELVERED

NENANA, June 24.-The residents of this town were treated to one of the best lectures ever heard locally when Rev. Robert J. Diven addressed them on the subject of German kul tur at the Presbyterian church last evening.
 The guests of the evening were those who will be called by the draft this week and the enlisted men now doing duty here. The edi flee was filled to the doors by the residents and the lecture was well received by those present.
 Rev. Diven made his talk one of the strongest, and in no uncertain terms made clear to his listeners the meaning of kultur as interpreted by the Hun.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
BANK SHOWING
 SERVICE FLAG

In the windows of the First Ma. tional bank Is displayed service flag bearing two stars, which sig nifies that two employees of that in stitution are serving with the colors.
 One star is for Frank Wood, who went out over the trail for the pur- pose of enlisting, and the other is for Harry Locey, who will be in ducted by the first draft.
 Wood was employed by the bank for several years until the time of his leaving. Locey has been in charge of the banks affairs in the Tolovana and was lately relieved by G. B. Wesch.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
AUTO STAGE ON
 WAY TO COAST

The first weekly trip of the Gibson Sheldon auto line started yesterday morning when an auto in charge of Tom Gibson left for the coast with four passengers. Those taking pas sage were John Stafford, Mike Thompson and J. Nj. Boyd, the fourth being a passengers for the 18.mile road house.
 With the line working on sched- ule those patronizing it are assured of a quick passage 10 the coast. The last trip made by Sheldon took three and one-half days to Chitina The stage which left yesterday will proceed until it meets the incoming one driven by Sheldon and will take part of the load, to expedite the making of time, and return. The incoming auto is expected to have the Edes party on board.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

HEADQUARTERS OF ITALIAN ARMY, June 6.-Arrival of relief from America through the Red Cross agents behind the Italian front on the Piave river, which section is filled with refugees from the re- gions invaded by Teutonic troops, is greeted with evidences of fervent gratitude and jubilation. This is true not only because of the actual gifts in money, food and clothing, but because it signifies to the Itali- ans the fact that America is stand ing behind them in their long con- fict with the Austrian invaders.
 The aged priest at Castello-di-Go- dega was so overcome by the unex- pected donations from America that he threw up his arms, knelt in prayer and exclaimed, ''it is a gift direct from heaven"
 Wherever the Red Cross workers have distributed their relief, the mayor and local committee directed the succored families of that con- mune to write to the soldiers at the front and tell them what Ameri- ca has done. The work of the Am orleans was eXtolled and the people were told that the United States was thus cooperating in close and practical accord with Italy.
 In some cases huge posters have appeared on the town walls with proclamation by the mayor announc- ing what America was doing.
 The misery which prevails among the refugees in the provinces of Treviso, Venetia and Padua is most distressing. Stopping at the little town of Riesi, in a tour of this sec tion, there was chance to see one of these communities of refugees in all it's misery. It is a strange community, which has migrated as whole from it's former home at Vidor, now held by the enemy, to its present habitation of Riesi. Vidor is the village on the east bank of the Piave river which was occupied by General vOn Below and his Ger man troops, and when they came these townspeople, with only the clothes on their backs and a few household belongings, fled across the Piave and settled down here. Most of the refugees have scattered all over Italy, but this is one of the few towns that has held together in it's flight
 The parish priest led the way as the Red Cross workers went on a round of inspection to see just how these people were living. The mayor and the parish priest are usually
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
GERMANY VERY SHY COVERING
 OF NAKEDNESS

NEW YORK, June 5.-The scarcity of clothing in Germany has resulted in an order that all municipalities negotiate with societies for the utili- zation of materials used for hall decorations, says the Berlin Tage- blatt. The Imperial clothing board has been forced to deny the applica- tions of communities for the delivery of clothing and linen for city children sent to the country, because of the scarcity of supplies. Worn footwear and old leather may be sold only to persons and boards designated by the imperial board for shoe supply. The same holds good as to all fin ished goods in whole or in part of leather such as trunks and hat and helmet boxes, footballs, dice boxes, saddles, school knapsacks, harnesses, and card cases.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
MANY HORSES
 SENT NENANA

On board the steamer Shusana yesterday was a large shipment of horses consigned to the Alaskan En. gineering commission at Nenana Twenty-four head comprised the shipment. being sent down by Al bert Lundborg and Milo Stepovich
 On the arrival of the stock they will be sent out the line for work on the contracts that have been let there recently on the new right-of- way. With the acquisition of this stock it is expected that the new line will be finished in time for the laying of steel before snow flies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
ARCTIC EXPLORER AIDS
 CROSS FUND BY LECTURE

Fort Yukon was most fortunate recently in securing Stefansson, the famous Arctic explorer. who has been recovering there from an ill ness, to speak for the benefit of the Red Cross. and the sum of $200 was netted for the good cause. The ex plorer's experiences in the Arctic proved an admirable drawing card and trappers and prospectOrs for miles around came to town to hear the talk.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
GERMAN MONEY
 DEPRECIATINC

NEW YORK, June 8.-Because oi the great distress prevailing among German war sufferers dependent on pensions, because of the deprecia. tion of money, the imperial com mittee for the welfare of war suf. ferers has suggested to the Prus. sian war ministry that special al lowances be made in addition to all war pensions, says the Berlin Tage blatt.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
FAREWELL HELD FOR BOYS LEAV-
 ING CHATANIKA

The Chatanika social hall at Chat anika was comfortably filled last Saturday night by those attending to participate in the farewell party giv- en to those boys who will be induct- ed into service next Thursday.
 A special car was run from Eldo- radO for the purpose of accommo- dating the residents of that place to be present and extend their fare wells to the guests of honor
 The evening was delightfully."- spent with dancing and other forms of amusement, an imprOmptu program was rendered, the chief feature of which was the rendition of an or iginal poem, written by Miss D'Orsay. of Olnes and recited by Mrs. S. R. Weiss. entitled, "Godspeed."
 A sumptuous luncheon was served and the sixty couples assembled did ample justice to the viands provided by the hostesses. Those for whom the farewell was given are as fol lows: Harry McCOllum, Leon Chat riand, Otto Bergen, John Woods. Phanpile Duquette, Pete Pearson, Boris Baziroff. Hans Hansen. Nichola Mack, Andrew Nerland and Sam Thompson.
 After all the necessary expenses were paid the sum of $40.50 remain ed on hand and the committee de, cided to turn this amount into the general fund of the Red Cross.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
DISTINGUISHED
 SOLDIER JUST
 DIED IN EGYPT

LONDON, June 8.-Will H. Gle ments, a former London ashman who refused a commission in the British army for distinguished conduct and valor in action, has died in Egypt, it is officially announced. Clements had piled his humble vocation for fifteen years when war broke out. He vol unteered for active service and fought in France, Egypt and Saloniki Although he refused the rendered commission, he accepted promotion to the rank of company sergeant major.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
ORPHANS FUND
 BEEN REVIVED

The orphans fund during last week made rather a poor showing, but late Saturday there came in two contributions that could not be ac- credited and which are acknowledged today.
 There was but one contribution last week, and that from regular donor. The two contributions which came in were entirely unexpected and would have brought the weeks work we'll up.
 From Livengood whole-hearted AL bert Nelson sent in two $20 gold pieces, each one of which was a bright ray of sunshine to some child whose father laid down his life for the freedom of his country. The other donation came from the peo- pie of Fort Yukon and will support an orphan for year. The fund to date with these acknowledgements is as follows:
 Previously acknowledged .... STATS Albert Olson ............... 4O.O0 People of Fort Yukon ....... 36.50
 Total to date ............. .$251.2
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
HUN BELITTLES
 ANTI-SUBMARINE
 FIGHT OF U. s.

NEW YORK, June 6.-American participation in the war in the fight against German submarines and in the shipbuilding program were belit- tied by Vice Admiral von Capelle, German minister of the navy, in his speech in the reichstag few weeks ago, as reported by German newspapers received here.
 "The military help of America in the first year of the war was very little regarding troops and airplanes," ," declared von Capelle. The "expec- tation of our enemies has been greatly disappointed. If America lat CT wants to maintain half a million troops in France it will need per. manently freight space Gin steam ships) of about 100000 tons which again would be depreciated from the service of supplying her allies.
 According to American and Brit ish statements, the participation of such a large army is no longer in volved in this campaign.
 "In order to carry out the gigantic American program of shipping con- struction, the shipyards must first be built. In 1917 America, following all her huge promises, built 50,0OO gross tons of sea going ships. The large merchant fleet which America has ordered is not being built for the war but in order to take the place of England as the worlds shipper after the war when the ships have been completed"
 Discussing the economic situation created by Americas entrance into the war, von Capelle pointed out that the United States was the most important source of supplies for the entente nations, but, he added "Ow. gram of President Wilson, such eco. homie difficulties have developed that America, the land of export, must now begin to ration herself instead, as she had hoped, to aid the en. tente nations in increasing measures All in all, it can be said that the economic difficulties of our enemies have been increased by Americas s entrance into the war"
 In reply to charges that the Ger. man submarine building program was not progressing as rapidly as it should, von Capelle admitted that Germany's enemies had attained cer. tain successes in their defensive measures against the U-bOats. But he added, they have at no time affected the U-boat warfare in any way decisively, and, according to foresight will not be able to do so in the future.
 "The American U-boat chasers over which much fuss has been made are a failure.
 "The convoy system which gives the ships certain protection on the other hand has great disad. vantages. There is not day in which one or several ships are not shot out of conveys"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
CHATANlkA HAD A SMALL
 BLAZE YESTERDAY MORN

The inhabitants of Chatanika were called upon to fight blaze in a cabin in the middle of the town yesterday noon, extinguishing it be- fore 1t had chance to spread. The cabin was occupied by Ole Larson and a man named Bogard, both of whom were absent at the time work ing on a piece of ground. The chief loser by the conflagration will be Larson, who, 1t is stated, lost considerable private property. How the fire started is not known.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR
 IS DUE IS ACKNOWLEDGED

Through an omission in compiling the names of those entitled to ap- pear on the honor list of those ob- serving their pledges for the con servation of food the name of Mrs. Thomas Markuson was not noted. The name should have appeared on the list and the acknowledgment is now made.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

In the commissioners court this morning at 10 o'clock will be heard the case of the United States vs. George Stars, charged with the vio- lation of Section 2010. Compiled Laws of Alaska. Young Stars has been at liberty on his own recog- nizance since his being taken into custody early last week.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01
EAGLE IS DOING GOOD
 WORK FOR RED CROs

Eagle is sending $6S to add to the yarn fund of the Red Cross. Reports there show that the ladies of that district are enthusiastically entering upon knitting career, and spending their afternoons solving the mysteries Of the famous Kitchener toe.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Ben Simson, the Nenana merchant is in town on a business visit.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

R. l.. Vining is at Nenana on a business trip.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

Miss J. O'Bryan is visiting Ne. mana for few days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

The launch Peerless arrived from Nenana yesterday.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-07-01

c. B. Erwin is making business visit to Nenana.
The sun., 1918-07-25

Revenue obtained from taxation pro-
vides for only small portion OF the
country's war expenditure" continues
the bank. Much larger sums are re-
qured and these must be obtained from
what remains of income and wages after
provision is made for subsistence and
taxation. 1t il quite clear, therefore,
that the whole duty OF a citizen is not
fulfilled merely by paying his taxes
Whether his income he large or small.
whether 1t be derived from profits or
wages, it is imperative that not a dollar
OF 1t should be diverted to unnecessary
expenditures, A month ago we referred
in this letter to the splendid manner in
which the British people had marshalled
their resources for war purposes and
pointed out how essential II was that the
people of Canada should do the same.
The Government will require this year to
borrow from the people $500, 900 900 and
II will be necessary for all classes to
make preparations for providing this
amount. The only sound way in which
this can be done Is TO cut down personal
expenditures and set aside the sums
saved. however small. to apply TO the
loan to be raised about October next"
The sun., 1918-07-25
Consolidated Gas,

While Consolidated Gas COMPANY
people are disappointed that the Court
OF Appeals would not so amend its
rulings as to allow the Public Service
Commission power TO raise the price of
gas, this man continues. at need not
he inferred that they are accepting that
decision as the last word. They are
wide awake TO the situation, though
their activities have been much ham
pered by the death OF their senior legal
adviser. whose sound judgment has con-
tributed so largely for many years to
the successful creation OF sound nnan-
cial fabric. 1t is possible to state that
to-day the position of the Consolidated
Gas Company In cash. Government
bonds, Treasury certificates and other
Investments, entirely apart from the
stocks of its subsidiary gas and cleo
trio concerns Is very strong. Earnings
are not so far below the average Of nor
nal years. as many have thought prob
able in view of the great increase IN the
cost OF coal, gas oil, construction ma =
.erials, labor and other things that en-
ter into the manufacture OF gas 1t is
understood that the toluol which the
Consolidated Gas Company IS now max
ing as a by-product at cost by order
of the United States Government is the
best product the army and navy have
been able to secure from any American
manufacturer"
The sun., 1918-07-25
Canadian War Fronts.

Canada has its own trials over the
war profits question. as is evidenced by
the latest circular of the Canadian Bank
of Commerce, which says in speaking o..
taxation and war loans: "1n the just
appor;ionment CT the profits and wages
derived from the production OF war mu-
nitions ii should be kept clearly in mind
that the cost OF both is borne BY the
nation at large. The increase in the
profits and wages derived from other in
dustries is also. though less directly, due
to war conditions, and as both OF these
increase the burden OF carrying on the
war becomes more onerous. For this
purpose food. clothing and equipment are
the chief essentials. and their cost and
that Of transportation is due chiefly 20
the amount paid for wages. The profits
involved are in comparison small fac
tor and ii must he remembered that by
taxation the Government takes a sub
stantial portion CT these profits. which
in certain important industries have al
ready been restricted by stringent regu-
lations"
The sun., 1918-07-25
Public Utilities.

Public utility securities in numerous
instances are beginning 10 enjoy a bet
ter market" observes a financial ex-
pert of prominent Stock Exchange
firm. 1T is realized that many that
are still paying dividends are selling
on a non-dividend basis, and that any
change in governing conditions must Of
necessity be for the benefit of stock
holders. For example. the New York
Railways Company bonds have dropped
so low that they seem to have pretty we'll
discounted the worst that could happen
even II the fears OF receivership so
often expressed by Mr.. Shonts should
be realized in case relief in the form
Of higher fares is not given. The adj
iustments IS. which are entitled to in
terest only II earned, are a specula ton
only. but they would respond very read
lily IL by Government intervention or
by pressure of public opinion fair treat
ment could be assured our hard pressed
industries of this character. II 1t were
not for the imminence of elections per-
haps somthinS might have been done
ere this"
The sun., 1918-07-25
REPUBLIC IRON AND STEEL.
Net Earnings for Quarter Ended
June 30 Increase SI47,.I4

Net earnings of the Republic Iron ard
Steel Company for the quarter ended
June 30 last were Sl+T.1l4 greater than
for the preceding three months After
deducting dividends on the preferred and
common shares there was surplus o'
$2,l60.407 for the quarter. against So
l7G,404 for the three months period
ended March 81 last UNIFIED orders on
hand on June 80 totalled 29a.7S7 tors
compared with 4ol.O2l tons at tho ord
OF March. The net earnings are rhpso
after deductions for maintenance and
repairs, which amounted to sl.ISS lf>
and provisnon for the excess pro6ts
taxes
In discussing taxes the company sayI:
The directors authorized a deduction
from the net profits for the quarter %
an amount in excess OF that required by
existing tax laws as a provision for ill.,
creased excess profits taxes suggested
by pending legislation. These results are
subject to change and TO adjustment a.
the end OF the year when accounts are
finally audited Our fiscal year ended
December 81, 1918. and the annual rs-
port Will be published prior to the an.
nual meeting, which occurs In April"