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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
ABOUT ADVERTISING

Space and copies of his paper go to make up the newspaper mans entire stock ill trade These two are all that he has to offer for sale to the public, and no one has as yet given any sort of satisfactory reason why he should ever be asked by anyone to donate them. One thing newspaper people will never be able to understand is why any person will walk into newspaper office and make him. self or herself an object of charity and insist upon what they would dsdain to ask for in any other shop or place of business in the town. The principle is the same in the news paper office as in the dry goods store, and what great many people need is to recognize it as the same and get off the newspaper list.
 Advertising space in the newspapers is for sale, not to give away. It has certain value in itself that makes it worth money Copies of the newspaper are for sale-not to give away If they are worth having, they are worth the exceeding small price asked for them.
 The public, or at least large portion ot 1t, has some very erroneous ideas about these matters, and it is but just to the newspaper folk that their ideas be corrected in accord ance with the same business principles that prevail in all other business establishments
 In a vast majority of cases this generous charity on the part of the newspapers is bliss fully taken for granted and the papers fiber ality is abused. That which is purely favor is accepted as a matter of course, and what should be requests are couched as demands.
 When the courtesy has been performed there is rarely appreciation, and more often atisfaction-generally silence
 The result in many towns and cities is that ban has been put upon all free pub licity, no matter what its object-even upon church notices. In these cities such favors as the press bestows are properly appreciated and valued.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
THE BITTER BINDERS

Each new turn the war takes, each new German offensive, whether by arms or talk or printed matter, adds to the evidence of the two most certain facts in the whole war situation. The first is that it is not safe to believe any German promise which we have not the force to compel her to fulfil, and the second fact that follows from this is that no promise or peace or bargain of any kind with Germany is worth more than scrap of paper as long as the German army is intact. And what applies to Germany applies equally to Austria and Turkey
 To face these facts means fighting until Germany and Austria are defeated There are still, unfortunately, quite number of sinuous minded people in this country who so dislike these hard facts that they spend their energies in tryng to dodge them, and in try
 ing to create some formula by which they can becloud the truth.
 Every peace speech whether hypocrit- cal or real, gives them new hope that the task to which we have set our hand may in some manner be avoided, and they busy them selves with schemes for world improvement as urging the British government to dupi- cate Trotzky's guarantees of freedom to Persia
 These curious mentalities with their subtle manners of thought are apt to speak of the more simple minded people who believe in actually winning this war for democracy as "bitter enders." But the term is misap- piled. Those who believe in making no compro- mise with autocracy are not "bitter enders." " On the contrary, they are willing to fight a bitter war through, but they insist that the end shall be sweet The real bitter enders are those who, like the poor Russians, have put their faith in princes, Teutonic princes at that, and who believe that democracy is safe while the Hohenzollern and Hapsburg rule and their armies are still intact Where these people prevail the end will indeed be bitter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

German and Magyar races he has racial hatred which survives and thrives under all oppression, and turbulent outbreaks occur frequently as an expression of this.
 It is apparently part of the pan-German scheme to exterminate or crush these peo- pie During the first eighteen months of the war more than 1000 civilians were executed for political offenses by the Austrian govern ment, half of this number being women and young girls. These figures were given out by the Austrian government in the reichsrat, and were met with derision by the Czech deputies, who claimed a much greater number had been officially murdered. One deputy declared, "a whole. people have been driven to wage civil war, unarmed," by the methods of the police. ''The gallows and the dungeon are the battlefelds in Bohemia"
 Not satisfied with the progress being made, the government has revised the ar engagement of the province and given the German minority such advantages that the Czechs are almost deprived of representa- ton in the reichsrat And when the Be- hemians riot in protest, Austria proclaims martial law in order that the campaign of extermination and terrorism may be carried out with greater freedom and expedition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

during the past few generations. Many cor porations, among them railway systems, had become solely concerned in serving their own ends. in having the people serve them, using people instead of striving to be useful to them. Railway heads have been concerned more with getting all possible out of the people while making the least possible returns
 Working the people instead of working for the people had become all too familiar and was the main end of too many men in high positions. This undoubtedly has been met with in railroad work. It represented the training of lifetime, and many of the executives have been unable to qualify for the new service.
 Competition as the former god of rail way men has been replaced by cooperation. In many cases the rights of the public were trampled on without hesitation. This is un- dergoing radical change. The real ser vice which is something different from what has been existing for years is again coming into vogue. Those who cannot fit into this service must go by the board and make room for new timber It is not surprising that in this number are some railway executives.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
NEW RAILROAD MANAGEMENT

The action of Director General McAdoo in relieving presidents of various roads under government control and replacing them with directors responsible solely to the government has been forecast for some time It has been proven that the services of the presidents holding over from the private ownership have not been altogether satisfactory from several standpoints.
 The matter of salaries has not been en- tirely suitable to the government. Many high priced officials will be eliminated under the new plan of management, but this does not necessarily mean that the men let out as presi- dents will not be re-employed as directors. Where the services have been satisfactory, it is expected that men will be offered di- rectors' positions, but in some cases on ac- count of men being able to adjust themselves to the new conditions brought about by gov ernment control, the executives will be let out altogether.
 Several months ago Chairman Lee, ot the grievance committee of the four big rail way employee unions, charged that there was an organized effort being made by the hold over executives of railroads to discredit gov ernment operation of railroads. Whether or not he has been able to substantiate this state ment by direct evidence is unknown, but in view of developments it is possible that some such cases were discovered.
 It is more likely, however, that the main difficulty has resulted from the training of the former executives and not from lack of patriotism. The fundamental idea of ser vice has to great extent been lost sight of
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
FAMINE IN GERMANY

In reading the reports of food famines in Germany and Austria, it should be remenl- bered that these are reports, nothing else. Despite the fact that outside supplies were shut off in great measure from Germany during the first three years of the war; it being almost impossible to evade the allied blockade, and absolutely no supplies being ob- tainable from Russia, the central powers were able to secure sufficient food to exist and keep their armies in the field.
 This is said not to prove the invincibility of Germany, but to indicate the need for caution about accepting any reports of food shortages having any immediate effects upon the status of the war. There is no doubt that the central powers, and especially Aus tria-Hungary, are short on food supplies. But that this shortage is so serious as to threaten the existence of the governments of these countries is hardly possible
 It is practically certain that the German government has been largely instrumental in spreading reports of internal disorders in both Germany and Austria in order to produce an impression that these countries are near ing the end of their resources, hoping there by to halt or lessen preparations of her enc mics for waging greater campaigns. These reports are also put out as means of fur thering German peace propaganda.
 In view of the developments in Russia, it is more probable that Germany has more food supplies today than at this time last year. She may be meeting with difficulties in obtaining all the supplies hoped for from this source, but it is known that thousands of carloads of foodstuffs, grain, cattle, etc., have been rushed to Germany and Austria from the Ukrainian republic. Still larger amounts of stores remain in German hands for shipment to the central powers from Rus sa, and while the movement may have been held back to certain extent by troop move ments from Russia to the western front it is certain that the Teutons are making the most of their Russian victories.
 There is nothing on which to base hopes for a collapse of the central powers from a food famine save the published reports, and they are far from being substantiated Ev- eryone hopes that the reports are true, but these hopes should not be allowed to affect our preparations for long drawn struggle.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
PHON E 262
CAUSE FOR CONGRATULATIONS

The quick adjustment of the difficulties between President Wilson and the senate over the subject of war investigations is generally gratifying to the country at large. There is pretty generally some impatience at the al- most continuous squabbling which has devel- oped in the senate during the past few weeks, and which is bound to hinder to certain ex- tent the passage of needed legislation.
 In the country at large there is lack of understanding as to the reason for the at titude of certain members of the senate over giving the President powers which he has de- cared to be necessary for conducting the war on scale which will meet the gravity of the situation. This attitude has not been notice- able in the lower house, and only in a cer- tain element i'll the senate, which has not been able to prevent the final enactment into laws the authority asked for, but has been power .ul enough to cause serious delays.
 This was well eXempli6ed in the matter O. the Overman measure for the co-ordina- n and reorganization of governmental de- r. ,lnents and bureaus dealing with war prep a:@r;ons, which was passed only after bit ter ti@ht and long delay. Yet this was one ol the most important pieces of legislation handled by the present congress.
 For time it appeared that this state of a@aiIs was to be reproduced in dealing with @o.iate investigations of bureaus engaged in Ha4 work. The same clique headed by Sen aJr Chamberlain, wanted to make general investigation of all war work, which the ad ministration naturally objected to. That President Wilson was able to carry his point and at the same time avoid further fighting is pleasing to everybody. The passage of the Chamberlain resolution would have re- suited in weakening the Presidents position and been generally harmful to progress in war work, and aiding the enemy by produc- ing an impression abroad that the American people lack confidence in their present gov ernment when the exact opposite is true
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
RAOUL LUFBERRY

America mourns the death of one of her premier flyers, Raoul Lufberry. In years not far advanced beyond boyhood he had done mans work before being called For his valiant services to France as member of the old Lafayette Escadrille he had been signaly honored and prior to America's en- try into the war he had already won an en- viable position in the allied aerial service The story of his part in the war, while uncommon to us now, will be equalled by the deeds of thousands of Americans before the end is come. From an obscure youth in a small Connecticut town before the war, he made his name familiar in all nations by his intrepid exploits in meeting enemy airmen above the clouds.
 Being of French extraction, he was among the first of the Americans to enter the French ranks, finding his way to the Lafay ette Escadrille eventually. He served France with distinction until America entered the war, and when the American Expeditionary Force was ready for active servce on the western front, he, in common with other Am erican flyers serving under French colors was transferred to the American aerial sel vice.
 Thus he came to see the country of his birth fighting for the same ideals which caused him to enlist in France. He was in la position to render valuable services to his country when this happened, and made the most of his opportunities.
 He died as he wished fighting the bat ties of freedom It is this spirit of sacrifice, woven like silver thread through the fabric |of America's war preparations, which insures final success to our arms. Other American flyers may surpass his record, but his place las a pioneer American "Ace" is secure, and |all Americans join his French and American comrades in the salute to the memory of brave and honorable man and a real fighter
 DOWN in Texas they're reviving the barefoot clubs" Some folks don't like to pay $9 for pair of leather shoes made out of roofing felt
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
SUMMER MAIL
 CONTRACT LET
 COAST WOMAN

As matter of good news to the residents of Fairbanks will be the statement that the summer mail con- tract for the carrying of the mail between Fairbanks and the coast has been let. The new contractor Is Mrs. Rose Johnson, of Valdez. The successful bidder is an oldtime resident of Alaska and thoroughly understands the conditions that will have to be met in making the trips, across country. The consideration of the contract is not made public as yet
 The information states that the contractor will soon leave for Chiti- na, and it is presumed that the ser vice will be between that place and Fairbanks instead of from Valdez.
 The transportation will be made by auto trucks, of which number will be sent from the states in the near future. Owing to the condition of the trail, it is possible that the service will not start until about the middle of June, from which time it will be continued until September 30. at which time the winter service will commence.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
ROY JUDKINS
 DROPS A LINE

From Somewhere in France a post al was received from Roy Judkins. the former Fairbanks boy who is now serving with the American ex. peditionary forces overseas. The reading on the postal is as follows: Hello. you Sloe Gin fizz; how is the world using you? Landed here few days ago. Do you know Jim Coleman's address? If so let me know. Better come over and join the merry throng. Best regards to all, JUD."
 Roy's address is as follows: Roy Judkins, Go. D. 416 R. R. Telegraph Battalion. Signal Corps National Army. American Expeditionary Forces.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
CLEARY CREEK SHOWING MUCH
 ACTIVITY NOW

With the coming of warm weather the mining activities on Cleary are beginning to liven up, and much work may be looked for from that section during the coming summer. On No. 8 above bench Sam Hagen has force of six men working and is taking out a dump.
 Tony Troseth, on Chatham, is mak- ing preparations to conduct his ope- ratiOns by the opencut method, and at the present time has five men employed
 Al Hilty, on 2 below Cleary, will operate by the opencut method and is getting his plant in readiness for the season. He has force of four men at work at present and will put on larger crew when the wa ter is running good. MT. Hilty ex- poets to finish his cut this season, making the fourth that he has work. ed out
 Pierson & Johnson. on below. have sunk shaft to bedrock and are busy hoisting out a dump. When the water runs they will sluice the dump now out. During the summer they will be engaged in sluicing and hoisting from the bench claim they are now working on. Enrnth o. Erir creek claim, are busy hoisting out dump and are waiting for the water to run to commence sluicing.
 Hungerford & Foster, who are ope- rating on 12 below bench claim. are hoisting a large dump and will be able to make good cleanup when the water runs.
 c. Bloom & Co.,. on below, are sluicing and their cleanup shows good results.
 On IA below there are two other outfits that are taking out dumps. and the pay is showing up as extra good. These outfits employ 12 men between them.
 Frank Conley and Sam Ivey on 15 below are doing considerable pros pecting. The results of their work are not known. but they are opti- mistic as to the outcome.
 Ole, Larson & Co, who are ope- rating fraction on 15 below. are reported to have extra good pay and are now making preparations for hoisting They are employing six men.
 Sam Weiss, on 16 below. is em- ploying five men at present. His shaft is forty feet to bedrock and the pay is reported as being good. He will take out large dump be- fore beginning sluicing. H. Bloom & Co.,, on IT below, have sunk a shaft and are in good pay. They have nine men employed.
 Taking it all together, the mining game on Cleary is beginning to look good for the summer.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
WHY WE MUST

In the midst of our war activities, in our campaigns to raise funds to support the gov ernment in its war program, it is perhaps not uncustomary to ask ourselves if every thing that we are doing is necessary. They say we must keep on, and as to the why and wherefore of it let the prayer of a simple sol dier of the National army be the answer This soldier writes:
 "They say, who have come back from Over There, that at night the troubled earth between the lines is carpeted with pair. They say that death rides whistlng in every wind, and that the very mists are charged with tor ment. They say that, of all things spent and squandered there, young human life is held least dear. It is not the pleasantest prospect for those of Us who yet can feel upon our lips the pressure of our mothers goodbye kiss. * But, please God, our love of life is not so prized as our love of right. In this renaissance of our country's valor, we who will edge the wedge of her assault make calm acceptance of its hazards. For us, the steel swept trench, the stiffening cold, weariness, hardship For you for whom we go, you millions safe at home-what for you !? We shall need food. We shall need care. We shall need clothes for our bodies and weapons for our hands. We shall need terribly and without failure, supplies and equipment in stream that is constant and never-ending. From you, who are our re- source and reliance, who are the heart and hope of that humanity for which we smite and strive, must come these things"
 This boy has outlined for those who stay at home task as mighty as it is simple. There is no complex problem of responsibility for military operations. The towns through out the country, each district, chooses its own men for the armies These men are sent as the representatives of the district from which they come. On the fighting lines they wage our battles. We can do no less than use our utmost endeavor to see that they are supplied with everything necessary
 Ammunition, clothes, weapons, food ev erything that keeps life and strength and hope in man must be furnished them. Not the least of these things is provision for car ing for wounded and sick. We are today in the midst of a drive for war funds for the American Red Cross society, the mercy orga nization which is bending every effort to see that no American soldier lacks for anything when he is brought back from the field of battle struck down by the enemy assault.
 It is up to each of us to do the very best we know how to help this fund along. Should we fail, there may come back to us some day, a cry from a distant battlefront: My chance for life was denied me because you failed in the hour of need" Pray God that this may never happen to your boy or any other American boy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
FERMENT IN BOHEMIA

The outbreaks in Bohemia which have resulted in martial rule are not of recent ori- gin, but have been smouldering for centuries, and the Czechs are taking advantage of the war to press their claims for national recog milton from the central powers. They are spurred on rather than retarded by the ever increasing persecution practiced by the Aus trian government at the behest of Germany and the pan-Germans.
 Hundreds of years ago, when Poland was powerful nation, Belgium hardly con- scious of nationality, and Lorraine province of such importance that its aid was eagerly sought after, the Bohemians were waging a vain struggle against being made vaSsals of Austria. Early in the seventeenth century the Bohemian population was cut down by executions and exile from 100000 to less than 100000, and in the latter part of the eighteenth century the Czech language was forbidden in Bohemian school rooms in favor of the German tongue.
 Oppressed but never completely subdued the Czechs took leading part in the stormy dimes of 1848 and the upheavals which fol- "'Ted Czech rioting drove the reactionaries l4r secusion. In spite of the part played by them, the Austro-Hungarian compromise of lno7 gave the Bohemians no relief, and left their demands for national recognition still unsatisfed
 With this spirit still alive, it confronted tue panGerman scheme from the very incep- rion of this German ambition. Numerically the Bohemians are only one-tenth of the re- sentf,il minorities now under the heel of pan Germany, and they are less than five per cent of the total population of the central powers
 The geographical position of Bohemia gives it an importance out of all proportion to the number of its Czech population Most Of this latter live on the direct route from Berlin to Vienna, consequently on the ambi- tious Hamburg to-the-P -Persian-Gulf route the dream of pan-German statesmen. In fact, Bohemia has been called the central pivot of pan-Germany. Nor are Germany and her allies slow in recognizing this circumstance.
 Fearing the staunch republicanism of the Boheinians, Austria has resorted to extreme measures of coercion in dealing with this peo- pie. Under these the national aspirations of the Czechs still live, and the determination to plant his banner of freedom where he stands is as strong as ever Against the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

In a Detroit inventors waiterless cafe meals will be served by indi- vidual dumb walters directly from a basement kitchen to each table.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

ACCORDING to the Kansas City Star. President Wilson once sang tenor in college glee club. While are at war such attacks this on our President are sadly out of place.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

LATE photograph of the kaiser shows him wear ing three on his overcoat After the is he will have another to bear-and 1t will be some little trinket!
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27

DOWN in Texas they're reviving the barefoot clubs" Some folks don't like to pay $9 for pair of leather shoes made out of roofing felt