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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
WHAT IS GOVERNMENT?
Someone has likened government to


 factory. The output of government is tax a~,e units An enlightened government de- votes itsell to the production of taxable units. The people composing government are creators of the National wealth. A govern ment which circumscribes the opportunities of its people to create wealth is a moribund government. A government which develops and encourages the creation of opportunities to increase the peoples wealth is a progressive governmental profitable government Jet- ferson said: "All just governments derive their powers from the consent of the govern ed" He might we'll have added: "A pros porous government aids the governed in their industrial development thereby deserving and obtaining their consent to be governed
 Our government has adopted the income tax to produce its revenues. The larger the incomes of the governed the greater the reve- nue of the government. Alaska just now, ow- ing to the war and to other well-known con- ditions is not providing incomes tor taxatlon But Alaska can and will provide enormous 1n- comes for taxation if the government will aid in the development of its industries.
 Alaska's enormous resources are undis- puted and unquestioned. A policy of conser- vation has withdrawn them from utilization by the people as they were once available. It therefore becomes the duty of the govern ment, having prohibited private capital from making the most of Alaska's resources, to itself provide the means for developing them.
 A conservation which hoards but does not utilize is in reality waste. A conserva- ton which utilizes for useful purposes is rrovident.
 Let us therefore be not reluctant to re- c:1est of our government that it shall develop tl , natural resources of Alaska since 1t will -.rt allow private capital to do SO. Let us K it as right. But let us also prove to - government that such policy of develop nlent is not only wise and provident, but profitable and essential as we'll
 A great war has brot about almost a cessation of productive effort in Alaska. But nat war has fastened upon the backs of the lnerican people an enormous load of debt. ith no new sources of wealth developed, .aat debt will be a burden to at least two gen. ;raions of the American people, By the intelligent development of Alaska's resources many billions of new wealth will be created during that period. The taxation of this wealth will go far toward relieving the American people of the burden of the war debt. This is business proposition-not a potlatch. Ali Alaska asks is government aid in the development of its latent wealth. It will pay back every dollar invested and in ad- dition
 ALASKA CAN PAY THE
 NATIONS WAR DEBT"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
JUST REMEMBER TT

When person discusses the weather at any length it is usually because he is try- 4ng to make conversation, or has nothing bet ing to make conversation, or has nothing bet lcs of conversation, yet its use generally indi- cates paucity of thot. It may be noticed also, that when news stories are scarce about town, one is quite liable to find learned and ex- haustive treatise upon the weather where or dlnarily one would read about how John Smith had come to town from him home in some other place, or something equally inter- esting.
 However, we feel moved to discuss the weather, under the circumstances-th cir cumstances being the unusually and exceed
 ngly mild temper of Jack Frost, upon whose kindness we have to depend for heart-warm- ing sunshine and comfort during Old Sors an- nual visit to the south. It will be a good thing to remember, few months from now, when we are telling of the virtues of Alaska as home place to some doubting Thomas who pictures our Northland as a perpetual snow field, inhabited by Eskimos living in snow ig-
 oos, on diet of bubber and talow, riding behind dog teams and reindeer, la Santa Claus. This delightful warm winter that we are enjoying this year is one that will stand comparison with any winter in any climate The old kickers who are loud with the re- marks that this is no white mans country, that it is too cold for civilized folks, had bet ter stop their kicking now, for they will have to swallow their arguments this year. It would be just as easy for them to bear in mind the pleasant weather that we have as it is for them to remember so painstakingly the more severe climatic conditions that sometimes come. Of course if their object is to run down the country, and sometimes they seem to take very evident delight in so doing, they are perfectly satisfied in remembering everything, even to the smallest detail, that gives them any discomfort But, why, or why do they stay in such an awful place? Let them go to Arizona or California, or Florida, or wher- ever it is that they think everything to be de- sired may be found in the way of climate. We would be delighted to have them, for certainly their place might better be empty than filled as it is by then-veritable stumbling blocks.
 The fact remains that we are having wonderful winter SO far, and the hopeful part of it all is that the sun is now on the north ward journey again, the days are getting long CT, and very soon it will be impossible for Jack Frost to show even his nose, except possibly at night. We have such a start on him now that he can't do much damage in the line of really severe cold weather this winter. And in spite of the fact that it is not sign of the highest intellect to talk of the weather, surely it is justifiable especially when we are writing to those poor benighted souls Outside, who wonder how white people ever manage to subsist in this supposedly Arctic region, land of perpetual snow and ice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
Don't Neglect Babies In
Hot Weather, Warning Of
Richmond Health Officer

Now that a cool spell has arrived
Richmondians are warned by the
health officers to avoid relapsing into
neglect of their babies. Every precau-
ton should be taken TO keep babies
from taking cold, and they should be
dressed warmer when the day or
night turns cooler, and relieved OF
heavier clothing Immediately when
the temperature shows sudden rise.
Babies are very sensitive to both cold
and heat, it must be remembered, say
Richmond doctors.
AS rule August is the heaviest
mortality month Of the entire year for
babies. Saving babies lives in sum
mer is largely matter Of cleanliness
and seclusion from contagion, says the
board of health. Families who are 60
ing to take their children to summer
resorts are warned to be perfectly
sure that the water is pure, and If
they even suspect that it is not, every
drop of water touched by the baby as
we'll as the rest Of the family should
be boiled
Some important factors in reducing
baby mortality are:
Pure food, especially milk, to be pro-
vided by the community II necessary
Pure water supply
Nursing service to insure care for
sick babies.
Education Of inexperienced mothers
in methods of safeguarding their ba-
bies' health
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
MICHIGAN PREPARES
TO FIGHT \, C. |.
nv Associated Press)

LANSING, Mich, Aug "a meet
ing here of the SO prosecuting attor-
neys in Michigan has been called by
the Attorney General Alex Groesbeck,
to organize for full cooperation in the
grand jury investigation into the cost
of living necessities, expected to begin
in circuit court here August 10. De
cision to conduct a grand jury invest1-
ton was announced yesterday when
the attorney-general filed with Circuit
Judge Howard West, complaint
charging that between February l and
August l Of this year persons un-
known to the complainant" conspired
to restrict production and enhance the
market price of foodstus, articles Of
wearing apparel and other commodi-
ties. The hearing is to be open to
the public.
The investigation, according to Mr.
Groesbecks plans, will take in every
line Of business having to do with
the necessities of life. 1T will not be
confined to the food situation" he said
I'VE will go up and down the line.
taking in boots, shoes, clothing, ice,
lumber. hardware and everything else
which enters into the necessities of
life"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09

visit her sister, Mrs. Ashur Woolley
of Fountain City. =. Charles Meyers
made a business trip to Richmond Fri
day. .... Harvey Brown spent a few
days near his old home near Liberty,
Ind Mrs. E. S. Hinshaw and sons,
Ray and Melvin. and Miss Geraldine
Sauser, Of Lynn, took Thursday din
ner with Mrs. c. L. Horn. . Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Hasley of Arba, Ind, call
ed on Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Horn Mon
day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. o. Mel
son and daughter, Edna of Gettysburg
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Elstro,
Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Allen
Graham Of Richmond spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Mattix
Mrs. c. l.. Horn and children, Ber-
dene, Harriet and Arthur, Miss Ruby
Mattix and Mrs. NJ. C. Stegall attend
ed the recital given by Miss Ruth
Scott. John Sewell called on Mr. and
Mrs. John King Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Katie Tracy were calling at this
place Thursday evening. " Walter
Bush of near Ingomar. O., called on
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Myers Tuesday
afternoon. Mr.. Steward Of Rich
mond took Sunday evening supper
with Mr.. and Mrs Allen Breeze
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
Seventy-Fiue Tents Are
Up For Chautauqua

All the floors are built at the chau-
tauqua grounds and is tents were
raised by Saturday noon, as well as
the big tent" Announcement was
made at the downtown headquarters
Saturday morning that ten more tents
were obtainable.
Three hundred and twenty-five
teachers tickets were mailed by the
city and county superintendent Sat.
urday, and it is thought that the insti-
tute will be we'll attended by Wayne
County and Richmond teachers.
Sale Of season tickets is continuing
rapidly. especially at some of the
down town business houses, which re-
port in several instances more than
fifty tickets sold.
The chautauqua headquarters will
be moved from the Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing to the grounds Monday morning
Persons wishing to talk to this office
will reach it by calling 1919.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
information" In Phone
Exchange Takes Prize For
Answering Foolish Queries

With all respect to the librarians,
the city hall officials, and others, Miss
Stella McGreevy. chief operator Of the
Home Telephone company, says that
the prize for answering unnecessary
questions is taken by the information
girl at the phone exchange.
Who is governor of Indiana?
What is mayor Zimmerman's first
name?
How large is Indiana?
How far from here is Chicago?
These and many others dealing with
the love affairs Of the young people
Of the city are the type that Informa-
tion is forced to answer every day
Miss McGreevy also adds that there
must be a shortage of clocks in Rich
mond. for there are on the average
two hundred calls each day for cor
rect time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
Unsettled Conditions
Temporarily Halt City
Real Estate Activities

Real estate business in Richmond,
up to the present week had been very
brisk but the unsettled conditions now
existing seem to have temporarily
halted all sales, say local real estate
men. The majority of the dealers say
that they expect business to pick up
a gain within the next week but others
are not so optimistic.
One man declares that he had four
farms about to change hands but the
threatened rail strike and other con-
ditions have caused the parties tenn
porarily to cease negotiations
A thorough canvas of the real estate
men finds only two actual sales TAX
ing place last week, one being the
property located at 917 Main ST. and
the other being two large double
houses on South Fourth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
Loyal Legion, Is Mrs.
Pyle's Suggestion For
Name Of Wayne Legion

THE Loyal Legion of Wayne" has
been submitted for the name Of the
Wayne county organization Of the
American Legion by Mrs. J. c. Pyle
of Boston
Mrs. Pyle suggests that this name
be used first in honor of all Wayne
county service boys, second in honor
of the Wayne County War Mothers,
and thirdly in honor of the people OF
Wayne county who contributed their
time and money to the war
Another person suggests THE
Wayne County World War Soldier
Progressive Legion This is suggest
ed because the men fought for the
principles of a higher type of civil
cation.
Two persons signing themselves
F. C. and E. r. w, suggest Junior
Veterans of the Grand Army"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
PLUMB EXPLAINS
RAILROAD BILL
TO COMMITTEE
Counsel for Brotherhood on
Witness Stand All Day -
Predicts Action.

WASHINGTON, Aug. all day
long from witness chair before the
house interstate commerce committee,
Glenn E. Plumb, counsel for the rail-
road brotherhoods and author OF or
ganized labor's plan for tripartite con-
troll Of the railroads, responded Friday
to sharp questions from the semicircle
of committee members, who called up
on him to explain every phase Of the
labor bill.
Through 1t all, Mr.. Plumb chung
steadfastly to the assertion, number
less times repeated. that the railroad
unions aimed Ito eliminate the motive
Of operation for profit and substitute
the motive of operation for service"
to which he added the corollary that
1T means democracy in industry, with
out which democracy In politics is .
mere shell and sham"
Gravely, Plumb talked Of revolution
as an alternative in case the adoption
of some such plan" was not obtained
by political action through congress,
and said that was the determination
OF the masses Of men whom he repre-
scented. though hope never to live to
see the day"
League Income Growing.
Nc 1uCOulS ol INC 6lumD plan
league. organized to forward the labor
bills passage, he said. was "in the
neighborhood OF 100000 or $125,OO0
annually now" though only organized
in July. He estimated that its income
shortly would be 100000, and implied
that 1t might run up to five or six
millions. All Of 1t. he said, was com
ing from brotherhood members.
THE situation is that our men be.
lieve they have come to a new day"
Plumb told the committee "They
have spent their money and their
lives to secure liberty and democracy
in industry they have only the shell
OF liberty to live. We intend to get 1t
lawfully, and through the constitu-
ton by the ballot"
But II that ia not possible. what
will be done?" Representative San
ders. Republican, Indiana, asked,
Then 1t means something else"
What else?" the Indiana repre-.
sentative persisted.
"Ah, there is no doubt in your mind
or in mine as to that" Mr.. Plumb re-
sponded. ''If the forces Of reaction
prevent the adoption on this program
by lawful means, we know the way
of history"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
Franchise League News

With complete ratification Of the
Federal Suffrage amendment in sight
the leaders of the Woman's Franchise
League are warning branch organs
cations over the state not to quit the
fight until 1t is won. The Importance
is being pointed out to them OF con.
tinuing the Suffrage work until the
thrity-six states haxe ratified. Z
Work for the ratification by the
special session forms the present ac-
tivity of the organization. This will
be followed by the work Of the citizen
ship schools. Also all possible help
is being given to the National Amerir
can Woman's Suffrage association, OF
which the state league is a branch,
in its work for national ratification
When this is over the league becomes
automatically a branch of the League
Of Women Voters. At present the
women of Indiana are not eligible to
partial suffrage.
AS a preliminary to the state me-
mortal service which will be held for
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw in the early
autumn, a number of Franchise
leagues over the state are planning
local services. The first Of these was
held at Hammond. 1t was a vesper
service held in the Baptist church,
the pastor Of the church, the Rev.
DR.. Licklider, presiding. Prominent
suffragists and officers Of the leagues
of Hammond and Crown Point each
paid tribute to the great leader, and
DR. Licklider delivered a beautiful
address. At the close, those present
| dedicated themselves again to the
cause for which DR.. Shaw gave her
life. e.
One of the live wires of the Indiana
Franchise League is the New Albany
| branch. A recent board meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. Walter V.
Bullet, the secretary. on Silver Hills.
A lawn party was held Tuesday night
at the home of Miss Rockenbach, the
President of the league. The league
! is also arranging for a decorated float
in the Soldiers Home Coming parade.
They are planning on carrying out the
program of the league, to make Every
Woman an Intelligent Voter in 1920"
during the coming winter. =
The profession of paid mattresses
has been taken up by a number OF
members of the Elkhart league as a
means of raising money for suffrage.
They serve at the Saturday night din
ner dances at the Country club and
each woman turns over her S1.25 to
the league treasury.
| A brief memorial service was held
at the home of Mrs. a. G.. Lewis, by
the Portland league for Dr.. Shaw.
After its conclusion Mrs. Clarence
Stephenson gave a talk on What
Indiana Women will bring before the
legislature.
Hon. H. H. Hoffman of Ligonier,
says his votes in the sessions of the
| Legislature of 1817-1919 will indicate
his position on ratification of the suf-
frage amendment in the special ses-
sion of the legislature, and that he
will vote for the amendment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
TEN MORE TEACHERS
NEEDED IN COUNTY

Ten teachers are needed to COM
plete the faculty OF the Wayne county
schools for next year, according to a
statement made Saturday by County
Superintendent c. o. Williams. Four
teachers are needed to fill the faculty
of the Richmond schools.
There is a shortage of Latin teach
ers for Wayne county schools, accord
ing to the superintendent, and teach
ers for this subject are in great de-
mand. Joel Moore, trustee of Boston
township announced the faculty for
Boston township schools Saturday.
The teachers for Boston township
schools follow: Boston, Frank A.
Medsker, Supt.; Ruby Medearis, high
school; Bess Doty, grades 4, and s.;
Mary Mccall, grades l, 2 and 5. Dis
trict No. 1, Helen Farmer; District
No. 8, Florence Dunn District No. 4,
Lietha Pegg; District No. 5. Florence
Burgess; District No. 6, Lydia Austil !;
music supervisor. Haley Harold.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
HITCHCOCK AGAINST
BROTHERHOOD PLAN

Washington, Aug. Ex-senator Hitch
cock. Democrat. Nebra ska, announced
that he was opposed TO the plan of
therailroad brotherhoods for reorgani-
cation of the railroads. Replying to
an inquiry from brotherhood officials
in Nebraska; Senator Hitchcock said:
I'm my opinion, congress would not
be justified in enacting such radical
legislation without a mandate from
the people. The railroad organiza-
tons have raised a very large ques-
tion-one that should not be passed
upon by congress without becoming
the issue in a general election. l am
opposed TO the bill
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
Two Years Needed To
Build Adequate House
Supply, Says Miller

1t will take at least two years to
supply the presnt population of Rich
mond with normal supply of resi-
dences, dwellings and apartment
houses, with all building crafts busy,
is the opinion of Ora Miller, president
of the Millerkemper Lumber com
pany.
Miller declared that in order to get
back to normal housing cnoditions it
will be necessary to keep up a con-
tinual activity of building. This
menas that persons, in order to meet
the demand for houses, must not
cease construction work because of
high prices of materials and labor.
The time that is lost means putting
normal times just that much farther
away.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
GENERAL PERSHINC
RECALLED TO U. s.

PARIS, Aug. "a report was cur
rent in Paris this afternoon that Gen
eral Pershing has been recalled sud
denly to the United States, but with
no confirmation when inquiry was
made regarding it. that General Per
shing's Office here. The report had
1t that the general might even aban-
don his visit to King Albert of Bel
GUM, planned for Sunday, but it was
stated at the general office that no
one there was aware of any change
in his plans.
General Pershing's special train, in
fact, was at Lille, this evening, taking
him on his way to Belgium.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
400 VOTE TO RETURN
At INDIANAPOLIS
(Bv Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. AT 4
meeting today 400 shopmen who have
been on strike at the Moorefield shops
of the Cincinnati. indianapolis West
ern Railroad voted to return to work.
Striking craftsmen of the Pennsyl-
vania and New York Central railroads
were also meeting today to discuss an
appeal made by B. NJ. Jewell. acting
president Of the railway employees
department Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, to the men to return
to work in compliance with the request
Of President Wilson.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
HOOVER TO STAY IT'LL
CRISIS IS PASSED

PARIS, Aug. 9.-Herbert c. Hoover
has consulted to retain the worlds
food distributing job until the crisis in
the Near East has passed.
He left for Vienna last night fully
empowered by the peace conference
TO act in accordance with his own
discretion.
He probably will remain in the Aus
trian capital until the crisis arising
from Rumania's action against Hun
gary has passed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
Neu WestuiNe, o.

Mrs. Roy Sherwood and daughter
Nellie Marie. were calling on Eaton
friends. Mrs. Phebbe Daily Of Rich
mond is spending few days with her
daughter, Mrs. NJ. c. Stegall. :. Miss
Esther Stegall and Arthur Horn took
part in the violin recital held last
Thursday afternoon and evening at
New Paris. -. .Malvin Pryfogle and
sister from near Campbellstown are
spending few days with their grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Prybogle
-. Miss Esther Stegall has gone to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
AUSTRALIANS WIN.

NEWPORT, R. l., August Ger
aid Patterson and Norman E. Brooks,
Australian players. today defeated R.
Norris Williams II and Watson NJ
Washburn, 6-3 and GA in the semi,
final round of doubles for the Newport
cup, at the Casino. The steady, ma
chine-like playing Of the Australians
was too much for the American stars,
who were forced into making many
errors while their rivals made fire.
quent placement shots.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
OBEliSk is FOR SALE.

LONDON. Aug. 9.-The obelisk at
Oldbridge. near Drogheda, erected in
1885 to mark the spot where King Will
liam's troops crossed the river at the
battle of the Boyne, is for sale. 1t is
100 feet in height, with a diameter
of o5 feet
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
ROBBED
IN CHICAGO STORE
(Bv Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-TWO automo-
bile bandits, one a cripple, today held
up Louis Trocky in his jewelry store
In West Madison street, bound and
gagged him and in view Of scores Of
pedestrians escaped with an iron
bucket filled with diamonds and
watches values at $4,000 and 800 in
CURRENCY
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-08-09
Exposition To Begin
Weeks Stand At Park

Veal Bros. Exposition and Hippo
drome will open their engagement in
Richmond at Exhibition Park. under
the auspices of the Richmond Exhibi-
ton Co. Monday evening, Aug. II, at
7:30, and continue for six days and
six nights. The exposition consists of
Is shows and two riding devices.