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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24

In the same way, we know that; the ter ritory can pay the Nations war debt if it is given the help that should be forthcoming to the last frontier of the Nation.
 We know it is not big talk. We know that it is net an idle boast.
 We realize that all we need to do is to emphasize it, and publish it broadcast that the whole nation may know that Alaska can pay the debt left by the Great War.
 And when the whole nation knows this, and realizes it, the development of the ter ritory will begin in good earnest; the era of prosperity will be here.
 Indeed it is not ''big talk"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24
''PIX' WOOD IS
 LIEUTENANT IN
 AMERICAN ARMY

At the Mason's dance last evening great enthusiasm was aroused by an announcement made by Rev. Lump. kin that Frank P. Wood. now with the American army of occupation. had been promoted to second neutenAncy.
 The message was rather brief but much can be construed from the simple wording. It means that Fair. banks is represented at the front and that the representation Is iu good and capable hands. Some time ago Frank wrote to his old home town that he had "got" every hun that he had promised and a few more for good measure. It Is gratifying to his friends here to think that "Pix" had been in the thick of battle and had come out alive, receiving as his reward promotion from the ranks pTdClCdlly OQ Iuo Ddttleuelu, IOg peace is not signed and the war ' not over.
 Frank left over the trail to SC outside and offer his services in the world struggle. On his acceptance he was assigned to Co. B. 311th Ma, chine Gun battalion, 18th Division. of the American Expeditionary Force. That he has made good goes without saying. With thousands of other brave boys he went into action and acquitted himself with such dis. tinction that commission was given him. He must have displayed some qualification of leadership or else 1t would not have bees gives him. Starting in as a private and winding up with a commission Is a good years work for anyone and Fair banks Is more than proud of its rep resentation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24
MEN WITHOUT HONOR.

There is an investigation under way at present of alleged bribery and graft charges among naval officers. Indications are that a scandalous state of affairs is being unearthed as the result of this. Several arrests have been made, and others are expected.
 It is deplorable that the uniform of the navy should be used to cover a system of graft as fragrant and widespread as this. It is charged that certain officers would not issue any orders that might favor an individ- ual without being paid for it. This included instances when it was clearly their duty to is- sue such orders.
 Of course, there are men who have moi a vestige of honor, in every walk of life, and
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24
UP AGAINST TT

It is finally sinking into the mind of the German nation that the allies mean business. The German people are coming to the con- clusion that they are up against it, and that they must live up to their part of the agree lnent or suffer the consequences.
 The signing of the continuation of the arnistice is the evidence of this change of mind on the part of the German nation. When 1t became known what the terms were for the renewal of the armistice, there was talk in Germany that the government would not continue negotiations with the allies, be- cause these terms were too severe. They seemed to think that they could employ such tactics and by this means get the allies to lessen the severity of the terms.
 Of course, that was out of the question. The Germans either had to take what the allies offered them or go without, which would be sufficient cause for renewal of hostilities on the part of the allies. This would be most serious for the Germans be- cause of the army of occupation that is now on German soil The significance of all this seems to have penetrated the Teutonic intelli- gence until they know that they are up against 1t, that there is no alternative for them, noth- ing but to accept what is given them by the allies.
 The terms of the renewed armistice are said to be more severe than those of the first armstice, yet when it came to the ac- tual signing of them the German representa- tives were ready. They knew that it was their only hope; that if they did not they might expect to be wiped almost out of exis- tence.
 It may be that the Germans thot that the prolonged deliberations of the peace con- ference were sign of weakness. The Teu- tonic mind seems to have peculiar egotis1m that amounts almost to stupidity along cer- tain lines. One of the most used of German policies was expressed by the epigrammatic saying, Divide and Conquer" It may be that they thot that the allied countries and America were squabbling over the spells, and in that lay their chance to slide out from un- der the terms imposed by the armistice. If SO, they committed another peculiarly Teuton- ic blunder in thot, for it is not the case.
 The prolonged deliberations of the peace conference do not indicate weakness. They are, on the contrary, evidence of the painstak- ing care that is being used by the members of the conference, in settling the weighty and important questions before the body. Noth- ing is too small to escape their attention if it has any bearing on the problems before the meeting. They are probing every move, be- fore they take it, that entire justice may be done all parties concerned. And if the Ger mans thot that the delay was caused by a weakness of policy, they soon learned their mistake when they were brot face to face with the renewal of the armistice.
 They have discovered that they are really up against it, that they have to take it, for there is nothing else to be done. Their only hope lies in that direction.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24
AGED WOMAN IS
 LAID AT REST

Yesterday morning at the Catholic church was held the funeral services for the late Katherine Failey. the aged woman who was found dead week ago. The services were con. ducted by Father Munroe with the children's choir in attendance.
 The edifice was filled with friends of the deceased and many floral of. ferings were in evidence. Following the services the remains were taken to tho cemetery and inferred.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24

THERE is only about one gallon of alco- holic beverages per inhabitant in the United States, says news item. There are some people that this does not worry half as much as their inability to get the gallon Empire.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24
WE CAN DO IT

Whose country is it?
 Our country.
 Whose war was 1t?
 Our war
 Whose victory is it?
 Our victory.
 And who helped win it?
 We did.
 Whose war debt is it?
 Our war debt.
 And who can pay it?
 Alaskan can.
 Of course we can, there is no doub, about it. Alaska can and is more than willing to pay the Nations war debt-our war debt
 Whose territory is Alaska?
 Our territory. It belongs to all of us who live here, and to all the American citizens who might care to come here.
 Do we owe anything to Alaska?
 We owe it our allegiance and our loyalty It is a great and mighty territory, promising many wonderful things to those who give il their loyalty. Alaska gives us great free dom, greater than we could find anywhere else in the United States It is a country oi great distances, untold wealth and promise
 The war has meant much to Alaska. 1, has taken of its very life blood
 We would not have it otherwise, for we were out to win the war.
 But the war has left a debt for the Ma tion to pay This debt will weigh rathe, heavily if it has to be met entirely by taxation on country already producing to the utmost of its capacity.
 New country, undeveloped, with untold natural resources, could handle this debt with out feeling it.
 During the development of the country as its resources are made to produce, it could creased wealth it would bring to the country
 Alaska is this new undeveloped country containing the greatest and most wonderful mineral resources that have ever been known
 Already there has been enough develop ment to prove that the increased revenue o1 its further development would pay the wal debt easily.
 We Alaskans know that this is true, for last year a copper mine at Kennecott paid a special war tax, outside of its regular tax. o1 over two million, three hundred thousand dol lars And there are other properties in the territory that would yield as magnificent re turns as that one
 We must show our loyalty to Alaska, the land of our choice, by helping to bring about the development that it should have.
 More we must show our loyalty to the Nation as a whole, by doing everything ir our power to bring this about.
 Alaska has the wealth.
 Alaska needs development. The government is showing its willing ness to help in this development. But Alas kans who know must point out the way fol the government aid
 The government knows that the wealth locked up i1 Alaska's hills and valleys will make short work of the war debt It knows that Alaska can pay the Nations war debt if it is given the right aid at the right time
 The help that Alaska needs from tho government is comparatively little-a power plant, good roads, aid for the prospector, per haps, altogether no more than it is reasonable to expect from the government.
 And with this aid, Alaska can pay the Nations war debt.
 And Alaskans can best show their loyal ty and love for Alaska by boosting all to- gether for the future of Alaska, for the de velopment that the territory deserves, that we may prove that our territory can pay the Nations war debt that we can do it.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24

John Lappi. tie contractor on lower Goldstream. came to town yes. terday to receive attention to an in. jured foot. The injury was caused by . heavy tic falling on it. Just how badly the member was damaged could not be learned.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-24
HlllERY ls
 REPORTED SERIOUSLY ILL

Frances Sanderlin recently receiv. ed a letter from the outside stating that Mrs. Hillery was reported to be seriously i'll in Los Angeles. Mrs. Hillery lived in Fairbanks for some time and was best known as Grand. ma" Hillery. For the past few years she has lived on the outside.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
FORMER MADISON BOY
NOW RICH FARMER

Hon. Jesse M. Alverson, Of Bour-
bon county, visited his mother, Mrs.
Matte Alverson and sister, Miss
Rose Alverson here Sunday and part
of Monday.
Mr.. Alverson is a former Madison
boy who has made good out in the
world. For a number of years he
conducted a country newspaper most
successfully. A short time ago he
sold out his paper at Georgetown,
and bought handsome farm near
Millersburg. He gave around 5000
an acre for it, and has recently re-
fused over $3.50 an acre for it, and
is holding it at $400. Mr.. Alvcrson
served as Clerk of the State Senate
for several terms, after representing
Lincoln county in the legislature for
several sessions. He says he is
through with politics now, but will al
ways take an interest in democratic
success-of which there seems to
have been very little recently.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
ITALfFACING
I BOLSREv|ST CRISIS
(By Associated Press)

Rome, Friday, Nov. 2l-Rumors
OF the widest character regard
ing the possibilities of a very SER
iousgcrisis involving not only the
cabinet but also the reigning
house of Italy, are in. circulation
as the opening Of parliament ap-
proaches. The Socialists proud
of their recent victory, are eager
to continue what they call their
forward march"
The new element, declared to
be revolutionary in sentiment,
and favoring a>policy which will
inevitably lead to Bolshevism in
Italy, has had the effect of max
ing the responsible authorities
anxious.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
THE WEATHER
Fair tonight; Tuesday partly
cloudy and warmer.
MADISON MAN BUYS
BIG INDIANA FARM

Douglas Young, who recently
sold his farm at Kingston, has
bought farm of 346 acres in
Jefferson county, Indiana, the
county seat of which is Madison.
He gave $50 an acre for it and
before the deed was made re-
fused a profit of SIS an acre for
the, place. The farm had been in
the possession of one family for
over 80 years.
Mr.. Young sold his Kingston
farm to Rev. James Lunsford, 0
Jackson county for $l1 600.
There were ESQ acres in the tract
he owned in this county: He
still owns another farm here in
the Bearwa1low section, which he
plans to sell soon. Mr.. Young,
his wife and eight children have
moved to their new home.
Mrs. Young is daughter of Mr.
Tom Kindred, of the Pamela sec
ton.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
TRUCK SMASHES into
MRS. SHIFFLET'S BUGGY

Mrs. Elliott ,Shifflett had a
narrow escape from being killet
in Richmond Saturday when her
buggy was struck by laundry
truck driven by coloyed man.
Mrs. Shifflct says that she was on
the right side of the street, and
when the truck came up behind
her she pulled her horse and
buggy over in the gutter. Hel
buggy was smashed into splinter;
and she was thrown violently
from the buggy and sustained !;
severe nervous shock but NJ
bones we're broken. Fortunately
she was driving a gentle horse,
Mrs. Shifflet was taken at once
to DIR. Williams office and after
recovering partially from the
shock she was taken home.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
"The Naughty Wife"

"The Naughty Wife, the most
farce produced in New
York this past season will be at
the Opera House one night on
Friday, November 18th. The farce
was first produced at the Harris
Theatre, New York, where it en-
joyed remarkable success.
"The Naughty Wife" is written
by Fred Jackson, well known to
lovers of farce as the author Of
"a Full House" one of the pro-
nounced successes of few sea-
sons back. 1t is produced by
Selwyn and Company, who, as
the producers of "rwin Beds"
and "Fair and Warmer have
wan an enviable place for Their,
selves in the theatrical world.
Gordon Elrid heads the company
and in his support are Reeva
Greenwood, Gertrude Walthers
Harry Keen, Irma Heath, and
others. The seat sale opens OF
Tuesday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
GOOD NEWS FROM
CLAY COUNTY COAL
Government Places High Grade
On Fuel From D. B. Shackcl-
fords Rich Mines

D. B. Shackelford received
news from Washington Monday
hat the government has classi-
fed coal taken from his Clay
county fields at the high grade
Blue Gem" coal-a little better
in fact, than the Blue Gem.
This means that his 1000 acres
of holding there will prove i'm
mensely valuable for the entire
tract is very rich with coal at a
shallow level. Three mines are
now in operation, and as soon a>
labor can be secured will produce
IN immense amount of fuel. Mr..
Shackelford receives a royalty of
80 cents on each ton of coal that
is mined from his holdings. Mr..
Shackelford spent last week at
the mines.
A prominent local coal dealer
has gone to Clay county fields, to
secure several cars Of this coal.
He has assurance that he will get
it as MIR. Shackelford personally
requested the operators to let
him have it for his home town
people, and the promise was
given that it would come tc
Richmond,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
SEES MUCH GROWTH
HERE after y YEARS

County Judge Frank A. Bullock,
Of Fayctte county, drove over Sun
and visited friends here. Judge Bull
lock had not been in Richmond for
90 years, a short time after he gra-
duated from old Central University
here. He was amazed at the growth
in the city, and expressed himself as
much pleased at the evidences of ex-
pansion and Improvement. Judge Bull
lock is one of the leading citizens Of
Fayette. He has served his county
as county judge for number of
terms, having only once met defeat
He has laborcd long and faithfully
to give Fayette an upeto-date good
roads system and has succeeded well.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
Miss Rcardon Gets Good
Position Under Morrow

Miss Goldie Reardor, chief
clerk in the Office of United
States District Attorney Thomas
D.. Slattery, at Covington, was
advised she had been named by
Governor-c'ect Edwin p. Nor
row to be his private stenograph-
er after his inauguration Decem-
Der 9. Miss Rcardon was MI
Morrow's chief clerk and ste
nographer when he was United
States District Attorney at Gov
'ngton. Miss Reardon comes tc
Richmond regularly to the Fed
sral f,t;dnS' court 1,a. sessions and has many
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
Henry Prewitt Appointed Judge

Governor James D. Black APP
pointed Henry X. Prcwitt, of Mt.
Sterling, to ~ Circuit Judge OF
the 2lst district to fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF Judge
VIII, "A. Young, who was killed
when in All automobile accident
in Brighton. Judge Prewitt has
served in a number of Offices,
having been Fire Insurance. Com
missioner during the administra-
tion of State Auditor Hagar. AS
well as being a lawyer, Prewitt is
one of the biggest farmers and
cattle feeders of Montgomery
county. He has. many friends
here who will extend congratu-
lations upon his appointment.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
MISSING MAN TURNS
UPAT KEY WEST
Charles Shrewsbcrry, Evidently
Planning Trip To Cuba or
To Panama

Charles Shrewsbury, who mysteri-
0usly disappeared from his home on
the Taylors Fork pike several weeks
ago, has been located He is at Key
West, Florida, He is preparing to
take ship there either for Cuba or
Panama; or maybe, South America,
but will hardly make the long jour-
'ney, for warrant was wiral to the
authorities there by Sheriff p. S.
Whitlock, to arrest the young man and
hold him until local officer can go
after him. Shrewsbury will be charg-
cd with deserving his wife and two in
fapt children. This is a serious of
fcnse in Kentucky, and he will have
to stand trial upon his return to Ken
lucky.
The young man "gave himself
away" Monday morning when he tel
egraphed to County Judge w. X Price
asking that official to wire authorities
at Key West that Shrewsbury is an
American citizen. This was necessary
In securing passport to leave the I'm
tied States. Judge Price, who had
heard of the mysterious disappearance
Of the young man few weeks ago,
Immediately reported the matter TO
his father, Frank Shrewsbury, q
prominent farmer of the Kirksville
section, and Mr.. Shrewsbury phoncd
in to Sheriff Whilock and requested
him to wire the authorities at Key
West to arrest and hold the young,
man until some on could be sent for
him. At the time of his disappearance
young Shrcwsbcrry had just drawn
about s3,400 from bank, and he also
had u good automobile.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
COAL SHORTAGE HITS
MANY PLANTS HARD
More Industrials Close Down
Over Middle West With Only
Slight Improvement
fBy Associated pressl

Chicago, Nov. Industrial
plants all over the middle west
continued to close down today
as fuel public utilities were cIrtai.
ed further and regional coal com
niittees advised individuals to
save coal as the nationwide
strike of bitumionus miners en-
tered its 24th day.
The only large producing cen
ter reporting Improvement dur
ing the last "a hours was West
Virginia, in the non union fields.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
NOTE
READ IN MEXICO
tBy AssocIateo Press)

Washington, Nov. "a = The
American governments sharp
note demanding immediate re-
lease of Vim. 0. jenkins, Ameri-
can Consular Agent, at Puebla,
is understood to have been con.
sidcred at special session of the
Mexican cabinet Friday, at which
the Governor of Puebla wa
present. Advices to the State
Department today did not dis
close what action, if any, was
taken. y
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
HUN DELEGATES leave
PARIS SUDDENLY

Paris, Nov. 24-The supreme
council decided today to send tho
German delegation mere a note il
reply to the one submitted by the
Germans informing the council of
the departure for Berlin of pleni-
potentaries sent in connection
with the carrying out of the
armistice terms which Germany
has been informed she must sign
before the peace treaty is put in
to effect. The notes contents
were not made public.
The departure of the German
plenipotentiaries was sudden ana
is regarded in American peace
delegation circles as having a
close connection with the failure
of the American senate to ratify
the treaty. They do not agree
however, with the majority of the
French criticisms that the Ger
mans are using the senate's fail
ure to ratify as prctext to
avoid the fullfillment of the peace
terms, but rather that the Ger
mans are hesitating over the
loss'of what they consider count
crpoise to the viewpoints Of
former European enemies thru
The absence of American mem
bers from the commission charg-
cd with execution of the treaty.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
KENTUCKY MINERS
OFFERED INCREASE
To Get Back To Work In Coal
Mines ,and Higher Price On
Fuel May Come At Once
(Rv Associated Press)

Louisville, Nov. 24-Accordine
to Kenneth u. Mcguire, of the
Harlan Coal Company, coal OPP
orators in Southeastern Kentucky
today posted notices offering
striking miners an increase
amounting to 80 per cent for day
labor and IL to IS per cent for
loading"
Various meetings are taking
place today, it was said, between
operators and miners, to explain
the offer.
1t is also said there is a posi-
bility of an increase in the pr
OF coal 40 to,65 cents ton.
About 22,0O0 miners are en-
ployed in the district in which is
also included part of Tennessee.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
PROCLAMATION

Notice is hereby given to all pro-
perty owners in the new sewerage
system district that they must con
meet with the new system, and dis
pensc with all privies, ETC., on their
premises. 1t will be easier and cheap
er for them to do so now while the
sewerage system is under construct
ion. They will be compelled to do so
latter, when the system is completed,
anyway, and much time, money and
annoyance can be saved by doing this
work at once. 5,
2t l.. P. EVANS, Mayor.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
WEAREN KENNEDY TO BUY
ON RICHMOND MARKET

Mr.. Wearen Kennedy got home Sun
day night from Wilson, N. c., after a
most successful season. He reports
4 splendid market in the south and,
like Mr.. Curtis, predicts better prices
for hurley on the Kentucky breaks.
lie confirmed reports that he will buy
for the American Tobacco Company
on the Richmond breaks. This will be
good news to the many friends here
Of this popular young man. He has
risen rapidly in the service of this
big company, and the fact that he has
been assigned to the Richmond market
hat his aE 'ities have received quick
'ecognition. r
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
REGULAR MEETING POSTPONED

The regular meeting of the Normal
City Lodge No, 1862, Knight Of
Pythias, will be postponed Thursday
night November 9th, on account of
Thanksgiving.
The following Thursday night, Dec.
dth, will be the election of Officers
for the year 1920, and all members
are requested to be present. We are
not permitted to say "what's going
to be doing", but if you miss some
thing, don't say 81 told you so".
S. w. Norman, c. C.
d. w. Kennedy, X. r. e. S.
w. L. Howe, M. w.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-24
Figuring On passing the
Buck" To the Public
(By AssOCiated prc

Nby NssUCfutou fcsSI -. .
Washington, Nov. 24-Whilc
awaiting a decision of Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield as to wha
portion, if any, of the new wage
scale should be passed ON to the
public, the operators and miner,
of the central competitive bitum-
inous coal field marked time to-
day in their negotiations. When
the wage scale committees met
today the operators secured an
adjournment until tomorrow
when it is expected Garfield will
be prepared to make statement