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The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-09

SHOUT WOKE HIM.

While congregation singing "The Star.
pangled Banner" in a church at South NorwaIk Conn
German and shouted, "To hell with the fag!n lie
speedily thrown out of the church by an American
itizen named Knapp.-Birmingham Age-Herad
Perhaps the shout of the German awakened Mr.
Knapp from of those quiet maps which even the
most righteous well as the most patriotic citizens
sometimes take while religious services are iii progress
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New York stock broker suffering from high blood
pressure, which correspondngly high tempera.
ture, was ordered by his physician to go to Western
health resort and report his condition each day by wire
Soon after his arrival at the the stock broker
his physician the following telegram: Doing fine
opened low, gradually and closed al par"
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Countries, according to the Buffalo Enquirer are
not without honor among their own people
Lord Northclie" says the Enquirer roasts his owl
country and holds up to it the example of the United
States, while Colonel Roosevelt roasts his country ant
holds up to il the example Of Great Britain"
~ ~ m IN NJ
Thirty.cent cotton ut last "Whod have ever thuni
ln?"
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-09
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ODDS AND ENDS
News-Scimitar.

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New York city in September ar
rested 1886 auto speeders.
A company has been formed in
Norway for making fuel from peat.
Wall paper is used as an advertis-
ing medium In Buenos Aires, Ar
gentina.
The present demand for flash
lamp batteries exceeds the output
by 300 per cent.
In times of peace, the Transvaal
mines are the largest consumers of
explosives in the world.
Thermometers have been invented
by a Kentucky physician on which
the scale begins with zero at the
freezing point.
More than one-seventh of our
population is foreign born. Over
100000 came to the United
States during the last century.
| Many co-eds Of the University Of
Wisconsin are reducing their col
lege expenses by living in co-opera.
tive houses and doing their own
housework.
| Women now run the village OF
CaliforpiA, KY, since nearly all OF
the men have joined the army. Mrs
Wheeler is postmistress while hel
husband is fighting.
| In 1915, according to the repor
of the department of agriculture
there were 21,195,OO0 horses o,
United States farms, and 3,1S2,78:
, horses not on farms.
Il To Mrs. William Penn Synder, O
j Pftsburgh. belongs the honor O
Ting sold more Liberty bonds thar
any other woman in the Unite,
States, $3,289.850 worth.
II More than 3,500,OO American wo
> men are now voluntary members 0
the food commission and have pledg
! cd themselves to follow its direc
tions as to food conservation.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-09

A Piano or Player Piano will last
life time and makes an ideal Christ
mas present for the entire family.
We sell them on easy terms.
LIDE'S DRUG STORE.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-09
TO FIGHT THE KAISER.

Sister Susie's shucking spuds fol
soldiers.
Betty's baking Boston bread and
beans,
Polly's planting parsnips and per-
simmons,
Maggie's making mittens for ma
marines,
Nellie's knitting nighties for the
navy,
Brother Bob is busy with his bit,
Bill is buying bonds to boost the
battles,
Fathers finding finances that fit,
Relen's hoeing hominy for heroes,
Ed has edged into the engineers,
Mike will make his mark in the mi.
litia,
Steve sits in the submarine and
steers;
Folks are going into Il in earnest
A fact the kaiser very soon will
see:
So wireless him across the broad
Atlantic
He's got to fight the whole fani-
lee.
--Bifi osbern.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-09

Wanted to purchase large perfect
stone. best grade. Must be bar.
gain and win pay cash. Address in
writing to @. 8. in Sare of the Com.
mercial. 1861
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-09
the author cites the German raids on hospital. in France

the author cites the German raids hospitals in France
He declares that these raids were msds, not beeauze
the Germans wanted blow up the buildings and Kill
their wounded inmates, but because they wanted the
hospitals moved further back from the front Following
this line of reasoning he argues that the Teutons will
not raid America because they want to kill few people
New York and other cities near the coast but because
they want the United States to bring her naval fleet
back home.
We confess that we never have feared German
raid upon America; but many things which Thought
impossible have taken place since the great worldwide
war began, and though still doubt it, Mr. White's
prediction may yet be verified
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-09

Meal--ao cents peck--75 cents
Ia bushel. Send your own sacks fo,
il. None delivered. Searcy's Ice
Faetroy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
DRY LAW WILL bE
 STRICTLY ENFORCED

Owing to the apparent general ab- sence of knowledge relative to the pro- visions of the act of the Territorial legislature prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicants. which becomes effective at midnight, December 31, the following digest of the enactment, which covers all of the salient fea- lures. Is herewith published. As will be noted, the law Is one of the most drastic anti-liquor promulgations that has been enacted in the United States and absolutely forblds the possession of intoxicants, save under special per mits granted by the presiding magls- trate of the district court. As many of our citizens are laboring under the impression that they will be permitted to lay In little reserve stock against the prospective long dry spell without molesta:ion from the law, 1t is deemed advisable to call attention to the fact that the very possession of liquor, save 
 as authorized in the case of pharma- cists, churches and individuals who se- cure permits for the use of pure alcohol for scientific. artistic or mechanical purposes. Is an infraction of the law and punishable by fine or imprison- ment. Furthermore, the Nugget is of fically authorized to say that the law will be strictly enforced against any and all persons guilty of It's violation In general terms the law prescribes as follows:
 That it will be unlawful upon O. after January 1st. 1918. for any person or company to manufacture. sell. give or otherwise dispose of any intoxicat- ing liquor or alcohol of any kind. In the Territory of Alaska. or to give or have In his or it's possession or to transport any intoxicating liquor or alcohol.
 The term '1iquor." intoxicating li- quor." or Intoxicating liquors.' as used in this Act are defined in said Act to include whisky. brandy. rum gin. wine. ale. porter. beer, cordials hard or fermented cider alcoholic bit. ters. ethyl alcohol and all malt H. Quors. including all alcoholic com. pounds classed by the United State: Internal Revenue Bureau as "com pound liquors." However the Act doe. not apply to nnsthyl or wood alcohol
 Any person or persons or any house
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

company, association, club or corpora ton, his, its. or their agents. officers, clerks, or servants, who shall directly or indirectly violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of mlsdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $1,000, or shall be imprisoned for a period of not more than one year, or by both such fine and Imprisonment"
 The Act permits @ pharmacist 10 transport pure alcohol for scientific, artistic, or mechanical purposes, etc, upon securing 8 permit from the Dis trict Judge; 1t also permits the ship ment of wine for sacramental pur- poses, under restrictions therein de- fined: and permits the purchase, by in- dividuals of pure alcohol for scienti- fife, artistic, or mechanical purposes upon securing a permit from the Dis trict Judge therefor.
 Section fl of said Act. Is as follows:
 Tt shall be unlawful for any person . to import. ship, sell. transport deliver, receive. or have in his possession any intoxicating liquors except as in thls Act provided"
 As above set forth, the only pro- visions in said Act authorizing the pur- chase or possession of any intoxicat- ing liquor is the provision with re- gard to pure alcohol.
 Section r of said Act, authorizes the District Attorney to cause to be is- sued search warrant, upon oath, or affirmation, charging that the law is being violated. etc.. In my opinion, 1T addition to the above specific provi- sion contained In said Act for the Is suance of a search warrant, the thirt paragraph of Section 24S7, Compiled Laws. appears to be sufficiently broad to authorize the issuance of a searcf warrant. where liquor Is being helC IT stored in violation of the law, as th, Nerson holding 1t necessarily has thu
 intent to use 1t as a means of com
 hitting a crime. as the mere posses
 sion of 1t is a crime Tn itself.
 Under the provisions of Section 1
 of this Act. 1t is the duty of the Unite, States Marshals and their deputies, a
 well as other Federal and Territoria
 officials to enforce the provisions 0 sald Aot.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
DECLARES EXISTENCE
 RUSSO--JAP ALLIANCE
 AGAINST UNITED STATES

purported Russo-Japanese treaty which the reports reaching the capital assert has been published in the Ives ia. Bolshevik newspaper printed in the Russian capital.
 Discussing the alleged treaty with the newspaper correspondents, Secre- tary Lansing said that there is nc reason for alarm over the report as the treaty as published does not sub stantiate the references to armed dem onstrations against America and Eng land contained in the sensational headlines. Lansing stated, however that 1t is to be expected that Japan will make explanations, now that the matter has been given such 6 wide range of publicity.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Trade Commission officials announc- ed this afternoon that drastic court &C., :ion will be taken 10 force the com pany to produce the desired records
 Francis J. Heney. special investi- gator of the commission. announced shortly after the committee resumed its inquiries Into the meat packing business today. that. the Commission intends to institute immediate pro- ceedlngs against the Swift Company and will force the company to lay bare it's cost records. regardless of what op-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
IvOnI I1vvE0I oIOUm
 SITUATION IMPROVING
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SEATTLE, Dec. 20--The Northwest is gradually emerging from ;he great storm which swept over the greater part of Washington, Oregon and Idaho during the past three days. Today the reports reaching the Weather Bureau indicate shat the skies are clearing and the temperature is lowering rapid ly presaging colder weather.
 The railroads are resuming opera tions and three lines were opened yes terday afternoon to the east and south of Seattle. all three of which were completely blocked by the recent rains,
 Owing to the stoppage of traffic. q great mail congestion has developed. necessitating a considerable increase In the mail forces.
 Tn order to clear :he routes, the pos tai authorities have hired one hundred extra men.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
FORTY SIX KILLED Ih
 KENTUCKY TRAIN CRASH

four coaches of the passenger while a large section of the accommodation train was thrown from the track and piled up in q broken mass Of wreckage.
 News of the disaster was brought to this city by train officials and relief was forwarded at once
 Persons arriving from the scene say tha; forty six dead bodies had been located in the debris at the time of their departure while two dozen or more persons were known to have sus-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

at the village tt eight o'clock last even ing, the natives decided 10 withdraw the sum of $l0O and present the same to the Nome Red Cross. Not content with this altogether handsome display of humane sentiment. the natives also collected the sum of 330 from individ- uals by subscription and included 1t with the money taken from ;he saw mill fund AZ understood by the Red Cross officials the contribution is a donation pure and simple and Is no; meant as payment for memberships in the Rcd Cross. AS the natives know very little concerning the war and American por:icipancy therein, we can hardly ascrbc this remarkable gift to patriotism and must look upon it 'as d pure expression of that supreme charity which makes the whole world kin The natives have evidently given the money out of pure kindness oi heart and with no other though: than 8 desire to help in the great work of al i levlating human suffering and distress carried on by the Red Cross organiza :lon. In view of the fact that few o the natives are the possessors of nor, than few dollars, while most of then are compelled to look to nature for th' most of life's necessities. the gift ii most remarkable and will win thu noble spirited donors well meriteC praise from all who hear of their gen
 erosity
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
By Associated press.

LONDON Dec. 21.-Reports from the Italian military headquarters today announce the Inauguration of an Ital- ian offensive against the Teu.o, along the upper Piave and Brenta river line in an attempt to regain ;he control of Monte Asolone. the dominating posi- tion of that region.
 The Italian attacks are proceeding with great vlgor the Italians being ap- parently undaunted by the heavy Teu-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
ARGENTINE EXPECTS TO DECLARE WAR AGAINST
 GERMANY
8y Associated Press.


 WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-A declar- alton of war against Germany by the Argentine government is regarded as almos; sure to result from the new evidences of German trlckery disclosed by the publication of another series of German telegrams last night which were formerly passed between the mo- torious Count Luxburg and the German Foreign Of1ce at Berlin.
 The messages show that Germany tried to align the South Americans against the United States and endeav- ored in every way possible to foster the anti American spiri: in the South American states.
 One message from Luxburg to Min ister Zimmerman dated August 1 said that President Irogoyen. of Ar genuine had decided 10 conclude q treaty with ChIl and Bolivia and poss- ibly Peru, in order to secure protection from North America.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Nome Chapter Red Cross IS discuss ing plans for holding an entertain ment for the soldier boys at Ft Davis. most Of whom probably be sent on their way to France some time during the coming year At the meeting of Nome Chapter held last Monday e motion was unanimously passed that such an entertainment be given in the near future. Just what form the en- tertonment will take has not been decided as yet but will probably take the form of dance with additional entertainment features in which local talent will participate
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
sp a.soeiated Press !.

l"t9VINGTON. Dec 21-Federal T3ede Commission investigators de- ts ed to inquire into the continued in- erase in tho price of meats and meat pr luts, report Shat Swift and Com paaY the Chicago meat packers. have openly refused to allow the Trade commission representatives access to certain records of the company bearing on the costs of meats, which the com mission wishes to employ in It's inves- t.Gations of the packing industry.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
By Associated Press.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 21-The Ivestia
 a Bolsheviki newspaper of this city and semi official organ of the Bolshevi- h government: published today what il claims to be secret treaty between the Russian and Japanese governments the tenor of which Is to prevent third country achieving political dominance in China, which was entered into be-
 tween the two nations last year, and which is alleged by the newspaper to contain a subtitle threat of armed dem onstrations by Japan and Russia against the United States and England
 The Ivesta printed the alleged secret treaty under the heading: Secret Treaty between Japan and Russia for
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

It will doubtless be most surprising upon the native Eskimo as unturtored savages who possess few if any of the civilized characteristics of the noble white man, to learn that the natives of the White Mountain village near Chinik have displayed wealth of hu- man sentiment and a spirit of self sacrifice which will put to shame many of the white residents of this section of the world, by donating to the Red Cross the sum of s150 out of their meager resources.
 Announcement of this truly remark able development was received from Council by Mrs, NJ. L. Sauvain, head of the Local Red Cross chapter last night. the news being telephoned from the inland city by Mir. Kenny. manager of the Council City station of the Alas ka Telephone and Telegraph Co.. who in turn received 1t from the Chinik station. According to the story reach ] ing Nome. the natives of White Noun tain village have been engaged in rais. ing fund for the purchase of a saw mill for the use of the villagers during the past summer but later found that the prices charged for machinery had advanced to the degree that it was deemed inadvisahle to purchase the mill. owing to the heavy expense. The money donated for this purpose ha' since laid Idle, until at c meeting helt
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

joint armed demonstration against America and England" The treaty as printed. however, does not appear to pear out the inference contained in the caption, beyond the promise of the 3igna;ories to aid and assist each other in the event of war resulting from en- croachments in China on the part of other nations during the life of the treaty, which was to run for q period of five years.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Owing to the receipt of very un- favorable reports relative to the trail conditions along the eastern coast and the Yukon. Superintendent J. II. Miles of the Alaska Mines Corporation. has decided to abandon the contemplated attempt to reach the coast with his motor sled and will leave with Eric Johnson on the next outgoing trip of the mall team.
 Mir. Miles stated to the Nugget that to attempt the trip under the prevail ing trail conditions would be extremely hazardous, as he has learned that bad trails are prevalent at many points. IIe says that 1t would be quite impossible for the heavy motor to cross the Yuk. on portage without taking 1t apart
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

and hauling 1t across with dog teams and there is a prospect ;hat the same process would have to be adopted at other points. Taking 1t all In all he has decided that 1t is much better % go by the dog team route. Mir. Miles contemplates returning over the ice in the early spring
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
PLEASED WITH
 FRESHNESS ACIWIIItS

with tho return Of Major General Scott, former chief of stan of the United States military forces.
 General Scott reported to Secretary Baker that tho French and British military officials openly express their satisfaction at Pershing's ability and
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Alex Allendale arrived In town from Council City last evening and will start on :he return trip to the inland city tomorrow with Chas Eagle as q passenger. Allendale expects to return to Nome again almost immediately with Harry McGrif as a passenger
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
NEWS NOTES

The outside mall, 226 pounds in all, arrived at the postofIice from Port Safety shortly before noon today and was distributed with the usual dispatch by Postmaster Wnlshs efficient force
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
Senate Commenced Ship Investigation
 Today.

WASHINGTON. Dec 2I-The Sen ate investigation of the government shipping board and the emergency fleet corporation activities began to- day. Chairman Hurley. the newly ap- pointed head of the Shipping board was the first witness called by the senate investigators,
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
By Associated Press.

SHEPPARDSVILLE. Ky. Dec. 21.-- Forty six persons are dead and a con- siderable number are wounded as a result of a train wreck occurring near here last night when a fast Louisville and Nashville passenger train crashed into the rear end of an accommodation train.
 The impact of the speeding passen- ger train resulted in the almost com plete destruction of the engine and
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

with the breadth and soundness of hls preparations to make tAe American army effective on the Western front
 General Scott also reported 10 Baker bh9t tAe gugReEs .0Q tbe- steamer -whicn on wha; appeared to be the perlscope of Q submarine while crossing the war zone
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
OH YOU Great big beautiful Roof Garden !
COMEDY NIGHT AT
 DREAM TONIGHT

Tonight is comedy nigh at the Dream Theatre, foolish night q night of laughter for the grown-ups as we'll ar for the kids. 4 two reel Trian- gle comedy with Hank Mann in, His Bread and Butter" heads ths )ill fol- lowed by a two reel Keystone "1le F'irebug." with the well known all star cast of famous Kenstone players The program concludes with "rhU Lion Hearted Chief" featu,ing 'ack Dillon and Priscilla Dean in 2, laugh able skit. Don; forget Sunday night; ''Theda Bara" as Cigarette" in "Un- der Two Flags"
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Pa buy me one of those dinner sets 100 pieces, only Son.00 or a elastic Felt Matress at S1750. or a set of all Coll Springs De Luxe at $17.5o HOLT has the uoods,
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

4 few well selected dresses, silk waists-dress patterns. "Mushng orr riding suits, cape coats and Christmas novelties at
 MISS WAlroNS
 Next to Delbars
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
ey Associated Presa.

Gy Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l-Dlrect assurances of the confidence of the British and French military command CTS in the ability of General Pershng. commander of the American forces in France, reached Washington last night
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Let the password for this Christmas be Have you done your duty to the boys in France"-Joir the Red Cross 1918 class.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

ton forces opposing them.
 The resumption of the offensive by the Italians ls looked upon as clearly indicating the complete failure of the Teuton attempts to break down the Brenta- Piave line of the Italians
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

tained injuries varying from bruises to serious cuts caused by flying glass and splinters of wreckage.
 Railroad officials ascribo ;he disaster to a misunderstanding of orders
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Every variety of cake, pie or fresh candy at the Arctic Bakery and Candy Store. Phone your order for Christmas.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
'UNDAUNTED ITALIANS START
 OFFENSIVE ON PiAvE

the offensive by the Italian forcea along the Brent Piave line has result ed in the Italians retaking considerable ground which was included in the gains made by the enemy in the region of Monte Asolone last Tuesday.
 Late reports from the front indicate that the Italians have held all the re- gained positions despite a most vio- lent fire from the enemy artillery.
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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
Washington Officials Expect Explan;
 ton From Japan.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-State De partment and other government off1c- ials express little concern over the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

For quick delivery see Pioneer Ex. press office, Nome Tailoring Go.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

ROME. Dec. 2l.-Reports reaching the War ministry say the renewal of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

The NoNPAREiL will be open even. ings fer the benefit of xmas shoppers
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

italians Retskc Considerable Lost
 Ground.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
SWIFT AND co. REFUSE
 PERMIT FED. TRADE
 COMM'n INVESTIGATION

position IS offered
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

ATTENTION PIONEERS Gardening begins at nine, tomorrow night Members assemble at the Gar den, at 8:30, for the Parade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

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