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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
PEACE PREIIMINARIES MAY BE CONCLUDED SOON; DECORATIONS
 FOR RECEPTION ARE PR0FUSE

PARIS, Dec 23-It is believed that on the conclusion of the conferences that will be held by President "son today and tomorrow the prelimnares to the peace con- ference will virtually be completed, being hs intention to have all the necessary work before he goes England The work done by the President since his arrival Ill france will probably complete the principal part of the ground work for the actual peace conference
 RELIEF WORK IS PRESSING QUESTION
 The pressing question to be considered at the pres ent time is of sending food the starving people of the liberated countries In the opinion of President Wilson this is about solved He thinks that America will handle the bulk of the relief work thru Herbert Hoover.
 OPPOSED TO SINKING SHIPS
 PARIS Dec 23-President Wilson is opposed to the plan of sinking the surrendered German warshps lie be- ieves that some other of dsposng of them may be arrived that will be satisfactory to all the allies
 RECEPTION DECORATIONS PROFUSE
 LONDON Dec. 23.-The first organized scheme for street decorations the being arranged for the reception of President Wilson, It is planned to have the entire from the railway station to Buckingham palace decorated eaboraey and systematically The main plan IS for decking the streets with standards of all natons linked with sreamers. The Stars and Stripes will be the pre- dominating coos turnout the scheme and will be potuse displayed turnout the city, The whole of London aquver with the bgness of the affair and is forecasted that the largest crowd ever to hrong the of the city will be present.
 WILL OCCUPY ROYAL SUITE
 LONDON, Dec 23.-Presdent and Mrs. Wilson will occupy what is known the Belgian suite in Buckingham 
 exclusively for the royal guests and has sheltered many crowned heads, including that of the former kaiser
 SLIGHT CHANGE IN PROGRAM
 President Wilson will meet the war cabinet dinner to be given by the premier Saturday instead of at dinner scheduled for Lancaster House, planned previously.
 ATTENDANTS WERE PUZZLED
 The attendants Buckingham palace somewhat puzzled the etiquette to be used the of address, ing the President and Mrs. Wilson, They somewhat relieved when became known that the President preferred to be called py the plain title of Mr. and his wife Mrs
 SPANISH MINISTER WILL RETURN
 PARIS, Dec 23.-Spanish Premier Ronanones, who has been in Paris for number of days will Spain He states that he will i'll January fer with the Americans questions vital to Spain It is understood that he seeks the of Gibraltar Spain and in return willing to concede Ceuta the Moroccan side of the strait, to England in exchange His visit Paris has bro about understanding concerning the of the neutra at the peace congress- It programmed that each neutral will be given hearing when question arises affecting its interests
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
APPOINTEE TO AID THE LEAGUE
(The Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN. Dec. 2i.-Count von Brockdorff, of Rantzau. who was recently appointed German foreign secretary, stated today that his earnest aim would be for the achievement of peace, which would be based on the fourteen principles laid down by President Wilson.
 The count also stated that he was strongly in favor of the league of nations and would do his utmost to see that end achieved.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
PROMOTION FOR
 THREE LEADERS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-Secretary of War Baker has asked the house committee on military affairs to be- stow the permanent rank of general on three officers of the American army who are at present holding that rank by virtue of their commands overseas.
 Those for whom the ranking is asked are Generals J. J. Pershing, Trasker H. Bliss. and Peyton c. March, all of whom have performed meritorious service abroad.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
FILL COME TO
 UNDERSTANDING
(The Associated Press)

VIENNA, Dec 23.-It Is understood that Polish delegation will pay visit to Prague for the purpose oi reaching an amicable agreement with the Czechs regarding the claims of that nation to Austrian Silesia.
 For some years the Poles have been trying to reach an understand ing with the Czechs as to Silesia and the present has been the first opportunity that has presented itself. If necessary the Poles will carry their contentious to the peace con gross.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30

which Is due to arrive here next week.
 The people of the city welcome the sailors and the marines with open hospitality, nothing is too good for the boys wearing the uniform of the United States. A monster reception will be prepared for the sailors, ma rines and crews of the ships of the fleet
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
RELAXATION OF
 RESTRICTIONS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-A sweep ing relaxation of the restrictions covering the exporting of foodstuffs to the pan.American countries and to Canada, Cuba and the West In. dies is announced by the war trade board.
 The restrictions removed cover foodstuffs, folders and feed of all kinds.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
INJUNCTION IS
 NOW SUSTAINED
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The su- preme court of the United States has sustained the injunction recently granted the Associated Press against the International News service, stop ping them from pirating the news of the Associated.
 Justice Pitney has delivered his opinion during which he referred to the charge of the International ser vice that the Associated Press was guilty of the same practices. The justice stated that there was nothing in the proceedings that put the Asso citated Press in the position of hay ing unclean hands.
 Justice Brandeis dissented to the opinion of Justice Pitney. He stated that he believed the opinion as laid
 down to be dangerous principle which might result in the denial to a great number of people of news that only a board of press services could secure for the publishers. He stated that half of the news of Amer ica was dependent upon other sources than that of the Associated Press.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
EMPHASIZES
 INNEW YORK
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Six battle. ships arrived in this port today and were accorded a great reception. The ships will spend the Christmas holiday here and will then meet the returning ships of the foreign fleet,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.--The French liner France brot 3,S65 soldiers from the front to this. port today. They were from nearly every state in the union. Of the total number arriving 1,504 were wounded.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30

The marshal's office is in receipt of a letter from Colorado which makes inquiry for one Roger Parenteau. formerly of Central City, Colorado.
 Anyone having information of the missing man would confer a favor by notifying MT. Parenteau or the mar shal's office.
 The letter stated that the father of the missing man is very low and the mother is making the inquiry.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30
OF
 JEWS WORKING
(The Associated Press)

WARSAW, Dec. 23.-Professor Tu- termilch, a noted Polish editor and author, writes that the situation at Pogrom is one created largely by Jewish propaganda for the purpose of obtaining for them their own schools and courts from the parliament and for influencing the peace congress.
 According to Tutermilch the ques- tion is not one of religious nature but is purely political, the Jews hay. ing the desire of controlling their own destinies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30

Joe McMahon, the former Junction rancher, left yesterday for the Dun bar road house to accept the position of cook.
 Harry Ingram, U. s. deputy min eral surveyor, who has been survey. ing the Smith-McGlone property at the head of St. Patrick creek. return ed to town yesterday.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-30

Joe Kaufman came in yesterday from Skoogy gulch.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-12-12

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day offer Ger sale and win nsll abors
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hand. Al EaEle Livery Barn in said
City % Ontsrio.
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Posted fhis sth DAY of Deoenber.
1919.
MARION W. JONES.
CITY Marshal
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-12-12

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cue % Chamberlaln's Tablets imrned-
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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-12-12
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
COURT ON PATRIOTISM
TO SECURE WHEAT Thrift I

Warning Is given By the National
Food Administration that Americas
normal consumption OF wheat must
be cut IN half in order TO meet the
demand for 10000, 900 bushels a month
wheel our army, our Mavy, and our
allies must have II they are TO win
through to victory. Mr. Hooyer'g mes
rage shows the grim necessity for
this extra saving; II may be freely
rendered Give up the wheat or throw
up the sponge"
Other nations have found II neces.
cary to adopt compulsory rationins
In England. for instance, everybody
from King George down has his lltas
food cards without which many OF the
necessities OF life cannot be obtained.
II Is no unusual sight in London 10
see a duchess and dock laborer
waiting In the same line outside
food dealers each tightly ciasping the
ofileial permit 10 purchase food
In the United States Il win be LEFT
to individual patriotism and personal
honesty 70 see that from now until
Iext harvest the wheat consumption
IL held down 70 the newly. announced
level which works out at one-and.
onehalf pounds OF wheat per persoa
per week. Conservation OF food by
voluntary rationlng win be the aim
OF the Government. unless II should
ind Il had put too high trust IN the
real and grit OF the American people,
Then there would be no choice but to
adopt the compulsory System with all
its fuss. forms, anes, and general un
pieasAntness
50 few and relatively unimportant
have been the ATTRACTIONS OF the food
Laws IN Maryland that State Admin.
istrator Baetar believes that he VII
meet with ehessfm acceptance and
loyal obesrvance OF the more strin.
gent order jnss issued
Cutting the wheat consumption Of
a family IN haif.~ he declared after
receiving The new orders from Wash
ihgton. will naturally mean soma IN.
convenience for ewdils The reduc
tion down 20 onSand-one-hah pounds
psrnon each week certainly does
call for both economy and snterpriae
in the kitchen. but have no fear that
the housewives a Maryland win fail
us N sithsr as long as thsy realize
that their soldier boys might better
have never crossed ths ocean n we at
home eapnpt back them up wfth =
little sAerincs and unseinannsss IN
this matter or food II there should
be any who weary In weii-doing.
should like thaaa 70 recall this sum
ming.up OF the situation In q recent
SPEECH By Rudyard Kipling:
= NOTHING sOTiFfR;Q We NAY
HAVE TO ENDURE NOW WILL
WEIGH ONE TTATFtxa.WElGHT
cfAfp ARID WITH WHAT WE
HIGAIal. CERTAINLY RAVE TO
sUFFTR ~ FOX " cAusK WE
FAIL or VICTORY
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
Let There Be Light

The men In charge OF the work fo1
the blind in Maryland, realize the full
measure OF the responsibility that has
been placed upon them. In every sense
Of the word. they are their brothers
keeper, provided those brothers are
blind From the watch towers on we'll
organized institutions. points the
searchIight to survey every corner Of
the city and state. The blind children
and youth are sent to the Maryland
School for the Blind. at Overlea, that
splendid plant that needs but to be
seen to be appreciated. The adults,
including those educated al the School,
who have reached maturity. and the
many. sightless through accident and
disease, are admitted IN the Maryland
Workshop for the Blind. corner Fay
cite and Paca streets, Baltimore, to
the full limit Of its capacity.
Furthermore. those. who for various
reasons. cannot go to the Workshop.
are followed to their homes. and care
fully instructed Miss Virginia Kelly.
the Home Teacher, with experienced
eyes. makes careful survey Of the
needs and possibilities Of the blind In
their homes. and as far as is practical,
adapts the instruction to AZ the nssd.
Whenever 1t can be done, man. los
ing hts sight In adult life, is enoour.
aged 10 continue In the business in
which he has previously qualified. Fv-
cry possible heln is given him, TO this
desirable end. Every effort Is made
not to put a square peg in a round
hole and an that kindness and ex-
perience can suggest to encourage and
stimulate the disheartened, Is done
promptly. The results are wonderful.
The work done az home, by the blind,
may be sent to the Maryland Work
shop for the Blind, and sold free Of
any charge. Some Of the finest tat
ting. most perfect knitting, etc, are
obtained from his source. In every
case. the blind are taught to read, not
only for the pleasure II gives. but also.
because reading with the finger quick
ems the sense Of touch invariably. so
That increased dexterity results in ev-
cry vocation open 10 the blind
VIII you not, ~ opportunity offers.
help this big movement. the success
OF which seems assuredf We aim to
make the light shine In all the dark
places. that those who have long sat
IN the shadow may rejoice. Any sub
serfption sent to the Maryland Work
shop for the Blind, Fayette and Paca
streets. Baltimore, Md, win be srate-
fully received and acknowledged.
The work for the Blind requires Cash
and contributions can be mailed direct
to The Workshop for tho Blind 6o1
West Fayette Street. Baltimore, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
DOING AWAY WITH THE
INDUSTRIAL SCRAP HEAP


Confronted by the Necessity Of uiil-
king every possible traffic facility for
war material. the railroads are going
to the scrap heap for additional equip
ment. They are patching up discarded
locomotives and engines rs years old
have been rebuilt and mnde better
than when they were new
No doubt the railroad scrap heap Ii
the largest OF all American scrap
heaps and BY that token the ono from
aich most material can be snlynged
But the conditions Of railroad waste
and extravaganza Ia the name Of ef.
ficiency equally characterize ali Amer.
lean Industry, and the new railroad
policy OF reclamation Is important as
an example and precedent.
What the garbage pail Is as nn IN.
dex OF household thrlftlessness the
scrap heap Is as monument TO waste
full methods OF manufacture. But the
greatest Of all wastes. progressive
manufacturers now realize. lies ln the
careless manipulation Of man power
Industrial Conservation. New York.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
The Blind Who Battle


90 a. soon AZ possible. II you havs
DOT airoady been tfeFe. 10 the Mary-
land Workshop FOR the Blind, FaScsts
and Paea streets. Baitinace. Maryland,
and see $50 blind persons n work.
n there be insuT1nountable milek be-
tween you and ther. 20 in spA.t.
Solomon asked for wisdom. and Cor
added all necessary, subordinate
things These men esk for work, that
afe may be bearable Once inside.
you VIII realize that work makes the
heart glad. Said citizen. to blind
man, during q recent v. Il. you are
too cheerful to gain much sympathy
Many blind come and so alone to
the workshop. having acquired easy
confidence In their ability 10 do and
dare. A superintendent OF a similar
Institution 10 the North. remarked. as
be watched the men fle out, at the
close OF 4 well spent day. your men
walk with heads up like self-respect-
Ing citizens"
Visitors are impressed with the I'M
legriiy OF the place: such slogans as
"all work guaranteed keep up the
standard" nothing sold not Up to the
standard" are current phrases. backed
BY conscientious officials So much
for the place that transmutes despair
into courage and energy
Others quickly comment on the
A /. - a4n t0n
The spirit Of friendllness is infectious,
Come and meet the sightless manager
OF the Workshop, a man who has
worked for many years, side by side,
and heart to heart, with the blind He
IL a man OF unimpeachable integrity,
inspiring confidence at once; one, who
always lends a sympathetic ear to the
unfortunate blind, and as surely finds
remedy.
The instructor at the switchboard 10
fine example of what blind woman
may do, and do cheerfully and speedi-
~. incidentally. be II observed, she
can count money. by running her fore
finger lightly over the number Of the
bill She can distinguish dark colors
from light, and even detect stripes,
With the same unerring precision
"Dont AJAX us whether we cam" she
said. when a new line OF work was
suggested. "but lead us to It." Such
IS the splendid spirit of the Workshop.
The blind instructors In the chair
Gaming department are men OF note:
men who have triumphed ever DIM
cuities, hitherto considered insur-
mountable. and having made them
selves masters, by example and pre-
cept, help others 70 overcome.
We need to enlarge our plant, to
receive the 100 men on the waiting
list; to make provision for those who
will probably come to US from "ovsr
there" blinded in battle. Baltimore
ls to be the hrst station.
We need MONEY: that Is the moral
Of this optimiotIc tale Any subscrip-
tiOn sent to the Maryland Workshop
for the Blind, Fayette and Paca
streets. Baltimore. Md. VIII be thank.
fully received.
The work for the Blind requires Cash
and contributions can be mailed direct
10 The Workshop for the Blind. sol
west rasetse Street Baltimore. Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
CUT DOWN ON CANDY.

Candy is a concentrated food and
should be eaten with moderation.
Though We like It, II is not a neces-
siiy II is always best 10 sat candy
as a part Of the meal TO replace some
other food.
Dating Il between meals not only
means needless use Of sugar. but often
causes loas Of appetite for other
foods.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
SAVE SUGAR

when the sun begfns to shine.
Tap a trss.
Don't 1T idly BY and whine.
Tap a tree:
Get the spiles and buckets out,
ciean the kettle with q shout.
Pus old sugarcAns 70 rout.
Tap = tree.
There IL work for all 70 DO.
Tap a tree.
Start she sprins time out anew.
Tap a tgee.
Laugh at yondeF sugar line
Underneath the Erocer's aign,
II thai plight ycu would decline.
Tap : tree.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11

The average American eats between
three and four pounds OF meat each
week II everybody cut three ounces
from that consumption the saving
could double the allowance Of the
Army and the people OF France. who
are now carrying the burden OF war
on weekly dole Of one.half pound
Of meat
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
WAY lcE YouR cAkE1

Icing 10 not nssded why not leave
II ONT Putting cake on var basis
IL another way 10 save sugar without
hardship
Thick frosting Involves the use OF
sugar nesdiessiy At this time. Furth-
crmots. many recipes call for exces-
siye amounts Of sugar.
Try smaller quantities In your
cake recipes. etc.. and give preference
10 cakes which are swsetened with
molasses or syrnp.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11

In Colombia. South America, there
Ii river whose waters nre 20 limited
with snlphuric acid tliat It has RI
celved the Haiae Lilo ,le vinagre 81
River nf Yilieaar.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
TWO LoAvEs A WEEK.

ons pound and q halt Of what
Hour psr week ls allowed BY
the new food ruling for each
man. woman and child In the
v. 8. A.
Two loaVes Of Victory Bread
one u is ounces end the other
q Il ouness--ean be bought
BY the housewife for ZACH
member Of her household with
out exceeding the new limit.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11

History ~ the great teacher Of men.
AS some one has truly said, the fool
WIN not learn at all. The average
mnn learns from HIS own experience
The wise man learns from the expert.
ence Of others. SO with the Wise ma
lion. THE experience Of other nations
Is tlse theme shihtory.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11

Cheese IL mentioned only three times
10 the Bible and on each occasion IN
der different name ia the Hebrew
.(Job, 1910; uniiel 17:1e; II Sam
aiel, 17.29). Sx difficult 20 decide
how fur these terms correspond with
our notion Of cheese.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11

A stenographer has devised a novel
way Of making a hit with her cmnloys
err, displaying genius that promises
great success for her In the business
world. When the boss dlctates 4 lek.
ter containing word she does pot
know how to spell she docs not make
The usual ess at Il She looks Il III
Ii the dictionary Kansas CITY Etaz.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-04-11
RIhIn Mentinn. of Ehnnx.

There Is only one reference In the
Bible TO ebony. It occurs only In Ezra
n rs, as one of the most important
commodities imported into Tyrs,