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Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
KING GEORGE
 STARTS SPEECH
 WITH NEW FORM
Voices Regret Over Russia Announces New Meas
 ures for India.

London, Dec. 23-The House of Commons was prorogated today. until February 10. The session was for mally closed by the Kings speech of propagation.
 The king in his speech referred to the ratification of the peace treaties that have passed the final stages and expressed the hope that others would shortly be concluded. He voiced re gret over the conditions in Russia and alluded to the friendhness of the re- lations among the allied and associat- ed powers. The speech recorded the conclusion of the agreement with Per sla, mentioned the satisfaction in Great Britain over the cordiality of the reception accorded the Prince of Wales in Canada and the United States, and announced the measures taken to give India a responsible gov ernunent.
 The speech foresha Ia dowed a reduc- tion in the national debt. It reviewed the gravity of the economic situation in Europe and dealt with the question of domestic legislation, including that affecting labor.
 The speech, instead of commence ing My Lords and gentlemen of the House of Commons" was worded, be- cause O1 the presence or LGCy ASIOr in the Commons, My Lords and members of the House of Commons"
 In beginning, the address noted that the deliberations of the pleni- potentiaries of the Allies in Paris had been crowned with success and that treaties of peace with Germany, Aus tria and Bulgaria had been con- cluded-
 T signified my approval of the treaty of Peace with Germany" the speech continued, and ratified it. Peace still remains to be concluded with the Ottoman Empire and the re- public of Hungary. l earnestly trust that the necessary negotiations to this purpose will shortly be brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
 Referring to India, the speech said that a effort marking the first stage of developing of a republic in India has become q law. T fly On all my subjects continued the speech, ito work together for it's success. In proclamation which 1 am addressing to my viceroy and to the princes and the people of India I am expressing my hope that a harmonious political life will steadily be built up on the foundations thus laid, and am an nouncing my intention of sending the Prince of Wales to India to in augurate the new constitution
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
JUDGE FINDS SHELBY WAS
 COMPETENT
Nothing to Show His Re ceipts From Assignments
 Were Inadequate

That Herbert Barnum SeeIev was mentally competent when he assign ed his interest in the fund from Mrs r. T. Barnum's annuity was the de- cision today of Judge Webb of the Superior court in the suit brought by the Connecticut Trust tz Safe Deposit Co. of Hartford. against Clinton Bar mum SeeIey, administrator on his brothers estate, and others. The court finds that there was no fraud in obtaining the assignments from Seeley, that they were not secured from him under duress and says there is nothing to show that what Seeley received for the assignments was in adequate.
 The suit was started by the Trust Go. in order to let the court decide who was entitled to the fund which it had and was ready to pay to the proper claimants. It was said that Herbert BaTnum Sceley was hard pressed for money during his lifetime and realizing that he could not get his share of the fund set aside by P. T. Barnum for Mrs. Barnum until the widow died, Seeley assigned his inter est for cash. He divided his interest into ninths and really assigned Il ninths but his administrator bought
 
 only the amounts paid to SeeIey by three assignees were mentioned in the present suit.
 L, Bell Caldwell of Mt. Vernon, \. Y. paid $4,5OO for a two-ninths interest. I. Newton Williams of New York paid $2.350 for one-ntnth, and Jane E. Williams paid $2,S0O for one ninth. The court finds that these claimants should get their proportion ate shares of the fund. Owing to the hluctuating value of the securities which compose most of the fund it is impossible to tell now what the exact amount of the fund is.
 Clinton Barnum Seeley opposed the payment of these claims from the fund on the ground that his brother was mentally incompetent when he made the -assignDlepts
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
 AS ID STRIKE
 TO 90 OVER

Washington. Dec. 23-The con- troversy between the operators and Attorney General Palmer regarding the coal strike settlement terms prob ably will go over until after the Christmas holidays
 The statement of MT. Palmer that the government will not assume that the. operators will break faith. and, indeed. ways will be found to keep faith in this vitally important trans action" was considered by those directly concerned in the coal situa- ten
 To just what extent the statement could be taken as a cue to the attor- ney generals future action was to- day subject of wide discussion. In some quarters it was regarded as an indication that Attorney General Pal mer planned to bring the fun pres sure of the government to bear if necessary to carry out President VII sons proposal for the settlement Of the coal controversy.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
PREDICT EXCHANGE OF RATIFICATIONT ID
 BE AFTER JAN.
Head of German DeIega- ton Announced He Would Be Obliged to Return to Berlin to Consult With Govern Enent on Latest Allied Communication.

Paris, Dec. 23-Exchange of notifications of the German peace treaty before the end of the year is considered in French official circles as i'm possible. This opinion was formed today when the head of the German delegation here announced that he would be obliged to return to Berlin to consult with the government on the latest allied communi- cation.
 Paul Dutasta of the peace con ference, today handed Kurt Vou Lersner. head of the German dele gation, the allied reply to the Ger man note of December IS. Herr Von Lersner told M. Dutasta that owing to difficulties of communica- tion and the importance of the docu- ment, he felt obliged to consult Ser In, adding that he would leave, "~N44 SI-t Alio BEi LS- 1Ot L-le NtTLll3- capital tonight.
 Herr Won Lersne- expressed a Ce- sire to lay emphasis upon the fact that his leaving Paris at this time was not rupture of negotiations.
 Secretary Dutasta, iu accordance with instructions from the supreme council, accompanied the Allied note with q verbal communication in which it is understood he assured Non Lersner that the Allies recogniz- ed the economic difficulties which might exist In Germany and wished to take them into account.
 If proof were given that errors had been made in the estimate of floating material now in the possession of Ger many, upon which the Allies based their demands for reparation for the sinking of the German ships al Scapa Flow, these demands, NJ. Dutasta is understood to have told the German pIenipotentiarie would be reduced approximately.
 Herr Van Lersner expressed no opinion on the document presented by Secretary Dutasta.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
BAKER OBTAINS
 DAMAGES FROM
 CONNECTICUT %.

T. k. Orton, the Iran;stan avenue baker, got damages of $1,603.8S in his suit against the Connecticut Com pany, according to a, decision handed down today by Judge Webb of the superior court. This amount in- cIudes actual damages of s1, 439.73 and interest for the remainder of the sum. Damages of $3,500 were asked by Judge Car, Foster on behalf of Orton.
 The suit resulted from collision between a trolley car and two of Or tons motor trucks. which happened in Devon in February, 1918. The trucks were proceeding on the trolley track when hit by the car. IL was shown that one truck was towing the other and negligence on the part of the motorman was claimed. The court found the motormal was guilty of gross negligence. The trial of the suit was held several weeks ago.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
DR. REEKs TAKES CHARGE

Waterbury. Conn.,, Dec. 23-Dr. T. E. Reeks, deputy commissioner of the state board of health. arrived here this morning to take charge of five cases of smallpox discovered yester- day. No new cases were reported to- day. Dr. Reeks notified the authori- ties at Simsbury to place an Italian who went 10 that town from Wa terbury under surveillance because he has been boarder at one of houses where smallpox was discovered. Po- lice last night frustrated an attempt by three Portuguese under quaran- tine 10 escape.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
STATE DEPARTMENT CABLES EXPLANATION
 ON DEP0RTED REDS
Safe Conduct and Ru- mane Treatment Has Been Requested at the Hands of the Authori- ties Under Whose Jur- isdictiOn They Will Pass.

Washington Dec. 23-An ex- planation of the deportation of the 2t9 radical Russians on transport Buford was cablcd by the State Department today to various foreign capitals"
 The message said precaution had been taken to request for them safe conduct and humane treatment at the hands of the authorities under whose juris- diction they will pass enroute to Soviet Russia"
 There are being deported from the United States to Soviet Russia about 25O citizens of Russia which are undesirable here. These persons, while enjoying the hospitality of this country, have conducted themselves in q most obnoxious manner. and while enjoying the benefits and living under the protection of this govern ment have plotted it's overthrow.
 They are a menace to law and or der. They hold theories which are antagonistic to the orderly processes of modern civilization. They have indulged in practices which tend to subvert the rights which the consti- tuition of the United States guaran- tees to it's citizens.
 They are arrayed in opposition to government, to decency, to justice. They plan to apply their destructive theories by violence in derogation of law.
 "They are anarchists. They are persons of such character as to be undesirable in the United States of America and are being sent whence they came. The deportation is in ac- COrdance with the law
 "Precaudon has been taken to re- quest for them safe conduct and hi mane treatment at the hands of the authorities under whose Jurisdiction they will pass enroute to Soviet Rus sia."
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
Daniels Orders Naval
 Awards Investigations
LIST WILL INCLUDE ALL RECOMMENDATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS OR BY BOARDS AND
 ACTION TAKEN

Washington, Dec. 28-Secretary Daniels today ordered compre- hensive report on awards of naval decorations prepared for the informa- ton of Chairman Page of the Senate Naval Committee. It will include all recommendations by individuals or by boards and the action by the boards and by the secretary himself upon the recommendations.
 The order was issued in response to a request from Senator Page, which followed criticism of the man ner in which some of the awards were distributed. Part of this criti- cisnl was made by Rear Admiral Sims, who commanded the naval forces overseas during the war.
 MT Daniels declined to comment on the letter on the subject received by him from Admiral Sims, further than to say that published excerpts from the letter appeared to be sub- staptiallx carEsct- aithnnlHh hA had
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
.-16 Takes Eiirst Dip
 Today
One of Biggest Undersea Craft Afoat in Alneri-
 can Waters.
MRS. M'NEIL ACTS
 AS ITS SPONSOR

The initial bath of submarine S-16 one Of the United States largest undersea boats, took place promptly at 10:45 o'clock this morning when the newest boat of the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. was launched at the com pany yards, sponsored by Mrs. Archi- bald AIcNciI. Jr.
 The S-16 is probably one of rhs biggest Undersea crafts afoat in American waters having a cruising radius of from San Francisco to Yo- Eohona. Japan, and back without re- plenishins it's fuel supplies This will give the new boat a radius ot about l2,00O from it's base of sup- plies
 The boat is 24O feet long. so feet wide and II feet deep. It has a dis placement Of 1000 tons. On the sur face the boat will make a speed of 5 knots. submerged it will make about 7 knots an hour It is to carry a crew of 50 men and is equipped ~ith two Deissel engines of 1000 horse power each.
 The SIG is q sister ship of the sub marine launched about six weeks ago by the same company and they will both go to make up a fotilla of big subs" which will >.e turned over 70 the government ir he spring
 There were about 100 invited guests at the launching. As the big boat slid down the ways Mrs. NIcNeil broke bottle of champagne across the bows while the whistles from the Lake plant and nearby places blew Q long continuous blast until the boat was in the water. Mrs. McNeiI wore q long sealskin coat trimmed with grey squirrel fur, q hat of peacock feathers and carried a bouque-o1 pink and yellow roses. Following the cere- mOny she was presented with a nlin- iature of the S16 by Manager Brill
 The Lincoln schoolboys and girls were the guests of the company and sang songs before the launching while the drum corps from that school played several selections.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
PLANS
 BIC OFFENSIVE AGAINST POLAND

Geneva, Dec. PA great BoIshevik offensive against Poland next spring is planned by Leon Trotzky, soviet minister of war and marine of Rus sia, according to a Warsaw dispatch received by the Ukrainian news bu- reau here. Chinese troops who are being recruited at the rate of 5000 day and trained in the soviet mili- tary school will aid in the campaign, it is said.
 Recent statements by Trotzy are quoted to the effect that he believes Bolshevism to be firmly rooted and sprouting in China" where a Bol- shevik revolution is expected short ly: It is declared Trotzky intends to use Chinese in carrying out his pro- ject of an invasion of western Eu- rope.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
Say Virgo Killed
 VV'ife
Mother of Tabor Girl Contradicts Her Prev
 iOus Testimony.
HUSBAND HELD ON
 MURDER CHARGE

Lawton, Mich, Dec. 23.---A signed statement accusing Joseph Virgo of performing an illegal operation upon Maud Tabor has been made by Mrs Sarah I. Tabor. S0-year-old mother of the brilliant Hnguist, whose body was found in a trunk in the basement of her home hes, Assistant Prosecutor Glenn Warner announced this morn ing.
 The statement, which Is in direct contradiction 10 the story told by the aged woman at the inquest, covers 30 pages and was made to him, Warner declared, in the jail at Paw Paw, near here, shortly after Ini6niEht.
 Mrs Tabor charges that Virgo, who was married to Miss Tabor about a year before her disappearance in 1916, took her to deserted farm house somewhere in the neighbor- hood of Lawton, kept her there three days and then brought her home, where she died. The statement adds that Virgo crammed the body of his wife into what was to have been her hope chest" and conveyed it into the cellar, after she had prevented him from shipping the trunk out of the state. Virgo has been held in the county jail at Paw Paw nearly a month on a warrant charging rnur- der.
 In her testimony at the inquest Mrs. Tabor brought back from Cali fornia with her son, Walter. on 3 charge of murder. denied she had any knowledge of a criminal opera ton or any reason for one. This testimony was given after Dr. A g. Warthtn. University of Michigan pathologist, declared that a labora- tory analysis of the wornan's viscera proved she had died of henorrhages incident to induced childbirth Mrs. Tabor maintained that her daughter had died in her arms in their home here from an overdose of ch-Oroform taken to relieve asthma. She told dramatic story of how. in fuIfIlment of q death pact whereby she and her daughter were to be buried together, she had withheld the body from burial.
 She declared that she had placed the body in the hope chest and by means of q, rope snubbed over a door knob, had lowered it into the base ment, where il was concealed under & pile of rotting shingles.
 The body of Miss Tabor, University Of Michigan graduate and former school teacher, was found jack knifed' in the trunk on November 30 by her sister, Mrs. Florence Critch- low.
 Virgo at the inquest denied any knowledge of an illegal operation.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
BOTH SIDES FAVORABLE ID
 AGREEMENT

Washington, Dec 23---With both sides apparently willing to give and take, the effort to reach a compromise agreement for ratification Of the peace treaty was reported progressing satisfactorily at conferences here be- tween Senate leaders of both parties
 Early ratification of the treaty was predicted by some senators with pros poets of such action before January l6, which would give President Wilson an opportunity to lift war time pro- hibitiOn and grant the country a wet period before the constitutions am endme ent becomes effective on that date.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
BRITISH SHIP
 REACHES PORT
 AFIRE ' DAYS

Barbados. Monday. Dec. 22-The British steamer Hydaspes, 4.741 tons, from New York to Montevideo and Buenos Aires. arrived here Saturday on fire, and the aid of a British war ship in the harbor was asked. The vessel had been afire since December 15, it was reported.
 The Hydaspes sailed from New York on November 22- for Halifax, leaving that port on December for South America. She was built at New Castle, Eng, in 1899, and was formerly known as the Manchester
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
FURNITURE IS .UNLAWFULLy HELD
 BASIS OF SUIT

Alleging that a grandfather's 2 clock, q melodeon and other furni- ture were being unlawfully detained by Sylvester H. Rowland of Strat- ford, Charles E. Dufour of that town brought an action of repIevin against Rowland and took possession of the goods. In papers filed today in the Superior court it is said that the to- tai value of the furniture is $500.
 Dufour says he recently sold a house in Stratford to Rowland and that the furniture in dispute was in the house at the time of the sale. He claims Rowland refused to give him possession of the articles which in cluded wash boilers and wash tubs in addition to parlor furniture. The writ is returnable to the January term of court.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
5000 POUNDS OF WHALE MEAT
 PUT ON SALE

New York, Dec. 23-A consignment of five thousands pounds of whale meat from Alaska was offered at markets on the East Side today as a substitute for expensive holiday fowl Whale steaks brought from 20 to 25 cents a pound Several consignments received a year ago totalled 25,0O0 pounds and sold at an average of 30 cents. Principal purchasers then were Japanese to whom the meat was no novelty. Despite the fact that last weeks cold has resulted in higher poultry prices market men declare there never has been a greater de- mand for high grades of fowl. Tur- keys topped the list, fine Maryland girds selling at 65 to 75 cents a pound.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
KANSAS EEHlNES EMPLOYING 5000
 ARE IDLE TODAY

Pittsburg, Kas., Dec. 23-Seventeen Kansas coal mines, where approx1- mately 5000 miners are employed, were idle this morning. The miners went on strike in protest against the action of Judge Anderson at Indiana polls yesterday, sending Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas dis. trict, United Mine Workers of Amer ica, to jail.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
ELEVEN BROKERS ARE ARRESTED FOR
 SELLING ARMY GOODS

Paris, Dec. 21.---EIeven brokers have been arrested by officials of the treas ury following an investigation of the scandal attending the sale of Amer ican army stocks. One broker bought I5 cars of corned beef, cheese. olive oil and other goods, eight cars of which found their way to this city This incident happened at the Slon- taire camp, while other cases originat- ing at Lyon, Bordeaux. Versailles and Is-sur-TilIe are pending.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
DEBTS S1S2. .s54: ASSETS $86. .69s

New Haven, Conn. Dec. PA voluntary petition in bankruptcy was presented in the United States court today by Robert P. Butler of Hart ford, for the Glastonbury Power com pany. The debts of the company are S182,854, and it's assets $36,69
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
Jazz Is Being Put to
 Test In Merry England

London, Dec. 23.-Jazz band pro- prietors are somewhat gloomy just now fearing that the dancing boom may not last much longer. One pro- prietor says that the men he sends out nightly return with very gloomy reports. The attendance is not so good as recently in the suburbs, but in the West End proprietors of large dancing halls say that the craze will last for at least five years
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
THIRTY-ONE CALLS RESERVES
 AND FIREMEN

ladder companies, three engne com ponies, four deputy and battalion fire chiefs, q wagon load of police re- serves and an insurance patrol were sent flashing through the streets of the upper west side early today all because Mary Bern, aged 40, was thirsty and wanted a drink of con- traband brew.
 Mary explained that she had paid s5 to a bott1er for a bottle of whis- Key She did not find a policeman, so she decided to ring for one. but pulled the fire alarm box by mistake.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
REPORT PETLURA
 TROOPS SURROUNDED

London, Dec. 23-The troops of General Petlura, anti-Bolshevik com mander in the Ukraine, have been surrounded by soviet forces In t-e vicinity of Berditchev, in the prov ince of Kiev, "A miles south of Emit omfr, according to a wireless dispatch from Moscow, received here today.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
SALVATION ARMY GETS SUGAR.

Concord, N. H., Dec. 23-The Sal vation Army Corps here announced today that it had obtained supply of sugar and would put one pound in all Christmas baskets to be sent to tIa laAedu in tiAA oitIz
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

London, Dec. 23-Premier Lloyd George will go to Paris next week to confer with Premier CIemenceau, ii
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

pound. figs 45 cents . pound, datea 2S cents a pound. While cranberries on account of the difficulty in getting sugar are selling at two quarts for 25 cents.
 The price of vegetables has increased more than either poultry or fruit and celery is now selling at 15 cents a stalk. Onions at 10 cents a pound Sweet potatoes at cents a pound White potatoes at 50 cen a peck and lettuce at fl cents ., head.
 It is estimated that the Christmas dinner for six persons will cost about SIP
 Ten pound turkey at 50 cents, s6.60 IS oysters ct 1-2 cents, t5 Oyster crackers, 10 Four pounds potatoes, q Four pounds sweet potato'- 62 Celery, 20 Onions 20 Two quarts cranberries. 25 Plumb pudding, 50 One pound figs, 50 One pound dates. 2S Two pounds candy so Large rniuce pie, co Dozen oranges. GO Two gallons cider, 80
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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-20
FACTS ABOUT SEWARD

Seward is situated on Resurrection Bay, midway ot the coast line of the Gulf of Alaska and l6O miles from route of the Pacific steamers to the Orient.
 The various trade routes of the North Pacific Ocean and all the roads and highways and trails and mountain passes from the interior converge at this point much as nature had anticipated the need of gateway through which the trade and travel of great region might find convenient passage.
 The deep, perfectly protected harbor presents an ob long surface embracing forty square miles, upon which any ship that floats may sail in safety at any te ana hch in appearance suggests nothing much as beautl- fIl inland lake,
 The mainland and shores of Resurrection supply am pe space and perfect topography for the building Of city 0 whatever extent future need may develops and this cir constance, added to it's natural position gateway to e interior and the freedom ice at all seasons Of the hlrbOr and adjacent waters lead the government to select is port the terminal for the railroad The u.- United coal and oil and mineral resources Of Alaska will ow through this port to enter the Of the Word and in return will the supplies for distribution over territory greater in extent than many state combined, us making it the great port of the North Pacific or the NEW YORK OF ALASKA.
 For other facts about Seward and the great district surrounding this city, write to the
 SEWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-20
SOLDIERS OF BLACK SEA
 CLOTHED BY RED CROSS

ST. NANAf';G, Aug. % A Red Cross mission to take 1000 tons [ clothing, food and medical supplies to the Cossack soldiers and civilians of tae Kubak district of Russia, will soon leave here headed by Major Robert Davis of New York city, and Capt.