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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
SEARCH
 FOR SENDER OF
 XMAS PACKAGE
MANY POLICE OFFICERS ARE SEARCHING FOR MAN WHO SENT INTERNAL MACHINE TO SEATTLE MUSICIAN DISGUISED AS A CHRISTMAS PACKAGE.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 24.-(P)- The energies of the police department here are now centered on discovering the party who sent an internal ma chine to Fred Fink, Seattle musi- elan yesterday. The machine was en- closed in Christmas wrapper and to all appearances was holiday gift. It was mailed in this city.
 When the package arrived at the Fink home, Mrs. Fink proceeded to unwrap it. Thru faulty construction, the machine failed to explode: this fact alone being all that saved the life of Mrs. Fink and others who were in the room at the time.
 This is the second attempt that has been made on the life of the Seattle musician Several weeks past a similar machine was sent to Fink but it also failed to explode when the package was opened.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
CHARGE
 WILL BE MADE
MEXICAN NEWSPAPERS SAY LEN. KINS WILL BE CHARGED
 WITH SEDITION

FL PASO. Dec. 24.-R)-The lead. ing newspapers of Mexico City. which have just been received here, state that Consul Jenkins will be charged with sedition by the Carranza gov ernment and he will be tried for that crime.
 The papers state that the govern ment officials allege Jenkins deliver ed large amount of ammunition to the bandits who captured and held him. It is further claimed that he is in sympathy with the bandits and extremely antagonistic to the Car ranza government. The papers re- frain from making any editorial com ment on this phase of the case.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
BOLS
 KILL THOUSAND
OVER THOUSAND COSSACKS ARE KILLED BY BOLSHEVIKI IN
 ONE BATTLE RECENTLY

LONDON, Dec. 24.- R) A des- patch received from Moscow today brings the information that the Dol sheviki troops were victorious in a battle staged recently between them and the Siberian forces.
 According to the report over one thousand Cossack soldiers were kill ed in the battle and it is stated that, at some periods of the fight, 1t was more of a slaughter than a bat tie. Among those reported to have lost their life is General Chelnokoff, the leader of the anti-bolsheviki forces. His death was one of the reasons of the defeat of the Cossacks.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
GOLD IS FOUND
 IN WASHINGTON
MINER REPORTS FINDING COARSE GOLD ALONG BEACH NEAR THE HOH RIVER.

HOQUIM. Wash. Dec. 23.-(F)- w. D. Henderson, a practical miner who arrived here today. declares that he recently found coarse gold along a five mile stretch of beach lying between the Quintal reservation and the Hoh river. It is his opinion that the gold will be found in paying quan- titles after a more complete investiga- tion has been made.
 Henderson says that the new-found gold resembles very much the gold that was discovered on the Nome beach. It is understood that he in- tends to return at once to the scene of the discovery and that number of others are also planning to try their luck at the mining game along the beach.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
MEXICO PLANS
 BIGGER TRADE
DESIRES CLOSER TRADE RELA TONS WITH CENTRAL AND
 SOUTH AMERICA,

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24.-(P)
 Mexico is now planning to insti- tute closer trade relations with all the central and south American re- publics. A delegation of business men will soon leave Mexico City for an extended trip thru the larger cities of south and central America, hoping thereby to become better acquainted with the large buyers in that part of the continent. The business men will also be accompanied by repre- sentatives of the press who will keep the Mexican public informed regard ing the trip.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
BOAT LAUNCHED
 AT HOG ISLAND
VESSEL IS NAMED AMERICAN
 PRESS IN HONOR OF THE COUNTRIES PAPERS.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 23.-(P An eight thousand ton cargo car lier was launched at Hog Island this morning. making the seventy-sixth vessel to be constructed at those yards. The new boat was named the American Press" as a tribute to the loyalty and cooperation of the country's newspapers during the war.
 A number of prominent newspaper men witnessed the launching in com- pany with government officials, among the former being Melville l. Stone, head of the Associated Press. Miss Elizabeth c. Stone, daughter oI Melville Stone. was the sponsor of the new vessel.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
PIONEER ENDS
 LIFE JOURNEY
ALASKAN MERCHANT AND OUT FITER DIES WHILE AT
 HOT SPRINGS OREGON.

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 24.-(R)- Messages received from Hot Springs Oregon this moring convey the in. formation that Clinton c. Filson, a pioneer merchant and outfitter oi Alaska, has just passed away.
 For several weeks past MT. Filsor had been failing gradually and recent ly went to Hot Springs hoping tha, the waters there would be beneficial to his health. It is thot the body will be brot here for burial.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
GENERAL WILL
 VISIT SEATTLE
PERSHING TO MAKE A TRII ALONG THE PACIFIC COAST
 AFTER JANUARY l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-P)-The war department has just made pub lie an itinerary which General Persh- ing will follow shortly after the first of the year. The trip will be made for the purpose of inspecting all the permanent and temporary military posts along the Pacific coast. Upon his return here he will make recom- mendations concerning those posts camps and depots which should be retained permanently.
 It is planned that General Persh- ing visit Seattle on January 19 and San Francisco on January "A. While in Seattle he will visit the various forts in that vicinity.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29

of the individual as we'll as the gov ernment to see that the reds do not gain q S'ti-.ig foothold in this country.
 The senator stated that he is strongly in favor of deportation of all undesireables as the future policy of the government and he will lend his efforts in this direction. It is his belief that the government should dcDort all aliens, radical or passive, who do not become naturalized af- ter remaining in this country a cer- tain length of time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
EXPERT MINER PASSES BORDER
PATRICK O'NEILL, AN EXPERT HARD ROCK MAN, DIES IN
 A COAST CITY

SEATTLE, Wash. Dec. 24.-R)- Patrick H. O'Neill. aged forty-nine, died here today following a short illness. For years he has been known as an expert hard rock man and held many records for speed in driving tunnels.
 He made record time in driving the Thane tunnel and for this deed was given a gold watch by Colonel D. c. Jackling. Interment of the re- mains will be made in a local ceme- tery.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
SHERMAN SAYS
 SHIPPING REDS
 IS GOOD WORK
DECLARES THE BEST PIECE WORK WHICH ADMINISTRATION EVER DONE WAS TO LOAD UP RADICALS AND TRANSPORT THEM TO RUSSIAN SOIL.

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 24.-R)c flayed the radical element in the Unit ed States and declared that they Senator Sherman made a stirring ad- dress here today in which he bitterly should not be tolerated one moment by the government. He expressed his opinion regarding the recent deporta- tion of a number of radicals, saying that the best piece of work which the present administration ever done was to load an army transport with reds and return them to Russian soil.
 Senator Sherman called on all patriotic Americans to assist in over- coming this menace to the life of the nation. stating that 1t is the duty
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29

 WITH MANDATE
PEACE DELEGATES OBJECT TO FORM OF MAN
 DATES FOR COLONIES.

PARIS, Dec. 24.-(P)-The Japan esepeace delegates today voiced their strong objection to the form of man. date under which the former German colonies in the Pacific will be ad- ministered The Japs declare that the restrictions, under this madnate, will be greater than any Germany ever observed during her administra- ton of the colonies.
 The delegates intimate that Japan will refuse to accept the mandate un- less certain changes are made in
 4lEc of the clauses.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
OREGON TEAM
 IS CONFIDENT
CLAIM TEAM IS STRONGER THAN OREGON ELEVEN WHICH
 WON TWO YEARS AGO.

PASADENA. Dec. 24.-(R)cIn the opinion of the Oregonians who are here for the football game tomorrow, there will be nothing to it. All of them claim that the Oregon team will take the bacon home. It is the claim of the Oregon football fans that the present team representing that state is much stronger than the one which defeated Pennsylvania in 1917 with Q score of 14 to 0.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29

tive sources that the U. s. shipping board is willing to go the limit in providing ships for the Pacific ocean carrying trade. He is confident that vessels will be made available in a short time for the new lines pro- posed between the Pacific coast ports and the Orient.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
RAILROADS WILL BE RETURNED ON
 FIRST 0F MARCH

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 24-Q42cIn a state nent lsued from the hue House evening" fresl- dent Wilson announced mat ralroads ana express companies under the control ot the government Will be returned to private ownership on March l92O This two months later than had originally plan ned by the government.
 Commenting the delay and explaining the gov ernments for it, Joseph Iuulty, secretary to the President said that no agreement has been reach led between the house ot and the senate in regard to the Cummns railway bl 1t necessary the interests of the general pubic to allow able time to elapse between the ot the prOcaa on and the date it Is effective. Iii it should be etfec tive January l, as was originally planned said Alr. Humility, it would raise both financial and legal compl cations of most serious nature.
 OWNERS ARE PLEASED
 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 24.-l4J-When his at tention directed to the Presidential announcement that the railroads would be returned private owner ship March l. 1920, Thomas Dewitt Cuyler director of the Pennsylvania lines, and chairman of the Assoca- ton of Railway Executives said that the arrangement is entirely satisfactory to the railway interests He said that the delay would give congress an opportunity to reconcile the differences in the bills passed by the separ ate houses and enable the make necessary plans for adjusting themselves conditions created by such legislation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
CANADIANS MAY
 IMPORT BOOZE
LIQUOR MAY BE IMPORTED FROM PROVINCES FOR HOME CON-
 SUMPTION ONLY.

CANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 23.--(R
 Immediately following the removal of the wartime prohibition restric- tions, residents of British Columbia will be permitted to import liquor from outside provinces as long as it is for Home consumption, alone. The public sale of liquor will continue to be forbidden but the private individ- ual may lay in as large a stock as his purse and thirst calls for. Many residents of this city and other towns in the province are preparing to take advantage of this law as soon as the restrictions are removed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
GEN. PERSHDNC
 VISITS LINCOLN
RETURNS TO LINCOLN NEBRAS- KA AFTER A VISIT PAID TO
 OLD HOME TOWN

LINCOLN, Dec. 24.-(P)-General John J. Pershing returned here today after paying visit to Laclede where he was born and where he lived for the first several years of his life About twenty-five years ago the gen. eral was law student of the univers- fly. He is being entertained by city officials and members of his university class.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29

tators all of whom are charged with conspiring for the purpose of p1o- noting sedition among the rauas of the workers. Russell was one of the chief leaders of the recent general strike here and has long been known to be an agitator of the most radical kind. An appeal will doubtlessly be taken by the defendants attorneys.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
WILL ANNOUNCE
 DATE TONIGHT
PRESIDENT TO STATE EXACT
 DATE WHEN THE RAILROADS WILL BE RETURNED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-R- Some time this evening President Wilson will announce the exact date upon which the railroads will be returned to the private owners and the government will relinQuish all control.
 Altho it is not certain, it is gen. orally believed that the President will name January l as the date of the return. It is thot that the date, if not January 1, will be after then and not before as at least one weeks notice will be given the companies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
SEVENTY-EiGHT AMERICAN WAR VESSELS ASSEMBLE IN PACIFIC

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23.-(P)-Twelve additional warships arrived at the big American naval base here to- night. This makes a total of 78 U. S. fighting vessels assembled in this harbor which is by far the greatest number ever assembled together on the Pacific ocean under the American flag.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
GENERAL LEONARD WOOD
 WILL FILE CANDIDACY

MITCHELL, s. D., Dec. 24.-(R)- It is understood here that General Leonard Wood will file the formal pa pers announcing his candidacy for the republican nomination for presi- dent before January 1. He has al- ready done this in North Dakota.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
ONE RADICAL
 IS CONVICTED
ONE OF LEADERS IN WINNIPEG GENERAL STRIKE IS FOUND
 TO BE GUILTY.

WINNIPEG, Dec. 24-(R)--The jury which has been sitting during the trial of the labor leaders returned verdict of guilty against R. B. Russell this moring. Russell was convicted on seven counts, all charging him with seditious conspiracy.
 This is the first verdict to be re- turned in the trials of the labor agi.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
COLLEGE TO
 PLAY NEBRASKA NEXT YEAR

PULLMAN, Wash, Dec. 24.-(Rc The state college has decided to play a football game with Nebraska next Thanksgiving and the latter universi- ty will be so notified within the next few days. The college had under consideration a number of schools but decided upon the Nebraska uni versity.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
REAL CHRISTMAS WEATHER

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. N.-(R The weather bureau forecasts per feet Christmas weather for the north ern Atlantic and middle western states. Their prediction says that there will be light snow flurries and moderate weather.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
DoLIER SENDS GREETING TO ALL MEMBERS OF LEGION

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 24.-R)-- Franklin Dolier, grand commander of the American Legion, tonight sent Xmas greetings to all men and wom- en disabled turnout the country. He congratulated them on being able to serve their country in time of need and assured them that the country was neither, unappreciative nor for getful.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
ROYAL NORTHWEST POLICE
 ESTABLISH A NEW POST

THEPAS. B. C., Dec. 24.-(P)-A post has been established at the mouth of the Coppermine river by the Royal Northwestern Mounted DO, lice. The post is situated on the Arctic ocean and is the fartherest north police post. Men will be sta toned there the year round.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29

They also declare that the eastern team has not shown the strength exhibited by Pennsyvania two years ago and for that reason alone they are confident that Oregon will be victorious.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29

The Sixth Decennial Census, taken in 1840, was the first one to cover agriculture statistics, now one of the most important parts of the entire census.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-12-29
SHIPPING BOARD WILL GO THE
 LIMIT IN PROVIDING VESSELS

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-R)- Charles Moore, announced tonight that he has learned from authorita-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-14

studying French and attending lee
lures, etc.
Mrs. Mary Warnock Of this city,
whose son Frank is a member of
Battery B, overseas, has received
some Is letters, which have been
mailed to him. Word from Frank is
to the effect that he does not hear
from home at all. The Christmas
box which DR.. and Mrs. J. ID. Davis
sent to their son, Marshall, who is
also a member of Battery B, last
week was returned to them marked
somewhere in the U. S. A.
Herschel Prince went to Camp
Grant, Rockford, last week and has
been given his honorable discharge
from the service, word to that eff
feet having been received from him
today. He expects to return to
Aledo at once.
Milo Damp, who has been sta
toned for the past several months
at the Great Lakes naval station,
has been given his honorable dis
charge from the service and is at
home in Seaton. He will soon move
with his family to the country and
will be employed by Ward Jones.
Sergeant Charles Hammond of
Los Angeles, Cal, visited last week
with his uncle, T. c. Henderson.
Sergeant Hammond had been sta
toned at Camp Meade, Maryland,
for the past Is months as top ser
geant, and was not given the oppor-
tunity of going across.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-14
Aledo At a Glance
Military Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ Taylor have
received a letter from their son,
Fred S. Taylor, written Jan. 3.
Fred is with the marines near Co
blenz, Germany. He writes they
walked to Germany from Verdun,
through France to Belgium, to
to the Rhine, and
across the river to where they are
now. He belongs to the army of
occupation, Co. K Fifth regiment,
and Third battalion, United States
Medical corps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor also received
a letter from their son, Sergeant
Arthur S. Taylor, dated Jan. y,
stating he is stationed at Blackette,
Luxembourg, enjoying good health,
and has plenty of clothes.
DR.. and Mrs. F. E. Shut received
letters from their son, H. Riley
of Battery B. He says liv-
ing in Germany is certainly high.
A pair of shoes cost $50. a suit of
clothes. 5000, and a pound of sugar
81 He had not received his
box as yet.
Rev. and Mrs. r. G. Pinkerton re-
ceived two letters from their son,
John, recently, who is with Battery
B. He says they are busily engaged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-14
FOREIGN TRADE
MEET IN APRIL
Chicago TO Be Scene of Sixth An.
nual COnVentiOn-Can Issued
in New York.

New York.-To furnish to
American business men practical
information for the development of
the foreign trade Of this country is
the announced purpose Of the sixth
national foreign trade convention
to be held in Chicago, April "a. 25
and 26 by the national foreign
trade council.
James A. Farrell of this city.
chairman Of the council, in calling
the convention. says:
Nov, as never before, the United
States must rely upon foreign trade
to make certain the full employ
ment Of labor and to provide invest
ment for capital; to stabilize in
dustry and prevent disturbance Of
domestic conditions; to insure the
permanent retention and operation
Of our new merchant vessels under
the American flag; to maintain
prosperity among American pro-
ducers and to forestalI any retro
erosion from the high standards
that have been achieved"
says, Is called to arouse American
manufacturers, farmers, merchants,
laborers, bankers, educators, rail
way and steamship men-all the
factors Of foreign trade in all sec
lions OF the country-to the i'm
perative necessity of promptly solv-
ing the foreign trade problem which
the country faces.
Mr.. Farrell pointed out that the
productive capacity of America has
made a great advance, that our
national fiscal policy facilitates the
introduction of foreign goods into
our domestic market" and that
these facts increase the import
ance of expanding Americas for
eign trade. "A great foreign trade
is ours" declared Mr.. Farrell, eff
only We proceed with energy upon
lines of sound policy. A great car
rying trade under our own flag is
ours, if only we make 1t possible TO
our new ships in competi-
ton with those of other nations
1t is announced that the depart
ment Of state will assign to the
convention some members of the
consular service who have just re-
turned from Europe, Latin-America
and the Far East and that the de-
partment of commerce will send a
number Of its experts from the bu-
reau of foreign and domestic COM
merce. The shipping board and
the Pan-American union will be
represented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-14
BILL FIGHTING BANNED,

Mexico Cfty.-Bull fighting re-
mains under an Official ban in the
federal district and territories I'M
der the control Of the central gov
eminent, an effort in the chamber
of deputies to rescind the presiden-
tial decree prohibiting this sport
having been defeated by one vote.
The debate was enlivened by tn
pleas OF Juan Silveti, a noted tor
Bador, who appeared in the cham
Der to argue in favor of resuming
the custom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-14
Grocery Specials
For Saturday, Monday
and Tuesday

WE HAVE LOTS OF ST0CK-HELP US UNLOAD TO YOUR
OWN ADVANTAGE-READ THIS:
Fresh Creamery Butter, lib. prints 45c
Pure Lard (not delivered), lb. - 27 lie
Fresh Country Eggs (not deIivered) -36c
45c Longhorn or Cream Cheese, a lb. PIC
Peanut Butter, pound .---..-..-.22 &c
CampbelPs Beans, can -...........12 lie
Malt and Hops (make gals. beverage) $I.25
Northern Potatoes mice eating), peck 35c
Armour's Milk (smali cans), a dozen - 59c
Syrup in 1O-lb pals, a pail 79c
WE MAKE SPECIAL PRICES WHEN YOU BUY BY THE
DOZEN OR THE CASE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-14


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-14
Extra Special Saturday
z. SC
Csc s;
Csc
255c

Note-With ST. 90 purchase, you obtain one
of the above specials; with $2.oo purchase you
obtain two of the above specials; either all of
one iten or your choice of any special etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-31

Tuesday evening Miss Katherine
Eiordan entertained about twenty Of
her friends at her home on Eleventh
street. During the evening Miss Mar
ion Howarth entertained with seleC-
tons on the piano while vocal selec-
lions were n dered' by the NJ sses
Lucy Woods, Mona Brennan, Helen
shea and Joseph Daley ana Andrew
Caples. Sergt. Z. w. Weir and Miss
Teresa Nealon gave an exhibition Of
modern dances. A buffet lunch was
Miss Helen Flynn. The party broke
Up at 4 late hour all voting Miss Rior-
dan q pleasing hostess.
Miss Anne Jacobs is visiting reIa-
Jives in Nillimantic.
Corporal Bradford Ricketts, has re-
ceiyed his honorable discharge. He
has served two years in the service,
most Of his ne being spent overseas.
He left Norwich and went to Fort
Terry. He was then placed in the
ar-illery and was the youngest in his
battery and one Of the first TO be made
d corporal
Miss Edith Juneau has returned af-
ter spending Q few days with relatives
ip Plainfield.
Private George Kramer of Camp
nrvens, Mass, has received his hon
CRADLE discharge from the army. He
was stationed AZ Devcns about eight
months.
AIRS. Albert Sellew has returned to
New London after spending a few
days with Miss Gertrude Murray OF
Prospect street.
Mr.. DurH5n Of Central avenue has
returned .itCr Spending a few days
mi the homo o. her daughter, Mrs
john sullivan OF New Haven.
Miss Ruin Cote of Seventh street
| has returned after visiting for a weel
/ with relatives in Moosup.'
/ Thomas Barry has received his hon.
/ cradle discharge from the army. HI
/ left Norwich fo- Fort Wright ant
/ from there he went to France wher,
! he saw active service.
! Albert Dilworth is spending q few
d9ys at the home of his Parents.
The friends Of Allen Gordon o
| Twelfth street win be pleased to lear
that he has passed under a success
| ful operation and is resting very com
Portable.
Aleck Morris has received his hon
orable discharge from the army. H
has been to France and was with til
18th regiment
James Daley Of the submarine has
has returned after spending a fey
davs in the village.
Thomas D. Gauthier has receive
his honorable discharge from the arm
life. He enl sted in the Connecticli
Coast Artillery March 30 1877, an
went to Fort Terry. He sailed 70
France on March %, 1918 and lande
in France in April ). He was in man
battles, some of them were: Fisme.
Sept. s. 1918: Verdun. Sept. IS, 1918
Mouse, Argonne offensive, from Sep
20 to Nov. II. 1918.