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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-07

Mrs. Eliza Barlow Recovering.
Mrs. Eliza A. Barlow, who fell
while at work in her kitchen on July
3, fracturing one of her arms near
the shoulder, is recovering despite the
fact that she is 70 years Of age.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-07

licity. His latest which occurred
three weeks ago gave him as his third
wife a Virginia girl, whom he met
through matrimonial bureau.
North Dakota state officials have
notified South Dakota, Minnesota
Montana, Utah, and Idaho banking
boards to investigate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-07

Farmer Erects Sign.
A farmer west of the city, who
strenuously objects to Minot folks US
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-07
parent Jud institution. The Liberty
State bank of Minneapolis now owns
the First State bank of Jud.

Pierce Egan may be held in Utah
to answer for the sale of spurious GER
tificates of deposit. However, Mann
his cashier, has declared his intention
to plead guilty He is the son of w.
H. Mann, for many years member of
the North Dakota State Board of Rail
road Commissioners, and his marital
ventures have been given much pub
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
VELLISTAS SLAUGHTER 674 PERSONS

FL PASO, Dec. I-(HJ-Accordng to the story bro to this city by l.. NJ. Gomez who arrived here tonight, the \iztas are seeking revenge for the execution of General Felipe Angeles Gomez brings word of the massacre of six hundred and seyentyfour Cal1azstas Thanksgiving Day
 The slaughtered people surrounded by one thousand fila soldiers and had absolutely no chance to escape with their lives. The revolutionary troops, ac- corQug to Gomez showed no mercy to their victims but made it plain to them before they murdered that it was ill revenge for the death of Angeles.
 Gomez was formerly aviator in the American army but joined Angeles troops immediately after being mustered out of the military service. He present a the execution of the rebel leader, being of the first ve-Witnesses to arrive ill this city.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
BODY OF GIRL
 IS DISCOVERED
WOMAN FINDS SISTERS BODY IN TRUNK; MISSING FOR SEV-
 LRAL YEARS

LAWTON, Mich, Dec. l. (H) - While searching thru some household goods stored in the basement of her house, Mrs. Florence Tabor Critch- low today, found the body of her sister, Maud Tabor, in a trunk The trunk was buried beneath pile of shingles and had been in that place for years, which accounts for the discovery not being made before.
 Several years ago it was reported that Miss Maud Tabor died while visiting in the west and, as the fam fly has a good reputation, none doubt ed this story of her death. The find ing of the body, now proves that the young girl was murdered and there is every indication that she died at the hands of her immediate family. Of ficiaIs are now searching the west for the mother and brother of the murdered girl Mrs. Tabor and her son are reported to be touring along the Pacific coast and it is believed they will be located in Oregon.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
APPROPRIATIONS ARE REQUESTED
 FOR TERRITORY

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec 1--(H0-A despatch from the special Washington correspondent of the Times says that the various government departments have asked for their annual appropriations for the territory of Alaska As listed by the Times correspondent the appropria- .uons are:
 For the protection and improvement of the Mount Mckinley National Park-$l00OO.
 For the Prbiloff fisheries-$45OO0
 For the maintenance of the Afoiamak hatchery 99,5OO
 For the maintenance of the Yes Bay hatchery 5000.
 For the general fisheries service in Aaska-$l6OOO0. For the construction of buildings on the fur seal islands of the territory -$2O000
 For the improvement and development of the Alaska herring industry $205,O0O.
 For the care of the Alaska insane-$l2OO00. For the Alaska boundary suryey-$55,000. For the inspection of mines-$7OOO
 For executive eXpenses-$47OO OOO.
 For road and trail service-$lO0OO0.
 For extensions to and the bettement of the Alaska cable service -$140,000.
 For improvements to coast lights-9770OO For Hghthouse lights and fog signals at Cape Spencer -$l5O,00O.
 For the education of the Alaska natlVes-$275OOO For medical relief of the Alaska natives -$l2500O. For the reindeer service-$9,OOO.
 For the protection of game-$40OO0.
 For the suppression of the liquor traftic-$ $l5,0OO.
 NOME GETS ESTIMATE
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Q0-n the estimate for the rivers and harbors appropriation there IS item which includes $1OOOO for the mproy of the Nome harbor
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
PLEADS GUILTY
 TO CONSPIRACY
PRINTER RELEASED ON THOU SAND DOLLAR BOND AFTER
 PLEADING GUILTY

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. l. (P)-William EHce, a local printer and one of the one hundred and thirty men indicted by the federal grand jury following the investiga- ton into the election of Senator New berry pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy this morning and was i'm mediately released from custody on one thousand dollar bail.
 When confronted with the evidence against him, Elice admitted that 1t is overwhelming and immediately de- clared his intention of throwing him. self on the mercy of the court. The investigation proves that over one million dollars was spent in electlng Newbury and defeating Henry Ford a great part of the money being used to bribe election officials and subsidize newspaper editors.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
K0LCHAK FORMS
 A BODY GUARD
HIS FORCES ARE RETREATING so FAST THEY ARE UN-
 ABLE BUILD DEFENSES

LONDON, Dec l. (P) With his entire army beating a nasty retreat before superior forces and his hopes or establishing a stable government practically shattered. Admiral KoI- eaals has found il necessary to form d personal body guard Of three thou
 aad picked men so that he may have some assurance he can escape with his life
 The retreat of the kolcbak army aa SO haadlong that there is no time for it to stop and build defensive works in fact they have time for nothing but flight The officers of gha army are making every effort to maintain order in lhe ranks but rla becomes more difficult as the retreat progresses. kolchak will un- doubtedIy make determined stand after his forces have rereated far enough to gain time in which to con struct trenches and other fortifica- uons.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
HARVARD ASKED
 PLAY ON COAST
UNIVERSITY TEAM WILL BE IN VITED TO REPRESENT THE
 EAST IN GAMES

PASADENA, Dec. 1.-(P)-A form al invitation has been sent to liar yard University asking that college to represent the east in the football game which will be played here on January 1 during the tournament of roses. No reply has yet been re ceived from the eastern university but it is believed the invitation will be accepted.
 It is probable that the western players will be composed of picked men from the football teams of Uni versailles of Oregon, Washington and Southern California All three of these colleges have men who are con ceded to be star players. The New Years game will draw an immense crowd from the entire Pacific coast.
 NOTRE DAME PLAYS
 SOUTH BEND, Ind, Dec. 1.-(P)- It is annouced this evening that the
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
GREAT BRITISH ARSENAL TO
 BE MADE ENGINE FACTORY

LONDON, Nov. 29.- lP) The great WooIwich arsenal will be continued as a locomotive factory according to an official announcement made here Jul- morning. The Woolwich arsenal was one of the greatest to be built up as 8 result Of the war
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
COST OF GOVT ESTIMATED AT
 FIVE BILLION
SECRETARY OF TREASURY PRE- SENTS ESTIMATE FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR; ESTIMATED IT WILL COST OVER FIVE BILLION
 DOLLARS TO RUN THE GOVT.

WASHINGTON. Dec. -R)-That the cost oi running the government dId not materially decrease with the cessation oI AosuHLIes i'll France Is shown In the annual estimate pre- seuled congress by the secretary Ot the treasury. Secretary Glass, this morning, presented the estimate made by the treasury department, which proposes the apporuonlng o1 live billion dollars for the purpose ot conducting the government for the next fiscal year.
 The figures, as presented by Sec retary Glass, show that it is expect ed the government will cost five times as much next year as it did the year immediately proceeding the war. Many reasons are assigned for this increase, among them being the increased cost of all supplies and also the creation of new bureaus and the enlarging of others.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
GOVERNOR NOW
 ENROUTE HOME
RIGGS SAILED SUNDAY ON THE ALAMEDA FOR JUNEAU; AT
 TENDED HEARINGS

SEATTLE, Dec 1.-(P)-On the steamer Alameda which sailed yes terday for the North was Governor Thomas Riggs, Jr., who is returning to Juneau after being absent for the past few weeks in the interests of the territory.
 Governor Riggs, in company with other territorial officials, has been attending the hearings held before a
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02

committee appointed by the bureau or fisheries for the purpose of mak- ing recommendations concerning fish
 ing iu the territory's rivers. The governor states that he is well pleas ed with the recommendations which will be made by the committee.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02

bate on national issues. In case the general did not wish to appear in a public debate Senator PoindeXter of fers the alternative of answering a series of printed questions which are to be read before an audience. Wood has not yet replied to the challenge.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
POETS MEN ARE
 LEAVING PLUME
A THOUSAND SHOCK TROOPS LEAVE FIUME ON BOARD A
 D,ANNUNZIO DESTROYER

BELGRADE, Dec. 1.-P)-Unusual l. activity is in evidence at Plume now and it is generally believed that D'Annunzio is planning to launch his campaign in new direction. A thou sand of the poets best shock troops left that port today on one of the destroyers headed for Zara. The exact reason for this move has not yet been made public.
 It is reported that the fleet under D'Annunzio proposes to occupy Se- benico and a movement in that di- rection may be expected within the next few days.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
LADY ASTOR IS SWORN
 IN AS MEMBER OF COMMONS

..<|n%. bee l-0P. -La.E Astor today took aen oath as d me0ber of II. uou-. of commons and thus form ally takes her seat in that body. She .aa first woman to enjoy the dis aucGon of being elected to the house, laay A+Do. wa7 formerly Miss Mamie
 ....om of Virginia bu, has resided in this country for many years.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02

football team from the University of Notre Dame will play the Oregon Agriculture College at Portland. The game is scheduled for Christmas day. It is expected a large crowd will go from this vicinity
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
NOT TO MEDIATE

RIO DE JANIERO, Dec 1.-(H)-The correspond cnt of the Associated Press is informed from a reliable source that the government of Brazil has made no of fer in connection with the South American powers to mediate between the United States and Mexico. Ii is understood that this offer will not be made, the govern mcnt taking the view that the two countries can settle their disputes without interference.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
aQINCE OF WALES
 ARRIVES IN ENGLAND

PORTSMOUTH. Eng, Dec. 1.-(Pl
 The Prince of Wales arrived in this port this morning aboard a British Laval vessel. He has been absent since last July and during his absence has paid an extended visit to Canada
 Id the United States. He was given d great welcome upon his arrival here.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
5YOBBLIES ON A
 HUNGER STRIKE
FWENTY-ONE l. W ". IN TH
 TACOMA JAIL AHL ON FlFTH
DAY or HUNGER aIlIA1


 TACOMA, Dec. 1 RJ Tweny-o4a alleged radicals who are ucalce.- aJe4 iu Jue focal yau started u4gu uiln day 0. JDyu hunger strike when they refused to palJahe oI au. break last t1ts morning. The Douce Ol- uciaIs are not worrying because the prisoners refuse To ear and cyuduu 10 take the meals lu to them d. Ja. regular hours.
 A request was made to the pouc. department to furnish the al legged woDDLea d special menu to tempt their uppeuues but the ol- ncials refused to take any such ao. ton, holding that the prisoners could eat the regular fare or stay hungrs.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
WILL ENDORSE LEONARD WOOD FOR PRESIDENT
SOUTH DAKOTA REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION WHICH MEETS TOMORROW IS EXPECTED TO ENDORSE GENERAL LEONARD WOOD AS CANDIDATE.

PIERRE, s. D., Dec. l. 1.-P)-An announcement made today by Gov ernor Norbeck and Chairman King of the state republican committee is to the effect that the state conven- ton will endorse General Leonard Wood as the republican candidate for President The republican leaders also stated, in their announcement, that the democrats will endorse Pres ident Wilson for a third term if he will consent to become a candidate.
 The republican state convention meets here tomorrow and it will in- struct the national committeeman who to support. Governor Norbeck and Chairman King stated today that they firmly believe General Wood will receive the nomination at the na- tional convention and if he does he has every chance to be elected
 WOOD CHALLENGED
 PIERRE, s. D., Dec. 1.-(P)-Sena- tor Poindexter, of Washington, chal' lenged General Wood today to a de
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02

The apple is Finland's only i'm, portant fruit trees, but pears, CT erries and plums also are grown in the open.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
NOTE ID MEXICO SAYS
 JENKINS MUST BE FREED

WASHINGTON, Dee. I:-(4) )-The note despatched the Mexican cmmcut by the state department to- day the request for the immediate release of Consul Jenkins and bitterly denounces the conduct of the Mexican government in the The note severely cIucIzoS Cananzas reply attempt to involve Jcn- us in the utrcaces of legal proceedings and expresses the belief that Camanzaa statement that the is be- ing investigated is only for delay. No utina- ton given in the note concerning the probable course or this government ill case Mexico ignores this last com mmcaton
 The note says plainly that America declines to be drawn into a judicial discussion irrelevant and ul important matters. The request for Jenkins release k founded right and justice, The government of NeN- co must show plausible cause for his detentou"
 INTERVENTION NECESSARY
 WASHINGTON, Dee. l. (49-C Chairman Porter of the foreign relations committee of the house of represent atycs stated this afternoon that it is his belief orcbc intervention or least the scizng of the country ports are necessary in the Mexican He conferred with Secretary of State Robert Lansing for one hour today but would not make public the result of the conference other than say it did not change his views concerning intervention. Chairman Porter said that the state de- parmcut means business in the Mexican this time and he does look for any notes to be exchanged but for action.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02

SHERIDAN, Wyo, Nov. 29.-P)- Carneyville coal strikers this evening voted unanimously to return to the mines. This action was taken after .52 of the workers had been arrested by troopers of the 18th U. s. Cavalry charging them with violating the in junction granted by the federal court lat Indianapolis.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02

For several years Smith was in this vicinity but went to Nenana when that town first started, Shortly after the organization of the Nenana lodge of Moose, Smith was elected secretary-treasurer. An investigation of his accounts some months after he took office showed that he was short the above sum. He was con fined in the federal jail here and tried before Judge Bunnel.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
PkEsSlDEIvI N
 NOTIFIED BY A
 FORMALLEIIEE.
OWING TO ILLNESS OF PRE5I- DENT CONGRESS DIoPEN6Eo WITH APPOINTING A COMMIT TEE TO NOTIFY HIM or OPEN INC or TIE SESSION.

WASHINGTON, Dec 1. (Py The oiNty-SiXJu congress met this morn mg Iu regular session and will i'm mediately take up the considera.t of the many important quesuous which await it's action. There are a multitude oI bills and resolutions to be considered, among them the annual appropriation measures. 1t Ia expected that the treaty ratification will be Drou up in the senate i'm mediateIy.
 In accord with an agreement reach ed between the republicans and dem ocIats before congress convened the customary Iormauty Of appointing d special committee to inform the President that congress is in sea- sion has been dispensed with be- cause of the chief executives ill., ness. In place of the committee, d formal communication will be sent the President.
 It is expected that this session will continue until just before the Presidential election next fall. An immense crowd was on hand this morning to witness the opening ol the session.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
COURT UPHOLDS
 SMITH DECISION
SAN FRANCISCO COURT AFFIRMS VERDICT IN SMITH EMBEZ-
 ELEMENT CASE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-(P)-A decision rendered by the court of appeals today upholds the action of the district court at Fairbanks in sentencing William H. Smith to eighteen months at McNeiTs Island for embedding $253.25 from the Ne mana lodge of the L. o. O. NJ.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02

To welcome persons entering bus1- ness offices a Chicago inventor has patented a door knob formed like a hand
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-02
TAKE UP TREATY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1,-(H)-m- mediately after the conyening of congress this morning negotiations for compromise on the ratification of the peace treaty were renewed Altho this is the first subject to be
 taken up by the senate there is a general feeling among the senators that it may be several weeks before formal action will be taken. Both democrats and republicans are agreed that the treaty will not come up in the senate until all the preliminary
 work is completed and the way open ed for an agreement by private dis cussion It is indicated that the threatened resolution, declaring peace with Germany, also might be delayed
 and it will be some time before it
 can be officially considered. Sena-
 tor Lodge wasted no time today in announcing his opposition to any compromise regarding the treaty and has advised his colleagues to stand squarely behind the reservations fay-
 ored by the committee on foreign relations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-03-26
10000 ACRES ADDEO
TO COUNTY TAX roll

Twenty thousand acres of new land
will be added to the tax rolls of Unla-
tilla county this year over the total OF
a year ago. according to Assessor c,
p. Strain. The 10000 acres represent
lands for which government patents
have been issued and recorded in the
past year, and will add approximately
half a million dollars to the assessed
valuation of the county.
Sixteen thousand acres are repre-
sented by homesteads that have been
proved up on. grazing and other lands
for which patents have been issued
and will have an average valuation OF
about SIS an acre. The remaining A.
600 acres is known as competent In
dian and heirship lands on the Uma~
tilla reservation, and Will probably
show an average valuation in excess
OF $100 an acre
AS Indians are declared "compe-
tent by government agents. patents
are issued to them and in the settle.
ment of Indian estates the lands are
usually sold to the highest bidder. In
thissway 1t is noticed that it is gener-
ally but short time until the title
To the lands passes to white lhen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-03-26
WILL ASK LOCAL USE
OF RED CROSS MONEY

The sum Off S15,566.14, now on
hand in the Umatilla County Red
Cross treasury will be needed in Its
entirety for the uses of the chapter
it was decided at a meeting of the
board of directors today. and for this
reason a request will be sent to head
quarters asking that the money be
left here. This request is in response
to demand from headquarters that
chapters budget expenses and send in
any surplus money.
The decision to make an attempt
to keep the money was based on the
fact that expenses this month alone
were $4,000, $500 of which was spent
to feed $500 soldiers.
Other business was a ruling made
that meetings of the board be held
at p. m. on the last Wednesday in
each month intsead of at a. m. The
new motor service will enable dele
gates to attend at that hour.
Present at the meeting were Chair
man Roy Ritner, Secretary C. f.
Roosevelt, Mrs. 7. NJ. Johnson. Mrs.
Charles Greulich, Mrs. A. II. Cox and
Mrs. Alex Mckenzie, all of Pendleton;
Mrs. Roy Penland. Helix; Mrs. o. w.
Carpenter. Umapine: Mrs. C. w. Mil
Ter. Milton. and Mrs. Fred Stevens
Ferndale.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-03-26
PRESBYTERIANS ADOPT
$4,000 YEARlYBUDGET

A budget of $4,000 for running ex-
penses for the coming year was ad'
opted last night by the members of
the Presbyterian church of Pendleton
at the annual business meeting with
DR.. w. II. Bleakney of Whitman Col
lege. presiding. This sum does not
include benevolent and building funds,
Other business transacted was the
election of A. E. McCulley. p. ,,
Hageman. FL. E. Mclean and ]. f.
Akey as elders. The board of trus-
tees chosen for the coming year will
be composed of l. l. Rogers. f. c.
McCook, S. r. Thompson, DR.. Frank
Boyden, DIR. David b. Hill, Roy Ritner
and Harry Chambers. The deacons
elected were II. Il. Mclean, George
Peebler and f. E. Baer. with Mrs,
William Blakeley. Mrs. III. G.. Blyden>
stein and Mrs. Charles Bonney as
deaconesses. Richard Mayberry was
elected treasurer and Mrs. Charles
Norris. secretary. H19
Roy Ritner, who recently returned
from Red cross overseas service, spoke
on the Red Cross and Harry Cham
bers gave an address on The New
Era Movement in the Presbyterian
Church"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-03-26
CORNELISON CLASSED
AS DYNAMO ON LEGS

Willing to do amy serving from
preaching a sermon to cleaning q
French yard. Faithful. efficient, dy-
namo on two legs, he has rendered the
Y. M C. A.. real service" This Is
the way the work of the Rev. ]. NJ.
cornelison in France has been de-
scribed by John Barnes. secretary OF
the Y work in the 27th division with
which command the local man served.
The endorsement of the work of
the Rev. Cornelison together with a
similar testimony from n. D. Hayl. di-
visionaI secretary. have been for
warded TO the East Oregonian from
France with Instructions that they be
turned over to Miss Esther Corne1ison
of Walla Walla
Mr.. Cornelison when last heard
from was at Montfort. France. He
and r. G. Talcott, a friend and school
mate of Dale Slusher, were serving to.
gether as motormen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-03-26
RUBBISH MUST Be
BURNED OR BOXED

Trash that can be burned on the
premises or street should not be piled
up to be hauled away, according 10
John Heathman, street commissioner
MIR. Heathman also calls attention to
the fact that stuff to be hauled off
must be sacked or boxed and piled on
the curb. Transfers have no time to
spend carrying it from the yards noi
do they have time to shovel. up huge
piles of ashes. The city is furnish,
ing the teams and hauling away trash
without charge. and it should be in
such shape as to be loaded with the
least possible trouble.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-03-26
UMATILLA VETERANS
LAND IN new YORK

George La Fontaine. OF Pendleton,
who has been in France for the past
year as member of the 23d Esngi-
neefs. Weaver Walker, also Of PEN
dleton, who saw overseas service as .
member of 4sth Coast Artillery.
Charles L Frazier of Hermiston. and
John L Melvin of Weston. are among
the Oregon men who arrived in New
York yesterday.
La Fontaine and Melvin are mem-
bers of the st. Nazaire casual company
1876. and are now at Camp Merritt. n.
]. Walker and Frazier.ialso at Camp
Merritt. are members of Bordeaux
Casual Company So. An will probab-
Y return heme In a Few weeks.