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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
ISLES
IN THROES OF
LABOR STRIKE
Thousands in United Kingdom
Demand Shorter Hours
and More Pay d.
RIOTS IN IRELAND
Houses Conceal Lights and Only
the Hospitals Are
Illuminated
MANY RIOTS IN IRELAND

London, Jan. ,2S.- Several thousand
people are idle because OF strikes.
Half of the strikers are in Belfast
where the strike movement iss spread
ing. At night Belfast Is in darkness.
The hospital is the only place where
lights can be shown without an at
tack. Everywhere else at the display
OF a light, attacks are made.
People are forced to screen their
lights. In houses It is not safe to
use more than one candle. Today
men in the smaller Industrial plants
came out for safety, the picketing be-
coming more strenuous. One news
paper was forced to suspend publica-
ton.
There is no change in the situatNn
on the Clyde. In London $4,000 ship
repairers are out. To these must be-
added $4,000 English miners, 5000
Welsh miners and many other thous-
ands representing various indus
tries ..
Except in London, the strikes are
for shorter hours and the same wages
as for longer hours. t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
INDEPENDENTS IN
CON Y EN- Tl0N TO
NAME PLATFORM
First Annual Meeting Of Voters
Association Opens Here
This Afternoon

first annual convention OF the
Independent, Voters association Is in
progress here today. At this meeting
permanent organization will be per-
fected. and a platform adopted. The
association has general member
ship, scattered over the state, and
there is, a good attendance Of dele
gates, among the prominent ones
being eBrndt Anderson Of Churchs
Ferry. g., "t,l. .Hr.tE....,,e .z,-,r s.,.
+, A feature of the annual meeting
will. be an address by r. o: Richards
Of Huron, S. D., father of primary
election reform in South Dakota. anu
whose improved primary election
amendment, ratified by the voters at
the last general election. has just
become law
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
FRANK. PL0YHAR
GETS I'LL OLD
RESOLUTION 5 J.: IN
League Majority in Senate Votes
for Six Months Extra
Pay for YankS

Senator Frank Ployhar, one of the
hold-over minority leaders of the up
per house, actually got Il resolution
an opposing vote. 1t was a concur
rent resolution directed to Secretary
of War Baker requesting that dis
charged soldiers be allowed an extra
six months pay to assist them in re-
adjusting themselves. to civil life: The
resolution was unanimously adopted
andsnlessagedY to the house.
eills Passed in Senate. s..
The senate passed on third reading
the following bills; ~
Senate Bill As, relative to extension
Of powers Of boards OF drain commits,
afrnAraS ~ ~ ~
Senate qBil n, authorizing the at
torney general to appoint five assist;
ant attorneys general, prescribing the
bond and D4th OF 6tfice' and fixing
the salary therefor HHsh'" s:"5:.>~
y House, Bill No. J.. amended; for an
act to Tx and limit attorneys fees
and all costs OH " the foreclosure of
real estate mortgages.$5i'''5o $50, 2,
House Bill No. 36, for an act to
amend and reenact Sec. S4S5 C. l..
1913 and providing Tor the issuance
Of writs of certiorari.s o:fr Il f.'"5
q House Bill No. 80, to provide for the
certification Of questions of law to
the supreme court in civil and Grimm
al cases where the determination OF
such questions may determine the Is
sues in cause.
The house in committee of the
whole again recommended to- pass
House Bill No. 25. relating to the ex-
emption Of personal property from at
levy and sale on execution;
and reported out for PASSAGE.
House Bill No. SO, providing that
the supreme court may secure addi-
tionau evidence in cases tried without
a jury! N..-.. = "
y House Bill No. AZ, designating tho
state inspector Of grades; weights and
sealer. and inspector OF
weights and measures, prescribing his
powers and uty! These will be up for
third reading this afternoon; - ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
Bill to Change
Name Sidetracked

The house after indulging in a lit
tie horseplay Tuesday afternoon, side
tracked the bill to change the name
OF Bfsamrck to Roosevelt. The COM
mittee majority report moved to
strike out Roosevelt and insert in lieu
thereof Townley.
A minority report suggested the
name of Paul johnson after the author
Of the bin. The house indefinitely
postponed consideration Of &ae bill.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
BIG REDUCTION
[ IN COTTON RATE

Washington, Jar 2S.-Southern SEN
ators announced after = conference
with shipping board today that trans
Atlantic freight ON cotton had been
reduced from $3.50 to $615 per bale
from South Atlantic ports and from
$3.50 to $50 per bale ffoA Calf
ports, effective tmnedlately, -. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
ACTION
Is TAKEN ON
WAR. RELIEF

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Final legis,
lative action was taken today by con-
gress on the bill appropriating $780,
OOG, 900 requested by President Will
son for European famine relief The
conferees report was adopted by both
house and senate without debate.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
Can Manufacture
Near Beer Now
According to the annual live stoc

Washington, Jan. 2S.AThe food ad-
ministration announced that Presf-
dent Wilson has. signed . proclama.
ton removing prohibition upon the
manufacture lof NEAR beer, : = }s'''s'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
DISPATCH SAYS
ROSA IS ALIVE

Copenhagen. Jan. 2S.-A Munich
dispatch says that it has been learn
ed that Rosa Luxembourg is alive at
the house of friend where she will
be concealed .until she has chance
to escape. ...
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
B0LSHEVIKI
FAILT0DRlVE
GU 7 ENTENTE.
(By the Associated Press.)

10Y LHC NSeUC1dCeu cso'1
Archangel, Manday, Jan. 27.-BOl-
sheviki forces failed in an attempt
last night to drive American and Brit
ish trops from their positions Ut Tul-
gas on the Dvina river, southeast OF
Earlier the enemy bonn
barded with artillery.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28
KAISER !.
HAS BIRTHDAY

Ameregon, Jan. 2S.-ReligiQus serv-
ices were held In the castle chapel
In honor OF the birthday of William
HohenzOllern. ..f. .
s} MARCH AGAINST POLES.
Paris. JAM 2S.-Two full corps OF
German troops have been assembled
by the general staff to march against
the Poles. @-.... ...
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-28

Reindeer
at
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
PRICE OF TURKEYS
BREAK ALL RECORDS
Average Between 80 and 80 Cents Pound; Many Marked
Up Above $50 Each Geese Are High

Tons of poultry, other Christmas
food necessities in abundance and
buyers by the thousands, featured
the local markets to-day. With the
largest supply on hand in the his
tory of Harrisburg, there will be
many dinners tomorrow without
turkey or other poultry. At prices
quoted this morning it will cost a
large sum to have an old time
Christmas dinner.
At Chestnut street market turkey
buyers paid as high as ninety-four
cents pound il they bought
without paying by the pound. The
average price for dressed turkeys at
market was eighty-five cents u
pound
At the Broad street market prices
were about the same as those asked
downtown, but as was the case on
the day before Thanksgiving, many
buyers refused to pay the figures
quoted. Some buyers found a
chance to save in buying poultry by
live weight.
Many Buy Roasts
Butchers reported harvest. They
expected the II. G. l.. would again
be in evidence and lowered the
prices of meats from two to five
cents a pound. They went home
happy as there will be many dinners
tomorrow with roast pork and roast
beef. Other Christmas dinner es-
sentials were plentiful and reason
able in price. Fruits. with the eX-
ceptions of grapes. were in demand
Grapes sold for fifty cents pound
sn1 fc 2
in the local markets.
Pinned on one turkey at Chest
nut street market was a piece OF
paper on which the price marked
was $23.50. There were many tur-
Fevs marked $40. and many from
$40 up. 1t was small turkey
that could be had for Sc to So
Chickens were slightly higher than
for Thanksgiving. and ducks and
geese showed n slight increase.
Guineas again were the cheapest
fowls
Down to as Cents
There We're the usual interesting
incidents at the markets. At Broad
street some buyers kicked about the
prices in emphatic terms. One care
full observer watched for fluctuations
in prices. lie found one woman who
purchased several fowls from a
neighbor and then boosted the
prices fifty cents.
From the opening of the markets
up to o'clock there were few
changes in prices noticeable. At 9
o'clock at Chestnut street market
some turkeys dropped to seventy
five cents a pound; and chickens to
forty-five and fifty cents a pound.
From fifty to seventy-five cents was
cut from the prices of ducks and
geese. Indications were that there
would be a still further drop before
the close of market or about noon
However. buyers are few near the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
TOYS ENOUGH TO
FILL ALL WANTS
OF CHILDREN
Not One Youngster Will Be
Forgotten by Helpers of
Santa Claus

With the dawn OF Tomorrow
Christmas Day, 1919-there will be
nearly two thousand youngsters of
Harrisburg who will give a good
deal of thanks to the Santa Claus of
the Harrisburg Chapter. American
Red Cross; the Home Service Sec
ton. For the Toy Mission has been
founded and bids fair to become an
annual institution.
Through the medium of the mail,
names of little fellows who would
spend n disappointed Christmas Day
if some one didn't help out, were
listed by Mrs. III. E. Lucas, of the
Home Service Station. There were
about 1900 in all. And then came
the appeal for toys.
Nothing Is Missing
At 119 South Front street. the
headquarters of the Red Gross has
closely resembled a toy store for
the past two weeks. Dolls, big, lit
tie and mediump express wagons,
books air rifles, moro books, more
dolls, toys beggaring description,
LContinued ON Page 14.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
Chris tnas Season
Welcomed With
NeW Ferpor
SERVICES IN
ALL CHURCHES

Years and years ago in a little
manger in the peaceful town of
Bethlehem in far off Judea, there
was born a Child, come to earth
from Heaven that He might later
give His life as a sacrifice to save
lost people.
Tomorrow the Christian world
will once more observe the anniver-
sary of the birth of Christ with pray
er, song and rejoicing.
No story ever told has the same
appeal, the same message of love
as that of the coming of the Christ
Child to earth. over and over,
again and again, it has been told
through the ages from generation
to generation and it has never grown
old.
Three Wise Men First
Shepherds of the East, and three
wise men were the first to know and
the first to worship Him after His
birth. Later Twelve Apostles spread
His mission on earth broadcast until
to-day more than nineteen centuries
later, it is known in every land
No king has ever had the hom-
age paid to him such as is to-day
given to the Christ. Everywhere
temples have been built to which
millions of persons go to praise and
worship Him. Voices everywhere
sing the hymn of praise, Joy to the
world, the Lord is come"
Tomorrow mothers will gather TO
them their children to tell the won
derful story; ministers will speak in
thousands of churches proclaiming
Him King of Kings and Lord of
Lords; great choirs and organs will
sound in sweet toned harmonies the
countless work of music conceived
and written to speak of His glory
This will be the Christmas of to-
day.
Dinner will be furnished to a num-
CONTINUED ON Page 17.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
Retail Price of Coal
Bosted to Make Up
For Wage Increase
Rm 1asoclnted Press

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Coal consum-
ers to-day were. in receipt of am
nouncements from several fuel com
panies notifying them of an increase
in the retail price of between thirty
TO thirty-five cents a ton on all coal
mined since settlement of the recent
bituminous miners strike to make
up for the fourteen per cent. wage
increase the workers gained.
This does not mean no coal will
be sold at the government price.
one dealer said. but the Garfield
order is not retroactive on contracts
executed before it was issued and all
contracts contain clause providing
for the passing along of any in
crease in mining cost. Those who
have no contracts for coal will get
ii at the government price.
However, most operators have
their entire output sold under con-
tract, so that price increase will be
pretty general"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
CONGRESS PROBE
TO FOLLOW CLASH
ON WAR AWARDS
Might Result From Contro-
versy Between Admiral
Sims and Daniels
REPORTS ARE REQUESTED
Senate Gets List From Sccre-
tary of Navy; House to
Ask For 1t

Washington. Dec. 24.-Congres-
sional investigation. it was indicated
to-day, might result from the con-
troversy between Admiral Sims and
Secretary Daniels over the awards
of Distinguished Service Medals in
the Navy.
The report of the awards of the
decorations has been transmitted to
the Senate Naval Committee by Sec
retary Daniels at the request of
Chairman Page. Representative
Lufkin, Republican, Massachusetts,
member of the House Naval Com
mittee, said he would ask the House
to call for similar report.
The issue which had been smoul-
dering in inner naval circles, came
out into the open with the publica-
ton of a letter written by Admiral
Sims to Secretary Daniels, in which
he declined to accept his Distin-
guished Service Medal unless the list
of awards were revised to include
those recommended by him to re-
ceive the second highest naval dec
oration.
Six of Nineteen
In his letter, Admiral Sims said
that of the nineteen officers recon-
mended by him for the Distinguish
ed Service Medal only six received
it. He declared that commanding
officer present was more qualified to
Judge the relative merits of officers
entitled to reward, that boards
award, system could not be fair and
that officers in important admins
trative posts on shore occupied rel
atively more responsible positions
than those serving at sea.
Daniels Decision
Secretary Daniels in his report to
the committee said the entire con-
troversy revolved around the ques-
ton of which class of service
shore or sea-was more important.
lie expressed the opinion that only
shore duty of the highest impor-
tance should be recognized equally
with positions of grave danger in
the active war zone. He declared
that under the law and by author
retary of the Navy's duty to make
the final decision.
In response to Admiral Sims
statement that the commanding Of
ficers of ships sunk by enemy sub
marine should not receive decora-
tions, Secretary Daniels said that in
his opinion the Distinguished Serv-
ice Medal should be awarded to
those officers in command of ships
of the Navy which were sunk by
submarine attack and whose con-
duct was meritoriouS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
$2,7O3,O95 in
BUILDING WORK
Is NEW RECORD
Total of 4S3 Permits Were
Issued This Year, the
Reports Show
VALUATIONS GOING UP
Big Increases Are Shown in
Tenth, Thirteenth and
First Wards

BulldlnS operations in Harrisburg
during 1919 reached new high
mark. permits being issued this year
Tor the construction of new proper
ties and remodeling work costing
$2,7OS,095.
Two years ago building work
passed the 100000 mark by a
small margin and about eight years
ago it went over that figure, but
more than half million less than
the total for this year.
During the twelve months 4S3 per-
mits were issued, the majority of
these for the erection of dwellings
A remarkable feature of the 1919
building record for the year is the
fact that permits were issued for the
construction of about 500 dwellings,
practically all of which have been
built or are now under construction.
Most of this work was done in the
outlying districts of the city with
the result that valuations have beer,
Thirteenth and First Wards The
increased assessment of properties
improved or built during 1919 was
about 100000, while next year all
buildings not yet completed viii be
added to the assessment lists.
In view of the fact that in 1918
building was practically at a stand
still in Harrisburg, contractors and
realty men are expressing favorable
comments on the reaction which
placed the city in a class with the
leading municipalities of the coun-
try for sharp recovery and re-
sumption of construction activity af-
ter the lapse during the war when
only essential structures were
erected.
October Biggest Month
The number of permits issued each
month this year and the estimated
cost of the building work follows
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
Cast of $50 to Give Wonderful
Presentation of the Christ
mas Story on Capitol Plaza;
Many Civic Bodies Join in
Big Yuletide Event
STAGE is SET FOR THE
OPEN AIR PERFORMANCE

The stage is being set, the partici-
pants are ready, details and arrange
ments are completed, for Harris
burg's elaborate Christmas Day OBJ
servance, the presentation OF the
Pageant of the Nativity by a cast,
$50 persons.
V. Grant Forrer, assistant super
intendent of parks, is completing
mechanical arrangements, includ-
ing the setting up of the stage, the
manger, and the runway fer the
shepherds and wise men. Frank e.
Hoffman, State electrician. is putting
the finishing touches to the electrical
illumination which will enhance the
program. Final dress rehearsals of
the main participants were held last
evening, and everything is reported
satisfactory and in shipshape at
the Community Service Bureau of
the Harrisburg Chamber of Com
merce, which is in charge of the
event.
Scheduled For O'Clock
Indications are that the Christmas
Pageant will be as much part of
this years observance of Christmas
as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, tur-
key dinners and presents usually
are. Thousands are preparing to
throng to the plaza of the Capitol
to witness the event, which has at
tracted widespread attention.
The pageant will begin promptly
at o'clock, and will be fitting cul-
mination for the day of days" 1t
will bear out the real significance
and religious meaning of the great
holiday, and will carry a message "of
great joy at time when the Christ
mas Day is just drawing to a close
Numerous civic bodies and well
fare organizations have responded to
the Chambers request for co-opera-
ton, and it is to this cooperation
that a large measure of the success
of the Christmas pageant arrange
ments is attributed by the Cham
ber officials.
Elaborate Program
The program is elaborate, includ-
ing both instrumental and vocal mu-
sic. for the accompaniment of the
pageant. which will depict the com
ing of the King. AS of old, the Three
Wise Men will follow the beckoning
beams of the Star of Bethlehem to
the lowly manger and there make
obeisance to the newborn Saviour.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
FINAL TOUCHES BEING PUT TO
CHRIST MAS PAGEANT PROGRAM
Program For Pageant to Be
Given in Open

Religious
Good Wenceslas,
ton Of Mrs Charles c. Stroh;
1T Came Upon the Midnight Clear by
led by Mr.. Ley
of the Cann curf,
school, led by Miss Mildred
30 Holy Night" the Wednesday Club with Mrs
Roy G. -
Entrance of Mary
oh Little Town
and Away in the Manger, by the cho
Entrance of the Three Men o the East
I'VE Three Kings of the Orient by the chorrses
Silent Night" choruses.
Religious march, by the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
[Continucd on Page III
NEWSPRINT HELD up

Ottawa, Dec. 24.-Seven carloads
of newsprint paper consigned to
American publishers from the mills
of the Fort Frances Pulp and Paper
Company were stopped in transit by
order of Robert A. Pringle, paper
controller. Mr.. Pringle, explained
that all export shipments from the
company would be stopped until 1t
had complied with his orders to fur
nish paper to Western Canada pub
fishers. who. he has been told, will
be forced to suspend publication un-
less n supply is forthcoming before
the end of the week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
Returned Soldier Kills
Sweetheart. Then Commits
Suicide, After Quarrel
Bn Associatod Press

Frcdonia, n. Y, Dec. 24.-Josepll
Huels, recently returned soldier
to-day shot and killed Miss Eleanor
Carroll 10 years old. and committed
suicide. Huels and Miss Carroll had
been sweethearts for several years
They had a quarrel two weeks ago
and efforts of friends had failed to
bring about n reconciliation.
This morning Huels went TO Miss
CarrolFs house. shot her while she
sat at the breakfast table, and i'm
mediately afterward turned the
weapon upon himself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
THE WEATHER

Harrisburg md vicinItyi Fair nnd
colder Tonight with lowest
temperature about IL degrees.
Thursday fuir, continued c0.d,
Eastern Pennsylvania, Light snov
this afternoon and Tonight,
colder Tonight. Thursday fair,
colder in east portion. strong
northwest winds.
nivert The Susquehanna river and
all Its branches Will fall slowly
or rcmain stationary without
much change in Ice conditions.
At Harrisburg the river will re-
main frozen and probably sta
tt0nnry at stage OF about
7,H feet.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
CONEERS ON EIUNIE
BU Associated Press

Rome. Tuesday, Dec 23.-General
Badoglio. Italian chief of staff. ar
rived here this morning from FIume
and talked with Premier Nitti and
King Victor Emmanuel. Later the
Premier had long interview with
the King and then called a meeting
of the council of ministers, which
for three hours discussed the Fiume
situation and also international
questions in connection with the ap-
preaching visit of Signor Nitti to
Paris. It is believed the Fiume and
Adriatic questions will reach u def
mite solution at the Paris confer
ence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
Dr.. Rhoads, Noted
Physician, Found Dead
by His Grandson
IN 4asncinted Press

Boycrtown, Pa. Dec. 24.-Dr.
Thomas ]. IS. Rhoades, for many
years leading physician of this sec
ton. was found dead in bed to-day
by his grandson. Collier Rhoads, a
University of Pennsylvania student
who had returned home for the hol-
idays.
Or. Rhoads who was eighty-two
years old, was the father of Colonel
Thomas l.. Rhoads, who was chief
surgeon of the first army of the
American forces in France and is
now chief surgeon at Camp Dix. n. j.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
TNKE PASSENGERS FROM SHIP

Norfolk, Dec 24.-Efforts of a
fleet of tugs to float the stranded
old Dominion liner Madison proving
unsuccessful, the passengers were
taken off the ship to-day and
brought to Norfolk. The Madison
went aground on Craney Island last
right during Il dense fog and is en-
bedded in five feet of mud.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24

close of market and it is said to be
difficult TO sell out at any price.
The local markets never presented
Il more attractive appearance than
to-day. The Christmas green's, stalls
ladened with fruits and other things
good to eat, gave many buyers a
satisfactory feeling, as it was pos
sible to eat on Christmas day even
if turkey and other fowls are elm
mated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-24
PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL
TOWARDS MEN, AGAIN SOUNDS
OLD-TIME YULETIDE SPIRIT
Holiday Fowls High in Price

Ducks dressed. GO to c5
cents u pound.
Ducks. live, 30 to- % cents
Il pound.
Potatoes, 20 cents quarter
peek.
Potatoes. sweet. 10 and IL
cents box.
CranbcrricS. 30 cents u
quart.
Lettuce, 8 To Is cents II
head.
Celery. ; To 10 cents Il
bunch.