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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
IS AFTER
 TURKS MANDATE
WORKING WIRES TO BE GIVEN MANDATE FOR TURKISH PEO-
 PILE UNDER LEAGUE

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 17.-R It is generally believed here that the Italian government is candidate for the mandate over Turkey. This mandate will be awarded by the council of the league of nations and Italian interests are keeping wealth CT eye open for opportunities to get a footing. They are trying hard to establish themselves here m a finan- cial and commercial way and on a basis that will give a good founda- tion for their candidacy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
LEAVE IT TO THE
 WOMEN FOR WORK

MARASH, Mesopotamia, Oct. 16.- employed by the American Red Cross have built 100 miles of stone roads and reconstructed several steel bridges in this section within the last four months. The roads were rebuilt in order to facilitate transportation of Red Cross supplies. There were no male labors to be employed so Cap tain Edward Bickel. of Seattle, who had charge of the engineering work, engaged the women who were glad to have employment of any kind.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
BLUEBEARD HAS
 JUDGE NERVOUS
 IN EXAMINATION

PARIS, (By Mail.) Little headway has been made in the case of Landur "the Gambias Bluebeard." as the French papers term him, who is charg- ed by the police with being respons- ble for the disappearance of thirteen women to whom he had promised marriage.
 The police have been Investigating for four months and four times a week Landru is taken from the pri- son of La Sante to the office of Judge Bonin whose questions as to the fate of the thirteen women elicit from Landru evasive and at times very witty responses. They have got as far as sweetheart number three and Landru's flippant replies have nearly driven the Judge to nervous prostra- tion.
 Yesterday the judge announced that he was going for holiday. Landru immediately clipped in with the re- quest that he, too, be permitted to take a vacation as the regime of La Sante did not agree with him. Might he not be allowed to go to his villa at Gambais and hold himself at the disposition of the court? It was from Gambais villa that Landru's future spouses disappeared never to be heard of since.
 Judge Bonin was asking Landru this week how it was that his son who assisted him in removing the furnitureof three of his finacess did not make queries when moving that of Mrs. Guillin. the third removal of furniture in six months. Did he not find 1t stranger" asked the judge.
 My children obey my orders, they do not discuss them," responded Landru, q have my misgiving as to the way you bring up your children, judge," he added sententiously.
 Landru contended that he had an order from Mrs. Guillin, drawn up in legal form giving him full power of attorney to administer her property. This document was not found among your papers, therefore, must con- clude that 1t never existed" said the the judge.
 And as you and your police, with all the means at your command are unable to find Mrs. Guillin, I must therefore conclude that she never existed" countered Landru.
 Not one vestige of the missing women has been found and the charge of murder against Landru is growing weaker. There is no Corpus delici" The villa at Gambais has been ran sacked by the police and ponds in the vicinity of the villa have been drained, but it would appear that the women have vanished into thin air. To questions as to the probable whereabouts of the missing women. his relations with them prior to their disappearance, Landru invariably re- plies: 'I am man of the world, I cannot betray the confidence of women."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
MASK DANCE IS
 WELL ATTENDED

The masked dance held last night at the armOry building to windup AL aska Day celebration was well at tended and enjoyed by everyone The floor Was in fine shape and the music "jazzy' enough for anybody.
 A large proportion of those pres ent were in costume. Many of them were clever and we'll carried out. TWO sailor boys were present. a sol dier prepared for gas attack, a classy "colored dude" and his best "gal' and others too numerous to mention. The committee had not announced the prize winners prior to the time of going to press.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
CONVERTING FOOD SUPPLIES

The report of the Federal Trade Com mission charging the five big Chicago meat packers with seeking to dominate the wholesale grocery industry of the United States thus establishing control of prac- tically every source of food supplies is of importance to every citizen. The indict- ment it makes is serious one. If the charges can be substantiated, the packers indeed have ventured greatly.
 Without minimizing the seriousness of the thing which they are alleged to be at- tempting, one cannot but help marvel at the immensity of it's conception. Not satis-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
FOUR STEAMERS
 MAKE PROGRESS
 TO WHITEHORSE
LAST BOATS OF SEASON ARE MAKING FAIRLY GOOD PRO GRESS UP STREAM M-YUKON AND WASHBURN GET BY EAGLE AND KEEP MOVING.

According to advices received here yesterday, the four steamers which were thot last week to be tied up along the banks of the Yukon river below Forty Mile and Circle, are mak- ing good progress toward Whitehorse after being freed from the ice. The Alaska. after getting thru the ice at Cliff creek has experienced no more trouble and was last reported by Sel- kirk and will probably be in White horse by today.
 The Yukon and Washburn made the thru trip from Circle to Eagle in excellent time. They left Eagle Friday afternoon for Dawson and were ex- pected to arrive there yesterday. The river at Eagle was reported clear of ice yesterday and there seems to be no chance for these vessels to be stuck again. They will probably make it thru to Whitehose before the freeze up.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
ALLENBY NAMED COMMISSIONER
CONQUERER OF TURKS AND RES CUER OF JERUSALEM CIV
 FEN HIGH OFFICE

LONDON, Oct. 17,-P)-The gov al Allenby for his brilliant services as commander of the British armies in the Near East in the war Marsh al Allenby this afternoon received the appointment as British high commissioner for Egypt and the Su dan and will have complete charge of the British interests there. His appointment gives general satisfac- tion as it is realized that he is fam iliar with all the details of the work in northern Africa.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
HISTORIC MINES
 TO BE REW0RKED

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Oct. 18.- R)-The historic silver-lead mines of Nevada, the Richmond and Eureka properties which were operated in 1869, and for years since, have been sold to a syndicate of New York capi- talists according to statement made here tonight. The transfer of proper ty involved $9,50O,000. Prior to 1910 these mines produced $72,000,000 worth~of. ore.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
SPARKLER GOES
 TO MRS. BEARD
MRS. JACK BEARD HOLDS WIN MING TICKET FOR VALUABLE
 DIAMOND RING.

diamond ring rallied off yesterday for the benefit of Mrs. Annie Me Carthy was won by Mrs. Jack Bearl who held the winning ticket number 61. The ring is said to have been worth approximately $1.000. Two hun dred chances were disposed of. The drawing was held at the Pioneer hotel.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20

Mrs. Bacon-I understand one can learn different languages from the photograph? Mrs. Ebert-Well, since our neighbor got his, I known my husband has used language I never heard him use before.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
NO VIOLENCE NECESSARY

The warning to immigrants contained in the speech of Attorney General Palmer lat Lafayette college Wednesday night that the use of force as means to obtaining their desires will not be tolerated by the people of America is timely In fact it is a question of whether or not there are not Ia few radical minded Americans who should be given like notice.
 In the past there has been more or less friction between certain so-called groups in American life, but violence as represented by the anarchists side of the matter has been for the most part lacking and where it has occurred it has met with summary punishment. Even this friction results in economic loss. It represents differences between labor and capital, sometime in one form other times in another.
 But we stand for it, muddle thru it, in stead of getting together and having the will of the majority enacted on rational lines. It seems to be regarded as kind of a sporting proposition which appeals to the average American more than a safe and sane way of accomplishing the common good.
 But there is a place where the line should be drawn and that is where force is employed. When labor, or any other group, left wing socialists, parlor bolsheviks, or anyone else, tries to stand up the country and choke it into submission, under the threat of using violence, it is time to call a halt
 When Lloyd George asserted that the British unions attitude in the recent trans portation strike in England was pure "Prussianism" he had the right of the matter. It was an attempt at government by force. The unions believed that they had the power to get what they wanted whether or not the country, the majority of English men, thot it best or not, and they preceded to make use of that power.
 Under the present system as applied to industry, the close organization and ali- ance of capital interests, labor unions are necessary. But if they have developed to a point where they consider the use of force legitimate in the accomplishment of their ends, they are sure to fall down.
 The American railroad workers ap- proach close to the borderland of govern. ment by force when they say unless their plan of government ownership of railroads is accepted they will paralyze the traffic of the country. However much one may favor government ownership of such utili- ties, the attitude of the workers cannot be approved.
 "The ways of democracy are open. Mo- body but fool or madman thinks he must break down the door.''
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
GERMANY MAKES
 FIRST PAYMENT

BERLIN. Oct. 18.-P)-It is re- ported in the local press that the German government has made the the first payment on its war indem- nifty. This is said to have amounted to 20.0O0,OO0, 1000 marks. No official confirmation has been made to the story which is generally given cred ence.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20
Worse Than War.

School Mistress-What Is the most destructive force of modern times. Girl (without hesitation)-1!e laundry.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-10-20

that will effectively curb the monopolistic spirit that these Chicago pork magnates are displaying.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
CHRISTMAS ENTERTNENM
Valiant Review Holds It's Postponed
Exercises: Officers Installed.

officers were installed by Valiant
Review, Women's Benefit Associa ton
of Maccabees, at it's regular meeting
in Jr O. L. A. NJ. hall last night. A
Christmas entertainment, postponed
because of deaths in the society, was
held and Christmas tree furnished
much amusement for the children Of
the members.
The newly installed officers are:
Lady commander, Mrs. Nellie McCran;
ieutenant-command Mrs. Rose
King; past lady commander, May
Hart; chaplain. Mrs Campbell; record
keeper, Pauline Lay; financial auditor,
Margaret Hayes; lady at arms, Irene
Hills; sergeant, Mrs Marsh; sentinel,
Mrs. Bonney; picket, Mrs. Bowen;
captain of the guard, Mrs. Minnie
King; color bearers, Mrs. Graham and
'MOllie Hackett.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29

Boston Transcript The governor was
granted a three-minute interview
with Secretary of War Baker in the
course of which he was informed
briefly if not snappily that the war
department knew nothing about plans
for the return of the division. Gov
Beeckman then sought Gen. March,
chief of staff, by whom he was re-
ceived with great cordiality and told
that the arrangements were wholly
in the hands of Gen. Pershing and
that the war department could do
nothing to assist his mission. Gen.
March, however, corrected the story
that men of the 26th had been re
moved from a point il the interior to
one on or near the coast, for the pre-
sumed purpose of embarkatiOn.
None of the command had been
moved. Gen. March said, nor is the
26th on the priority list.
In fact the governor left the war
department with the exceedingly
strong impression that the five vet
eran divisions, the LIST, I'd, Sd, 26th
and 42d would be among the last, If
not the last to be sent home.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
PUI].Il[.,A &:
NIVE:N
MAY NAME THREE sRERIFFS.

The visit of Sheriff elect George II.
Gabb to this city yesterday has caused
considerable speculation among the
democrats over the possible naming
of three new deputy sheriffs. One OF
the leades of the party stated yester-
day that no mention was made as to
definite selection of these officials by
Mr.. Gabb. Among the ones prominent
ly mentioned for the berths are, Mi
chael Harmon. James F. Farrell and
James w. Manning. There is Il re-
ported disposition on part of several
of the leading democrats OF tho city
for the retention OF Deputy Sheriff
Myron D. Stockwell, who has rem
dered very efficient service.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29

Buy your butter at Russell Bros.
soc pound.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
NO ONE REALLY SEEMS TO KNOW
JUST WHEN 10Th WILL COME BACK
Brig Gen. c. H. Cole Writes Orders to Get Ready Were
Received Jan. S-Washington Intimates
Yankees May Be Sent Home Last

Boston, Jan. 29.-Mrs. Charles H.
Cole of Brookline, wife of Brig Gen.
Charles Fl. Cole, has received word
from her husband that the Goth divi-
sion had received orders on January
8 to get ready and start for home.
Gen. Cole says it will require six to
seven weeks to get the division ready
for the ocean voyage.
Gen. Cole has been back with his
brigade since December I, having
won his fight for restoration to com
mand after being relegated to an
army camp on the charge of permit
ting fraternizing with the German
troops
The 26th has been through the
toughest fighting Of the war. The ad-
vices would indicate it's arrival in
the United States in March,
Gov. r. Livingston Beecllman Of
Rhode Island went to Washington
Monday with the worthy purpose of
demanding the immediate return to
the United States Of the 26th division
from France, says a dispatch to the
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
TOWERS Is PRESIDENT

The annual meeting of the Second
Ward Republican club, was held last
evening in the headquarters in the
Commercial Trust company building.
The following officers were elected:
President. Reginald Towers: vice
president, A. F. Eichstacdt: secretary
J. F. Gill; treasurer. M. Irving Jester;
chairman of the executive committee,
John P Mcguire. The officers with
J. W. Mills will act as delegates to
the Consolidated Ward club. The
Second Ward club will hold a banquet
in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29

committee said that $4,000 or $4,000
a year was small enough for a good
assessor. Others of the committee
agreed with him. The fact that the
city could not expect any more from
the present incumbent of the office in
view of the fact that he receives but
$500 was brought out by Represent
ative Covert The committee finally
acted by voting that communication
be held with Waterbury, New Haven,
Stamford. Sprinfield, Worcester and
other cities in order to see their
methods and report back at the next
meeting Of the committee.
Firernen Are Criticized.
1t was moved that action on the
firemen's pension fund be Indefinitely
postponed. 1t appears that although
the city is willing to do it's share the
firemen want it all and will not COM
promise by coming half way. The
committee did not like that attitude
and postponed action.
The committee will make it's report
on the elimination of one of the tax
ing districts at its meeting next week.
The special committee of the revi-
the resolution that the ommon
council act on all bills over $500 con-
tracted by the water board before
their payment. The water commits
sioners We're not opposed to it. A
communication We read by Alderman
Spencer from the water commission
ers showing that the commissioners
were opposed to changing the
payment Of water rents from
the office of their biard to
an office for collection Of all city rev.
enues. The commissioners backed up
their protests by facts enough to con-
vince the members that the change
would not be worth while. The re-
cetpts of the water board, by collect
ing at the office Of the board, amount
ed to $3.50, 900 in 1917. They felt that
that amount would aot be collected in
another office. The commissioners
were also opposed to having the dates
for these collections changed from
their present dates to the months Of
April and October.
To Combine Offices.
The next and last topic discussed
was the matter Of having all the city's
revenue collected in one office. There
was opposition to this as some of the
men did not feel that the tax collect
or should collect all the money The
committee, however. did favor the
/ last part Of the change which would
place the personal tax collector in the
office Of the tax collector. The COM
mlttee was also agreed that the ap~
pointing Of & deputy by the mayor
and having that man the personal tax
collector was unfair to the tax col
rector. Several of the committee
stated that thew would not stand for
such Il thing If they were tax col
locloE' There was decided opposition
upon the part or the committed con-
corning the present situation OF the
personal tax collector's Office which Is
on the fourth floor In city hall. They
"antcd It as g. part Of the tax collect
lSorS of1ce and IN that way the per-
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29

Challenge milk Ice, Russell Bros,
-adyts
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29

Fresh eggs 6scA Russell Bros
advts ,..-... .. ..--
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
SOUTH CHURCH BROTHERHOOD.
Public Utilities Commissioner t.
Speak on February 4.

Charles G. Elwell of New Haven,
formerly engineer and now member
of the public utilities commission,
Will address the South church Mems
brotherhood Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 4. The subject will be Some
of Our State PrOblems
Mr. FIwell is an engineer of long
experience in connection with rail
road and other public utilities, a past
president of the Connecticut Society
of Civil Engineers and member for
New England of the board of direc-
tors of American Society Of Civil En-
sineers.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29

so1al taxes would be paid better.
The present manner of giving com
mission on collection was favored as
it adds much money to the city
treasury which would not be tur1ed
in if the personal tax collector did
not get out and hustle to collect it. 1t
was voted by the committee that &C
ton be taken to have the personal tax
collector have a part Of the tax col
lector's office. The committee APP
proved It.
Pure lard PIC, Russell Bros.-advt.
Fresh eggs soc, Russell Bros
adVt,
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
REVISIONISTS HAVE
IMPORTANT SESSION
New Parks, Salary Boosts and
Other Items Are Taken Up

The work Of revising the clfNS
charter was again taken up at meet
ing of the charter revision ComnlIIec
last night. The meeting was helo III
tho Office of the mayor and III the az
scnce OF Mayor Qui@ley, Alderman
Richards presided. Corporation o"h-
sci J. T.. Cooper reported a drall Oh
authority to issue bonds amo"ll,l'iE
to 100000 for extending, enisTElhs'
erecting structures ana improves
land for parks, Fairgrounds ana pup
lie purposes. 1t was adopted by lle
con1r,ittac In reference to the salary
which would be expended after these
marks are placed in the public's hands
Alderman PaCnessa asked if the COM
mon council should not have the
nnver to regulate these salaries. 1t
was the general opinion of the revi-
sion committee that the common
council should have the right, but
some favored delaying action in the
matter. Alderman Paonessa reminded
them that it does not always pay to
wait. 1t was voted to leave the ques-
ton of the salaries Of the superinten-
dents. etc, until the next meeting of
the committee. In reference to the
developments of parks, Corporation
Counsel Cooper told the committee the
views Of LandSca pc Artist Densmore
we'll known to people of this city. In
the opinion of the latter there are two
ways of developing parks. The first
way is the hand method or the method
used in developing Walnut Hill park
This method takes years Of hard and
1abOriOuS work 1t is the future
generation that sees such work ac-
complshed and enjoys the park, while
those who start the work toll continu-
ally on if. The other method is the
machine method. Fly this method all
the latest machinery would be brought
to this city. There would be steam
rollers steam eXcaVators, etc. The
work of developing the parks under
this method would be a matter of a
short time The city would then have
its parks and the present generation
would be enjoying them. The bond
issue could secure the latter method
and it was the general feeling of the
committee that the machine method
was the best method Of doing the
work.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
BUILDING COMPANY ELECTS.

Officers Of the Carlson & Torrell
Building company were reelected at
the annual meeting Of the company
held last night at the Office on Dwight
street The officers are; President,
Abba Ca rlson; vice preside nt. Oscar
Is. Varsell: secretary, Henry Bush;
treasurer, John TorreHl.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
MEETING FRIDAY EVENING
AT LINCOLN SrT SGI

The Parents and Teachers ass0cia -
tioa of the Lincoln street school will
hold a meeting Friday evening at the
school, There will be an exhibition
of children's work and Corporal Cor
don Robinson, late of the 101st Ma
chine Gun battalion. will speak. There
will be community singing under the
leadership Of Fred Latham AID dane
ing will follow. LNnch's orchestra
Will play.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29
VETERANS SMOKER TONIGHT.

"A smoker will be held in the state
armory tonight by the members or
the Veterg.,.4' corps OF Company l,
and all veterans, whether members OF
the corps or not, are invited to at
tend Several speakers have been Sc
cured for the evening and reports Of
the committees appointed at the last
meeting will be read a program
Will be carried out.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-29

Buy YOUR butter at Russell Bros,
SIC pound.-advt.