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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
HAROLD F. PEAT CENTRAL FIGURE OF
 PRIVATE PEAT"

Peat, a young man who is alone in the world, lives in small villag, in America and works at Old iAb ner Cobb's store. Ten days after the war breaks out he tries to enlist but is rejected because he is toe small, and his chest expansion is no; up to standard. He goes home, tell his sweetheart Mary, the village school teacher about it and both arc greatly depressed
 Mary takes her meals at the Cobb's and that night she and Peat and Mrs. Cobb sit down in tho store neal Abner, who is reading the daily news paper. He reads aloud the latest news. the wholesale devastation ir France, and they are all horror-strucl at the cruelty of the Germans Pea. can think of nothing but the war and his last thought before he goes tc sleep is, Suppose it should happen to us--?"
 No doubt you have read what then happened. Anyway, see it tonight and tomorrow night at the Coliseum
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
number of film favorites who have appeared in other World-Pictures with much success.
DOROTHY GiSH NEXT Dear Madame.

It affords us pleasure to announce that Dorothy Gish, a charming mo tion picture actress, famous in David W. Griffith's pictures, will make her debut as a Paramount star at our theatre next Friday and Saturday, in Battling Jane," the first of a series in which she is to appear under Par. amount auspices. You should by ali means see this superb photoplay.
 Sincerely yours,
 Manager, Coliseum Theatre
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23

at Goldstein's; an inexpensive Christmas Gift. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
COLISEUM TO HAVE
 SPECIAL FEATURE FOR CHRISTMAS ONLY

A drama of the early days and ono that is full of excitement. Belle Bennett is starring and although not very well known to the Juneau public is one of the best versatile screen actresses of the present date. You will see her in character of he dance hall harpy and the charac- ter portrayed in finished manner. The management has given this fea' ,ure screen examination and states
 hat this production is one of the strongest of it's kind ever shown to he Juneau public. This feature will be shown for our regular admission and for Christmas Day Only.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
THE TENTH cAsE"ls
 TITLE OF NEW WORLD. LECTURE eRAOY MADE

The Tenth Case" is the title c, the new World-Pictare BradyInade
 which will Do shown at tho Palace theatre Saturday and Sunday with
 June Elvidge as the star. It is a most striking. unusual. wholly inter- csting drama of modern life. Miss Elvidge has the role of Claudia Pay ton in the production and it is role of force and power in which she is seen to splendid advantage. Support ing Miss Elvidge is a company of narticular excellence. embracing a
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
CAN SEND MONEY TO
 FINLAND THROUGH P. O

postmaster E. M. Bradford has re ceived notification that money can now be sent by United States money tions on the amount that, can be sent For the last several years Finland has been on the list of countries to which money could not be sent on ac count of internal trouble.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
NO ISSUE OF THE
 EMPIRE ON CHRISTMAS

There will be no issue of The Daily Empire on Thursday, Christmas Day
 Advertisers will confer special favor by getting any changes for Fridays issue to the office on Wed nesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
Attractions ut Theateys

COLISEUM-"Privat Peat" taken from one of the most widely read stories of the war, along with a comedy and news feature. PALACE-Madge Kennedy in "The Service Star" and two-reel Fox comedy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
MADGE KENNEDY HERE |lN 1.-THE SERVICE STAR"

Magnetic Madge Kennedy appears at last in a real out-and-out drama. Tt is "The Service Star" and, as it's title indicates, is Of extreme timel- ness, appealing as it does to every owner of a service flag, to be seen at to the Palace theatre tonight and to- morrow night.
 She is Marilyn March. a girl Of extreme plainness. who yearns for g soldier or sailor sweetheart such as every other girl has. In desperation she announces that she is the wife of soldier whose heroism is pro- claimed in all the newspapers. At once the young mans mother seeks her out and in terror Marilyn faces her. sure that she will be exposed as an imposter. But the mother takes the girl to her heart-and her home. Marilyn's> story is accepted without a. question and she is trans formed from an unprepossessing girl 70 a lovely young matron.
 See the remainder of the story.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-23
"THE CLAW" COMING

It is interesting to note that the country around Miss Youngs studio ,t Hollywood. California, resembles precisely the topograp phy of the South African veldt where the action of "The Claw" occurs. And it is not amiss to picture lions. tigers and oth- ,r tropical animals roaming there about, for only a mile distant from he location" are the asphaltum beds in which tho expedition of scientists from the University of California has 1nearthed the ossiied remains Of these beasts. This feature will be ai the Palace Thursday and Friday.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
wREckAeE wAsHEs ASHORE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.--Wreck- age from fishing boat, one of two missing since yesterday, was cast upon tho beach near the Golden Gate today. Each boat carried crew of four
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
Must Allow Reasonable Time

No agreement having yet been reached by congress-, Secretary Tu- multy said in announcing the procla- nation, .tit becomes necessary in the public interest to allow a reasonable time to elapse between the issuing Of the proclama ton and the date of its actually taking effect. The president is advised that the railroad and ex- press companies are not organized to make it possible for them to receIve and manage their properties if actu- ally turned over to them on December 31'
 The Eseh- Cummins bill, designed to meet conditions incident to the return of the roads, now is in conference, with the prospect that an agreement on differences between the house and senate will be threshed out before March l. While one provision of the bill would order the return Of the roads at the end of the calendar month in which the bill was approved, it was considered hardly likely that an agreement would be reached quick ly enough to put the roads back Feb ruary 1, or one month earlier than or dered by the president. There are in dications of a lively fight before either house adopts the others position on anti-strike clauses of the bills, or the question of continuing the govern ment guarantee to the roads until they Cdn OOldiIl lICI6dS6u rates lO meet aQ- vanced operating costs. Also, 1t was said tonight in congressional quarters that because of the presidents de- cision no attempt would be made to rush through the necessary legisla- ton.
 Inasnuch as the staffs of the vari- ous systems have been retained virtu- ally intact by the railroad administra- tion, the return of railroads to private control will involve legal and finan- cial rather than operating questions These departments of the railroad ad- ministration will remain in existence with increased personnel for months after the operating officers have left the government service. Swager Sher1ey former chairman of the house appropriations committee and now director of finance for the rail- road administration, probably will be the man chosen to wind up the gov ernment's business in railroading.
 Express Companies Face Big Problems
 Even bigger problems confront the express companies. Consolidated Into
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
Wheat Flour in Small Packages at Reasonable
 prices Is Plan
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NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The United States Grain corporation announced to- day that the government pure wheat flour is now on sale in small packages "at moderate prices" in hundreds of re- tail grocery stores throughout the coun- try and merchants selling it will be provided, on application, with posters advising their customers of the fact. In a supplementary statement issued by Watson $. Moore, second vice presi- dent of the corporation, consumers are informed that the flour is in no sense a war or substitute article but derived from pure wheat
 ''The regular flour trade" said MT. Moore, should also understand that this campaign is in no sense designed to discredit their regualr business or the brands which they ordinarily ham, dle. They recognize, I am sure, that this is but part of a general campaign on the part Of the government to re- duce the high cost of living"
 MT. Moore added that rumors of a flour shortage are utterly without foundation and that, in fact, flour stocks are approximately 50 per cent larger than they were at this time last year
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
JOINS LINCOLN POST OF
 AMERICAN LEGION

LINCOLN. Dec. 24.-9eneraI John J. Pershing tonight became a member of the American Legion, uniting with Lincoln post, and being honored by Early in the evening the general was asked by telephone if he cared to identify himself with the order, and replied that nothing would afford him more qualification The necessary machinery was set in motion, and at nightfall he was listed as head of a camp already including several hun dred names.
 General Pershing came back today to the town which claims him as it's own, and was given a welcome which he said warmed his heart. Arriving shortly before noon. he headed an automobile parade over streets be- decked on either side with flags and bunting and th6usands of pictures of himself. He was driven directly to the home of hs sister, Mrs. D. M. Butler, along a route which brought him face to face with a sign in large and bold lettering. "Pershing for president" If it particularly attracted the gen erals attention he had no comment to make.
 Aside from the brief and informal induction into the American Legion, the general spent the day quietly at the home of his sister. A number of old neighbors and former friends called to pay their respects during the afternoon and evening, and to these he expressed his pleasure at being able to revisit the scene of his early army activity.
 He recalled that it was 8 years ago when, as a second lieutenant, freshly graduated from West Point military academy, he paid a visit to his par ents and his brothers and sisters in Lincoln. Twenty-eight years ago he came to the University of Nebraska as military instructor and for four years was active in the life of the com munity.
 Tomorrow General Pershing hopes to be permitted to celebrate an unin- terrupted Christmas day with his sons and sisters and Lincoln people have pledged themselves to see that his wishes are carri0i out. Friday thdre wilt begin round of public functions with the general as the central figure which will continue with considerable activity until Saturday, January 2
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
GEN. PERSH|NG | T0 VISIT PHOENIX 0N JANUARY 3O
Commanders nc h i e f of American Forces in Eu- rope in Great War Will Be Guest of City For Sin gle Day

General John Joseph Pershing. com mander-in chief of the American ex- peditionary forces during the world war, most decorated American of the war; guest of royalty and possible presidential candidate next year, will be for one day the guest of Phoenix
 Official announcement that the fam ous leader of the armies of the United States in the greatest war of history would be a visitor to Phoenix was made in Washington yesterday. Gen. eral Pershing will spend Friday, Jan uary 80. in this city.
 Leaving Chicago the fourth of next month, General Pershing will begin a tour Of military posts in the west. reaching San Francisco January 24- He will be in Los Angeles January 26, go to San Diego the next day. return to Los Angeles the 29th. and arrive in Phoenix Friday, the 30th.
 Plan Reception.
 After leaving here that night General Pershing will go to Tucson and Doug las. 4 score or more of border stations will be visited before he reaches San Antonio February 4. On his return to Washington he will submit a report giving recommendations as to camps, posts or depots which should be re- tafned permanently for future use
 With the announcement from Wash ington yesterday that General John J. PerShing will visit PhOenlX January 30, the chamber of commerce imme- diately began planning arrangements for the generals reception and stay. All organizations in the city have been requested to consider plans for Gen. eral Pershing's reception
 The chamber of commerce on Decem- Der wired to Congressman Carl Hay den, asking him to extend to the gen. eral an invitation to visit this city on his western tour. It was expected that January 2S would be the date set for his visit, but this has now been changed to Friday, January 30. General Pershing will remain in Phoenix one day.
 To Give Real Welcome.
 In making arrangements for the im- portant occasion of the generals visit, the chamber of commerce has asked every citizen to help in making the event a real Arizona welcome. At the board of directors of the chamber meeting yesterday noon it was decided that all organizations in the city be urged to send one representative to work on the general committees The first meeting on arrangements for the Pershfng visit will be held at o'clock next Monday afternoon. at the cham Der of commerce.
 The American Legion will take a prominent part in the reception and welcome to General Pershing, it was announced yesterday, while Mayor Peter Corpstein and City Manager Avery Thompson will represent the city
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
EUROPE MUST AID HUNS IN FINDING | VI R N M [ N I

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-The fate of Europe is so closely interwoven with that of Germany that the other Euro pean nations should lend her every as- sistance in the organization and main tenance of a stable government, Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, American representa- tive on the supreme war council, said today.
 Present unrest in Europe Is due all most entirely to unfavorable economic conditions, General Bliss said, but this could be rapidly and wholly corrected if all Europe combined resources in the effort
 General Bliss suggested pooling of necessities and raw materials under one man who would be designated "di- rector general of supplies, and who would have associated with him "di- rector general of distribution" to see that supplies were apportioned where most urgently needed.
 Declaring the food production in Flu rope this year would be from 80 to S3 per cent of normal, General Bliss ex- pressed the conviction that there would be enough for all if properly distrib uted. and therefore there Was no req son for famine in any part of Europe.
 General Bliss said the fear of a re- vival of German militarism had been greatly exaggerated that no reports which had reached him indicated the return of junker domination, and moreover. under the terms of the peace treaty, the German army and munition facilities were so reduced as to make her comeback as a combatant hopeless.
 Discussing the operations of the war General Bliss expressed the opinion that the successful outcome Of the war was directly attributable to the adoption of a unified command. If this had been done in 1914, he said. the war would have been materially short ened, the Russian revolution probably prevented and millions of lives saved fin unsuccessful military operations, by each of the allies acting alone.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
LEGION COMMANDER SENDS GREETINGS ID
 DISABLED WAR VETS
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INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 24.-National Commander D'Olier of the American Legion. today sent Christmas greet ings to the war disabled n1en end women throughout the country in a telegram which he addressed to Cor poral J. E. Butts, Walter Reed hospital, Washington Corporal Butte, repre- scented the disabled veterans in the recent conference of the legion in Washington. The telegram follows:
 As national commander of the American Legion, I desire to extfnd through you to the disabled zsNice pital and to the disabled men and wo- country, sincere Christmas greetings from the American Legion.
 Tt was with most heartfelt grati- fication that I learned less than AS hours after the conference of depart ment commanders of the American Le- zion in Washington adjourned. the senate had acted in response to our recommendations for legislation to se- cure to the disabled men aDd their faiEilies, just acl liberal treatment for which they had waited so long and SO heroically.
 'T want yo1 s/d your comrades to know that no small share of the suc- cess of the conferynce was due to your assistance in representing the facts to the members of congress-. It is the hope of the American Legion to be of continuous service to the comrades fin nee dand no efforts will be relaxed while any men who have been handf- capped by reason of their service to their country require the 1egions in- terccssion and support"
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25

one system under government opera tion, the four original corporations are reported to have asked the department of justice if there would be any viola tion of the Sherman anti-trust law in their remaining a unit
 In two y9ars Of physical possession of the railroads, the government has encountered deficit of approximately $646. 100000, according to estimates submitted by MT. Sherley to Senator Cummins. When the roads were taken over January l, 1918, congress guar anteed them a rental of S900,000, ,0OJ annually, based on the average income of a three-year test period Operating revenues in 1918 fell s236, ,000, 900 below the standard return, and this year will be about s250,000, 900 under that amount The remainder of the deficit has been incurred in expenses of ad- ministration. inland waterways. etc.
 Two appropriations have been made by congress, one of $500, ,000. 900 and the other of $75o, 100000 much of which has been used as revolving fund by the railroad corporation and for the purchase Of new equipment. These amounts will be repaid to the gov ernnent.
 After the presidents proclamation was announced, Director General Hines made public a message to all officers and directors of the railroad
 
 cooperation in the past and be-speak- ing their best efforts in the remain ing period of federal control.
 Wilson's Proclamation
 The decision of the president with regard to the railroad properties was set forth in the following proclama ton:
 By the President Of the United States of America
 "A proclamation:
 "Reiinquishment of federal control of railroads and systems of trans portation:
 Whereas, iR the exercise of author ity committed to me by law, have therefore. through. the secretary of war, taken possession of, and have. through the director general of rail- roads, exercised control over certain railroads, systems of transportation and property pertaining thereto and connected herewith systems of coast wise transportation, engaged in gen eral transportation and owned or con troIled by said railroads. or systems of transportation. also terminal companies and terminal association. sleeping and
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
.STOCKMENF FACE HEAVY.
 LOSSES DUE ID COLD.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 24.-Unless there comes a decided break in the weather in northwestern Utah, there is apprehension of grave losses in sheep and cattle. according to Dave Thomas, chief Deputy United States marshal, who erturned here today from a tour of the region.
 In the vicinity of Kelton 150 cattle have already died of starvation. accord ing to Marshal Thomas, and in the Curlew valley many sheep men have run out of hay.
 A barren fall range in that section by reason of summer drought has been followed by severe weather and heavy snows, and the cattle and sheep have been unable to rustic for themselves. A few of the larger ranchers have suc- ceeded in getting feed, according to Thomas. but the position of the small owner is precarfous.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
BRITISH SUFFER
 SER|OUSL L0SSES
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LONDON. Dec. 24.-Serfous British losses are officially reported in fighting in India. Two British units of young troops, which already had suffered considerable casualties, were attacked on December 1S py Mahsuda and Waziria. The British wavered under severe losses and then retired, but made successful attack against the posi- tions next day.
 Indian advices say that after the setback sustained by the Derajat col umn on the 18th, the advance was con- tinued. Severe fighting took place on the 21st, in which the British casual ties were 5S killed and missing, includ- ing two British officers, and 222 wounded, including eight British off cers The Mahsuda suffered heavily.
 The British regained the lost position G1Hrrn <ner 2z without opposttinn.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
M09l
 He0UleSt E'Uer
 KnO2Un 37a U. s.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The heaviest Christmas mails in the history of the New York postoffice were reported tonight. More than 16, 1000, 900 pieces have been ham dled in the past two days.
 Foreign as we'll as domestic mail, has shown fuAI 100 per cent in crease for the holidays. Nothing like the volume of business ever has been reported in a postoffice, 1t was said.
 Steamers arriving from Europe are bringing an average of 1,500.- 900 letters each.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
WILSON P0STP0NES RETURN OF RAILROADS
"CIN SPECIAL"
 STARTS LIQUOR
 CARGO ON WAY

Peoria, Ills. Dec. PA seven million dollar gin" special train left Peoria this morning with Havana, Cuba, as it's ultimate des- tination.
 The train was composed of 27 cars each containing 125 barrels of gin. Getting the liquor aboard the cars kept a force of men busy for the past several days. The bonds on the liquor expire January IA and before that date it must reach New York, be loaded aboard the ship and get outside the three-mile limit where the Jurisdiction of the gov ernment ends.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
LIQUOR STORE DOES
 THR|V|NG BUSINESS
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NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Four men were arrested tonight by federal agents in a Brooklyn liquor store which was declared to be doing rush ing business in home made whiskey. Five parcels of alcohol were seized and a quantity of the whiskey, which ac- cording to the agents was manufac- tured of raw alcohol brown sugar and water.
 The place was crowded with cus- toners who were purchasing the liquor in bottles and demijohns at prices ranging from s75 to $100 a ea1- lon. Federal officials said the cost of the "whiSkey" to the manufacture<e did not exceed $6 a gallon.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
Failure of Congress Enact Remedial Legislation Given as Reason For Changing Original Decision
 Planned Return January
| COSTLY ID PUBLIC GOVERNMENT CONTRO
Deficit Estimated at $646 6OOO0O0 Encountered in Two Years of Physical Possession of Transportation Lines
 Express Companies Also to Be Returned

WASHINGTON Dec 24.-President Wilson tonight issued proclamation returning the railroads and express companies to private control March l.
 Failure of congress to enact remedial legislation given the for extending by two months the time originally announced for relinquishing government ro of the railroad properties In his to last May President Wilson said the roads would be turned back at the end of the calendar year.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
ARMY OFFICERS TO BE TRIED

MAYENCE, Dec. 24.-The war trf- buual yesterday placed IS French off cers and several French and German civilians on trial for bribery and cor ruption. issuing false passes and on other charges. The officers were sta toned at Saarbruck and Ludgigsha> fen. Some pleaded guilty
Arizona republican., 1919-12-25
Picked Out OWn Coft1m- -AW01t
 Final Sickness
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NEWARK, N. J., Dec. A. When firemen broke into the apartment of Mrs. Mary Toii- caster today to e,tinsuish a small fire they found two empty collins. Mrs. ToIicaster explained that her husband is 76 years old and pa tient in the city hospital and that she is past 70 and that, not ex- pectina to live long, they bought their collins year ago. "We wanted to pick out our own cof- fins" she said, land we did not want any expense to fall on any one when we died"