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The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-19
THE TREND OF OPINION.

Photographic dcspatches from Washing ton indicate that strong opposition to the return ot the nation $ railroads to private control and operation is developing The or gauIzcd force, of labor have been joined by the farmers iu their demand for real pcacctImc test of operation by the govern ment.
 The claim of these interests that the wartime operation was not real test of the government ability to handle the peace rImc traffic of the country has d good ~oId IouudarIou For the most part the government $ efforts were directed to the moving tine enormous volume of war ship meuto under which the roads under private control became 50 blocked that none of them were able to make d decent showing. IL was the dcpIorabIe condition of traffic that finally forced the government to take over the roads and under federal operation the shipments destined for war use abroad and for various cantonments were deliver ed. It Is a fact that the government did succeed ill handling the war traffic after private interests had failed to do SO The increased cost in operation, charged by private owners as resultant from govern mcut control and operation, probably did uo more than keep abreast of the rising cost in all other industries That there is no possibility of that cost being lowered under private control is evidenced by the fact that the owners, when they shall re gain control, will immediately ask for per mission to increase all tariffs by 25 per cent more than is now being charged by the government. Under such circumstances it is not surprising that the demand for a continuation of government operation is increasing each day
 It is safe to conclude that the delay in the passage of the Cummins' railway bill arises from the pressure of public opinion. When the bill was first introduced it ap- parently had clear sailing. No one looked for serious opposition. Some democratic senators opposed it, but this was not taken seriously until they were joined by num- Der of republican senators. The real seri- Ousness of the opposition was revealed when Senator Norris, republican, introduce ed bill for actual government ownership early this week. The latter bill will prob ably be rejected by the republican major ity as 1t is a party tenet to diSavoW any form of government ownership of public utilities. The passage of the Cummins' bill ill its present form is questionable. If t does pass it is likely to prove another nail in the coffin that the G. o. P. is pre- pairing for its habitation after the elections next year.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-19
RENEWED FIGHT ON H. c. L.

Despite the efforts made by the gov ernment during the summer and fall months this year to materially lower the generally high prices on all commodities, there has been little if any change in the situation. The measures adopted seem to have failed in their object and the recogni- newal of the fight as outlined by Attorney General Palmer in his recent address to Chicago attorneys.
 The present market situation is cover ed by recent statements issued by the bureau of labor statistics of the department of labor. According to the bureau, reports
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-19

received from retail dealers in 5O cities. the retail cost of 22 staple food articles de- creased two-tenthS of per cent in October as compared with September The foods upon which this comparison iS based are: SirIom steak, round steak. rib roast. chuck roast, plate beef, pork chops. bacon. ham. lard, hens, flour cOrnmcaI. eggs. butter. milk, bread, potatoes. sugar, cheese, rice, coffee and tea.
 Eighteen articles increased in price in October as follows: Eggs. II per cent; but ter and ralslnS, s per cent, each; rice, per cent; salmon, sugar, and prunes, I per cent each; oranges, 3 per cent fresh milk and bananas, ? per cent, each; canned milk, roll ed oats, cornflakes, macarom, navy beans. and canned tomatoes, l per cent, each Cream of wheat and tea increased less than five-tenths of l per cent Flour nut mar ganne, bread, and baked beans remained the same price as in September.
 The twenty-one articles which de creased were: Potatoes, 12 per cent; sirIon steak and cabbage per cent, each lard, 6 per cent; bacon, ham, and criscO, } per cent each; pork chops, f per cent; round steak, chuck roast, plate beef, hens, and onionS 3 per cent, each; rib roast, lamb, cormeal and coffee. per cent, each; oleo- margarine, cheese, canned corn, and peas, per cent, each.
 From October, 1918, to October, 1919, the retail price of food increased 1 per cent. In the year period, the following ten ar- ticles decreased in price: Navy beans p per cent; plate beef, 12 per cent; chuck roast, l2 per cent sirIoin steak, and bacon, 9 per cent, each; round steak and rib roast, , per cent, each; lamb, per cent; corn meal 3 per cent; and pork chops, per cent. During the year, the following ar ticIes increased in price: P1unes, 58 per cent; coffee, 56 per cent; onions, 40 per cent; raisins, B per cent; rice, A per cent salmon. l3 per cent; eggs, F per cent; cheese 10 per cent; flour, butter, and pc tatocs. 9 per cent each; lard, per cent; fresh milk, sugar, and tea, per cent, each hens and bread, 3 per cent, each and ham, per cent.
 For the siX-year period, October, 1913, to October, l9l9 the increase for the P articles of food combined was 83 per cent.
 Lard shows the greatest increase, being I27 per cent higher than years ago. Oth- CT articles which increased over 100 per cent were: Sugar, lO7 per cent potatoes, I'll per cent; corn meal, ll3 per cent; and flour, 12l per cent
 As there was a decrease of only two tcnths of 1 per cent during the month the relative figure for October, l8S, is the same as in September
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-19
NOTICE OF MEETING OF TANANA
 VALLEY REPUBLICAN CLUB

In compliance with the written re- quest of members of the Panama Valley Republican club, a meeting of said club will be held at S:3O D. m. on Friday, December 18th, 1919, at the city hall, Fairbanks, Alaska. The purpose of the meeting Is to con- slider plans for reorganization and for the transaction of such other busi- ness as may properly come before it. A full attendance of club members and republicans desiring to become affiliated with such organization Is requested.
 T. A. MARQUAM,
 Vice-Prcsident.
 1919
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-19
WHAT DOES THE TIMES MEAN?
(Juneau Empire.)

President Wilson established precedent Tuesday by wiring a lengthy cOngratulatOry message to Governor elect Coolidge of Massachusetts Gov ernOr Coolidge, republican, was elect ed over his democratic opponent by the largest majority ever given a Bay State gube1matOrial candidate. The President congratulated the success ful candidate of an opposition party on his stand for law and order. The President stated that law and order must prevail This is quite true; the Bay State vote helped to prove the fact. But is this the true reason for the republican victory? President Wilson should get his ear to the ground Anchorage Times.
 What does the Times desire that we nfer? It isn't possible that it is thinking tt the fact that Gov. Coolidge was re-elect- ed on a platform urging the immediate of the peace treaty without lmpndments.' while the Massachusetts lemocratic platform urged some amend nents that were very objectionable to the President. and that the congratulations were. therefore, due to a league of nations 'ictory?
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-19
SCHOOL NEWS
By Nayme Sunni.

Non.r morning in the assembly 20 huH program Was given by the eight grade and the freshman as follows:
 America and& Flag Salute The School
 Recitation Lucille Laycry
 Indian Club Exercise Bertram Moody.
 Accordian Solo William Herring.
 Flag Signaling Anonymous Friday afternoon December I9tn. a Christmas program will be given in the assembly room at 2.3O to which the public is cordially invited.
 Friday las;, the sophomores had contest on the fourteen figures of speech in rhetoric" Clifford Smith and Clarence Burglin were the cap tains for the boys. lime Piirainen and Dorothy Roth for the girls The boys won by one point
 In the first grade the little folks are sewing cards in shape of picture frames and have made Santa Claus jumping jacks, They have been buy ing quite a nunAer of thrift stamps this month
 The second grade pupils are mak- ing Christmas decorations for the room. and for Christmas boxes.
 The honor roll is as follows:
 WALTER BERGMAN
 CLARENCE CARLSON
 ELMER MCLOUTH
 GLADYS BERGMAN
 META BLOOM
 MARGARET CARLSTEN
 JOSEPHINE GEES
 AGNES HERRING
 LUCILLE LAVERY
 AGNES SNODGRASS
 Those deserving special mention are:
 HAROLD BLEEKER
 CHARLES PRESTON
 HENRY WEIR
 JAMES M'CAULEY
 LOUISE GILLETTE
 LILA RUST
 Third Grade Honor Roll.
 MARGARET HELLO
 AMY KRAMER
 CHRISTINE MILLER
 DONALD HERRING
 Fourth Grade.
 WILMA PURAINEN
 CRlMONT STEWART
 GLARIBEL MAYBEN
 MARY ZIMMERMAN
 Sixth Grade:
 WALTER BILLING
 GEORGE BUTROVICH
 JOHN CLARK
 LILLIAN LEN
 Eighth Grade:
 ALBINA MILLER
 HARRIETT LA BELLE
 HELEN RASMUSSEN
 CARL FINGER
 Monday morning We were glad to welcome James Grant Moore, Jr, who is back for high school work and to get his eighth grade certificate.
 The honor roll in the high school is as follows ETHEL BAILEY BEATRICE KEELING
 BESSIE FI.AKER THELMt BLAZER
 MARC ARET COLLINS EVA DELANEY VIDE GAUSTAD IRIS HINCKLEY DOROTHY M'CARTY LIME PIIRAINEN MILL IE PlIRAINEN FLORENCE ROTH MARY SLAYER THEODORE BUZBY HAROLD JESTLAND LAWRENCE M'CARTY WILLIAM M'CARTY
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-19

EATON, CRANE and PIXIES STA. TioNERY-- BOX and TABLETS miNTOSH & KUBON. Druggists.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-19

Is it not about time to take hunting out of the category of sport and classify 1t as an extra-hazzardous pursuit? The fact that in New York state alone twelve per- sons were killed in hunting accidents dur ing October and thirty-eight persons wounded give the question a serious and not merely an ironical interest.-New York World.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
CITY NEWS.
-Elks' dance Friday, Nov. IA.

.-Elks' dance Friday, Nov. IA.
Special: Best hand picked navy
beans 1Oc lib. Edw DeYong.
Masonic: Special meeting OF
Hardin lodge No. 20, Wednesday.
Nov. IL, 1880 p. M; F. c. degree.
Il. o. o. M. lodge, No. 704. meet
regularly every Tuesday evening a:
s o'clock. All visiting members cor
daily invited John G. Stadler. die
tator. A. L. Laubershimer. secretary
A burning flue in the X. P. build
ing at Fifth and Blondeau called the
fire department last night on still
alarm.
Regular meeting of Morning Star
lodge No. 5, K. of P, at Castle hall,
Fifth and Blondeau. George Koepf,
C. c.: j. A. Burgess. X. of R. and s.
-Elks' dance Friday, Nov. IA.
A large hog was running wild in
West Keokuk Saturday IN the vicinity
of 1900 Iowa street, and it was finally
corralled and is penned up now. The
owner of the hog is being sought for
by the police. If anyone has lost a
big hog they should notify the police
The animal did consid-
cradle damage in its roamings.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
EASES A COLD
WITH ONE DOSE
"PAPE'S COLD COMPOUND" THEN
BREAKS UP A COLD IN
A FEW HOURS

Relief comes instantly. A dose
taken every two hours until three
doses are taken usually breaks up a
severe cold and ends all the grippe
misery.
The very first dose opens your
clogged-up nostrils and the air pass
ages in the head, stops nose running,
relieves the headache, dullness, few
erishness, sneezing, soreness and
stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up, Quit blow
ing and snuffling! Clear your con-
gested head! Nothing else In the
world gives such prompt relief as
"Pape's Cold Compound which costs
only few cents at any drug store.
1t acts without assistance, tastes
nice. contains no quinine-Insist upon
Pape's!
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
RED CROSS WILL
CONTINUE DRIVE
Campaign for Members VIII 90 on
Through This Week, Those In
Charge, Announce
Today.
COMMITTEES TO HURRY
War Solicitors are Asked to Hustle
and Finish Their Canvass Of
Their Territory at This
Time.

Announcement was made this
morning that the third Red Cross roll
call will be continued through the
remainder of the week.
The ward committees have not re.
ported as yet, many Of the canvass
ers have not been able to cover the
territory. Those in charge of the
campaign are willing to excuse them
for not having done this work up to
date, because of the fact that there
have been so many calls on their
time, with Armistice day plans and
everything, but the work must be
completed by Saturday and no ex.
cuses can be accepted.
The headquarters of the Keokuk
chapter at SIG Main street will be
kept open there probably for the re-
mainder of the week.
Reports were being received at the
headquarters today from the chapters
out through the county under juris.
diction of Keokuk chapter 1t is
hoped to have all reports in by the
end of the week.
The activities of the local Home
Service section and the pubic
health campaign which is being con-
Quoted through the Red Cross will all
benefit from this drive. One-half OF
the money collected goes to the Home
Service section and the public health
service. Every dollar membership is
split fifty-fifty, and fifty Genus stays
right here to help in this work. All
donations over a dollar go into the
fund for the local chapter wor.I. IN
the home service and public health
work.
Keokuk people are urged not TO
forget what the Red Cross is icing
that it must not be allowed to tail
for want of their support.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11

WAIST WEEK: ALL OVER U. S. A..
Nov. 10th to 18th. We prepared.
Big waist sale, 500 waists S100 to
$500. Special discount
LOWITZ DEPT. STORE.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
A Simple Way To
Remove Dandr,1ff

There is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruh at once, and
that is to dissolve it, then you destroy
it entirely. To do this, just get about
four ounces of plain, common liquid
arvon from any drug store (this is all
You will need), apply it at night when
retiring; use enough to rnoisten the scalp
and rub it in gently with the finger tips.
By morning most, if not all, of your
dandruf will be gone, and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve, and entirely destroy, every single
sign and trace of it, no matter how much
dandruf you may have.
You will find all itching and digging
of the scalp will stop instantly and your
hair will be fluffy, lustrous, glossy, silky
and soft and look and feel hundred
times better.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
MRS. LENNON
PASSES AWAY
She Was Born in Germany and Came
to This County and to keokuk
in 1882 and Has Lived

Here Since.
Mrs. Matilda Lennon died at her
home last night, 1121 William street,
at SAB o'clock, as the result Of can
Ger of the stomach She was fifty
three years old, having been born in
Germany in 1856.
Keokuk became the home Of Miss
Matilda Koch in 1882, when she
came directly to this city from Ger
many, leaving her parents, brothers
and sisters in the other land.
She was married to J. H. Lennon
in 1887 and they have since spent
their entire welded life here, living
for thirty years at their present resi-
dence on William street. Mrs. Len
non was member of st. Peters
church
The survivors are the husband, J..
H. Lennon, and five children, all liv.
ing in Keokuk. They are William,
Robert, Irene, Phyllis and Victor.
There are three children dead. Mrs.
Lennon is also survived by one
brother and three sisters in Germany
and one brother in Russia.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11

You may succeed in convincing a
man against his will; but what's the
use?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
Railroad Leaislation.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11-Railroad
legislation became the special order
before the house when it met today
and was to be considered continuous v
from eleven o'clock in the morning
until ten o'clock at night, with two
hours off for dinner, until disposed Of.
Anxious TO ra recess before tho
regular session, members were plan.
ming to rush the bill, but its passage
was not expected before next week
Ten hours general debate on the
measure will be in order today and
tomorrow after which it viii! be taken
up for amendments. The first ques-
ton to be settled is when federal con-
troll shall end
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11

Also the more you have, the more
you have.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
solshevik Propaaanda.

ROME, Nov. 10.-1talian police
have seized important documents re-
vealing bolshevilr propaganda in ally
sponsored by the Russian soviet gov
eminent. according to a News Agency
dispatch today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
TWO Black Kids.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
COLUMBUS, O.. Nov. 11.-Jamaica
Kid was given the decision over Kid
Patullo, local colored heavyweight,
after fifteen rounds of terrible mill
ing last night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
Benny Valcer Wins.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. |
SYRACUSE. n. Y, Nov. 11.-Ben-
ny Valger, featherweight, outpointed
Young Michaels, lightweight, in ten
rounds here last night.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-29
BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT
 TO CONFER WITH HINES

Washington, Oct: 28.-President w. G. Lee and the general committee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will confer tomorrow with Director General Hines on the unions wage de- mands which are about to be decided. Mir Hines has had the recomnenda- tions of the board of railway wages before him for-two weeks, but whether he has been able to reach a decision in the rush of work incident. to tho threatened coal strike has not been re- vealed. It, was agreed when the de- mandS were preSenetd last July that the officials Of the railroad adminis- tratlon and the union would confer be- fore the award was made public, which accounts for tomorrow's meeting.
 Tt is considered certain that, the unions request for general wage in crease will be refused. MT. Hines will act on the demands independently of President Wilson. it was learned au- thoritatively today. but the presidents 8 general policy laid down at the time the shopment were denied general increase. but given an adjustment of inequalities compared with other un- ion members. will govern his decision.
 MT. Lee and his committee con- ferred today. but said there was notK- ing to be made public concerning their discussion. Asked if a refusal of a wage increase meant strike. Mir. Lee pointed that the union had expressed a willingness to let the government show what could be done to reduce prices as means of relieving the economic pressure on the men. He added that he saw very little relief yet from that source As to a strike, he said whatever action was taken would be in harmony with the other three brotherhoods after consultation with them.
 The most important question pre- sented by the unions demands is that of time and a half for overtime, which has been sought for several years as a punitive measure'' to curtaiI the long hours of work. If granted, it would be the most important victory gained by railroad employees since the eight hour law became effective
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-29
CHICAGO PACKERS INVESTED
 IN HOTELS IN NEW YORK

Chicago, Oct. 2S-Letters- indicat ting that the big Chicago packers have in vested large sums in the stock of large hotel companies. especially in New York city, were introduced to- day in the Interstate Commerce Com missioDs hearing of the National Wholesale Grocers Associations conn piaint that the packers receive spe- ciaI service from the railroads. The letters went into the record over the objec-icn of counsel for Swift and Company.
 The letters. chiefly written in 1917 by Louis F. Swift head of Swift & Company. indicated that Armour & Co. held s20o.O00 in stock in the Bilt- more and about S500000 in the Com modore Hotel Companies of New York, and that Swift 6 Company had taken $50,0 900 in the Hotel McAIpin. The letters to other officials of Swift & Company suggested that it, should be a good policy to take stock in sub stantial hotel enterprises in order to obtain the business of provisioning these esta blishments, and told of an effort to obtain stock in the Biltmore and Commodore Hotel Companies, addin@ but it was impossible; Ar mour had arranged it in advance" Metropolitan Hotel Supply Company. had share of the provision business of the Hotel Manhattan.- Of New York according to the letters, and had been promised the entire business of the hotel Ansonia. also in that city. One letter recommended an investment of sIO0 90D by Swift 6 Company in the United Hotels ComDan-- operating ho- tels in several cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-29
BULkELEY WORKING HARD
 FOR GAME WITH N. F,

Bulkeley is working hard this week in preparation for the annual battle with Norwich. which will be held this year, on Plant Field. next Saturday afternoon. As yet no enemy player has crossed the Bu1keley goal line, and Coach Phillips is grilling his play CTS in order to keep Norwich score less.
 Last Saturdays 19 to victory over Windham at Willimantic gave Bulke- ley an, opportunity to try out several new plays and to give the coach a chance to shift the lineup. Mccarthy was the star of last weeks game with eighty yard run for touchdown, while Birmingham and McCraw came through ith the other scores.
 The vol of Murphy at quarterback has brought about a shift in the back field. Birmingham, the regular quarter, is such a fast man on his feet that the coach has shifted him to half, send ing Murphy in at the helm. Far rell at right tackle, is one of the main stays of the line. Jimal1, veteran tackle, hopes to get back in the line up for the Norwich struggle.-New London Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-29
NO INCREASED FARES FOR
 ROADS OUT OF BOSTON

Boston, Oct. 2s.-The Massa achusetts public service commission has denied the petition of the traffic represen ta = tives of the three principal railroads operating out of Boston for increased passenger fare rates on suburban routes.
 The commission today sent to Direc- tor-Genera1 Walker D. Hines a letter setting forth the findings of the com mission on the public hearings held, on Oct and II. Charles A. Prouty. di- rector of the division of accounting of the railroad administration and for merly a member of the interstate com merce commission, represented the railroad administration at the hear ings. Specific denial is made by the con- administration for a minimum fare of 10 cents ride in the territory served by the steam roads, which also is served by the Boston Elevated Rail-