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Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
BANK R0BBER
WAS GIVEN A
SERVICE MEDAL
Enlisted Under False Name
Is Released on Probation
BY Attorney.

Boston, Dec. 26.-How Arthur E.
Abbott, long wanted as fugitive
from justice for the theft of $4,000
from the Federal Trust company of
this city, enlisted in the marines, as
Sergeant William Haskell, was cited
for brilliant war service, was dis
closed today when it was announced
that he had been set free on proba-
tion by the district attorney and that
he had received the Croix de Guerre
officially under his right name, Alb
bookkeeper at $40 week, disap-
peared in the fall Of 1917 after the
bank loss became known and it was
learned that he had been living like
a man of wealth and leisure away
from his family. He evaded. a nation
wide search for him and enlisted in
the marine corps at New Orleans as
Haskell and went overseas with the
Sixth regiment. He was one of the
rines who went through the Argonne.
He was cited for bravery after cap
turing machine gun and nine
prisoners near Vierzya on July 10,
1918.
After receiving an honorable dis
charge last January he Immediately
re-enlisted again as Haskell. He was
detailed aboard the U. S. s. Dolphin
in July and ordered to Portsmouth,
N. H.. where he was recognized and
arrested.
District Attorney Pelletier of Bos-
ton, on learning of his service record.
ordered his release on probation. He
was re-arrested by the navy depart
ment, charged with enlisting under a
false name, but his commanding Of
ficer. Captain John Grady of the gun
boat Dolphin, effected his release
within a short time and few days
later decorated him as Arthur Abbott
with the Croix de Guerre before the
ships crew and marine detail drawh
up at attention,
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREE
SPECULATORS ARE
GIVEN BIG SETBACK

New York, Dec. 26.-Speculators in
Christmas trees were hard hit in New
York this year and today dealers who
had hoped for big profits hired truck
men to cart many remaining frs to
the bay. Others were turned over to
janitors to help heat apartments
Exceptionally large shipments Of
Christmas trees were brought in two
weeks ago and because other things
were dear, were priced from Sc to
$40 each. No stampede OF customers
was observed, however, and a week
later very fine specimens could be OBJ
tained for 81 to 81. Tuesday night
three were selling from 35 cents to
81, and on Christmas Eve there. were
many great piles in various parts of
the city. over which we're signs read
ing please take one"
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
SENATOR'S FAVORING
QUICK COMPROMISE
ARE HARD AT WORK

Washington. Dec. 2s.-Although
most senators were out of town to-
day. the groups favoring quick
compromise on the peace treaty were
at work, urging more vigorous effort
toward agreement.
Some of the mild reservation Re-
publicans, anxious that concrete
conciliation plan be ready for sub
mission to the senate when it reas-
sembles in January, renewed pleas to
Republican leaders that negotiations
should not be permitted to lag dur
ing, the holidays.
Among the Democrats there also
was much compromise talk. but the
general feeling on both sides was that
all that could be accomplished before
congress reconvenes would be to lay
tion to a quick solution when con-
greSS reCOnyeneS, 4
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
ACTION TOWARD
SALE OF BONUS
, BONDS POSTPONED

st. Paul. Dec. 2e.-The state SOL
diers, bonus board today postponed
definite action toward the sale Of the
first large issue of bonus bonds pend
ing the filing by the supreme court
OF the opinion following its decision
upholding the bonus law as consti-
tutional and valid. Until the opinion
is filed stating whether the bonus
certificates of Indebtedness are direc,
obligation of 1.-The state and other
questions are determined, it was ex.
planned. the certificates cannot be
sold to the best advantage. The opin.
ion. it was said today, may be filed
next Friday.
"A total Of $500. 900 of. certificates
probably will be offered at the first
sale. State Treasurer Henry Rines to.
day having convinced other members
{ Of the bonus hoard at4sun. an bS
tfssetrYr used 900; 900, u flrs
proposed. t5
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
Prohibition May.
Govern Operation
OF Passenger Line.

Washington, Dec. 2s.-Prohibition
may prove the dominant factor in. de-
Gliding the question Of what policy the
Fara to wn lines
Ohcials discussing tentative plans to
sell to private owners 103 former
German vessels, taken over by the
United States in 1917 said that tho
boards recent decision to. prohibit
the sale Of Intoxicating liquors on
shipping board vessels would make
competition with privately owned
American vessels and foreign lines
practically impossible from a busi-
ness viewpoint. 3S
An aggregate Of approximately
250. 900 deadweight tons would be
sold II plans now under considera-
tion materialize. South American
service would be guaranteed and pur-
chasers would, be required to keep
the former Germah ships under the
American flag. ,si y.i s4i \, .e
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
new FUEL FOR
GAS ENGINES
More Economical and Much
Easier on the Engine,
Says Inventor.

New York, Dec. 2s.-successful
tests of a motor fuel declared to be
more economical than gasoline and
easier on motors, were announced to-
day by Otto Praeger, second assistant
postmaster general in. charge of the
air mail service. aI.- 49,
The fuel consists of 3S parts alco-
hol, 80 gasoline, 19 benzol; rs ether
and 4 toluol. Ingredients making up
the remaining ono and one-half parts
were not given. ~
Mail plane No. 35 was used in the
tests between New York and Wash
ington. Another plane using high test
aviation gasoline was used as a check.
A saving Of 3.9 gallons an hour in IA
vor of tho synthetic fuel was indicat-
ed. Economy of lubricating oil was
also shown by the tests. After 1875
hours in the air the two motors were
torn down and that sanS which the new
fusf had been used was found IN the
{het Swith smaller. do
posit of cxfbon. So "a. " S,S;s d tas s;.iS
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
ARREST EXPECTED I.
in CONNECTION WITH
THE BROWN MURDER

Mount Clemens. Mich. Dec &C.
An arrest in connection with the KILL
ing of j. Stanley Brown, found shot
in his automobile near here Wednes-
day, is expected today, according to
Sheriff William Caldwell
The sheriff said he was convinced
that jealousy figured In the killing.
despite the fact that securities Of
considerable value at first reported to
have been left und,sturbed on Browns
person after the shooting. have not
been located. The chance that the
securities were returned to a safe de-
posit bcX Tuesday will be in nzcstlgated
before an arrest is made. Sheriff
Caldwell indicated. Part of the se-
curities, said to be worth $50, ,0O0,
are known to have been negotiable
The authorities have learned that
the tragedy, which occurred on a
country road abou- four miles from
here, preceded by only few days
Browns contemplated departure, for
Florida to engage in busine ess.
Brown. who was 25- years old; il
survived by -Ais-f5-year-o!d widow
and two daughters ana one brother.
His father; millionaire cigar man
ufacturer at Detroit. died several
yearS ago, Ss-=T t-.T ~ y -
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26

Bozenan, Mont, Dec. 2s. Accord.
ing to estimates complied here fully
100000 acres of corn win be planted
In Montana next year. The snccesa
OF, the 1919 crop In comparison with
the other crops Of the states has dem &
onstrated to the satisfaction 0f thu
farmers that corn must become on3s
OF the staple crops .of the stats Sifg ri
icomprehensiye system Of varieea1ses
that the farmers should ~ fIr Sss
possible plant only seed that Wns ma
tured In the home state. a.; the pq6pl M
est tspf Montana corn iss hett adap&SQ
TO. local conditions than thu, ~ q
the imported varieties. n SAmpla9 ~
'Montana corn shown ak tlSG u
the best evsr Eles RI GkeSli
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
Former Portland Boy \
Gets Good Promotion

Portland, n. D.. Dec. ga c.
Anderson, former Portland boy Who
for some years past has been employ
ed as salesman in South Dakota BY
the Detroit Automatic Scale com
bany has been promoted to the po-
sition Of manager for the newly cre-.
ated District No. 8. with his home of+
fice at Minneapolis. 5s
& District No. 8 includes the territory
extending from the states of Wiscon-
sin and Illinois on the east to the pa
cifc coast on the west
L In the year 1918 Mr.. Anderson
earned the distinguished honor OF be-
ing made president of the Detroit.
company's "One Hundred Point?
Club, an honor which, could come
only to an expert salesman
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
SUIT. OF PAN
MOTOR COMPANY
T. IS WITHDRAWN

Minneapolis, Dec. 26.-Suit of the
Pan Motor company for $1,000,00O
against the Better Business Bureau of
the Advertising Forum of Mime
apolis has been withdrawn. according
to announcement made today.
Official notice was sent by the Pan
Motor company to the Minneapolis
bureau.
It was the Minneapolis committee
which instituted the investigation OF
the motor company which led to the
sentencing Of S. G. Pandolfo, presi-
dent of the company, to ten years in
the penitentiary by Judge Lands in
federal court of Chicago.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
H0WAT ORDERS
MEETING OF THE
CENTRAL MINERS

Pittsburgh, Kans., Dec. 2s.-Men1-
bers Of the executive board of district
No. IA, United Mine Workers of
America, were to meet here today, and
discuss the ending Of the strike Of
the Central Coal and Coke company's
men in this vicinity.
The meeting is in conformity with
the promise of Alexander M. Howat.
president of the district to Federal
Judge A. B. Anderson of Indianapo-
lis that he would use his influence in
ending the strike which began July
II last - -
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
POLICE BELIEVE
THEY HAVE MEN WHO
STOLE N. D.. AUTO

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 26.-Last
summer thieves stole an automobile
from a North Dakota farmer, con-
Quoted tour to Minneapolis, Incl
farmers car found on the way and
tinnumerable chickens which were
later sold In st. Paul.
Police OF Minneapolis today be-
Heye they have the tourists. George
Grelbinger Of Terry, Mont; Charles
Schoenen, Chicago, and La Verne
Phillips. South st. Paul. are being
held. g ~ III
Arrest followed, according to the
police, after one Of the men at
MinneapoIis pawn shop. 500
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
.COlQIF'E|ERE'NlC'ESDl IN
TREATY WILL BE
STARTED | soon
Plans to Put Treaty Into
Effect Will Be Dis
cussed.

Paris, Dec. 2e.-Conferences will
begin here early next week between
Allied and German delegates on
measures preparatory to putting the
nounced today. The sessions will be
held under the presidency Of General
Lerond, member Of the French
delegation. . y
Herr Won Simson will head the Ger
man delegation. British and Italian
delegates will arrive here Monday to
have part in the deliberations
The supreme council did not hold q
session today but announced meet
ing for tomorrow.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
WANTED PERMISSION
TO COLOR ALCOHOL
AND SELL 1T, CHARGE

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Three men, two
Of them dealers in grain alcohol and
the other a seller Of barbers' supplies,
today were under technical arrest
and the district attorneys office . had
started an investigation of several
high officials Of the federal internal
revenue department It was charged
the men sought to bribe deputy In
them to color and flavor $50 barrels
Of alcohol and sell 1t as whiskey.
Revenue; agents in four cities are
involved IL the investigation, i was
indicated. .ysw a l. -. p ~ ,
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
STANDARD OIL co. -.
WILL BUY CRUDE
OIL FROM RUMANIA

Geneva, Thursday. Dec. 26.-con-
tracts have just been closed by the
Standard Oil company with the Ru-
manian government and with private
intnls there for --aa..sAf 4 million barrels
Of refined petroleum, according to a
Bucharest dispatch.
! 1t is said the price paid was 49,
10000 and that the oil will be taken
to America by way Of Constantinople
on ships supplied by the American
government The contracts run thru
February, 1920. British firms en-
deavored to secure the Oil, but were
outbiu, it is reported.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
Wife OF Early Pioneer
North Dakota Physician
Is Buried At Dickinson

Dickinson, N. D., Dec. 26.-Mrs. ".
H Stickney. wife of Dr. v. H. Stick
ney Of this city who died on Tucs4iay,,
December %, was buried today from
st. Patrick's Catholic church. Mrs.
Stickney was Sc years old and had
been i'll for severa! months She
leaves husband and :wosdaughters,
all of this city. s
The Stockney family are well
known throughout this section Of the
state. The couple settled in this city
after their marriage. tho
doctor beginning his practice here
in that year. i
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
RUM SHIPPED TO EURoPE

Boston. Mass, Dec. 26.-Two hun
dred barrels of New England rum
were included in the cargo of the
American steamer Lake Ellsbury,
which left here today for Smyrna and
Constantinople. The rum was in
bond and was under, the supervision
Of government gangers until safely
slowed beneath the steamers matches.
The Lake Ellsbury's departure in
augurated a new service between this
port and Rumanian and Black sea
ports. - t1t .;v =:
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
Grafton Po.to&ce
VIII Be Enlars ed

a Grafton, N. D., Dec. 2s.-Arrange.
,meYits have been perfected by the
postoflice department to enlarge the
poetoiiice at this place. The lobby Of
the building Has been entirely too
small to accommodate the public for
some time. BY renting An adjoining
building space ten feet Wide ana
satending the whole length Of the
bull ding Will be added to the pres-
ent lobby space. Alterations Will be-
Tin shortly alter the New Year: sei
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
DECLARES TWO
|. AVlATORS WERE
PUT T0DEATH
Investigation Committee
Says Men Who Landed in
South Were Murdered.

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 26.-Lieutenants
Cecil Connolly and Frederick Water
house, American aviators. who lost
their lives after being forced to de-
scend in Lower California. Mexico.
were murdered, according to testi-
mony for the senate subcommittee in
vestigating Mexican affairs, givel
here today by ohm Allen Richards.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
FRENCH CABINET
APPROVES OF PLAN
TO CONSERVE FUEL

Paris, Dec. 26.-The cabinet today
approved the bill providing for the
turning ahead of the clock one hour
beginning February 1 as a fuel con-
servation measure.
Louis Klotz the minister of finance,
met with the cabinet and presented
questions relating to the financial sit
.uation. which it was decided, would
be discussed further at a meeting next
Monday.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
SPANISH KING AND
QUEEN WILL GO
TO SOUTH AMERICA

Paris, Dec. 2e.-( Havas)-KinE Al
fonso and Queen Victoria Of Spain
viii sail /. for South America ncxt
june, according to the Eclair.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
90 DUII.ARE JOBS OF rs

H.
Warrington. Dec. q .. = camoudaxp
is among the subjects for. competitive
service commission positions. + Vacan-
cies including one in the army air
service, open to both men and women,
exist in positions paying from 81, 100
to $500 q year. =.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
Jersey Cfty-Benny valgar out
boxed Georgia Brown in eight rounds

Philadelphia-Joe welling won by
a shade from Joe Benjamin in six
rounds. Artie Root and Harold Fa-
resco fought a six-round draw. Bill
Brennan beat Sailor Petrosky in six
rounds. Johnny Murray defeated
Joey Fox; ,Hughie. Hutchinson and
Jimmy Walker fought q draw.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
,Tankers Not Disposed OF.

New York, Dec. 26.-At the office
Of the Standard Oil company, which
claims ownership of the former Ger
man flag tankers. it was said that
no word had been received as to the
disposition of the ships. The tankers,
twelve in number, and aggregating
about 10000 tons. were in Hamburg
when the armistice was signed 1t
was understood here that they were
to be turned over to the Standard
Oil company but instead they were
ordered to the Firth of Forth for
distribution among England, France,
Belgium, Italy and the United States.
ALLEGATION Of the seven former
German passenger ships here since
September will be made by the Brit
ish ministry of shipping among the
various British. lines.
Crews to handle the ships allocated
are no where, having been brought
from Great Britain prior to the order
which delayed the deliverey of the
ships to, the. British. h..gpYernment.,
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
President Orders Remaining
Seuen Former German Ships
En- Turned OUer to the English
Vessels Will Be Turned Over
As Soon AS British Repre-
sentative Is Ready To Ac-
cept Them; Status Of
Standard Oil Tankers Is
Still In Doubt.

Washington, Dec. 26.-On. recon-
President Wilson has ordered the re-
manning seven former German ships
used to bring home American troops
turned over to Great, Britain. By his
instructions, fthe shipping board an
nounced today, this action would be
taken as soon rs properly accredit-
ed British representative was ready
to receive the vessels now in New
York harbor. The 1mperator, second
largest ship afloat and one of the
original eight Hamburg-American
American liners employed in Ameri-
can transport service, was delivered
recently to the Cunard line.
The presidents action. it was said
at the state department, followed a
report from Great Britain that the
inal ALLEGATION of the inter-Allied
shipping commission which arranged
to get the vessels of German harbors
following the armistice. The investi-
CATION, it was added. the department
had found that the United States had
no right to retain the ships beyond
the period Of their service in bringing
back American troops, now complete,
and so reported to President Wilson.
While the presidents order puts an
end to the controversy over the Ger
man ships. the status of IL Standard
Oil tank steamers formerly under the
German flag but now in the Firth of
Forth under British jurisdiction. re-
mains in doubt Delay in turning
over the German craft by the ship
ping board. it has been understood,
was due to efforts to obtain title to
these oil carriers.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-26
THE WEATHER.

North Dakota-F,air touiieht
and Saturday; mod lten-
persture. ~ 81 81, ,'iS
linnnAota Fair tonight ana
Saturday; somewhat cosder 90
night. 3s,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11
LADIES' AND CHILDREN's COATS

LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S COATS
Ladies' Coats at $25.OO, sale
price If.Hfo
Ladies' Coats at $500, sale
-' prlCo 0a0o
Ladies' Coats at $47.50, sale
price --------------------SZl. 30
Ladies' Coats at $27.50, sale
price Z.0o
Misses Coats at $25.00, sale
price ....,...,,.,.,'......S12. .S12.9s
Misses Coats at 1880, sale
price ------------------9S.0S
Children's Coats at $3.50, sale
price --------------l--------------- --90,V0
LADIES' COAT SUITS.
Ladies' Coat Suits $65.00
values at ---------------.----S31.4 AZ
Ladies' Coat Suits, $4,000
values, at ---.-----------.-.. ..S28.48
LADIES' PLAID & SERGE SKIRTS
Ladies' Best Serge Skirts, once
$500, sale price ---------S7.98
Ladies Serge Skirts, big bar
gain, once $500, sale price ---$3.9S
Ladies' Serge Skirts, big bar
gain, once $18.75, sale price, -S9.98
Ladies All Wool, Small Check
Serge Skirts, once $500, sale
price Sees
MEMS AND BOYS SUITS.
Mems $500 Value Suits, sale
price ...,..............,.....s:,'......S1s.9s
Mems $4,000 Value Suits, sale
price ......-.-........------....S24.9S
Mems $45.00 Value Suits, sale
price ....-..-...--...-...-.-.-..--.-- S27 .48
Mems $4,000 value Suits, sale
price .......-.....-....---.. S29,85
MEMS SHIRTS.
A few more Mems Wool Shirts
from $1.89 to .S .S2.98
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11
BOYS SUITS.

BUYS Suits.
Boys All Wool Suits, all sizes,
once $500, sale price -.----S9.S9
Boys All Wool Suits, all sizes,
once $500, sale price --S11.98
BOYS All Wool Serge Suits, all
size, once $4,000, sale price $12.9S
Boys All Wool Serge Suits, all !
Sizes once 500, sale price 81 1.98
Boys All Wool Serge Suits, all
sizes, once $3.50, sale price S9.98
Boys All Wool Overcoats, all
sizes, once $1,000, sale price S5.98
MEMS SHIRTS.
Mems Silk stripe Madras, once
$3.50, sale price --.---S4.39
WA values, Si sale 1e'p price ice. w. 80
Mems Shirts, fast color, best
quality, once $3.50, sale price, --S2.O8
Mems Shirts big value, once
$3.50, sale price ------------.----98c
A FEW COOK STOVES.
$125.OO value Cook Stoves,
twenty-five years guarantee,
sale price S98.OO
$25.OO value Cook Stoves, sale
price .-.--.- -.---.-----------S18.75
$500 value Cook Stoves, sale
price <oHHf.0o
$500 Range, twenty years
guarantee, sale price ------S61.48
MEMS UNDERWEAR.
Mems Fleeced Underwear, per
garment Observation-Disclosures
Mems all wool Underwear, a
$500 value, sale price----S1.89
MEMS HATS.
A big stock of Mems Hats,
from 1898 to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S6.98
Caps from 48c to -.---------S1.89
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-12-11
MEM UNDERWEAR.

MEM UNDERWEAR.
Mems Fleeced Lined Under
wear, once $1.25, sale price---..-- -89c
Mems Fleeced Lined Under
wear, once $500 per gar
ment, sale price per garment
now 90
A BIG BARGAIN IN BLANKETS.
Single Blankets, 81 K 78, all
wool, once $3.50, sale price S4.4S
All Wool Double Blankets, pink
and blue check, 66 K 80, big
bargain, once $3.50, sale
price, ---------------9 40
All Wool Double Blankets, dark
and light check, 3-4 wool once
$500, sale price e---~---------:-S -S7.98
MEMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN's
SWEATERS.
Men s mixed 3.4 wool Sweaters,
once $500, sale price S2.9S
Mems all wool Sweaters, once
$3.50, sale price -S4.89
Mems mixed Sweaters, once
1925, sale price SO
Mems all wool Scotch, Green
and Red Sweaters, big bar
gain, once $1,000, sale price ~S6.4S
Ladies Silk Wool Sweaters,
once $1,000, sale price ---.------S9.89
Ladies' all wool Sweaters, once
$50, sale price S4.48
Ladies' all wool Sweaters, once
$50 sale price ~$5.98
Ladies' Pink and Blue Slip
Over Sweaters, once $3.50,
sale price --..-.-------.-----------.--S4.46
Children's Sweaters, all colors,
once $3.50, sale price -,--~-S1.39
Children s Sweaters, once $l.75,
sale price -------------98c
Children s Sweaters, once $4.5O,
sale price -3Z.68
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-17
"a QUERY"

Please, what's the weather going to
be
From now, till next September?
Last year we had lot of frosts,
And freezes, you remember.
The beans had started on their way,
Were looking nice and thrifty;
The apple-trees, in pink and white
We're very gay, and nifty.
When all at once, little elf
Just turned switch, and beat it;
And left the world forlorn and cold,
Without a thing to heat it.
The lettuce plants laid down their
heads,
And said, "There's no use trying"
And all about the fields and woods
Brave little folk were dying.
The birds, in spite of feather coats
Caught cold and had bronchitis;
And all the vines turned brown and
black,
From frost-bite meningitis.
Now, if it's going to be that way
This year, we'd like to know it;
We want to plant a lot Of things,
And weather fit to grow it.
We wish Jack Frost might be locked
up,
Till sometime when he's needed;
Then, we could plough with lighter
hearts,
And get our acres seeded.
So please call up the weather clerk,
And find out what is coming;
And then, if things look favorable,
Wen set the wheels humming.
Myrtle A. Aldrich