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Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
REPORT SHOWS BIG INCREASE IN
 NEW BUILDING

According to reports received by Building. Age, New York. direct from 187 city building departments, the number of permits granted for Sep tember 1919 shows an increase in es- timated value of 275 per cent. com pared with September 1918; TYP cities show increases over last year. The total estimated value of contemplated construction for the country is S142,- 652,510 as against $33, ,037, APO for Sep tember 1918.
 The number of permits granted totals 38.741 for September 1919 as against 2O,36 for September 191S- an increase of 90 per cent, the aver age value per permit being $3,6S2 as against S1S5.- This latter figure clear ivy shows the influence of war re- strictions, when most of the work, outside of government building, was necessary repairs
 During the past year, the cost of frame dwellings has risen consid sider- ably and next spring a further ad- vance can be looked for. Houses cost ing about 30 cents per cubic foot in the vicinity of New York city in the spring of 1919, now cost about 40 cents. Yet in spite of this advance, which is typical of all kinds of con people simply must build, and so con stPuction is active and will continue to be so for several years at least in spite of expected higher costs for next year.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
POINCARE VILLA WAS WRECKED BY
 SHOT AND SHELL

Sampigny, France, Nov. 3-(By The Associated Press)-The President and Madame Poincare, after the laying of the cornerstone of the Franco-Ameri- can monument commemorating the American victory at Saint Mihiel, came on to this little Mouse village the other day. They desired to visit their summer home, but found their cottage in ruins, the garden filtered with fragments Of shells and contain ing many unexploded "duds' buried deep in the soft clay.
 The Presidents villa was under constant fire from the Germans from October 8, 1914, until September, 1918, and while it is completely wrecked the four walls remain stand ing. All the trees surrounding the house have been cut down by shots. It is estimated that the Germans spent one million francs worth of shells in their effort to demolish the Presidents summer home.
 The property is worth thirty thous- and francs
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
RAILMEN DROP
 PLUMB PLAN FOR
 2-YEAR CONTROL
Brotherhood Foresee Defeat of Operation By
 Employees.

Washington, Nov. 3-Hope for put ting through Congress at the present session the so-caIled Plumb plan for turning over the railroads of the country to their employees and making the government and the stockholders minority interests in their operation, virtually has been abandoned by the chiefs of the four great railroad brotherhoods and by those officers of the American Federation of Labor who have heretofore given it their approval. As a consequence of this decision, a bill will be introduced in Congerss, probably today, by Repre- satiye Nolan, of California, or some other member close to labor, provid- ing an extension of the present gov ernment control and operation of the railways for two years after peace is declared.
 The two-year extension proposal was said by labor leaders to have the ap- provaI of the railroad administration, if it does not have it's active support. It will appear in Congress just about the time the House Interstate Com merce Committee completes it's draft of railroad legislation.
 Defeat of Extension Forecast.
 Neither in the House committee draft nor in that framed in Senate committee is any such extension pro- vided, and in the present temper of Congress with labor and with the feeling that the railroads have not been managed by the government to the best advantage of the nation. it is not rega1 ded as probable it will be willing to put them under such con- trol for two more years.
 The Republican majority in Con gress has been a violent critic of gov ernn ent operation almost since it came to be a factor, and it is not ex- pected it will have a change of heart just because the, brOtherhoods and the American Federation of Labor back the railroad administration for a further extension of Federal con- troll
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM SOLVED
 BY AUTOMOBILES
English Perfect System During War and Use It
 As Strike Weapon.

London, Nov. 3.-(By the Asso- ciated Press) When the railroad mems strike tied up the transporta- ton system of England the Ministry or Food put into operation a schema Of motor-car transport planned in de- tail during the war for use in case Of German invasion. It worked so suc- ceSsfully that there were was no suf. fering and virtually no inconvenience from lack of food. In the case of London it was much bigger task than could face any American city because London lives a hand-to-mouth existence in absence of adequate stor- age facilities
 When the decision to strike was announced the Food Ministry put int effect system of rationfng as rigor- ous as during the war, nlarshalled the governments 5000 automobile trucks and closed Hyde Park, the wage earners' favorite place for protest meetings. The great park became :, dumping ground for food brought from all over the country From there it was distributed to whole saiers of London. The operation moved so smoothly that on the sec ond day rationing was eased a little and within a week supplies were
 
 fourths of London's normal supplies of 167 900 gallons of milk daily Wal being brought in and distributed
 After a few days Hyde Park pre- sented a scene somewhat like an army camp and eventually akin to a circus ground at a one-day stand Everything moved rapidly but there was little confusion Long lines Of trucks, driven by army-trained men at the direction, in many instances, of army officers, desposited food al several centers or loaded it for dis. tribution.
 Scores of women members of war auxiliary services, many of them still in khaki assisted the men volunteer workers in driving the motor cars and handling lighter articles. The women also did an imense amount of clerical work. Army discipline did much toward the success of the undertaking. The government h3ai plenty of cars and more than enough willing hands for every job. The Ministry Of Food still had a firm grip on wholesalers and retailers as far as allotting food was concerned. This was a power conferred during the war and had never been reliD, quished.
 several newspapers stated that the railway workers did not appreciate the governments resources. One la bor leader said the day the strike was declared that England would face starvation with a a week and the government would be forced to sur render. On the seventh day of the strike a high railroad official told The Associated Press that food was not considered a, compelling factor in the strike.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
CANDY IS CAUSE
 OF TROUBLE ON
 LONDON STAGES

London, Nov. 3.-(By The Asso- ciated Press, )-The in Lon- don are demanding that the war re- striction prohibiting the sale of canoy after 8 o'clock in the evening be withdrawn and have involved them- selves in a controversy with some of the actors. The actors do not want candy sold in theatres and they wish the serving of tea and coffee could be eliminated during the perform. ance.
 After the first act of a matinee nearly everyone who does go to the bar, has tea By the end of the second act the bar Is closed by war restriction and nearly everyone who did not have the tea after the first act has it then. The same sit uation obtains at the evening per formance except that the excuse for numerous maids edging their way be- tween rows of spectators with trays, is coffee not tea.
 Actors aver that many a quiet sitZ uation is ruined by someone dropping a spoon into a tea cup or dropping the cup itself. Before the candy re- striction went into effect the actors were further irritated by the noise caused by crumpnng of paper in which the candy is wrapped. They say they could not hope to destroy the aged tea and coffee habit but hope their protests against candy may result in it's total banish nent.
 But the crumpling of little bits Of paper doesn't really hurt a show does it?" an actor was asked.
 Some night during a quiet situa~ ton just take your mind off the piece for a moment and listen to the con fusion caused by candy one way or another" he said, adding that's my answer"
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
FRENCHIMEN WERE CARRYING AWAY
 YANKS' LUXURIES

''Ah-h! He eez ze Sherlock Holmes!" This is what the leader of three of four gentlemen of Parisian origin said when c. W. Cameron, keeper of the Knights of Columbus store-room in Paris, prodded their inglortous trousers and found them weIl-be1ted with cigarettes and chew ing tobacco intended for American doughboys-
 The men had been engaged as helpers during rush hours at the K warehouse, from which seventy tons of material were distributed all over France daily, during rush weeks. They had lacked many little luxuries in France, and, quite naturally, their eyes watered when they saw the i'm mense quantities of creature com forts in the K-C warehouse. Wisely, Cameron had arranged for them to receive a few of the luxuries; but their GaI1ic souls yearned for more, and the yearning was a little too strong for their scrup1es.
 One day Cameron found these gen. tIemen on the threshold of the ware house, ready to depart from a day of hard although not too honest toll, for he had observed that they had increased in girth since their arrival i in the morning, and their monday meal had been frugal war bread cheese and win blanc He prodded the stoutest of the. group and found to- bacco. He also provoked an emotion al crisis There were loud protesta- tions of innocence, heated assevera- ti0-s of penitence. But Cameron was
 to see that the doughboys got l. s goods The Parisians were reliey- ed of their excess baggage, although their offense was excused on account of extenuating circumstances
 Now, Comeron is on his way home to Hyde Park, Mass, leaving behind l him a high reputation as a detective-
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
STARVING BEES
 WILL GET PART
 OF SUGAR SUPPLY

Storrs, Conn.,, Nov 3.-Connect- cuts starving bees are to obtain quick relief by an assignment of 40,000 pounds of sugar obtained by L. B. Crandall of Storrs through the U. S. Sugar Equalization Board.
 To obtain this sugar it will be nec- essary for the apiarist to make for ma1 application to MT. Crandau at Storrs, stating the number of col onies for which sugar is needed. MT. Crandau will then issue an order for the sugar.
 For two weeks or more the food situation affecting bees has been most serious,' says MT. Crandan. ''The cause of the shortage is the wet weather this fall which prevented the bees from laying up their usual stores of nectar to carry them over the win ter. The condition is quite general throughout the state and in fact over the entire country. The use of sugar is absolutely imperative to prevent great numbers of bees from perish ing of starvation"
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
W0mAN ENTERS
 AERIAL DERBY
 AROUND WORLD
Air Touring Organization First of Kind Or
 ganized

San Francisco, Nov. 1-The organ ization of the aerial touring associa- ton, said to be the first of it's kind. with headquarters at New York, Washington, San Francisco and At lantic City. was announced here to- day by the commission promoting the first aerial around the world race. The commission is to sail Monday for Honolulu and the far east. Members said the association was formed re- gently in New York, but announce nent of the fact was withheld until today.
 The entries of Colonel William Thaw and Miss Ruth Law in the around the world derby also were an no-nced by the commission bringing the total up to 8.
 Purposes of the aerial touring as sociation were declared to be organ ization of aerial tours, promotion of safety in aerial navigatio promotion of the construction aircraft especially suited for pleasure and commercial uses; and cooperation with other or ganiza ations in stabItshing Iandin g stations. Major Charles J. Gndden is president of the association.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
IN FOR LIFE.

A negro who had an injured head entered a doctors office.
 Hello, Sam! Got cut again, see.'
 "Yes, sah, I done got carved up with a razor, Doc"
 'rWhy, don't you keep out of bad Company said the physician, after he had dressed the wound.
 "Deed, I'd like to, Doc, but I aln' got huff money to git a divorce. - Laughing Cas-
 Now if sugar were only a luxury like candy, instead of being merely a necessity, 1t would be possible to gat it
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07

Bank bandits reported trapped at Beaver Falls, Penna., but most of the automobile repairers are still a. large.
 Funny, how some fellows get gen erous when they are drunk"
 "Yes, and others get tight."-Cor- nell Widow.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07

A brainy man can't necessarily ex- peet to succeed in the Senate, but there is Q big chance for a long distance throat that can make a 96- hour aneech.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07

Talking of drastic reservations, :" that is the kind the kid element uses in ratifying the school rules
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
STATEMENT BY
 N. E, DIRECTOR ON COAL STATUS

The following statement is issued today by Percy R. Todd, New Eng land District Director of the United States Railroad Administration:
 "On account of the national crisis brought about by the strike of the biTuminous coal miners, the public will doubtless have to suffer mech in convenience and possible loss, but the question at issue is one of such vital importance to the life of the nation that every citizen should gladly bear his share of the trouble caused by 1t, and certainly the government has done everything in it's power to avoid the strike.
 s'On account of the absolute neces- sity of conserving bituminous coal in every possible way in order to keep a reasonable amount of passenger and freight service in effect, it will be necessary for the railroads through out the entire country to greatly modify their train service, and this will be done immediately in New Eng land proportionately as it is done in other sections of the country
 "A meeting of the managers of all of the New England railroads has been called at Boston, Monday, Nov. Srd, with view to taking of n-.rr- Der of trains on each line, and every effort will be made to discommode the public as little as possible under the circumstances. However, it is abso- iutely necessary to make material re- duction in the service.
 The President hasn't had any 'cerebal lesion" but the takers have had a dangerous lesion of hot air.
 The politicians are now applying for census jobs, and they guarantee that by strict economy of effort and care not to work too hard. they can { make the job last until 1880.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07
A LA VoLsTEAD.

Barber-Hair tonic. sir7 Yes. "Inside or out ?"
Republican farmer., 1919-11-07

The President hasn't had any "cerebal lesion" but the takers have had a dangerous lesion of hot air.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
HOUSE REPASSES ENFORCEMENT BILL OVER PRESIDENTS VETO
 SENATE WILL ACT WEDNESDAY

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.- H1 All records for quick congressional action were broken this afternoon when the lower house within three hours after President Wilson had vetoed the prohibition enforcement bill repassed the measure over his veto by vote of 176 to 65. The dry leaders of the ate planning to repass the bill there. They eX- pect to ask unanimous consent for consideration tomorrow and final action is expected to be had by Wednesday at the latest.
 In vetong the bill, President Wilson stated that he had repeatedly recommended the repeal of wartime prohibition and that the provisions incud- ed in the enforcement bill pertaining to wartime prohibition did not apply to the situation as it now exists, for which reason he felt compelled to use his veto power
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
BELGIAN PARTY
 IN WASHINGTON
KING AND QUEEN ARE OFFICIAL LN WELCOMED AT CAPITAL
 BY MARSHALL

WASHlNGTON, Oct. 27 (P) The royal rulers of Belgium arrived in this city this morning for a three days visit as guests of the govern ment They were met at the depot by Nice-President Marshall and other government officials and escorted to the residence of the Vice-President where they will be guests during their visit The visitors will be shown every possible honor during their stay. Both houses of congress will declare recess Thursday to receive them. It is not believed that he President will be able to receive them while they are here
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28

UNION OFFICIALS MAKE NO REPLY
 TO PRESIDENTS STATEMENT OVER
 STRIKE PLANS: R. R. MEN STRIKE

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Oct. 27- (4o-Prcsidcnt Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America, this afternoon issued call for conference in Washington next We'd ncsoay He tcegaphcd twenty-five district presidents of unions in coal producing states to meet with the inter national executive board the national capital Wednes day morning to consider developments in the coal strike ~ituaou If is believed that the meeting is the result of President Wilson's request for the unions call the strike order and that reply will be made the President following the ad ournment of the conference
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28

leader arrested, saying that the wo- men were stirring up trouble, The picketers then dispersed and went to their homes.
 The governor today ordered all state troops used in East Chicago and Indiana Harbor demobilized The regulars have the situation in full control and need no further state assistance
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
YOUTH USES PLANE
 TO ATTEND SCHOOL

AVALON, Santa Catalina, Calif,,- (P)-Clyde Opelt, Jr., son of an Ava lon hotel keeper, is believed to be the only youth in the country who goes to school in an airplane.
 The school he attends is in the San Fernado valley, in Los Angles county, fifty miles from home. Of this distance. thirty miles is over sea. Clyde leaves home every Monday morning in an airplane and returns tthe same way Friday night
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
MANY JOURNEY
 TO SEE GRAVE
HUNDREDS PAY HONOR TIC BIRTHDAY OF GREAT AMERI-
 CAN RECENTLY DEAD

NEW YORK, Oct 27.-P)- Hun dreds of people yesterday made pill grimages to the last resting place of Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on the sixty-first anniversary of hrs birth. Many memorial services mark ed the day in this city. The Roose- welt Memorial association organized many meetings to pay all possible honor to the memory of the dead leader.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
RIOT
 IN GREAT CITY
SCORES INJURED IN RIOTS BE TWEEN STRIKERS AND MEN
 ENROUTE TO WORK.

NEW YORK, oct 27 CP) Scores of persons were injured here this morning in riots between d mob of striking Iongshoremen estimated at 2,00o members and several hundred men enrouto 10 work on the dock-. Fifty pistol shots were fired during the disorder. Sticks and stones were used by both sides. Mounted police officers charged the rioters several times, finally dtshursing the crowds and restoring order. Ten of the alIcg- ed leaders ol the disorder have been arrested. Special police have been put on duty in the harbor zone to maintain order
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
NAVY EXPECTED
 BUY BIG CRAFT
WILL SOON CLOSE DEAL FOR BIGGEST RIGID AIRSuuP EVER
 CONSTRUCTED

WASHINGTON, oct. 27 (P)- It is expected here that the United States navy department will soon close deal for the purchase of the British rigid airship R-3S. This ts the largest airship under construction in the entire world, and will soon be com pleted. Congress recently appropri- ated $2,500O0O for it's purchase ana the training of pilots to handle the big craft
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
NOTICE NOT RECEIVED

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,. Oct. 27-(P)-Prcsident I.cWis of the United Mine Workers, today stated that he had received no official notice other communication from President Wilson regarding the recall of the unions strike orders.
 He declared that the widely hcraded intimation that force may be used by the government will not allay the crisis Threats to prosecute union officials including himsef he said will not prevent the strike from being carried out.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
UNIONS MAKE NO REPLY

WASITINGTON, Oct. 27.- (4) The mine unions have not replied to President Wilson's request for a pension of the general strike order which is set to begin next Saturday morning. The government, while not with drawing from the position it has taken in the matter has not announced what it will do should the unions fuse to acccdc to the request Ii is knoWn however, that the government plans to keep strong hand on the rld cal leaders of the strike.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
STEEL STRIKERS
 ATTEMPT ARSON
TTEMPT TO SET FIRE TO PO- , LICE SUBSTATION: LITTLE r DAMAGE IS DONE

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio Oct. 27 lP) An attempt, believed 10 pe rne york of strikers or strike sympathiz- trs, was made this morning to burn 9 local police substation Burning nii-soaked waste was scattered on an apper floor of the building, but for lnately il did but little damage. No lrasts have been made in the case but several suspects are being closely watched
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
TRAINMEN STRIKE THURSDAY

CHICAGO Ill.,, Oct. -(P)-Fourteen lodges of the Brotherhood of Railway Tranmen consisting of 12, 900 members workers of the Chicago district aSa secret session held here last Sunday voted to out strike Thursday unless their demand for wage increases granted by the railroad administration similar vote is progressing in all the other lodges of the brotherhood which has total membership of 1SO,O0O men.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
JAPAN REPORTS
 SIBERIAN LOSS
CASUALTY LIST IS MADE PUBLIC BY JAPANESE
 GOVERNMENT

TOXIC, Oct 27-(P) P)-The war of flee this afternoon published an off cial list of Japanese losses in Siberia in recent engagements. According to these lists 34 non-commissioned of ficers and men were killed and two officers and 39 nOn-commissioned of fcers and men were wounded.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
STEEL MILL AT
 GARY RESUMES
 REGULAR WORK
BIG STEEL PLANT RESUMES OPERATIONS; LEADERS OF WO- MEN TICKETS ARRESTED; MIL TIA IN EAST CHICAGO IS OR DERED DEMOBILIZED.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27-(P)-The big plant of the Indiana Steel company, manufacturers of steel rails, at Gary, Ind, resumed operations this morn ing with approximately normal force. The situation there is said to be settling down rapidly and it Is believed that there will be no furth- CT trouble in connection with the strike.
 Sixty women showed up in the vi cinity of the plant today and went on picket duty Colonel Mapes, com mander of the regulars, ordered the
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
AROUND WORLD
 DERBY STARTS
 FOURTH OF JULY
GREATEST AEROPLANE RACE IN HISTORY BEGINS ON INDEPEN- DENCE DAY AND WILL BE CON TINUED FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS.
MONTHS.

LOS ANGELES, Oct, 27-P)- President Hawley, of the Aero Club of America, announced tonight that the cariaI derby around the world will start on July f, 1920. The race will last six months if necessary, but all contestants must complete the cir cuir of the globe prior to January 8, 1921, in order to qualify.
 Just how many machines will en- ter the race is not even estimated but the number will probably run well into the hundreds. Many of the lead ing birdmen of the world have al ready signifed their intention of en- rcring, and it is expected that every Important nation will be represented in the lineup.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-28
PREPARATIONS CONTINUE
INDIANAPOIIS. Oct. 27.- lPl -Prcnara

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 27.- (49 -Prcpa1aons for the strike of half million coal miners in the central field continue turnout the district without hcStation It is the understanding of the mncrs how evor that they ready negotiate their demands in order avert the tcup Union officials say that less their conditions regarding such negotiations met the strike will come off on schedule time.