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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
PERsHING REVIEWS 1000.
Inspection Visit to Camp Jackson
Made Gala by Columbia,

COLUMBIA, S. c., December 6.-Gen.
John j. Pershing reviewed 1000 troops
at Camp Jackson here this morningA Ind
afterward made 4 complete inspection
of the camp.
The afternoon program for his well
come and reception by the city of CO.
lumbia consisted of a luncheon at
O. clock. by the chamber of commerce
and a military and civic parade from the
hotel to the state capitol, where public
reception. rendered by Gov. r. A.
Cooper, was to be held. Gen. Pershing
leaves at $50 O'Clock for Charleston,
6 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
CH|CAGOANS BRINGING
PLAN TO END STRIKE

CHICAGO, December Ga delega-
ton of business men left Chicago for
Washington this morning with plan
which, they hope, offers solution Of
the strike problems.
Their plan provides that union lead
ers shall order the miners to return
to work, as a patriotic duty, on the
basis of the IA per cent increase.
A national arbitration committee
would then be appointed to make an
investigation of all phases OF the sit
nation and render a decision which
would be binding on both sides of the
controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
ARGENTINA TO SEEK LOAN.
Minister of Finance Coming to
u, S. to Study Possibilities.

BUENOS AIRES, December 6.-Do-
mingo Salaberry, Argentine minister
of finance who will go to the United
States as delegate to the pan-Ameri-
can financial congress will study
while there the possibility of nego-
tiating a loan of s3oO.e ceoo. which is
said to have been offered to Argen-
tina by North American banks on
very good terms" says La Nacion
this morning.
for consolidating the national float
ing debt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
Fast Train Connections
With Other Cities Likely
to Be curtaiIed Soon

An order probably will b.. issuet;
within the next three days by tho
railroad administrator through Re-
gional Director L. w. Baldwin at
Philadelphia. editing or fast irs;,,
service between Washington New
south.
This was intimatcd today by Cer-it
Fort. chairman Of the division ss :-af-
&c of the railroad administration. NJ;
Fort said that the elimination of GER
tain fast trains between Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
LONG TERMS IN "PEN"
FOR HOLD-UP MEN

Convinced that a long term in the
penitentiary is the only way TO dis
courage "hold-ups' and robberies ac-
companied by violence. Justice Stat
ford, in Criminal Division Q, today an
nounced his intention to deal severely
with all such cases coming before him.
Elias J. Newton, colored, who was
convicted of robbery in which 'vio-
lence was used, was given term of
ten years in the penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
Mrs. Shonts Begins Will Contest.

NEW YORK, December 6.--Charg-
ing Mrs, Amanda C. Thomas With
having ''unduly Influenced" Theodore
r. Shonts to make the will under
which she was bequeathed the bulk
OF his estate, Mrs. Milla q. Shonts
widow OF the former president of the
Interborough Rapid Transit Company.
has filed notice of contest of her hus-
bands will in the surrogate's court.
Mr.. Sbonts left a $1,000 life insurance
policy to his widow and admitted in
his will that he owed ler 100000 for
money loaned MIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
PRESIDENTS CONDITION
GOOD. DR.. DERCUM FINDS

DIR. F. X; Dercum. the Philadelphia
neurologist, made his weekly visit to
the White House today. He said he
found the Presidents condition good,
but said he would not give out
statement as planned, as Senator Fall
of New Mexico, who conferred with
the President yesterday, had done
that for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
% MILLIONAIRES SILENT
IS MINUTES, HONOR
CARNEGIE'S MEMORY

NEW YORK. December g.
Andrew Carnegie's memory was
honored last night at the an
nual reunion of the veterans of
the Carnegie Association, found
ed by the late iron master, at
dinner in the home of Charles
M. Schwab. The dinner was at
tended by twenty-eight million
aires, former associates of Car
negie. The veterans, who Mr..
Carnegie in his lifetime liked to
call his boys" sat in silence
for fifteen minutes as a mark of
respect.
George Lauder. oldest living
partner of Mr.. Carnegie was
elected head of the association.
Other officers were reelected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
Expected to End
All Discussion
Over Terms.
UTMOST SECRECY
REGARDING TEXT
Assumed Yanks Will
Take Part if Force
Resorted To.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, December 6.-Marshal
Foch's military program. accord
ing to the Intransigeant. II one
approved IN, June. 1918. by the al
lied commanders, comprising Occu-
patton Of the Ruhr basin and
Frankfort. The newspaper says
that heavy artillery has been 60
ing through StraxbOurE md across
the Rhine since yesterday.
PARIS December Elm a note
drafted by the supreme council today.
it is demanded that Germany sign the
protocol providing for the carrying
out of the peace terms. failing which
the allies, it is set forth. will be obliged
to have recourse to military measures.
The utmost secrecy is being OBJ
served regarding the terms of the
note, which was unanimously adopted
by the council this morning. but it can
be said that it is worded so firmly that
conference circles expect the discus
sion with Germany regarding the put
ting of the treaty into force will be
finally closed.
Leaves Fleet Matter Till Later.
The note recalls that making the
treaty effective means the immediate
release of the German prisoners. 1t
leaves the reply to the German rep
RESERVATIONS regarding the claims for
the sinking of the German feet at
Scapa Flow to he dealt with in A fur
Their special note.
The note closes by directing Ger
failing which action the council de-
clares it will be constrained to adopt
measures of coercion of military or
der. r- s.A," 49, .7
owing to the Importance of the
note. Paul Dutasta, the, general secre-
sonally hand the note to Baron Won
IArsner. the head of the German mis-
sion " -
Assume TANKS would snare.
Some speculation is being INDUCED
in as to whether the American forces
In the occupied ,rexion would ioin, in
the carrying out OF ,nilIfary measures
should Germa 81 ref,isss II nirn fhe
nrotocal III js les rreI IN.
this ns,estion has MT 49, 'rsis.d h,-
the aI1ies who .ss,'n,s th.t pc ny
arn,istice in sti,, IN rarce -fhs Amsri-
cans srS,ita ts1a zaft II AZ ne-a.a
movAs,snf rifT tfha S.ttsst
/. Nofw,Nh Al a ndinS an xtsa,,..sa
.nrans 70 tiXns fSrsh .,ssi,sxs ~. ,vn -
ei;,r Az i,,,,,.o..;ns 1870
conTersnca Sais~ata. a. tLs. PoaS.
will si@n ,hs rrotncai ~ S;sa.s .
taken f,at fha csrman .nvA.ns 70
having heen ws;t;ns, -. ,,,.ts
hefore vieIdine wifi acesnt tha.i.,.a
tion now that the ,,itinn tyr, 10. 49,,
presented and will sign the protocol
under duress.
Won Lersner Denies yiols fian.
Baron Won I,eraner,s can,,,,,,to..;,,
to the supreme eo,,ncii ~eh;ch ..on
received NV prenniar rIa,nn,ee.
Thursday. declared the sliias .,var =
misinformed REGARDING their com
piaint that Garmony NO. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06

In,uxuration i'm THE SUNDAY STAR Of thi. r.t,o..,
political page merely step In policy ooks to
Capital,
in
VT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
WEATHER.

Rain tonight and tomorrow morning,
followed by partly cloudy tomorrow; ris-
ing temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended 2 pm. today: Highest. 38. at 4
pm. yesterday; lowest, %, at 1880 am.
today.
Full report on page 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06

In addition to the reports OF these special CORE
spondents, The Stars own trained political writer's will
Visit and investigate conditions in debatable states
wherever the issues most in doubt and their obser
vatons will feature the political page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-06
Political News
Without Bias

Beginning tomorrow, and to continue until after
next years presidential election there will be inaugu
rated regular feature of The Sunday Star page of
national political news-probably the most ambitious
ever undertaken by an American newspaper.
For the purposes of this latest venture into nation
wide journalism there has been built up what undoubt
edly the abest staff OF special correspondents
engaged by single publication One more in each OF
the iortyeigh states generally he the editor
aging editor of the leading newspaper or political
Their will be signed to their dispatches,
The keynote of instructions sent these correspond
ents is the following:
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
PASSES APPROPRIATION
BILL CARRYING FORTY.FIvE MIL LIONS FOR ALLOTMENT SOL
 DIERS FAMILIES PASSED.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 2s.- R-The house of representatives yesterday passed the urgency def' ciency measure which carries an ap propriation of forty.five million dol. lars for immediate allotment to the dependent families of soldiers and sailors. A portion of the sum is also made available for payments to the dependents of Civil War veter. ans.
 This measure was left over from last congress which failed to provide the funds needed to sustain these dependents. Owing to its urgent na' ture the measure was rushed thru the house and will be immediately brot up in the senate.
 To every dependent wife. child or relative of . soldier or sailor who is now in active service the United States makes . certain monthly al- lotment providing the enlisted man also allots . portion of his pay for their support. The lack of funds
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
SHERMAN LAUNCHES ATTACK ON
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS; SAYS IT
 THREATENS NATIONAL RIGHTS

WASHINGTON, May 23-(E9-Senator Lawrence Y
 elan republican of Illinois, today fired the opening gun o the attack the league of nations covenant The given opportunity launch the attack by intro ucng into the resolution providing for the separa ton of the covenant from the treaty This resolution drawn by the republican senators opposing the league idea and introduced personally by Senator Sherman to- day.
 He opened his trade with bitter criticism of President Wilson for his participation in the drafting of the covenant declaring that the chief executive would have been of to America had he stayed at home instead of med ding with European politics Senator Sherman termed the President visionary with ideals which practic able in this work-a-day world
 The republican leader denounced the proposed league
 revolutionary attempt establish parliament of nations the worlds conditions, according Senator Sherman, the league of nations will de naught but place almost unlimited power the hands of favored few If the league of tons idea placed in execution the senator will mean that handful of will control the world and there will be no such thing national sovereignty.
 Sherman vehementy declared that the adoption of the league of nations by the United States that this country would certain exteny lose its individuality and merely become part of world government Ad- ntting that is possible for the league of nations idea to be applied with great the many small European countries Senator Sherman says it would be disastrous the United States.
 The resolution introduced by the senator calls for d separate consideration of the league covenant apart from the peace treaty It is expected that there will be long and bitter fight waged over the measure.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
COMMISSIONER
 WRIGHT QUITS
DANIEL WEBSTER GETS A JOB WISHED ON HIM WITHOUT
 RECEIVING NOTICE.

Judge Charles E. Bunnell announc ed yesterday afternoon that Thomas B. Wright had rendered his resigna' tion as commissioner for the Koyr. kuk district to take effect immediate ly and that 1t had been accepted. Daniel Webster has been appointed by Judge Bunnell to succeed MT. Wright.
 Mir. Webster did not apply for the office and doesn't know yet that he has been appointed. The first news he gets of the matter will be the mailed notice sent by the clerk of court together with his oath of office and other necessary formalities to be gone thru before he can take of' flce.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
GEORGE MlARKUS
 GETS TELEGRAM
 RELATIVE WIFE
ALEX GOOCH WIRES THAT MRS.
 MARKUS' BODY POSSIBLY RE- COVERED; POSITIVE IDENTIFI- CATION IS IMPOSSIBLE; SHOE CORRESPONDS TO ONE WORN.

NENANA, May 23.-R)-A mes sage received today by George Markus from Alex Gooch at Juneau states that the body of Mrs. George Markus, who was daughter of Alex's. may possibly have been re. covered from the wreck of the Prin. cess Sophia, in Lynn Canal. A body which 1t is impossible to identify with certainty was recently recover. ed by divers at the wreck and brot to Juneau, and MT. Gooch thinks it may be that of his daughter.
 He states that only one shoe was on the body, but that this cores. ponds in every respect. size. color and general style to that worn by Mrs. Markus. This is the only clue by which identification is possible. All of the bodies recovered were un. recognizable and positive identifica. tion of any of them is impossible.
 MT. Gooch is enroute to Fairbanks. He stopped 9ver at Juneau for the purpose of assisting in the identifies ton of the bodies now being recov. cred.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
PEACE CONFERENCE HAS MADE SOME CONCESSIONS IN TERMS
 REGARDING THE SAAR VALLEY

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, May 23-It has yet been announced by the German delegates that they will sign the peace treaty aho concessions have been made by the peace conference The allies have made notifications in the treaty regarding the Saar valley and the reparation clauses The of the concessions made have not been made public yet.
 The enemy representatives have made the declaration that they would sign the terms account of Japan be- ing given the Germans interests in Kiao Chow, Shanung peninsula China. Despite the notifications of the which have been made by the ales the Teutons have not sgnfied any willingness affx their signatures the treaty.
 The Saar valley very fertile region drained by the river of the same name The stream rises in the Vosges mountains the boundary of Asace and empes into the Mosele few miles above Treve The river is 152 miles long and navgable for approximately onehaf of its tire length This valley best advertised by the famous Saar wines which originate there The oy of the towns of the valley are large manufacturing centers.
 Germany first obtained control of Kao Chow, China November l4 1897 when seized by German squad in retaliation for the murder of Teuton priests In the negotiations which followed, Germany received n deny from the Chinese government lease of the city of Tsinau and Kao Chow bay for nine years; the territory covered by the lease comprising about hundred and enteen square miles In addition to the lease Ger many granted valuable railway concessions and prefer ental mineral rights in the mines of Shantung.
 The main purpose of the Teutonc empire in acquiring this Chinese territory the establishment of naval base and facilitate the spread of German commerce and influence among the Orentas Despite strong resistance the Germans forced abandon the territory 1914 invasion of the Japanese both land and water The bonbardment of the port of Tsntau the chief city, lasted almost onths the garrison not surrend erng until almost all the Qualifications destroyed
 TURKISH DELEGATES ENROUTE
 GENEVA, May 23-(F9-The Turkish and Bulgarian delegations the peace congress have arrived in Swzer land Versailles According authentic reports
 the Turks plan strongly protest against any partition of the Turkish empire. They will contend that the nation be left it the close of the and that of its ter ritory be awarded to any other country
 The Bulgarian delegation will claim the of De- budja and Port Constanza It is the opinion of the Bull gars that these places rghtfuy belong Bulgaria and will bitterly oppose them being controlled by any other nation The Turkish and Bulgarian delegates will reach Paris by the last of May and will immediately present their creden tials to the peace conference
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
LOCAL GIRL IS
 DECEASED; WAS
 GREAT FAVORllE
MISS SlGRID RICHARDSON PASS ED AWAY YESTERDAY MORNING AFTER SHORT n.I4NESS--WAS ONE OF FAIRBANKS' MOST AD. WIRED YOUNG LADIES.

All of Fairbanks was shocked yes. terday morning at the death of Miss Sigrid Richardson. who passed away at St. Joseph's hospital after short illness. The cause of her death was tuberculosis.
 Until recently she had been a teacher in the Fairbanks public schools, from which she was herself graduate. She was considered by the school authorities to be one of the most efficient instructors of the institution and was held in high es. teem by her fellow teachers and loved by her pupils.
 She was born in Victoria on May 21, 1900, passing her 18th birthday three days before her death. With her mother she came to Fairbankns three years ago and at once became a favorite with the younger set. She entered the local school and graduat' ed there last spring and was given a position as teacher of the Second grade last fall.
 AS teacher she came into contact with all of Fairbanks and was loved by all for her sweet disposition and gentle spirit
 She kept up her duties until few weeks ago when her strength failed alarmingly and at the advice of her physician she resigned. The dread disease of which she suffered made rapid inroads on her health and the end came with shocking suddenness The entire community offers it's sym. pathy to the bereaved mother in her hour of sorrow.
 BELIEVE FUNERAL IS
 TO BE HELD SUNDAY
 At late hour last evening nothing definite could be learned regarding the funeral arrangements for Miss Richardson. It is believed however that the plans include public cere- monies which will probably be held Sunday afternoon at Eagle hall. A definite announcement Is expected to- day.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

for this use would cause financial em. barrassment to hundreds of enlisted mems families turnout the United
 PASSES SENATE
 WASHINGTON. May 23.-R-The urgent deficiency appropriation bill which carries forty.five million dol lars for war risk allotments to fam flies of soldiers and sailors and also funds for the payment of pensions to the dependents of Civil War veterans passed the senate today. This meas. ure was passed by the house yester. day and was the first bill presented in the upper body today
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
BAPTISTS ALSO
 CONDEMN PRES,

DENVER. May 22.- @ The Northern Baptist convention which is in session has unanimously condemn. ed President Wilson for his recon. mendation of the repeal of the war time prohibition as it applied to beers and light wines.
 This vote of censure on the part of the Baptist convention follows close on the heels of the action of the Presbyterians who also condemn. ed the President. The motion of condemnation of the Presidents re quest was presented in the conven. ton yesterday afternoon. It was i'm seconded end when put to a vote carried unanimously.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
AMERICANS ARE PREPARING TO ADVANCE INTO GERMANY IF IT
 IS. NECESSARY; TRIP DELAYED

COBI,ENZ, May 22-(PHThe first step to be taken by the Americans in their preparatory for further ad into Germany taken when the American general headquarters here recalled this city Lieutenant General lgget commander of the army of occupation and Major General John Hnes commander of the third army corps These generals enroute London leave of absence which had been granted for few days The commanders turned back immediately after receiving the order to return and expected to arrive in Coblenz at any hour.
 There is general hustle of activity around the head quarters and everything is being placed readiness for immediate move The American army of occupation will be fully prepared advance in the Germans definitely fuse sign the peace terms.
 At midnight of last Tuesday, nine hundred motor trucks beean from their stations of the Rhine the brdgehead large number of trucks being distributed to various points of advantage among the troops
 folding the of the Rne Leaves of absence which have been granted number of the officers and enlisted have been cancelled and these returning their commands
 PERSHING CANCELS TRIP
 LONDON, May 22-(H)-General John J. Pershing, commander ill chief of the American army in France has of icialy notified the British government that he is forced to cancel his proposed visit London He stated that the pres situation such that he could not leave the Rhine vicinity for any length of time
 It had been planned give General Pershng elabor reception upon the occasion of his visit to this city, The British government hopes that it will be possible for the famous American commander to make the trip at some future date.
 WILL RECALL OFFICERS
 COBLENZ May 22.-QP-In the event of the Ger failing accept the peace treaty offered by the allies the recall of all officers who belong with the organizations composing the American army of occupation, will be the first part of the program During the past several weeks large number of these officers have been granted leave of ab and scattered various parts of Europe sightseeing trips The army of occupation consists of five divisions and is being prepared for immediate ad into German territory in it is necessary.
 A continuous streap, of American army trucks are L~Jc up supplies of all kinds the troops who will make the ad The American headquarters here is in ee graphic communication with Paris and is being kept fully informed of the attitude of the German delegates.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
EsTHoNiANs HAVE CAPTURED
 VERY MANY PRlooNERS,

STOCKHOLM, May 23.-@-A large force of Esthonians who are against Petrograd have captured Ruga, a town thirty miles south of that city. The capture of Ruga was effected very easily as the resistance offered by the Bolsheviki was weak. The Esthonians took sev- eral hundred prisoners and . large of arms and ammunition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
SAYS HE FILED
 CONTEST MAY 3
JAMES WICKERSHAM STATES HE FILED CONTEST PAPERS IN
 WASHINGTON MAY 3.

SEATTLE, May 23.-F-James Wickersham. former delegate to congress from Alaska, stated in an interview today that he filed his contest papers in Washington, D. C.. on the third day of May.
 MT. Wickersham seemed very opti. mistic regarding his contest and stated that he was confident 1t would be decided in his favor. This is the second time in succession that the delegate election in Alaska has been contested by Mr. Wickersham He was awarded the seat in the first contest after Charles A. Sulzer had served practically the entire term.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

II. B. 5c, providing for the payment ri the "':ocnsos incnrrcd by the citi. M'rH ,f Nome for the relief of the White Bear.
 II. F. 53, amending the bill for the r lc. and rescue of lost persons.
 H. F. 54, providing for a special election to fill vacancy in the office Of delegate to congress.
 H. E. 55. the general appropriation bill.
 H. E. 56, the revenue bill.
 H. E. ST. providing a tax on profits on sale of property.
 H. B. 5S, an income tax law.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

Settlement worker-Does your hus band have steady work? Poor Wom an--I think 50. mum: at least. he's never out of the workhouse more than . week at . time.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26
AFTER JULY FIRST.

 Two children stood In ragged clothes. The tears came falling Down their nose And then we hear Their anguished cry As some big hearse Goes rumblinE by: That's our old Dad Who's past recall For he would drink Wood alcohol!"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

as a motion picture star, ranking as one of the best of actresses in the silent drama. The wedding was at- tended by only few intimate friends of the couple. After a short honeymoon trip it is believed that Mrs. Crane will return to her work in the pictures.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-26

Neighbor-Got much money in your bank. Bobby? Bobby-Gee. no! The depositors have fallen on somethin' fierce since sister got engaged.