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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
FLEET.
 ENDANGERED BY
 GREATER FORCE

LONDON. Feb. l2.-R--Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe, former command. CT of the British grand fleet, has compiled a book covering the frs, two years of the war. Among the data is a review of the naval activi. ties of the British fleet. The ar. ticle dealing with that subject says that the fleet was in grave danger from the superior force of the Ger. man destroyer squadron and from the submarine and torpedo campaign carried on by them. He expresses surprise that the Germans were so cautious with their vastly superior sea forces.
 In the future. he declared. England must have greater margin of su. periority over any possible enemy in her sea power. in all classes of vessels. exceeding her standing of the year 1914.
 In commenting on the battle of{ the Jutland islands. he states that the superiority of the British form of construction. both in ships and torpedoes. was demonstrated. The British succeeded in turning the bat. tie line four times in spite of thick weather. In maneuvering they shift. ed their attack from starboard to port. confusing the enemy. who be. lieved that endorsements had ar. rived.
 During the last year of the war the British were well prepared to make an aggressive campaign. the signing of the armistice cutting short their future operation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
CONDITION IS
 ABOUT NORMAL
 STATES PAPER

SEATTLE. Feb. 11.-R1-In an editorial which appeared on their front page this morning the Post. Intelligencer says that the threaten. ed revolution in the city is over. Discussing the strike situation the editorial states that the condition of the city Is about normal with the exception of the shipyard men being still out.
 In . lengthy editorial discussion of the coast strike. the Post-Intelli- gencer declares that there Is noth. ing more to fear from the unions. It is stated that with the exception of the shipyard employees. every workman will be back at his labor.
 It is believed that no overtures will be made to the shipyard work. men. but that they will be allowed to stay out if they 50 desire. By an official order of the strike council, the sympathetic strike ends today at noon. All the unions will return to their work. many of them having done 50 prior to the oroer of the council.
 At no time during the strike here was there any serious disorders. al. tho there had been a large number of soldiers stationed here to be used in case 1t became necessary. It is thot that these troops will not be returned to their military posts.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
MAY MOVE THE
 CONFERENCE TO
 NEUTRAL PLACE

PARIS. Feb. 10.-(P)-lt is prob. able that the question of moving thr peace conference to a neutral coun, try will be considered. It developed today that this was to be expected unless what Is characterized as the obstructive attitude of the French press and some of the French of ficials is stopped.
 Many of the delegates to the con ference have become exasperated al the view taken of the deliberations by the press and feel that the congress is receiving no help from that sourc but. instead. it's work Is being hinder ed. It is also claimed that several of the French officials are unduly obstructing the work of the confer ence and If this continues, steps wi be taken to hold the conference il some other country.
 Many of the delegates prefer tha the conference be held in Switzer land. claiming that in that way they can overcome the influence of l. French. Much dissatisfaction has al SO been expressed with the attitud, of certain French officials who arc seeking to obstruct some of the acts of the conference. Many of the le' ing delegates hope that the differ ences between the French press and officials and the peace conference will be amicably settled. so that il will not be necessary to change th site of the meeting.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
TO ORDER MEN
 BACK TO WORK

TACOMA. Feb. 12.-P)-President Read. of the boilermakers' union, to. day explained that it was his inten. tion to order the striking members of that union to return to work in the shipyards tomorrow. The union has adopted conservative policy and are determined to force refer endum vote to be taken on returning to work.
 Owing to the strength of the boil ermakers' union and its auxiliary branches 1t Is expected that the ref erendum will carry, which practical ly means the breaking of the strike in this city. The central labor coun. ell Is said to be in favor of calling the strike off but cannot do so un- less the referendum Is taken.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
DEMANDS
 RELEASE 1. W. ".
 LABOR LEADERS

JEROME. Ariz., Feb. 11.-(R- Following the arrest of score of men who are alleged to be I. W. W. leaders, great crowd surrounded the jail here and demanded their release. The mob threat. ened the destruction of the jail un. less their demands were complied with at once. AS yet, it is reported that there have been no acts of violence, altho the situation is ad- mitted to be exceedingly grave.
 The men were arrested on the charge of obstructing traffic. thru their holding street meetings and the officials are certain that these men are labor agitators who are endeav. bring to further the l. w. w. cause. The city officials stated tonight that they would not grant the demands of the mob but would hold the men for a fair and impartial trial before court of justice.
 Immediately after the news of the arrest had become generally known. the crowd began to gather in the neighborhood of the Jail. Marching to the place of Incarceration. they demanded that the jailer release the men at once. He refused to do this and informed the crowd that he would oppose any action on their part. with armed force Threats were then made to the jailer that the building would be torn down over his head, but the deed has not yet followed the words Extra guards have been sworn in and post. ed in the vicinity of the jail with orders to protect the structure at all costs.
 It was admitted tonight that 1t was extremely probable serious trouble would result from the arrest of the men.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
IS BEING OFFERED
 ON THE WRECK

VICTORIA. Feb. 12.--(R)-The taking of testimony regarding the wrecking of the Princess Sophia was continued today. Among those ap- bearing were Captain Bayers, master of the gas boat Electro. the en. gineer of the boat. Mate Baxter. of the steamer Amy and Captain Logan the representative of Lloyd's and several others.
 Captain Bayers testified as to the state of the weather at the time the Sophia was on Vanderbilt reef, as did the others. Captain Baxter tes- tified that the passengers could be landed on the reef from the deck of the steamer at low tide on the of the twenty.fourth. at which time the waves were rot high. He further testified that after the passengers had landed on the reef 1t would have been possible for them to be taken in the sophia's lifeboats to the vessels standing by to receive them.
 Others present at the inquiry who were aboard the boats testified to the same condition. In the opinion of nearly all of the witnesses all of the passengers could have been say. sd on the day of the twsnty,fourth.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
STRIKERS MUST
 RETURN LAB0RS

LONDON. Feb. l1.-(R)-The union leaders have ordered all strikers in the Clyde district to return to their work tomorrow.
 This strike was strictly against the wishes of the leaders of organized labor and met with their distinct The strike was insti. gated by independent workers who prevailed upon several of the union men to join them in the walkout
 It is thot that the men will obey the orders of the leaders and that they will return to their work at the hour designated.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
WILL LIQUlDATE
 FOREIGN DEBTS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.--Rj- Secretary of War Baker announced today that 6 commission nad been appointed for the purpose of liqui. dating the business and financial af. fairs of the army abroad. all debts contracted by the army to be han. died by this commission.
 For the purpose of scientific desig- nation the newly organized body will be known as the American LiQuida- tion commission. Edwin Parker. of Houston, Texas, has been designated as the chairman of the commission.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
LOSS
 IS NOT HEAVY

WASHINGTON. Feb. l2.--(P)- The war department, on receipt of the list of casualties among the Am. erican forces operating in Siberia. announced the total as being ten officers and three hundred and four. teen men killed, died of disease, wounded and missing.
 The segregation of the different classes was not announced. but it is believed that the dead will not number in proportion to the troops engaged. The list was compiled up to and including February ninth.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
DEFINITE TEXT OF LEAGUE MAY
 BE SUBMITTED SOON; RUSSIAN
 INTERVENTION NOT SUPPORTED

PARIS, Feb 12-QP)-It was announced today that the committee having the matter of the league of nations in hand would be able to render to the council the definite text of the league It is highly probable that the report will be rendered within the day Pres dent Wilson's departure announced for the sixteenth of the present month and the council desrous of having the report rendered before he leaves for America.
 OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS
 According to one member of the committee the stpula of the present form Involves those nations which members of the league make definite arrangements to take up for the maintenance of their territories and the safeguarding of international treaties The seeming cepon whereby the league would become superstate favor of the nsstence necessary close and mutual ob gaons and guarantees for the independence of each would be efficient than the old system of alliances
 INTERNATIONAL ARMY DENIED
 PARIS, Feb 12-P)-Lord Robert Cecil tonight made denial the report spread about during the day that the league of nations commission had approved the immediate forming of international army and that the United States and England had conceded the point France which, stated the nation advancing the idea The report had gained considerable headway and the denial by Lord Cecil stops all thot of England being connected with the proposition.
 LLOYD GEORGE OPPOSED TO RECOGNITION
 PARIS Feb. 12.-QP)-Loyd George at the meeting of the supreme council today speaking the peace stua ton stated that he believed that sangune and complete agreement could be reached concerning the western boundary of Germany but the of the defining of the eastern boundary at the present time in unsettled condtion Tn passing the Bolshevk question Lloyd George declared the OpOSal was never aQVanCed al the peace 10 recognize the Boevsts who he characterized assassn The allies have given the antBolshevki government fnan ca support and whatever assistance it could If the troops be for the suppression of the activities of the Boshevi the burden would fall upon the British and the French America would send neither men, money teral No would advise the allies to undertake intervention after five years because of the large of money it would involve The Bolshevi system could last for ever but in the meantime the intervention threat driving the moderate elements into the hands of the Boshevil" In conclusion he paid high tribute the plans being formed for the league of nations.
 AMERICA OPPOSING POOL" PLAN
 PARIS, Feb 12-(FeContinual meetings being held concerning the many financial problems confronting the peace conference It has been proposed that pooling of the debts of the nations be made including those of the netrals America is opposed the plan of committing the conference accept the system proposed It willing to
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
MORE MONEY IS LOANED BY U. s,

WASHINGTON. Feb. l1.-R-The United States treasury announces that five million dollars mas been loaned the government of Rumania. This brings the total debt of that na. tion to this country up to ten mil. lion dollars. The first five million dollars was loaned the European country some time ago.
 It Is practically essential that small countries wishing to obtain loans apply to the United States for credit. as this country now has more capital than any other country in the world. The United States also ranks now. e the worlds largest creditor.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17
ADMIRAL SAID
 BE VERY SICK

WASHINGTON. Feb. 11.-(R-An. nouncement is made by the navy de. partment to the effect that Admiral Henry Wilson is seriously i'll at Brest with pneumonia. altho his con dition is now an improvement over what 1t has been.
 Admiral Wilson is the commander of the American naval forces at Brest and was promoted to that rank siAes the entrance q tho
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17

United States into the world war.
 The announcement states that while the admiral's condition is still very serious, it is believed that he will recover. At one time there was practically no hope held out for his life. He contracted pneumonia while on active service: in his devotion to duty neglecting to take proper precautions concerning his health.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-17

extend further credits other nations but will commit the United States monetary credit system with the Euro pean powers.
 LABOR WILL REPORT
 PARIS, Feb 12-(H]eThe commission on internatcn- labor legislation headed by Samuel Gompers expects have its report ready for the conference soo Much detail work has been taken up and the report when ready will present practically every view point the question:
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
THIS ORCHARD PAID
Arkansas Farmer, Thinking He Was "Stung" on Land Deal
 Makes Big Money

When J. c. w. Smith a few days ago commissioned a Lowell Ark, banker to invest $10,000 for him in his limit in Treasury Saw ings Certificates and Liberty Bonds, a story of success under depressing circumstances unfold ed.
 Smith several years ago bought a farm for 5000 making a small payment down and giving his note for the balance. It was not long until he found the farm had been sold to him on misrepresen- tation. He could not evade the the sale however, and so he plant ed an orchard.
 The note fell due before the orchard came into bearing, how ever, but his showing got an eX- tension on the paper
 Last month the farm, with the fine young orchard, sold for S1S,- GOO, not including this years ap- pie crop, which brought another 5000.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
And Wes Sawed Wood

Wes Whittle, a teamster down in Lowell, Ark. was so patriotic during the fall of 1918, before the Hun was finally vanquished, that he put mortgage on his cam and wagon for $50 and bought War Savings Stamps in his desire to do his duty by the Government. Some thought Wes was doing more than his financial strength war ranted But he just went down in the woods, cut up fue l and sold 1t in the Lowell market and the mortgage was soon lifted. Now Wes is buying more stamps, because he realizes their value and finds he can save.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
Arkansas Public Health News

Governor Charles H. Brough just issued a call to the county Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Arkansas Tuberculosis cam paign to attend a conference at the Hotel Marion Monday, Novem- Der 10, at twelve 0 clock, to con- sider not only campaign matters but the tuberculosis program for the next year.
 As great interest is being man ifested in this work, a large at tendance is expected. Judge Joseph NJ. Hill, State Chairman, will preside, and Dr. Charles T. Baylis, a speaker of international reputation, representing the Ma tional Tuberculosis Association, will address the gathering on the situation.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
THE GREAT ADVENTURE
(By Ira C. Hopper, War Veteran)
PART SIX

PARI S1A
 The two days spent in the rest camp" were very quiet and peaceful ones for us. Oh, yes, we had a fine rest. We only spent from daylight to dark, checking and re-checking all personal prop erty belonging to the outfit, and in drawing and turning in again, further equipmentWe would find fork or spoon short, and before the shortage was ever supplied, another check would come. We checked everything down to dog tags time after time during these two days. In the morning when 1t was hot We would march mile across camp and draw some extra blankets. Just about dark and when 1t was getting cold, We would march back and turn the blankets i'll again. If nothing else remained to be done, We would pack up and move to another part of the camp to give our section to new outfit just coming in to camp as if they could not have gone on there themselves and have let us stay where We were. Great Guns How we loved rest camp.
 Then the order came to move to our training area ill southeast France. As We marched at atten- tion through the streets of he city the band was playing and "Old Glory was proudly waving at the head of our column. We felt very proud then to be Americans and ittlechills kept running up and down our spine as throngs of people on the walks gave us a hand or spoke greeting in lan- guage we could not understand. Many old men and women cried, while bows followed us, hanging on to our hands, begging for to- bacco, biscuits and chocolate.
 At the station, we found await ing us a mixed train of third class passenger coaches and box cars. So we had our first expert ence with the now famous French troop coach which was boasted to hold Translated into English) eight horses or forty men. Well, since we had no horses with us, 1t simply meant that forty men must occupy the car while 1t was soon discovered eight horses had travelled on the last journey of the coach. Sufficient "corn will lie and hard tack were handed out in each car to last during the run. The usual orders about hanging out of cars, getting off at stops, and taking wine aboard cars were given out, and then the train pulled out. And due to the joy of getting away from the ''rest camp, and to the excitement of seeing France along the route, and to the anticipation of getting real action very soon, we were very happy bunch as we sped along southward, eagerly watch ing for everything that would add to our great adventure.
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The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
A Cash Offer

The Independent has made a special clubbing rate with the Memphis Week ly Commercial Appeal by which We will furnish both papers for one year for the sum of S1.75. The Commercial Appeal is one of the largest and best papers in the South and we hope to receive many new subscriptions on this ofer; S1.75 cash for both papers. 35-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06
Avery Tractor For Sale

have 40-S0 Avery tractor in good cohdition for sale at bargain; also about eight or ten Duroc Jersey three months old pigs for sale. Will take part of price of tractor in work stock or cattle. Apply to A. H. Ford, route 5, Carlisle, Ark. 17-4tp-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06

Owing to the bad condition of the roads and streets, we will be unable to deliver goods ordered after 10 80 a. m. for morning de- livery and I 80 p. m. for after noon delivery. This will contin- -ue until further notice.
 24-tf c. C. Hummel
The Carlisle independent., 1919-11-06

Have you ever really seriously thought of the value of electric service in your home? Consider not merely the added sales or rental valu of your property, but also the convenience of having good light at the touch of button-ight that is modern and safe-economical light through the use of
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-09
HIS DEATH CAUSED
BY GREAT BLISTER
South Dakota Man Was Treated
By Another In Wisconsin,
Coroner's Jury In
Plain Verdict.

Bigstone, S. D., Jan. "a
jury sitting in the case Of Felix Muel-
Ter. a Big Stone young man who died
here recently, returned "a verdict that
the said Felix Mueller came to his
death from septicemia or blood poison
Ing caused from the absorption OF pus
from an extensive blister or sore on his
back which vas produced by an appli-
cation place here by John Thill, OF
Turtle Lake, Wis, on Friday. Decem-
Der 16. 1918"
Mueller, according to the testimony
brought u at the %coroner's inquest,
had suffered from a severe pain In the
back, and an acquaintance recommend
ed John Thill. a plaster doctor" OF
Turtle Lake, Wis. Mueller went to
Thill, who. after having him sign a
statement generating him from all la
billy ii the treatment did not effect a
cure. applied a plaster to the young
mans back, and gave him certain direc-
tons as to treatment. Mueller re-
turned home. suffering great pain. and
died a day or two afterward, Examin-
nation showed his back to be covered
with a huge blister where the plaster
had been applied. and the coroner's jury
returned the above verdict.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-01-09
MANY KILLED ON DAY
ARMlsTlcE WAS SIGNED

Sioux Falls, s.. D., Jan. 4.-"The
greatest number Of men we lost at any
one time was here after the armlstice
was signed"
Thus writes Capt. Newton w. Specie
n former McCook county educator, VINO,
in a letter to a South Eakota friend.
tells Of his experiences during the nerce
fighting of the closing weeks OF the
war. His letter continues:
we had launched an at
500 the morning Of the day the arms
tice was signed. But firing did not
cease until II o'clock. Both sides Kept
firing right up to the last minute. A
bunch Of u poor fellows were killed
between 10 and II o'clock and more
than 400 We're severely gassed. II
seemed too bad to sacrifice these fel-
lows, but such is the fortune of war