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demands. They warned them against list
enlng to any Boisheviki propaganda. which
advised them to Try and run the planters
out OF the island, so the land WOuto be-
long to them, as it never would, for that
was a false doctrine that would never be
allowed to axe place.
They admonishpd the employers to be
considerate of their laborers' welfare,
and do all possible to make them com
Portable, and in fact advised all classes
to work together for the uplift and bet
terment of the islands interests. They
impressed upon the meeting, hat the
United States Government was not a
paternal government, but was keenly
interested in indi Viduai effort, and will
ing to help those that tried 70 help them
selves. They told the laborers thar they
had every right to have a laborers union,
but they must be careful and use its
power for the benefit of the Islands best
interests, by giving their employers good
service. In conclusion they said that
they expected to come back 70 the Island
again In the future, and hoped to see a
marked improvement in the Islands con
ditiOnS.
The advice given by the Commission
ers was good. timely, and to the point,
and ought to sink deep in the minds of
every we'll wisher of the future OF St.
Croix, whose inhabitants regardless of
class or color, should unite, and in the
words Of the old sailor. with a long pull.
a strong pull and all pull together, pull
our dear lite Island out of the false
position that 1t is at present in.
While the minor crops of the Island
such as ground provision, vegetables,
garden truck and fruit, does not com
mand much il any better price than hey
did under normal conditions, sugar the
staple crop u the Island is abnormally
high. And yet one hears first class sugar
planters WITH line properties, claiming that
it is impossible Tor them to continue in
sugar cult l3tion under present condi-
tions, is it surprising then, that the fu-
turc looks lark and discourag ng, for
the North S.la and Easc End of the Is
land?
There is 20 doubt that lack of unity
and bolshevi9im, is the weak spot, and
are having sneir detrimental effects on
the peace and prosperity of the Island,
the remedy lies in the nands of the in
habitants, as much as with Government.
A. J. BLACKWOOD.
Estate Annaly, February 23rd. 1920.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
TO FIGHT |. ". W.
Pan.American Federation OF
Labor to Combat Propaganda.
Convention From All American
Countries January 10.

Washington. Dec 25.-Nationaliza-
tion of industry will be discussed at
the annual CONVENTION of the Pam
American Federation of Labor, which
opens in Mexico City January 10. ac-
cording TO Secretary c. A. Vargas.
II think the federation likely TO
take stand upon this and many other
issues" said Vargas. II expect the
convention viii pass a resolution
strongly condemning Bolshevism and
the-one big union propaganda"
Vargas and other officials of the
federation now are preparing their
annual report to the convention. The
officials are Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent, and James Lord, treasurer.
Gompers is known turnout the world
as president of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, while Lord has achieved
fame in the United States because OF
his work in the mining department OF
the American Federation of Labor.
American delegates to the conven-
ton besides Gompers. Vargas and
Lord will be Matthew Vol. vice pres
ident of the \. F. of L.: Vice Prssi-
dent Rickart Of the executive conAcii
of the A. +. of L.; John Fry. editor
of the official journal of the Internal
tional Mouldsrs' union. and Frank
Tobin, president of the International
Transfers and Chauffeurs' Union.
and a vice president and member of
the executive council of the A. F. of L.
Approximately $500. 900 workers in
the United States and other Pan
American countries will De represented
at the convention, according to Secre-
tary Vargas. thru five delegates from
each country. Countries in which the
organized labor movement has already
accepted representation at the conven-
ton include Mexico, Dominican Re
public, Guatemala, Salvador and Peru.
Were now waiting. to hear from the
labor movement of Argentina" said
Vargas. Possibly Panama and Ecua-
dor may send representatives"
The convention is planned to con-
tinue a week.
President Oregon, of Mexico. prob
ably will be invited to make an ad-
dress. Vargas said. altho this is being
! left entirely to the committee on ar
rangements at Mexico City.
Vargas plans to leave Washington
for Mexico City about January 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25

Mrs. Bruce Warner Of Las Vegas, New
Mex, has gone to Hutchinson, Kan, to
spend few days visiting her sister, after
visiting relatives in Topeka for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. Cox entertained at
dinner at their home in Freeman avenue.
Covers were placed for Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Cox Miss Edna
Cox, Mr. VIII Cox, Lorraine, Margaret and
Edward Cox.
Miss Pearl Edwards spent the day the
guest of Miss Eula Cramer in East Sixth
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. FarQuer andBiiss Cora
day the guests of their daughter and sis
ter, Mrs. Francis Johanson and Mr.. Johan
son at their home in Western avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Webb entertained
with Christmas dinner at their home in
Reno avenue. Covers were placed for Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Snider, Mr.. and Mrs A
ii. Snider and daughter, Muriel, and son.
William, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Jones and
son, Harold, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Mills
Mr.. and Mrs. p b. Jones of Baldwin, Kan
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. A Webb and daughters
Ethelyn md Lorraine, Mr.. and Mrs C. D.
Webb, Miss Mae Snider and Miss Lucille
and Dorothy Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". D. KesselrinG enter
tanned Thursday evening at their home in
Scotland avenue. The guests were Mr.
and Mrs. A. Fl. Snider and son, William.
and daughter, Muriel Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Snider, Miss Mae Snider and Miss Mabel
kesselring.
Mrs. A. D. Chase of Oakland Cal, has
come to spend the Christmas holidays the
guest of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Cremer.
in East Second street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
ALMOST FORGOT THE SHOW
Crawford Employees Had Wild Time at
Annual Christmas Party.

The public will never know how
close they came to not having any
shows at the Crawford theaters Christ
mas eve. The annual Christmas din
ner given by L. NJ. and Roy Crawford
to the talent on their Christmas prJ-
grcms and the employees of their thea
te.s was staged Friday afternoon, fol-
lowing the matinee. on the stage of
the Novelty, with nearly one hundred
guests.
The table was loaded with good
things to eat. and there were presents
galore for everyone present. from the
theater managers, who had done their
very effective best to make a pleasant
day for the theatrical people who
must spend their Christmas day work.
ing TO make it pleasant for other
people.
Turkey and everything that goes
with it was on the menu for the din
ner, and there was no lack of enter
tainment among the performing MEM
bers OF the party. An extemporaneous
orchestral concert was organized by
Naomi Fields. leader of the Novelty
orchestra and good cheer reigned till
such an hour that the performers and
stage hands were rushed to make
ready for the evening performance.
Roy Crawford played Santa Claus to
the very complete satisfaction of the
guests.
Carnival costumes and noise making
instruments were distributed among
the guests and their joyous possibilities
We're realized to the utmost. The
guests included: Frank f. McNish
Amelie Barton. Helen Murdoch. Harry
Berger. Henry Sherwood. Harry Hol-
den, Lucie Harron, Charles Hanlon,
Nat Clinton. Jean and Rabbit Cortex
and Miss Anna Eva Fay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
DON'T SCARE Them
American Golf Invasion for
\ Next Summer Creates No Stir.
Followers of Ancient Sport
There Confident of PrOwess.
BY HENRY L. FARRELL.


New York, Dec. 25.-All England is
not so pessimistic about the proposed
American golf invasion next summer.
When the British golfers first heard
that funds were being raised here to
send twenty American links experts to
England next summer. after the Brit
ish amateur and the open champion
ships, many declared that it was all
over. America. by such a drive, surely
would succeed.
However, "Fairway." a British ex-
pert, writing in Sporting Life does
not see such cause for alarm.
IF our leading amateurs keep up on
their game thru out the winter
months" he writes. ''the fears of those
pessimistic prophets who would have
us bow to the inevitable as a result
Of American preparation for invasion
may be dispersed when the time ar
rives for the international duel.
Fortunately we are. or should be.
quite immune from defeat with the
talent we already possess. I do not
care how well Robert Jones, Charles
Evans, or Francis Ouimet play, if they
come here in the anticipation of sue
cess in the open championship, they
are more optimistic than usual-even
for Americans. We have the veterans
headed by Vardon. Taylor, Braid and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
PUSH WHEAT CROP
Canadian Farmers Sign Up CO.
operative Agreement.
Eliminate Speculation Market
and Increase Production.

Winnipeg, Dec. 25.-A form CT
agreement has been drawn up here by
a special committee appointed h. the
1t is proposed to handle on a co-o2er
alive Lasis for the next five years the
wheat crop of Ontario and western
Canada
Agreements are to be between the
United Farmers Grain corporation, a
non-profit corporation" and the in
dividual producer. and it is set out
that contracts are not to become eff
fective until similar contracts COW
ering at least so per cent or approx
mately ten million acres of wheat
have been entered into.
The express aims of the corporation
are declared to be cooperative mar
keting, eliminating speculation and
waste" The grower who enters into
contract with the corporation agrees
to deliver to it all his wheat save
what he retains for his own seed and
feed, and the corporation agrees to
sell this wheat at the best prices OBJ
tainable under market conditions and
to turn over to the grower the pro-
Iceeds less all costs of operations.
The grower is not restrained in his
freedom to plant any crop he desires,
but whatever wheat he produces or
cred only to the corporation. The
agreement is binding upon the grower.
his successors and assigns, for the
five-year period; and the grower adj
mits his liability for damages and
costs for any non-fulfillment on his
part of the contractual obligations
which he undertakes. The grower is
statements of his expected wheat acre
Eage and croD conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25

The Rev. C. 3. Zook, district super
intendent, will preach at IL o'clock
Sunday morning at the Highland Park
Methodist Episcopal church. Ep-
worth League services will begin at
$3.50 o'clock. The subject of the eve
ming service will be Ruth, the True
Hearted"
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cox, Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Obenhaus motored to Wat
son to spend Christmas with Mr. w.
E. Roberts.
The Glad Game Girls class of the
Highland Park Sunday school have
presented the church room with q
new clock.
Mr. and Mrs. James Stevenson gave
a family dinner Christmas day for Mr.
and Mrs. Cash Niccum and daughter
Mildred, of st. Joseph, Mo-; Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry R. Stevenson and daugh-
ter, Vivian. of st. Joseph, Mo-; Mr.
and Mrs. Melvin McCoskie and son,
Mr.. James Stevenson and daughter,
Helen, of Topeka.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie -Coultis and
children of Berryton, are spending the
weekend with. Mr.. Coultis' mother,
Mrs. W. H. Coultis
Mrs. A. B. Cotton of Beloit is
spending the holidays with her son,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
WATER MAD BIG BOOZE CENTER
Underground River ut Peoria Fur
nished Base for Other Drinks.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 25.-Flowing at
some depth beneath the residence and
business section of Peoria is a large
subterranean river, the existence of
which made Peoria the biggest
whisky distilling center in the coun-
try in pre-prohibition days
The stream, which flows at right
angles beneath the Illinois river at
the edge of Peoria. is of unknown
volume. More than a dozen wells
sunk thru the bottom of the upper
river by distilIeries to tap the sub
terranean body of water have failed
to diminish the flow of the lower
stream.
From these wells comes water CT
unusual warmth and softness and 1t
is this water that drew the largest
distillery in the world to Peoria, as
well as several smaller ones. Prac-
tically free from acid and alkali the
water required no special treatment
before being fit for whisky distiilation
purposes. For this reason distilleries
were enabled to operate here at lower
production costs than elsewhere sand
Peoria's corn grind" for the liquor
made here became the greatest in the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
Noted British Cartoonist
Has Praise For Bud Fisher
Declares Mutt and jeff Series Is New Expression of Art
and the Humorous and the Idea Never Fails
to Get Across.

Fisher must be, really. a great big
boy at heart. for sympathy and fun
are all over his pages. To my mind
Mutt and jeff have a parallel in the
humorous good-patured rogues OF
Mark Twain, the king" and Duke"
in Huckleberry Finn.
So much for Mutt and Jeff and
their daily deeds, and now for Fish
er's art. the means by which he muss
needs purvey these antics to the words
There are many better line artists
than Fisher, and l feel sure he would
say so too, but there are few more
capable of linking their drawing with
the literary side of the idea, than he.
If Mutt is saying something. he is
saying it with an expression and pos
tpre which is absolutely the right one
for the purpose.
If Jeff is thinking, he is thinking
in the only position which spells
thinking to the audience
The humanity is great: and that is
what Fisher can do.
His hieroglyphics of expression. his
exuberant humor, his power of comic
line, plus the clean humanity of his
two immortals, that is what makes
Bud Fisher. So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
CHILE union KICKS
First Act of New President Is to
Receive Protest.
Labor Declares War on All At
tempts at Prohibition.

Santiago, Chile, Dec. 25.-One of
the first official acts of President
Arturo Alessandri, who assumed office
on Thursday, was to receive a petit
ton today from the Chilean fedora
ton of labor protesting against the
alleged attempts of the league for the
defense of the wine industry to force
northern port workers to unload
liquors. The labor organization al
ready had adopted a resolution effec-
tive January 1, to refuse to unload
liquors. whether of home or foreign
manufacture.
This decision was brought before
the senate by Senator william Ed
wards, who asked for an official dec
laration of the governments attitude
with regard to Liberty in commerce"
in view of the federation's action. In
dications are that the whole subject
will evoke debate when congress re-
assemblies after the Christmas recess.
In defending the wine industry, Sena-
tor Edwards said a distinction should
be drawn between wine and liquor.
He declared a real campaign is de-
veloping in Chile against alcohol and
wine. He asserted the importation of
alcohol and its sale at bars could be
prohibited. but that it was not adInis-
sible to adopt measures which would
ruin a national industry, prejudice
workers in this line of employment
and perhaps force a transformation of
industry"
Referring to prohibition in the
United States, Senator Edwards as
serted it is impossible for Chile to
initiate the United States in this re-
spect, because that country never pos
sessed a wine industry, except in one
state. whereas it was a national indus
try IN Chile, built DIP at great cost and
effort and from which the govern
ment derived an enormous income.
Capital invested in the Chilean wine
industry amounts to 900,000.000 pesos,
he estimated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
Thought Santa
Disguised Bandit

Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 25.-Santa
Claus in all glory raped at the door
of Freddy Faust shortly after mid
night
Visions Of crime waves and burglars
swept thru Faust's mind and he peered
out nervously. The whiskered visitor
seized Faust and scratched his head
embarrassedly.
This is one on me-" he said. ct
must have made a mistake
Faust was not satisfied so he called
the police and a badly scared Santa
declared his name was John Kfrch
and that he was visiting his friends
in costume. After an investigation, he
was released
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
BY CAPT. BRUCE BAIRNSFATHER.
creator of "Ole BILL"


creator of "Ole BILL
Few artists, I feel sure. have spent
more time scrutinizing the works of
others than I have.
Its a lasting pleasure to me to see
how good other work is, and to enjoy
and praise its merit
Naturally this complaint of mine
has led me to an earnest consid era
ton of the work of Bud Fisher and
his Mutt and Jeff.
1 have never met Fisher. and know
nothing about his personality or mode
of work. so that all l have to talk
about are his results on paper. Mutt
and Jeff! I'm mighty fond of those
dear old request Now why? I do not
look to the technical side of the draw
ing of those two, to find where Fisher
comes in. I, look to the basic idea
that lies behind. Mutt and Jeff are
full of 1ovable human note" They
are such a pair of human childish
rogues, and yet have not an ounce or
real roguery in them.
It's their delightful romping midst
a complex and somewhat serious
world that cheers one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
GETS FREEDOM FOR XMAS.
Second Oldest Prisoner at Leaycn-
worth Is Pardoncd by Pres. Wilson.

Leavenworth, Kan. Dec. 25.-R. s
Castlebery, 81. the second oldest pris-
oner at the federal prison here in
point of service. left the Institution
Friday a free man
He was released on pardon of Presi-
dent Wilson and was the only inmate
to receive clemency at this time.
Castlebery entered the prison No
vember z. 1904. to serve a life term
upon conviction of murder at Abbing-
ton than in the old Indian territory, in
1901.
During his sixteen years Castiebery
has been a model sprisoner.s having
been reported but one time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25

Herd: we have the intermediate stage
of players, of whom Mitchell. Duncan
and Ray are the most prominent. and
we have the younger generation. such
as Allis, Ockenden and Holland.
combination which should produce the
Individual who will defeat the strong
est forces produced by America or any
other nation.
when it has been necessary. Eng
land invariably has found the man
and I am convinced we shall do SO ilf
the season of 1921
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25

similar to legitimate business
havs been uncovered recently.
Guided by a leader the men in
these rings work in groups. One
group steals the machines. a Sec
ond group DISCUSSES the stolen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office.
Topeka. Kan, for the twenty-four hours
ending at a. m. Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Tew and daughter.
Maxine, will spend the Christmas holidays
in Blue Mound, Kan, visiting relatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
HIGHLAND PARK

Notes and personals from Highland
Park, BY Miss Frances Jones. Tele-
phone $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25

cars and a third group disposes
Of the altered machines. When
locks prevent the crooks from
starting the chosen car the
thieves are bold enough to tow
the car away with another car.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-05
MYRTLE POINT MAN
SLUMBERS 64 DAYS

NORTH BEND Or, March John
Lewellyn, resident of Myrtle Point,
who was brought to Mercy hospital
here afflicted with sleeping sickness,
has passed the cath day of the dis
ease without any apparent change in
his condition. During this period he
has remained in a complete comatose
condition and all efforts to arouse
him form the unnatural slumber have
proved futile. 1t is the first case of
sleeping sickness reported in this sec
ton and on account Of the peculiar
nature Of the malady, 1t is attracting
considerable attention and is being
closely studied by the local physicians.
The ability of the sleeping man TO
partake of food with seeming relish
and retain a certain amount of physi-
cal strength and vigor while in the
lethargic condition causes his physi-
clans to entertain hopes for his re-
o. "a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-05

ter. Mrs. William Ridgeway. who sue
Cumed to influenza two weeks ago.
Mrs Boydston disappeared from her
home last Tuesday and constant
search for her had been made since
that time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-05
PACIFIC COAST SHOOT
AWARDED GARDEN CITY

WALLA WALLA, Wash. March
5.-The Walla Walla Gun club has
been awarded the 1920 Pacific coast
handicap trapshooting tournament,
according to a message received by
Charles w. Mexican. vice president of
the local club from Stoney McLinn,
general manager Of the American
Ira pshooting association.
The event will be staged June IA,
Is and Is, the week before the ma
tional convention of the Shrine in
Portland
Officials of the local club will start
preparing the program for the tourney
immediately Twelve hundred dollars
will he added to the purse by the Wal
II Walla club.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-05
SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL
PAPER TO Be PUBLISHED

A Senior issue of the Lantern. the
official publication OF Pendleton high
school will be published during the
next few months. This decision was
reached at Senior meeting, held at
the high school last night. other mat
ters were considered, including the
Senior play. The class prophecy. his
tory, etc, will be published in this is-
sue as well as pictures of prominent
members of the class and information
concerning the class.
Miss Mary Johns presented the play
to the class and u general discussion
of its merits was held. Mr.. Inflow
talked on commencement speakers and
according TO n vote which was taken,
Portland business man will deliver
the last speech y the outgoing class.
IL was also decided to give class nu-
morals to the following boys, all OF
whom played on the Senior basketball
team; Ted Straughn, Roy Franchier.
Edwin krtlcy. Richard Neil and Ar
thur Rudd.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-05

pocession, many from Spokane. Port
land and Seattle. Cooked food was
placed on the grave.
Thousands OF Walla Wallans attend
cd the services. 1t was the largest
funeral ever held in Walla Walla.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-05
BAND HEADS FUNERAL
PROCESSION FOR DEAD
IN CHINATOWN FIRE
Bodies of 10, Buried in One
Grave at Walla Walla, Are
Escorted to Cemetery on
Huge Purple Draped Truck.

WAL4L4A WALLA, Wash. March D.
Headed by n 35-piece band, the fun
eral procession for the ii victims OF
the fire in Chinatown Monday night
moved to the city cemetery yesterday
afternoon where rites of the Chinese
Masons were held over the bodies,
After the services, the bodies of the 10
men were buried in one grave and
the body of Die Gin. the Chinese
woman Mason, was brought back to
the city and will be sent later to
Portland for burial. Chung Hook of
Portland. son of Die Gin, will settle
his mothers affairs at Pasco before
returning home with the body
Wong Hong OF Portland. one of the
officials OF the Portland lodge of Chi
neee Masons, had charge of the ser
vices at the grave.
The body of the woman was car
red to the cemetary in a hearse, but
the caskets of the 10 men were ar
ranged on huge truck decorated with
purple and white bunting. Chinese
afoot and in autos followed the bodies,
Several hundred Chinese were in the