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The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
MANY SEEKING
COUNTY BOARD
Race for Sheriff and County
Solicitor Also Promise to Be
Interesting Contests.

Politics in the county is picking up,
new candidates for the various offices
announcing themselves daily. For the
board of county commissioners dis
tricts l and are getting most at
tention, five candidates having come
into the field.
In district ]. Gam J. Morgan will
oppose T. r. Wentworth, Jr, Neither
man has ever held political office.
Mr. Morgan has lived in the county
all his life and is now a city meat in
spector. Mr.. Wentworth has also
lived in the county most os his life
and has been in business for about
eight years.
J. K. NJ. Gates is the latest TO an
nounce for the county board in dis
trict 4. having been preceded by Hen
- n.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
MEET
CLEVELAND, OHIO

s,. n3 Ohio, Feb. 22-Eight thou
..,- .'-tI"s are expected here to
' srmi-centennial meeting Of
"ilHnt Of superintendent of
a "n1 Educational Association,
e .fA'r educational field bodies
>.. paris Of the country, opening
- rf teachers. the finding Of
3 .r ." trained instructors TO fill
"s suppiant incompetents.
er. i"hm sHiary schedule for ele-
hers are prominent topics.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
PARSON
IS IN HOSPITAL

Columbia. 6. c.. Feb. 22.-Lieutenant
the Flying Parson,s arrived
Yesterday on recruiting trip, ana went
10 the army hospital at camp jackson
for lancing boil on neck.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
FRENCH OBSERVE
CARELESS DAYS

Paris, Feb .22.-The prefect makes
Tuesday and w e d n G s day days on
which cakes must not be sold or eaten,
with penalty of a thousand francs fine
and prison sentence. Even bread with
jam or any sugar substance is pro
hibited at restaurants on "cakeless
days.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23

v.z- York. Fob. 22.-Famine and
..-.--r-a among Jewish refugees in
/ .~4 is extended to all classes,
-s.az survey made public here to-
.-- h~ Dr. Frank r. Rosenblatt, in
-e-s oe the Joint distribution com
--ss IN Jewish war relief.
P-e.7ast. Feb. 22.-The finding Of a
,=r.st editor and two employees muir
.-d created a sensation here. Bodies
--a found weighted with rocks in
r. Danube. No clue is known as to
.= murdercrs. The socialist organi-
s"ous are disbanding fearing similar
s,s Tor leaders.
Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-TIenry Nor
.-raau, former United States ambas
or to Turkey, in an address here
lay. declared the Turk should be
Sen from Europe. He urges that
rerfcan people protest against out
ees which he declared continue in
be near east.
c2rstantinople. Feb. ga British
+. aa-ou OF nine warships. arrived
-...r1ay IT, Bosphorus and anchored
-r the Italian and French battle
Lradon. Feb. 22.-The conference re-
-e--a1ras Lomorrow and important
7om.e discussions are expected
r.a interest centered on the Turk
,r decision Public sentiment against
.s -emaining at Constantinople is
w.7g rapidly.
ns~.s. Saurday-C aptain Andre
/. ar l;su. former head of the Franco
a-e~.rar war matters commission. ,,
-s.G- i'm illustration refutes the idea
a. .aa German treaty, made by -four
a and badly informed men is i'm
sing ou the world law of their fan
s he cites statistics of the work
,aa treaty makers, arguing for its
'i'sn before judgement was pass
1l the treaty result six months
saas hed.es he asserts. He urges
allies Tn stand firm against Ger
n requests for revision of the treaty
ae The sudden signing at Versailles
eo allies stood firm.
Fr7-ia, %. 22.-Six thousand cases |
saa1 poX prevail in eastern 30
s9-. 1ewspapers here estimate.
Warsaw. Feb. 22.-Bolshevik con-
7Ft.on ON the Polish front con-
-ars. rgorc military observers. Pol
t1.Nn7 IRE prepared to meet an
< though concentration is re-
..f1 1s "grandstand play" back
-p the o,lshcvik peace moves.
N7+-7. Fot "a bomb thrown at
Elk iashH, minister of agriculture,
'-.E to The ministry Sunday morn
-. Ii" Ms not injured. Two stud
3 aso arrested. one confessing guilt. !
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
RADICAL SHIP
RUFORD RETURNS

New York. Feb 22--The CnIted
States transport Buford, has arrived
here after carrying undesirable ahehs
- pussia including Emma Goldman
and Alexander Berkman.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
SHIP IN TROUBLE
OFF CUBAN PORT

Havana, Feb. 22.-The United States
shipping board steamer Lake Licking
is in distress nine miles from Ma
tanzas, Cuba. a wireless message re
ceived by captain OF ports office here
tonight from the ships captain says.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
PROHIBITION IS
CAUSE REVOLT
States Attorney Joins Others
in Rebellion in Iron City, ILL.
Prohi Agent Held Up.

Chicago. Feb. 22.-Rebellion against
prohibition has broken out. iron
county. Michigan, led by the prosecut- :
ing attorney has op n reVoltea
against federal authority and federal
Prohibition Director Dalrymple of the
central states has notified Washington
and has asked the attorney-genera1
for warrants for the arrest OF the
prosecutor, two deputy sheriffs, two
policemen and three residents OF the
Iron river mining village. following
the hold-up of a prohibition agent and
the stealing of confiscated wine from
him.
Atlantic City, Feb. Ex-Governor
Edwards of New Jersey has announced
his intention going to the democratic
convention of San Francisco to fight
for an prohibition plank plat
form. He declared personal liberty
and states rights are involved.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
FAMINE SPREADS IN SIBERIA
psstiIence Among Jewish Refu-
gees Extended to All Classes
Survey Report Says.
zorTH EUROPE IN TURMOIL
Former [. s. Ambassador to
Turkey Says Turks Should
Be Driven From Europe.

Wv York. Feb. 22.-The Amer
an ~.tat administration urges
.-. ,7ta IN credit of ten million
.-~sr- If flour held by the Grain
.~-.~.'iCn, to feed tho starving
n"..n- in Poland and Austria
r.-@s~v. Bohemia and Armenia.
--- oraal is declared a call for
81. 'rIn1ss who must die with
r. ID.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23
WASHINGTON IS
PAID TRIBUTE
Celebrations Held Not Only at
Home But Abroad Where
There Were Americans.

New York. Feb. 22.-At a Washing
ton birthday party by the society of
Tammany, Vice President NJ S
saws personal success as an element of
American citizenship should be sub
ordinated to 4 common good Com
menting on the Jefferson declaration
he said liberty and life have differ
ent meaning than even fifty years ago.
Governor Smith of New York, also
spoke at Indianapolis.
The American Legion conducted a
nation wide celebration of Washing
tons birthday in connection with the
distribution to the next of kin Of the
Americans who died in the war over
a hundred thousand French war me-
mortal certificates.
Paris. Feb 22-American ambassa-
dor Hugh c. Wallace, gave Wash
ington birthday luncheon to represent
atives of Latin-American states here
today a wreath was laid on Wash
ington's statue this morning by Amer
lean residents.
Rome. Feb. 22-T hre e hundred
Americans attended a reception for
Washington's birthday given by the
American charge d'affairs today.
Norfolk, Va, Feb. 22.-General
Pershine inspected army terminal
bases and depots and delivered two
addresses, presented French memorial
certificates and attended an American
Legion reception today.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23

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-.,rr HIGH COST OF LINING
F.'" - n.i furniture. office fix
.l.- -- r.arhtncry can he QUICK
u -,..t into cash through The
@,-..~r+l Want Columns
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The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23

vs-- York. Feb. 22.-Famine and
.-..--rra among Jewish refugees in
=~f is extended to all classes,
-s,sz a survey made public here to-
- h~ Dr. Frank r. RosenbIatt, in
-a-s ne the Joint distribution com
-.-ss gn Jewish war relief.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-23

WEATHER FORECAST
Unsettled, probably local rains
Monday and Tuesday. Colder
Monday. Gentle and variabIo
winds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
COLUMBUS COMPANY
/ SENDS CAR OF COAL
TO NEEDY FAMILIES
Big Chrisamas Gift Sent to Red Gross
Chapoet fof Distribution Among .
U~nfOrtunatc People Of City.

The Whittier Crockett Coal COM
pany Of Columbus. North Dakota, ID
shipping to Grand Forks car Of coal
which Is to be distributed as Christmas
gifts among needy families Of the city,
according totword received Thy G. G.
IGowrar, chairman OF the Grand Forks
|county chapter Of the Red Cross.
The coal will be sent here, freight
prepaid. by the company at Columbus.
with the understanding that the Red
Cross will handle the distribution and
ascertain that the product Will reach
families who are in need. The Red
Cross chapter will, pay the charges OF
handling the coal here, Mr.. Gowran
said this morning.
In order that the coal will reach
families who are genuinely in need OF
assistance. Mr.. Gowran will turn the
distribution Of the coal over to the
office OF the social service commission
er, Mrs. p. M. Pierce. Households
where there is illness, and trouble,
will receive most Of the coal, Mrs.
Pierce states. /.
The Whittier-Crockett company, in
communicating with Mr.. Gowran gave
the information that several consign-
ments Of coal would be sent out al
Christmas. gifts for the needy in the
larger cities Of the state. The company
has had an exceptionally prosperous
year. officials say, and 1t is their wish
to share a part Of their prosperity
with some of the less fortunate.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
SECRETARIES OF
FAIRS TO MEET /
Will Gather in Grand Forks
Late in February to Plan
For Expositions in State

The North Dakota Association of
Fair secretaries will meet here in an
nual session some time during the
latter part Of February, E. r. Mont
gomery. secretary of the organization
said this mprning. Arrangements are
now being made for the meeting, and
he definite dates will be announced
within a day or two. Mr.. Montgomery
The meeting will cover at least two
days, according to present plans, and
will bring to Grand Forks the secre-
taries and managers Of some twenty
five fair organizations. o. A. Spillun,
of Rugby is president of the organize
ton and is expected here to preside at
the meeting.
The association holds an annual
mid-winter meeting to arrange for the
various fairs throughout the state,
and particularly to arrange dates
which will not conflict. The fair Sec
retaries met in Fargo last March to
plan for the 1920 fairs in the state.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
LOOT VALUED AT Y.
d. $4,000 is FOUND
IN YEGG'S HANGOUT

Minneapolis. Mimi, Dec. 24.-In a
raid. led in person by Sheriff Earle
Brown. Of Hennepin county, who went
into the place and defed
the entrapped occupants to shoot,
men. alleged members of a
bandit band believed to have, stolen
THOUSANDS Of dollars worth of
valuables from Lake M%inhetonka
summer homes. were captured in : a
stncco mansion they had rented on
the east shore OF Cedar Lake, The
men were lodged In the Hennepin
county Jail last night and search was
being conducted today for other sus-
pected members of the band.
Loot valued at $4,000 and six
stolen automobiles were recovered.
Among the valuables found were said
to- be oriental rugs, rare linens and
two dry goods boxes Of stolen silver
ware. ET
The men under arrest gave the
names Of Frank Richardson, Ed.
Manning, Roy Hodgkins and Leonard
Hodgkins. The father Of the Hodg-
kins brothers and a young woman
who had been acting as h~ousekeeper
were held for questioning.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
AND BACON
TOSETTLE DISPUTE
SATURDAY AT 3sP.. M.
Long staandinx argument win b
DecadedeWhen Teams Picked b,
Gladtatofs Meet on Wilde Alleys.

A. special bowling match will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock
on the Wilde alleys between two
crack teams chosen by Myron Bacon
and Fred She'll. 80
Both captains were interviewed this
morning-to say which ia the most con-
ftdent Of. winning would be impossible.
Frederick the Great sure had nothing
on the local conqueror when 1t comes
to breaking hearts and RECORDS. But
can the remainder OF, Shells crew hit
EN- as u and hard as he can?s Fred
says that they can, but would not di-
vulge the names Of his pets as he
wishes TO- keep the bowling world in
''suspenders.""
Now Mike Bacon is not very well
known to the present generation Of
bowling fans, as he broke into the
game this year after a long period OF
hiAernatioAs His ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS this
andsbe q snow at the. head q One Of
the NOS successful teams in hthe city
league. He claims that he has an
uncanny. ability to pick winners. as be
demonstrated at the Grand Forks fair
last summer, and has chosen a. bow
ling teamsthat should defeat any 'five
pin-breakers in the city. Mike added
that thetlast statement also applies
to the entire state as well as the city
There always has been considerable
rivalry between Fred and Mike and no
doubt the long standing argument
will be settled once and. for all tomor-
row afternoon at.s3 o'clock. The gen
.eral public Is invited to attend the
battle and no admission will be
charged for this feature attraction. =
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
DECREASE IN
COAL RECEIPTS
Hard Coal Receipts to Nov.
80 Showed Decrease Of 1885,
1913 Tons Over 1919. I.

- E-F"r r = H.. .-GN.. Eg- .|#NH -.
Hard coal receipts at all the docks
at the head OF the lakes in 19l?
showed a decrease of 1888 tons un-
der n 1919 receipts, according to 8.
,eport received here by J. H. Griffin
iivision freight agent for the Grea:
sorthern, from F. A. Pope. lieutenant
.olonel. corps of engineers at Duluth
lard coal shows a. decrease of So:
ons under the 1918 receipts, the re-
ort shows.
Lieutenant Colonel Pope's -repora
as mad, on December 10, at which.
time, he said, there would have t.
!De rece we'd during the balance Of the
:,ason 201.497 tons of hard coal to
quail the 1919 receipts. To equal the
lumber of tons Of soft coal received
in 1919 there would, have to be re.
eived during the balance of the sea-
son, 53,410 tons. -
The total hard coal receipts to No
vember 80, 1920. were 1,593,76 tons
m the soft coal receipts were 1896
80, or a total tonnage of %8,620,190.
The. total to November 80, 1919,
yas 1.729,653 ons of hard coal and
7,O7S,840 tons of soft coal. or a total
.onnage Of ~8,S09,493. -
The total to November 20, 1918,
was ~l.594,s22 tons of hard coal and
9,657,367 tons of soft coal, or a total
tonnage of 11,269,6Ss. !.
The average monthly tonnage of
both soft and hard coal received for
the eight months ending November
30, 1920, was LOFTS 24; for the same
period in 1919, 1.101,1S7 and for the
same period in 1918, l.40S, I'll.
The total number of vessels to ar
rive with coal to November 20. 1919,
was 1,021 and the total number to ar
rive with coal to November 90, 1920
was 987. ~ = 44
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
PICK OF LEAGUE
TO PLAY FARGO ON
NEW YEARS DAY
in Down State City; Local Men
49, Expect to Win.

Grand Forks "Y'' and Fargo "Y-'
will mix in the first ~inter-city basket
ball game of the season New Years
day at Fargo, when a team picked
from the Grand Forks city league will
meet the Fargo Y. NC. A. team,
The - local basketeers have been
working out for the past month and
are in excellent condition. C. 3.
link, physical director Of the "Y" and
who is in charge of the team, reported
this morning that the men work to-
gether in fine shape and that they
expect to trim the down-state team
without much trouble.
Representing the local city league
are: George Machart, bud" Ryan,
Hollenback, Guom, Hale, Fairness and
Fred Allen. Mr.. link will accompany
the team as manager.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
Bible School Society
To Hold Annual Meetina

The annual meeting Of the Mission
society Of the Lutheran Bible school
will be held in Grand Forks January
4 to 9, according to an announcement
made last night. The program will
open with a prayer meeting on the
morning of January 4, and is to be
featured by addresses every evening by
e. L. Scotyold, Canadian evangelist,
Mrs. Julia Kilen will deliver an ad.
dress on missionary work.
Among the speakers scheduled for
the meeting are Rev. M. sletta, Rev
A. j. Krogstad; Prof. e. NJ. Broen, OF
the Lutheran Bible school on Belmont
avenue, and Prof. s. L. Klyve. The
Zion church on Chestnut street will
he used for the evening meetings.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
NO ACl l|'11Ol(l I.
SURCHARCECASE
Red River Power Company
Has Not Yet Taken Steps
to Appeal Case.

-NL = d. L. - - ~ GL a. ~ - 10 III 10 ~ Sc
No action regarding an appeal III
the RED RiversPower company's sur.
charge case. . the supreme court IL.
been taken SO Tar as Manager W. Il.
Brown knew this afternoon Attorney
Tracy r. Bangs. counsel for the HIM.
Byllsby company In the litigation,
was not In the city and no informa-
ton regarding an appeal could be got
today. ; &
Mr.. EiOwr raid that no paper had
been served upon the company yet,
and that, therefore, they would
neither. refund nor collect the SUR
charges on steam. electricity and gas.
Mr.. Bangs said yesterday thatr.aan
apneats.uhdoubtediy would be taken.
The Union Light. Heat and Power
company sofsFargo, which was associ-
ated with the local branch OF the
Byllsby company I'M the litigation,
yesterday took steps to appeal the
case. The Fargo company has placed
2 $4,000 bond for the protection Of
It's patrons. Pending 9 decision Of
the supreme court. the Fargo company
will continue to collect the surcharge.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
WANTS REPORTS OF
RED CROSS DRIVE
SENT in PROMPTLY

Persons who have been working in
the interests of the Red Cross mem
bership campaign in Grand Forks
county. and who have not yet turned
in reports Of what has been done,
have been urged to finish up their
work and send reports to p. S. Peter
son, county chairman.
The membership drive was begun
in the county late in November and a
number of the districts have carried
on an active campaign. Definite re-
ports. in most cases have been lack
ing, however, Mr.. Peterson says.
There Is but one district in the coun-
ty where no work has been, or is be-
ing done, according to Mr.. Peterson,
the remainder of the county having
shown enthusiastic interest in the
drive,
Mr.. Peterson is anxious to close up
the canApaign in the county, and
urges that reports be sent in to him
promptly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24

With Christmas less than twenty
four hours away, and the very last
ehoppingsday almost over,aa real holi.
day spirit is settling over Grand
Forks, and the observance Of 1920's
Christmas season is beginning
Etev- nth-hour shoppers have crowded
the business houses of the city today,
and at the p%ostot1ice more of the
eleventh-hour brigade have hustled
about to get Christmas greetings and
par els on tn il way.
Tonight many homes will observe
the old-time custom of placing candies
ans tne windows to light the way of
III Oh istfchild,. and Christmas trees
IN homes and a number Of public
story of the. Christmas time. Two
churches-St. Marks. Lutheran and
81. Paul's Episcoual-wil hold mid
night services tonight with full choral
49, 4a..oA ana ln.S afternoon at st.
Pau.'s, there was a Christmas tree for
the children OF the Sunday school.
Church serv ces viii be neld N sew
Ing, and. St.. Aldcmar Commandery
will hold its annual Christmas serv-
ice, but otherwise the day will be
generally given over to home and
family dinners and parties.
Persons, who receive letters or gifts
IN "a arg coming In tonight, or early
tomorrow will receive them during
the morning, as there will be one de-
livery OF mail during the morning,
Postmaster j. H. McNicol has an
nounced. Clerks and carriers will! be
given a half holiday, however. and
IN re will. be- no deliveries during the
Afternoon, nor will there be any col
fec. usi OF mail. .
Santa Claus representatives who
have been working in the interests OF
the less fortunate people of the city
r distributing their Christmas par
GELS and baskets this afternoon, and
rs a result Of their activities several
hund4ed Prownups and children are
TO have a share of real holiday cheer,
The Salvation Army. the Herald Santa
Claus Girls, the American Christmas
club and the Public Welfare associa
ton are sending out well filled bias
kets of Christmas dinners, toys gifts
and clothing, the public having CO.
operated with funds n donations o.
supplies toward making these gifts
possible. ri g Ht
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
IN BERYIN.

Berlin. Dec: Ex-senator Mediil
MccormickF Ut Illinois arrived frcm
;Yarsaw tonight, three days Overdue,
most Advertised me III G~ernaSny:
crowdfng s6&ntaa Claus for j r tis
iisewspapers which for days haye
commented upon the probable nature
OF his mission. It IL generally taken
Tor granted by the German press and
public that he = the tonfldSntiAi
NArd1ne.
Il oenAtor Mccormick procseded sdf.
rsSt T1tom fhs AmerIean nsilitsrNeniiS-
acu where ne 49, the gueSE II tEe
Al1sE4can commfGDspnsr, BIiiS 80
DFNeeks9tsA% dinner which wasa
RI Wh3gti 4 m uHdSrstood Sths ~ ~
NSltaSmeA DDlttteelfIMdess kaAN6SR-
- = netaet o. eaala afnciuAiuG
3
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
CLOTHING TO he
GIVEN NEEDY BY
SALVATION ARMY
Will Be Distributed at Christmas Ex,
crcises to he Held Tonight at
the Citadel.

Santa Claus will remember both
children and parents al the Salvation
Army citadel this evening.
Following the presentation of
Christmas trees to the children pres
ent, there will. be a distribution of
garments to the grown up part OF
the audience. sf.5l
Many OF the garments to be given
out tonight are new, and according to
the present plan all Of those in need
will be remembered.
Two big trees have been provided
for the occasion and a program will
be given. =
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
MANY KIDDIES WERE
GUESTS AT PARTY
THURSDAY NIGHT

One hundred and seventy-fve were
the guests of the Public Welfare as
ISOLATION last night at the Community
house, where a real Christmas tree
was held under the supervision 81
Mrs. Helen Goodwin. Candies and
goodies of all descriptions were dis
tributed among the Riddles. a
Toys, many of them made by
Grand Forks business men for 4 the
Santa Claus Girls were distributed. a
short program of recitations and
music was given by the older; children
present. Assisting the hostesses were
Mrs. c. p. Garvin. Mrs. J.. NJ. Gillette
and others who have been active in
the work of the Community house.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
CATTLE INSPECTOR KILLED,

J Prescott, Ariz., Dec. 24.-Charies
Summers. p cattle inspector, was shot
and killed inNhis automobile on the
Jerome Junction road seven miles
from here last night. His abandoned
car was found by Sheriff w. &. Davis
shortly after the arrest Of John
Lohlein, az 'saddlemaker, who wa
charged with the crime. g: 80
Lohlein was arrested after. other
occupants OF rooming house here
had reported the manswas creatingsa
disturbances. Z IN overcoat. wet from
a2Srecent washing, was found In the
ROOM. AsPsS$s ~ II w. s.
SummerB' body was found. about
100 feet from the automobile, a path
in the snowtleading the sheriff to it's
resting place. The sheriff was unable
to explain the motive for the killing.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-24
o. s. o IN A

!, Bilbao, Spain, Dec. 6.-(Mail.)-
The mere announcementeby a shoe
dealer here that he had made a con
tract with an American firm to send
$4,000 pairs Of shoes to Bilbao on
trial with a. view to further orders
produced a panic among the store
keepers OF this city. The announce-
Hesfeld at half the prevailing price Of
the homemade articles. Immediately
afterward prices came down. with q
run 800 fE
The local newspapers advise other
localities to follow the lead Of. the
northern city and thus put a stop to
p~ronteering. l4 Il.