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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-07
China a Smear On Map; q
Big Assortment Of '1f. Bandits
Dubose Says That Anything or Nothing Can Hap
pen With no One Any The Wiser o.. Il

China, will continue indefinitely,
with no security to life and prop
erty save in the treaty ports
and not much there-yet without
reaching the extreme point OF
complete national disinteg-ation
or of actual foreign control.
II was the American Ambassa-
dor to Japan, Charles B. Warren
who was in Peking when | was,
who told me no man knew what
would happen in China.
It was the so-called president
cf China" Ii Yuan Hung, who
told me nothing might happen in
China. ~ -
1t was Liu, my Peging-ese rick
isha boy, who, in a burst of con-
idence one day told me hell might
pop any minute. -
"Boo-yow-gin," Lin added.
That means what does, itsmat-
ter?"
what can you de about it?"
You can pay your money and
take your choice. . Personally 4
think Liu's guess is as good as
anybody's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-07

son and. Co.. controlled Austin
Nichols and Co., Inc.
Attorneys for the commission
asserted at the hearing that
stock in the latter corporation
held by stockholders of Wilson
and Co, Inc, was voted through
a trust established by officers
and directors of the packing con-
Germ ard that it held ths, balance
Of power in the respondents z al
fairs. E
Attorneys for the respondent
argued at the hearing That, since
Austin, Nichols and Co, 'of New
York, no longer existed, and its
stool, had been cancelled there
could be no question of is stock
being held to reduce competition.
They also contended that VIII
SON subsidiaries acquired by Aus
tin, Nichols and CO., Inc, never
had been in competition with it
as wholesale grocers, and that
the whole consultations sifvcived
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-07
.Richmond Firm Is
Accused IS Trust
Suit is Brought Under
Claton Act-Wilson
Involved 7

Washjrgton, Felt '7.AAttor-
news for Austin, Nichols and Co.,
Inc. of Rich6ad, Va, one of the
largest wholesale grocery con-
Germs in the country, have ap-
peared before the Federal Trade
Gommission TO answer q com
plant alleging violation of Sec
Jon I of the Clayton act through
its acquisition of the capital
Stock of Austin, Nichols and Co.,
CT New York, and the business
and assets cf certain subsidiaries
of Wilson and Co., Inc, packers,
Of Chicago.
The commissions $ complaint
charges that the consultations
bavc tended to create a monopoly
and have limited competition in
restraint of interstate commerce.
1t also alleges that the deal was
effected in such a way7that WIZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-07
AUSTRIA IN THE AIR

Vicnnn, = Austria, despite tbs
fall OF the crown, has decioed
to attempt an aerial comeback.
Students in the high school hers
are building motorless airpiane
whichtthey hope to enter in Tho
sprine cohtestsZespecially tht
Rhoen fights. The Austrian aer-
ial technical union also plans to
enter a plane in the various
sprinr contests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-07
BY CLARENCE DUBOSE s
United Press Staff Correspondent
CHAPTER I.

United Press Staff Correspondent
CHAPTER !.
Picking, China (Ry mail to the
United Press).-'Hell may pop ID
China any minute" &:
Nothing may happen in
China," f
"There is only one thing cer-
tain about the future Of China
and that is no person on earth
has the slightest intelligent idea
q what it will be-"
Those three statements-made
70 me Gy my 'ricllisha coolie IN
Pelt:ng. BIZ The President OF the
Republic of Wilma" and by the
highest ranking American diplo-
atist in the Far East-represent
Jus. about the last words of hV-
nan wisdom about Chinese affairs
today.
Nobody knows'
China may so to pot tomorrow
morning. China may continue
rocking along for another SIX
thousand years. with cOmpla-
cent indifference to and defiance
of ali fate.
These are the facts:
% Anti-fcreign feeling in
China has increased so trenen-
dously that many residents fear
massacrcs Of aliens-a killing Off
of the foreign devils" similar
to that undertaken by the Box
ers in 1909.
(2) There is no government OF
China. There is, in fact no
China speaking from a stard-
po;nt Of either geographical po-
litieal. patriotic or religious en-
sitv. China is simply . BIG
smear on the map, filed with
little bandits, big bandits and SUI
per-b&ndits. end entirely surround
81 by foreign loans. China mas
both an Emperor ard President,
but is entirely devoid of any gov
ernment whatever. China is ten
times more chaotic than Mexico
ever dared to be-and yet vest
err nations insist upon thinking
of China in terms of govern
ment." of country Of . go
mo" concern. China is none of
these things.
CT China is "brokc." China
is fiat brole-busted-on its up
pers. China has no money, but
owes great deal of money and
is trying to borrow still more
money.
What will happen in coun-
try that is without government,
without money. without any sort
Of central unity of any form
q country fostering with venom
AGAINST The foreigners, VINO are
running things within it, to the
extent that anything is running
There are three possibilities, ap-
parently:
CD Foreign armies will take
control of China--as result o.
massacres Of foreigners by Chin
osa. or as 4 result of China's
open Reputation of her foreign
debts. most of which were made
by graft, intrigue and corrup-
ton.
(2) China will go Bolshevist-
(3) The chaos, now eXistant in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-07

Springfield, Ills.--ln ton years
average yield Of corn N l'i'no,s
has increased FROM 80 to "a
bushels per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-07

so small part Of the nations
cannery business that it co'iid
not be considered monopoly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-07

The eye OF the eel becomes en-
larsed during the mating season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-28

Fourth rIoor--The Bon Marete
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-28

Supply your bedrooms now with Beds from
versary Sale. Made with two-inch continu
seven flat filters in cream, Verns Martin a
color, with all-steel fabric link spring, fourth
And 40-pound Felted Cotton Mattress with X
Fourth FIoor-The Bon Marche
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05
THURSDAY. JULY s. 1928

place.
He got his start on q Pennsylvania
farm. His early education he dug
out IS most farmer boys have to do.
Through college he got his degree By
the only way he knew, work.
After college came teaching. Then
the job of superintendent Of schools
in an Ohio city. Following that COL
lege faculty work. As an educator
Wenner was in close sympathy with
the chap who was working his way
through. They belonged to the same
fraternity of common understanding.
In 1918 Ohio needed men Of Wen
ner's type, needed them bad. and did
not have them. She still needs them
for that matter. although she has
Wennef. Wenner's friends insisted
that he run for representative. He
declined to move q finger OF make a
speech. The friends moved things
considerably and made oodles Of
speeches. When the smoke cleared
away Wenner was elected.
The same thing was repeated in
1920 with the exception that it was
easy. Wenner's record was better
than his friends speeches. -
Then in 1922 the people promoted
him to the Senate with the injunc-
tion "do it again"
All the time Wenner was speaking
about something dearer to him than
personal success politically. Boys
are Wenner's hobby. His lecture,
"A Square Deal for Jack" is one of
the big Chautauqua lectures. He il
delivering it this year on the Redpath-
Horner Pioneer Circuit.
The chautauqua starts in Julesburg
on July 4, and in addition to Mr.. Wen
ner they have many excellent pro-
grams to offer to the chautauaua 60
ing public. Make your plans to at
tend the Julesburg chautauaua.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05
BIG SPRINGS MAN GET
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

The contract for the erection of the
government building to be built on
the Adam Zimmerman farm west of
town for the purpose of housing the
Delco lighting system which will op-
crate the beacon light to guide night
aeroplanes and to keep government
supplies for aeroplanes has been let,
Tom Dixon, of Big Springs, was the
lowest bidder. He is a good builder
and contractor and will do Uncle Sam
good job. The structure is to be
completed by July 1st.-Big Springs
(Nebr.) News,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05
FAIRFIELD NEWS

Mrs. Carl Franson very pleasantly
entertained the following guests at
Sunday dinner: Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Iolmquist and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Anderson and family, Miss
Ruth Young. Albert Anderson, and
Carl Jernberg.
C. A. Lydin purchased a new four
door Ford sedan Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Michael and
son were guests at the C. E. Petersen
home Sunday.
John Anderson and family and Joe
Skolds and family spent Sunday at
Arthur Falks.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Lundberg were
very pleasantly entertained at the AL
bert Frisk home Sunday for dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Mattson and
children snent Sunday at the Coleman
home in Holyoke.
Mr. and Mrs. Row Lundbere spent
Sunday at the Chris Lounsberry
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Holmquist and
'a"ohter Leona motored to Haxtun
Monday afternoon. where Leona will
spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs
BENJAMIN Anderson, and take music
lessons. "
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Jensen and Carl
Anderson called at C. E. Peterson's
Sunday afternoon.
The Emil Sandell family of Ala.
bama, arrived at the John Sandouist
Hor'a Friday, after an extended visit
in Chicago and other eastern points
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Garretson were
Haxtun> visitors Saturday morning.
"Pete" Sandquist and family, John
Sandquist and family, Emil Sandel
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

A very large crowd witnessed the
double header ball game at the Com
munity Hall last Sunday afternoon.
The first game was between the Sec
ond Community Center team and the
South Table nine, and resulted in a
victory for the visitors, the score be-
ing to 10. In the second game be-
tween the Chappell ruralists and the
Community nine, our boys were also
defeated by the. visitors with score
of 12 to IA.
Rev. Kaub will preach in the Com
munity Hall Sunday afternoon. July
9Th, commencing at 200 P. M. Every
ono invited.
The county grading outfit pulled
into this part of the county last week
and will grade the road a mile north
from Bilyen's corner, then east to the
Day road, which will make quite an
improvement to the roads in that part
of the country.
Irene and Lloyd Kontny spent last
week at the home of their grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman, of south
of Big Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Archer enter
tained friends from Chappell Sun
day.
Mrs. Stella Bilyen and sons Elmer
and Alex ate supper at the Roy
Stevens home, Sunday evening.
A large number from Chappell and
from south Of Big Springs attended
the ball game at the Community hall
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rochlitz were
Sidney visitors last Thursday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Sunday afternoon here. Brule took
the lead the first four or five innings
by getting two scores in each Of
the first three innings off AcCreary.
who pitched. Watkins. pitching for
Brule, was hit opportunely after the
third inning and Big Springs walloped
Brule Is to 6.
Reuby Sanders returned from his
Wyoming trip Friday.
Mrs. A. W. Peterson was among
those who were having whooping
cough last week.
Quite . few from Brule attended
the ball game Sunday.
Mary and Andrsas Kjeld..gaard are
taking . vacation in the mountains.
Jack Brown and Burnard Jensen
took in the races At North Platte
Saturday.
. Harry Robson Of Julesburx was =
Saturday visitor in Big Springs.
VlnA Zimmerman and Wanda Rob-
inson took in the races at North
Platte Saturday.
Veola Arnold and Mr.. Taylor were
married by Rev. Kaub at the N. E.
Church Thursday evening. This
community extends congratulations.
Mr.. Kelly Of Julesburg. was a busi-
ness visitor in Big Springs Monday.
The Little Giants are tangling bats
with the Brule Whiz Bangs the
Fourth. A good game is expected.
Roland Lagrange was on the sick
list last week.
A hail storm Of severe proportions
visited the south table Friday night,
causing a 80 per cent loss Of wheat
in some fields.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05
NEVER ASKED FOR OFFICE

HON w. E. Wenner of the Ohio
Senate has never made campaign
speeches in his own behalf. 1t wasn't
necessary.
Mr.. Wenner is one Of the few men
in politics who carries out the idea
that "the place should seek the man."
A lot of men make the statement and
then work their heads off to get the
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Quite q severe hail storm in the
Day neighborhood last Friday evening
damaged some fine wheat fields about
fifty per cent or more.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05
BIG SPRINGS NEWS

-
Mrs. B. C. Kemp and daughter
Ardys, went to Chappell on No. 10
Tuesday for a visit.
An aeroplane was seen vending its
way eastward about eight thirty Mon
day night.
Rev. L. H. Kaub made a trip to
Sterling. Colo. Sunday.
Mrs. R. D. Root left for Julesburg
Thursday to spend a few days with
her daughter, Mrs. Victor Miller.
The ball game at Ogallala between
the Little Giants and Ogallala Blue
Sox resulted in 13 to 9 score for the
Blue Sox.
The above game was the first lost
by the Giants out of four.
Big Springs and Brule tangled bats
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

There are some very fine fields OF
spring grain in this part of tn.
country, which have every prospec
for big yield, providing the weather
man doesn't order any more hail.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Everyone is working early and late
in the corn fields 80 AZ to be ready
or harvest. which will be on in about
ten days.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sturm of south
Of Big Springs, were visitors At the
John Heideman. Jr. home Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Leonard Stuart ate dinner At Il
Elmer Peterson home Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

On account Of the celebration in
Big Springs the picnic at the Com.
-,unity Hall on the Fourth was call.
ed off.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Carl Franson called at Albert
Frisk's Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05
gULESBURG GRIT-ADVOCATE

Mrs. A. J. Parker and Alpha spent
Tuesday evening At Roy Stevens.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Lawrence and Beulah Anderson
motored to Haxtun Friday evening.
Paul Holmquist pulled pipe Satur-
day.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05
NORTH OF
BIG SPRINGS NEWS

Rev. Kaub Of Big Springs, called
at q large number Of homes in this
vicinity last week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

The Reebe family Of Chappell were
visitors in this neighborhood Sunday
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Harry Ahnstedt was . Haxtun call
er Friday evening.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Quite . few from Brule attended
the ball game Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

c. A. Lydin and family motored to
Sedgwick and around the reservoir
Sunday
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Beulah Anderson and Bernice
Holmquist assisted Mrs. C. o. Lund-
berg with her house work Monday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

The baseball team defeated Daily
at the latter place Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

and family and Mr.. and Mrs. C. ].
Eckman were entertained by Miss
June Hadeen Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Miss Myrtle Elfelt organized =
music class Monday morning At nine
o'clock at the Fairfield school house.
where she will give lessons each Mon
day for the entire summer. The class
is planning to give q recital some
time next month.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

The d. J. Parker family visited
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Parker's
brother. L. c. Holtorf. of near Chap
peil.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Mary and Andrsas Kjeld..gaard are
taking Z vacation in <he mountains.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

those who were having whooping
cough last week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Reuby Sanders returned from his
Wyoming trip Friday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Roland Lagrange was on the sick
list last week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

The Ladies' Aid met at the C. ].
Eckman home Thursday. A large
crowd attended.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

The Little Giants are tangling bats
with the Brule Whiz Bangs the
Fourth. A good game is expected.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Harry Robson Of Julesburg was q
Saturday visitor in Big Springs.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Vina Zimmerman and Wanda Rob-
inson took in the races at North
Platte Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Jack Brown and Burnard Jensen
took in the races At North Platte
Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

A hail storm Of severe proportions
visited the south table Friday night,
causing a 80 per cent loss Of wheat
in some fields.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Mr.. Kelly Of Julesburg. was a bust.
ness visitor in Big Springs Monday
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Veola Arnold and Mr.. Taylor were
married by Rev. Kaub at the N. E.
Church Thursday evening. This
community extends congratulations.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

A large number from Chappell and
from south Of Big Springs attended
the ball game at the Community hall
Sunday afternoon.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rochlitz were
Sidney visitors last Thursday.
Evening star., 1923-05-15

The girl likes her umbrella.
think the old empress who carried
the umbrella as ii sign of her royal
majesty must be present in every
little girl. Her delight is in the gay
parasol or the ornate umbrella.
She does not carry it as a protec
ton against the weather, but as a
protection against the aspersion OF
not having one to carry. She wears
! her umbrella as the badge of her
royal estate, and as such she is en-
Titled TO the gayest and loveliest.
Rainy days need not be dreary
things for the boy. Rain ought not
TO mean uncomfortable clothes. ugly
bedraggled things that ough- to be
in the rag bag,
Every boy ought to have a decent
rainy day outfit that he may have the
JOY of the rainy day. drinking in its
gray beauty and feeling the rain in
his face
The boy doesn't like an umbrella
He can't trust il. Doesn't it turn
inside out right at the corner when
! the girl who annoys him most has
just rounded it? Doesn't it close
down on his head and eclipse him at
the most embarrassing moment,
Doesn't il send little trickling
streams down his neck and make him
wigGle like d worm? Doesn't the sun
always come out and make him look
silly carrying the bulgy, soggy thing
under his arm? Doesn't II ALWAYS
look exactly like the one the other
fellow has in his hand on purpose to
fool him into claiming it,
II can't be trusted-so under the
lilac bushes for it.
Copyright. 1921
Evening star., 1923-05-15
BEDTIME STORIES
By Thornton
W. Burgess.

US to be afraid of them when we were
little. but now that we are so big
1t would be silly to be afraid
But Mother Bear was afraid. and
she is bigger than either of us" pro-
tested Woof Woof.
POOH retorted Boxer. Pooh. I.
Mother Bear is afraid Of her own
shadow. What is the use Of being
afraid when every one runs the mo-
ment you come near? Those two
legged creatures may be dangerous
but you have got to show me- I've
never seen anything dangerous about
them. They haven't any claws What
could one of them do to you or me-?
We can do just what we please in
the Green Forest, and no one can
stop u.s."
Woof Woof looked doubtful. but
wisely she held her tongue. She kmew
that her twin brother was boasting
She knew that he was growing more
and more conceited. But she wasn't
No, sir, she wasn't. Tucked away in
that shrewd black head of hers were
all the lessons that Mother Bear had
tried so hard TO teach them. She
still thought Mother"Bear the wisest
person in all the Great World. and
she intended to always do just the
things that Mother Bear had taught
her to do
Half the time Boxer didn't bother
to test the wind with his sensitive
nose. If his keen ears heard a noise
he paid no attention to it. lie was
growing so conceited because he was
so big and strong that he thought il
didn't matter who might be around.
He was sure that whoever he might
Unexpectedly meet would run at sight
of him, and so it wasn't worth while
taking the trouble to be careful and
watchful. Conceited people are very
apt TO be that way. II takes d sharp
lesson or two to take some of that
conceit out of them. That was what
Boxer needed
copyright, 1923. by T. w BureessD
Evening star., 1923-05-15
The Diary of Professional Movie Fan
BY GLADYS HALL.

, simple and sweet The next photo
graph see of her displays 10 my
view a tigeriSh venSeful woman, with
sullen hair and brooding mouth. and
no front porch and no Charlie even
reminiscently suggested by the pic
ture.
And. then. again. one day | set let
ters from the coast saying that Pola
and Charlie are sure to he married
any day, and the next day | get other
letters saying that there is nothing 10
II and that Pola and Charlie are
barely speaking. What is one t"
think"
Take Bella bonla," which | have
not Yet seen. The other day friend
of mine. a critic. informed me that
BELLA Donna is positively Polly
anna picture" aud the same day an
other friend. also Il critic. informed
me that the Nrgri is the most ire
Si&tible vamp he has ever beneld on
the screen in This same Bella Donna.
| give il up. But | commend it to
YOU for thought when YOU are com
hitting Il mental analysis of the
Negr.
At any rate. here are Il few definite
ideas of hers on the subject of love.
and. paradox or no paradox. her ideas
ON such a subject ought to be worth
moments notice. ] got them in
sleuthy fashion through the friend
of Il friend-that sort of thing.
Beware. says Pola, "of love at
first sight Its only Il Irritation.
Always keep an even tone of voice
ani cultivate "A smile. Personal
magnetism should be developed
IF YOU must use perfume and cos
metics. use nothing but the best.
Rivalry and indifference quicken
the proposal.
Don't put on false front; be
yourself.
Have "a thorough understanding
about past lives.
IF you are artiSticallY inclined,
choose mate who understands your
profession.
True love may not run smooth,
but control Your temper and don't
quarrel or nag.
See your sweetheart often. because
absence does not make the heart
grow fOnder."
Copyright. 1923. All rights reservedN
Evening star., 1923-05-15
L|ii;$'5tS';?!:X |;;i;'5j'; ); ?:XoE!d!{{ = XE'!:!;
-RaTeD By 1sld Rohn5o7

] have two friends. both Artists
Both have studios. The studio Sf the
first friend is gorgeous haunt. fhlna.
India and Persia have covered the
floors with rainbow rugs Thd win
dows are shrouded in Egyptian Arints.
The lavendar and lemon WALL are
lined with pictures. Always the ktudEo
Is mellow with lantern light. Il can
not stand the crude, harsh li4it of
day" my friend explains. 1T wrecks
the delicate coordination oi my
mood"
For the same reason she tknnct
breathe regular air A mil Of
oriental incense fills the rookl by
day or night. Through it the lolors
swim in blurs of heliotrop6 old
green, dull gold and chinesd red.
Through it my friend slips eli in
wondrous trousered suits. heavN with
embroidery of gilt and silk and but
tons of clear jade. Your senses Hwim
III color and your soul begi4s to
pant with eagerneSs to build Some
beauty there. You pant. And Hpant.
And pant. And then-it's time Il eat
The studio of my other frie0d is
business-like as an overall fad 3ory-
There is huge. shabby desk. kome