ALASKA SUBJECT WIDE DISCUSSION BY WASHINGTON SOLONS |
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Pro.v.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—Not in years has Alaska been the subject!
of such extended senatorial discussion as occured in the upper house of Con
gress today, following a lengthy address by Senator Wesley L. Jones, of
Washington, regarding tho present mining arid Industrial depression In tho
Northern territoty.
The Washington senator, after discussing the falling off in goid produc- i
tlon and other phases of the present situation of Alaska, charged that the!
deplorable mall service maintained in the territory is one of the principal roa-1
sons for the industrial depression and decline of the white population. Jones j
asserted that beyond constructing a few post roads and installing tlie Alaska ■
railroad, the government has clone really nothing to assist in the development
of the territory- Senator Thomas, of Colorado, added to the argument of the
Washington senator by declaring among other things that the restrictive min
ing policy of the government contributed to the present depression and urged
that action be taken to restore the territory to Its former state of industrial
prosperity.
Senator Jones predicted that there will be wide Improvement in the
status of Alaska during the present year and remarked that the people who
have left the country are starting to return and will assist greatly in reviving
industrial conditions.
Speaking in support of an aerial mail appropriation for the benefit of
Alaska*in the Postofflee appropriation bill now before Congress, Jones urged
the use of hydroaeroplanes in the conduct of the mail service in southeastern
Alaska and declared that they would greatly facilitate mail transmission
throughout the greater part of tho territory. Senator’s Kirby, of Arkansas,
and King, of Utah, opposed the idea, however, both asserting that aerial mail
service in Alaska would be too costly, considering the small number of white |
people to be served. Senator King said he was recently informed by Gov-j
ernor Riggs himself that the white population of the territory had dwindled
to about twenty five thousand—approximately half of the population of tho
period immediately antedating tho war.
The debate over Alaska matters continued during the greater part of
the session and evoked wide attention from the senators present. Jones
proved himself a w'arm champion of Alaska and repeatedly urged improve
ments in present government facilities.
HOPES HELD OUT FOR EARLY SETTLEMENT SEATTLE STRIKE
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press
SEATTLE, Feb 1.—Prospects of an early conclusion of the great strike
ip the local shipyards are held out today by representatives of the committee
of citizens appointed to meet the strikers and yard owners and attempt a set-1
tlement of the w’age increase controversy. !
The citizen’s committee is meeting the strikers today and expects to
secure some results In bringing the contending interests together for a confer
ence. Judge George Denworth, chairman of the committee stated in an inter-!
view that there is much reason for hope that the strike will be settled shortly. I
The announcement that the government is anticipating securing re-'
lease of the contracts held by ship yards where industrial disturbances occur.!
has apparently had not a little effect in inclining the strikers toward a settle-'
ment. Until the government announcements was forthcoming, the strikers
showed no disposition to meet the employers.
TIM NUCKWT gives the NEWS and stands for the BEST INTERESTS
of the District and the Territory.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM TO
HAVE SNAKE MONUMENT
Associated Press Sorvlce.
PITTSBURGH, —A monument ofj
snakes, prrbably tho most unique ev
er raised, is being made at tho Carn-l
egie Museum here, and when complete,
the memorial will occupy a glass
case in the Gallery of Serpents, a trl-!
bute to tho memory of Augustus Link,
who eevornl years ago gave up bin life
in the pursuit of science.
Just before his death Mr. Link was
lecturing on the topic of serpents be
fore a class of Carnegie Institute of
Technology students. He held In his
hand a rattle-snr.ke. At the close of
the lecture Mr. Link replaced tho
snake in a glass case and a few mom
ents later a student called his atten-j
tion to a spot of blood on the end of
one of 1 is fingers. Early tho next!
morning, Mr. Link died.
Carnegie Museum, by which he was
employed, has brought from the Isle I
of Pines a tree in the branches of
which a boa constrictor will be twined,
with iguanas, the common lizards of
tropical America as companies.
CAPTURED GERMAN ISLANDS
HOLD VALUABLE
PHOSPHATE DEPOSITS
Associated Press Srevice.
WASHINGTON, —Control of valu-l
able and extensive deposits of phos
phate rock on Pleasant Island, and
Ocean Island, former German proper
ty now in the hands of the British,
is being sought by Australia and New
Zealand with a view to making the
deposits and using the fertilising
agent orAhe soil of the South pacific
colonies.
Tho 'skx’-ids are located about mid
way between the Marshall and Solo
mon Islands and are of coral forma
tion. For ages they have been the
rookeries of sea birds that have de
posited guano; and this has impregna
ted the tlmestone, forming phosphate
rock about forty feet deep. The
quantity of phosphate available is es
timated at 500,000,000 tons and as fer
tilizer it is said to rival the famous
nitrate of Chile.
PERSHING DECLARES TALES OF MISDEEDS BY
AMERICAN SOLDIERS ARE FABRICATIONS
Special to The Nagget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1—That tales reflecting on the character and
honesty of the American forces in Franco, recently emanating from Paris and
published widely throughout America, are either pure fabrications pure and
simple or gross exaggerations of fact, is the declaration contained in a tele
gram from General Pershing to Secretary of War Baker reaching the War
Department today .
Pershing’s telegram characterizes the sensational reports pi inter! in
tlie French newspapers of assaults, burglaries, and other crimes allegedly
committed by Americans are exaggerations of the grossest order. According
to the American commander, the number of crimes committed by nun of the
American military forces is almost negligible, considering the large number of
men from America now in France.
Pershing asked that full refutation <»f the charges be placed before the
American public, as they are true only.Jn the degree that an infinitesimally
number of the American troops have been implicated in infractions of the
law.
A. P. Says Disguised Paris Apaclies Responsible for Crimes
Charged to Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. I. -An Associated Press investigation of the re
cent Paris reports that many Americans have been implicated in murders,
robberies, and other disturbances in the French Capitol discloses that, altho
the police records of Paris apparently indicate that the American troops were
Involved in a veritable criminal orgy there, the crimes charged to Americans
were in most, cases not committed by Americans. The findings of the As
sociated Press reveal that a number of Paris “Apitches." or ,thugs, hot upon
th^idea of wearing American uniforms while making their depredations and
ore responsible for most of the crimes charged to the American soldiers.
AMERICAN TRANSPORT GOES AGROUND ON ISLE OF WIGHT
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
SOUTHAMPTON. Feb. 1—(Associated Press Leased Wire and CuU
Service). The American army transport Nunagansett has run aground on the
Isle of Wight, according to advices reaching Southampton today. The big
steamer grounded on a reef close to the shore during a dense snow storm.
The latest advices say no lives were lost, all of the troops aboard be
ing safely removed by means of tugs and the ships lifeboats. The steamer
is holding fast to the reef and may he saved if the storm, which is reported
continuing, abates before serious damage is done by the sharp rocks on which
the vessel lies.
HUNGARIANS ATTACK CZECHO-SLOVAKS
NEAR BUDAPEST: BATTLE RAGING
Special lo the Nugget lly the Associated Press.
PARIS, Feb. 1—Advices reaching Budapest report that Hungarian ar
my regiments suddenly attacked the Czocho-Slovaks at the town or Bulassu.
forty five miles north of Budapest, on Thursday, precipitating a battle which
endured with great violence apparently during the greater part of the sue
eroding interval.
The message, which was apparently forwarded late Friday, said fierce
fighting was going on around the barracks occupied by the Czecho-Slovak
forces anil both sides were losing severely. The Pzecho-Klovaks were apimr
cutly out numbered anil were fighting with the greatest desperation to prevent
defeat.
The Hungarians were reported gradual!) closing In and preparing to
bomb the buildings occupied by tlio I’zeeho-Slovaks by means of aeroplanes
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LIBBY’S CANNED MEATS.
Are the best and aVbrtstnt the moat econo
mical moat in the market. *
ROAST BEEF, No. 2 cau .55c
CORNED BEEF, No. 2, can .55c
ROAST MUTTON, No. 2 can .55c
N. E. SAUSAGE MEAT, No. 2 can .55c
LUNCH TONGUE, Ns. 1 can .. , ,55c
PCRK ANO BEAN*.
SAVE ON FUEL and buy your beano cooked,
HEINZE BRAND with or without
Tomato Spuce, .,2-cans for 25c
LIBBY BRAND, in large cans. . . . ,
2 cans for..j . . . „.45c
FOP SANDWICHES,
LIVER PASTE, 5 cane for. .,»1.00
MINCES QUVB*. large jar*.25c
SANSWHUHOLA. per jar. , . , . .20c
CANNED FRUITS.
We have an assortment of Libby, H, V. and
Rcardale Fruits now on display compaaed of Black
Cherries, Pears, Apricots. Poaches,' Grapes, Plums
and Geese berries, Wc arc making a cate of 24
cane assorted per case. ....... ......... .*7.00
4 cans far. ...... , ,♦'•25
BUTTER
Our Lawndale brand af Butter it just at
goad as any offered in tlie market. Our price is now
2 pound brick.$1.35e
CHEESE
OREGON BRICK CHEESE . . . :_2 lbs. for S5c
LIMBURGER CHEESE-r.par brick 40c
PEARLS OF WHEAT.
No. 2 Packages considered to be the best breakfast
food in the market, par package. 25c
CANNED VEGETABLES.
IOWA VALLEY CORN, 3 oans far.70c
LIBBY LIMA BEANS, 3 eana for.70c
LIBBY SQUASH, 3 cans for.70c
SEAPORT TOMATOES, 3 cana far.70c
S. B W. BRUSSEL SPROUTS, 3 cans for.70c
SEAL- STRING BEANS, 3 cans for.70c a
CAVIAR.
SHAD ROE, 2 oans for.55c
IMPORTEO CAVIAR, par can .40c
MRS. PORTER
FRUIT PUDDING, par can.20c
FIG PUDDING, per can .20c
TOMATO CONSERVA.
This is an extract of tomato, more economi
cal, sanitary and convenient than canned tomatoes,
no seeds, skins or pulp, just the juice condensed
tc a paste...Fine for Soups, Gravies and Sauces
3 cans for.50c
TEA.
Why not save some of your Tea bills ?
Quality guaranteed to be superior to package Teas.
GUN POWDER TEA, per pound .55c
SPIDER LEG TEA, per pound.55c
HEINZE WORSTSHIRE SAUCE.
Per bottle,.25c
CANNED FISH.
Look this over carefully
ROUND can SARDINES, 1-lb tins .25c
CIRCLE SARDINES, 2 cans for.15c
* UNDERWOOD SARDINES, 2 cans for .25c
RELIANCE LOBSTER, 2 cans for.75c
TAMALIES.
LIBBY TAMALIES, 3 cans for.40c.
SHASTA JAMS AND JELLIES.
5 jars for.$1.00
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There is a world of good cheer, hearty good will and unquestioned confidence that rings
out when we say satisfaction or your money back.
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