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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26
Most important Thing Ever Don

lead to a development of the countrys resources"
 Most important Thing Ever Done.
 Surveyor General c. E. Davidson: ~I think it is the most important thing that has so far been done for Alaska, but this must be supplemented by leg islation providing for the opening up of the public domain and the settling up of the country. Useless reserves and burdensome restrictions must be removed"
 Charles Goldstein: q think 1t is the best thing that ever happened to the country"
 John R. Willis. of B. NJ. Behrends company: Tt will certainly revive business in Fairbanks and In some coast places, but 1t will be just be- ginning of the things that are neces- sary in a transportation way in order to develop the country's resources"
 Should Make Alaska Democratic.
 National Democratic Committeeman z. R. Cheney: "The passage of this bill ought to make Alaska a Democrat ic Territory"
 J. A. Hellenthal: Tt is a step. which if followed by further legisla- tion abolishing useless reserves and withdrawals of public lands. will make the development of the Territory pos sible."
 J.. H. Cobb, Secretary Juneau Dem Ocratic Club: Tt is the best thing that has happened for Alaska since the election of a Democratic admini- stration."
 H. J. Raymond, of H. J. Raymond Co.,; q am most certainly pleased. The present national administration is the only one that has taken any in. terest in Alaska. This is a step to- ward development of the Territory's resources"
 Judge J. R. Vim: q am well pleased Every Alaskan ought to feel thankful. The passage of this bill commits the government to the pol. icy of aiding in the development of the country's resources.
 Judge R. w. Jennings: "I am grati- fled to know that the bill has so far advanced. Its passage means much for the development of the country's re- sources and the building of the road will do much to remove the burden of isolation from which Alaska has suf- rered for years. If we can only get Col. Goethals to take hold and build it, we can rest assured that 1t will be we'll done and done quickly"
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Princess. Sophia Ashore;
 Passengers Are Safe

Seattle, Jan. 26.-The Princess Sophia, of the Canadian Pacific line, ran ashore in a snow storm this morning at Mountain Pain, Johnson strait, below Alert Ray In Canadian waters.
 The passengers of the ship were transferred before noon to the AL KI, which was southbound. They will be taken to Vancouver, where the AI.Kl should arrive this eve ming.
 The latest information from the Princess Sophia Is that she should be floated this afternoon. It Is be- IIeved that she ls not sufficiently damaged to prevent her from pro- ceedIne under her own steam.
 The first information about the wreck came from the AI-Kl wire
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JEFFERSON SAILS WITH
 BIG PASSENGER LIST

SEATTLE, Jan. 2s-The Jefferson sailed from this place for Alaska at g o'clock last night. She has the fol- lowing passengers:
 For Juneau - c. A. Masters and wife, J. H. Erickson, R. semple, H. O.. Martin, Leonard Ball, Ed. Rust, Jack wigen. T. J. Erickson, Miss D. Bear don, D. J. Blackburn. R. H. sherman, James F. Husley, Henry Cohen, M. Kostevick, c. K. Kirk. E. c. Raine, J.. Peterson. E. Olson, Barney Johnson, Mrs. B. Friedman, Soma Plokki, Mrs. U. J. Taylor, Mrs. D. E. Bona, A. R. Johnson, George Devinne and z steer age.
 For Douglas-Miss F. M. Goddard, Dr. D. P. R. Hector, Miss Hector, and Addaline Novoro.
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FIRE DESTROYS
 FAIRBANKS HOTEL

FAIRBANKS, Jan. 26.-The Third Avenue Hotel, J. H. Patten, proprie. tor, situated at the corner of Cushman street and Third avenue. and the sa. loon of John Moe, adjoining the hotel, were completely destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
 Dr. Medill was dangerously hurt in jumping from a window of the hotel. Many others were less dangerously in- jured. Carl Larsen, the night clerk, is missing.
 The Third Avenue Hotel was one of the largest in Fairbanks, and had large patronage.
 The loss through the fire is esti- mated at $35,0OO.
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TURNER HESlTATES
 ABOUT SENATORSHIP

SPOKANE, Jan. 26.-Former United States Senator George Turner arrived here Saturday. He said: q have not been pressed for my resignation by either the President or Secretary of State William J.Bryan. told my friends before leaving Washington that I would resign. from the Joint High Commission in the event of my be- coming a candidate for the United States Senate. shall decide upon my course as to the senatorship af- ter visiting Seattle and following trip to California"
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ELKs INSTALL NE w
 VENTILATION SYSTEM

A new electrically driven ventilation fan has been installed in the Elks' hall that is capable of completely changing all the air in the big audi torium within a space of four minutes. The fan is S6 inches in diameter, and it's installation insures pure air to those attending functions of all sorts there.
 A new bronze elk's head has been mounted over the main entrance to the Elks' club and hall. All the points of the horns are adorned with incan- descent electric lights. Jn'.-.
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COL. SEIBERT MAY
 BUILD ALASKA ROAD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-It is re- ported here that President Woodrow Wilson has determined to appoint Lieut. t.-Col. William L. Siebert, second in authority in the construction of the Panama canal chief of construction in the building of the Alaska railroads that it is now conceded will be au- thorized by Congress.
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NOT A TRUE BILL IN
 THE SUMMERS CASE

The grand jury this morning return ed not a true bill in the case of C. M, Summers, charged with violation of the National banking laws. District Attorney John Rustgard, immediate ly filed a motion to have the case re- submitted to the grand jury. L. P. shackleford, for the defense, objected and the court continued the matter of a hearing on the motion until such time as the District Attorneys office can hear from Washington, D. C..
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26

railroad bill was celebrated Saturday night and yesterday. With the an. nouncement of the vote of the United States Senate salutes were fired, whis- ties were blown and a racket started that continued until past midnight. The Arctic Club was the center of an enthusiasm that spread to the limits of the city. It was predicted every where that Alaska is on the eve of a wonderful development.
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SON FOR RoRERrsoNs

The stork visited St. Ann's hospital Sunday morning and left a handsome baby boy for Mir. and Mrs. Ralph E. Robertson. The lusty young Alaskan weighs eight and one-fourth pounds. Mother and son are reported as pros pering. Judge Robertson is handing out cigars to his friends.
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Fairbanks People Frenzied with Dc
 Ilqht.

FAIRBANKS. Jan. 26. - Never be- fore in the history of Fairbanks has there been anything approaching such general rejoicing as has been indulged by the people of this city and the Tan ana valley since Saturday night when it was learned that the Alaska railroad bill had passed the United States Sen ate by an overwhelming vote. The people are taking 1t for granted that the bill will pass the House of Rep resentatives without maternial opposi- ton.
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VALDEZ. Jan. 26. = Senator B. F. Willard of Valdez kds issued a call to the people of Alaska to demand full Territorial government such as that enjoyed by the other American Terri tories before they became States. In a signed statement in the Valdez Min CT, published yesterday, he asks the
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Enur Pedlera sentene.ed.

Sentence was this afternoon passed on four who had entered pleas of guilty to the charge of selling liquor to Indians. Olaf Olson was given one year in the Federal jail at Juneau, G. T. Trischman and A. J. Young were each given three months in the Fed eral jail, and Walter Paul was given a susupended sentence.
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SEATTLE MOTOR CAR
 DRIVER FACES CHARGE

SEATTLE, Jan. 26. - A charge of manslaughter hast6een laid against Harry w. Boswell, a Seattle saloon man who ran down and killed Miss Beryl Bill, a laundry girl, recently. Criminal carelessness and disregard of the ordinance regulating automobiles is alleged.
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LEHIGH VALLEY MAY
 BUY MICHIGAN CENTRAL

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-It is reported that the sale of the Michigan Central, a subsidiary of the New York Central, to the Lehigh Valely is being consid- cred. Bankers close to the Central road would not confirm or deny the re- mort.
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Rumored that Huerta May Leave.

VERA CRUZ, Jan. 26.-The Mexi- can gunboat Zaragoza yesterday took on provisions, including live cattle, and it is evident that she is about to depart on an extended voyage. Armed sentries guard the approaches to the vessel. Rumors are in persistent cir culation that Gen. Huerta is to board the craft and sail with her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26
IS GETTING
 AMERICAN GOLD

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-A Paris ca. ble to the New York Journal of Com. merce says: "Tt is stated that the Bank of France has arranged to take 100, 100000 francs in gold from New York before March 1. including 1O,- 100000 francs engaged last Tuesday day"
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Seward Happy.

SEWARD. Jan. 26.-The feeling at Seward since the passage of the Alas ka railroad bill Saturday by the Unit ed States Senate is one of unalloyed happiness. The beginning of a new prosperity is the characterization of the measure.
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CAPT. FULLAM TO HEAD
 ANNAPOLIS NAVAL SCHOOL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels an nounced Saturday that Capt. William J. Fullam. his aide, will be appointed superintendent of the naval acdemy at Annapolis.
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SPOKANE SAILS FOR
 ALASKA YESTERDAY

SEATTLE, Jan. 26.-The Spokane sailed for Alaska Sunday morning at 10 o'clock with the following passen' gers. for Juneau:
 F. E. Parsons, V. H. Wilhelm and wife, Fred Stevenson, Gordon Dodd, Fred Smith, D. I. Mair, John Olson, Hans Sollens, R. c. Post, Frank Post, R. G. Peltret, wife and son, and Chas. Pray.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26
MAsoNs, ATTENTION.

State communication of Mt. Juneau Lodge. No. 147, F. & A. NJ. will be held in Odd Fellows hall, Monday eve ming, Jan. 26th, at. eight o'clock. So- iourning brethern cordially invited.
 1.24.2t. ,all ..sE. D. BEATTIE, secy.
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NEW DANCES FOR JUNEAU.

The tango, hesitation waltz and oth- CT new dances will be introduced in Juneau tonight at Gross hall under the instruction of Miss Louise Anderson. It is the first class organized in Juneau to be instructed inAthe new dances.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26
EVERETT MAN KILLS
 MOTHER AND SELF

EVERETT, Wash, Jan. 26.-out of work and Respondent, E. w. Geiger, aged 45, yesterday shot and killed his mother, Mrs. Ada Mead, aged 7S, and committed suicide.
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less operator, who gave Alert Bay as the place of the accident.
sophla's Juneau pasensers.


 The Princess Sophia sailed from Jul. neau for Vancouver Thursday night with the following passengers from Juneau: w. J. Armstrong, Mrs. A. R. Young and child, R. H. Navourmi, w. R. Martin, J. c. Mcbride and wife, Trevor M. Davis, R. J. Craven and wife, William Mcleod. J. G. Callahan. Paul Good, J. c. Lesser and five second class.
 mcerIde Says: "AII safe."
 H. J. Fisher, of the c. w. Young company, received radio dispatch via Ketchikan, from J. C.. Mcbride, saying: "All safe; aboard the Al.Ki."
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EMPLOYEES BENEFIT
 FROM EMPLOYERS DEATH

NEW YORK, Jan. 26. - Requests from the B. Altman estate approximat' ing $1,OOO,O 900 were distributed among 400 of older employees of B. Altman & Co. Wednesday.
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MEXICO NEARING END OF ROPE

LoDoN, Jan. 26.-It Is learned here on good authority that Mexican af- fairs are on the verge of crisis. The collapse of the finances and the con. tinued successes that have attended the Constitutionalist troops have dis. couraged the supporters of Gen. Huer-
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WESTERN FUEL MEN OF
 FRISCO ARE FREE

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26.-The in. dictments against Robert Bruce, Sid ney V. Smith and Joseph L. Schmitt, of the Western Fuel company, were dis. missed Saturday by United States Dis trict Judge Dooling.
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cerdova Is Celebrating.

CoRDovA, Jan. 26.-slnce the an- of the vote in the United States Senate announcing the passage of the Alaska railroad bill there has been a continuous celebration at this place. The people believe that Alas ka is now about to come into its own.
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GALE DRIVES PUGET SOUND
 SHIPPING TO SHELTER

SEATTLE, Jan. 26.-A 6O.mile an hour gale prevailed all over the Puget Sound country this morning, driving all ships to shelter.
 No disasters are reported. The storm was preceded by the lowest bar ometer ever known at this place.
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CHICAGO GOES INTO
 FUEL BUSINESS

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-Chicago will f. nance and poerate a chain of grocery stores and coal markets for the bene- fit of those who are out of employ ment. An appropriation was made for the purpose last night.
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Homo Mln Paee emI.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. - Nobody doubts that the House of Representa- lives will pass the Alaska railroad bill within the next three weeks. It is thought that the percentage of the votes that it will receive will not be less than that which 1t got in the Sen
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Starts Boom
 For Full SeIf-G Government

people of the Territory to continue the agitation of the question until Con gress grants the demand. He says the passage of the Alaska railroad bill by the Senate and the assurance that 1t will pass the House removes any and all doubt as to the capacity of Al aska to maintain full self-fovernment, including county organizations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26
HAITIAN REVOLUTION
 IS GAINING GROUND

PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, Jan. 26.- The revolutionary movement is gain. ing ground perceptibly. The position of the the Hatien government is con sidered critical.
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ROYAL FRUIT CO, Phone 2aO

Fancy naval oranges. per box, $a.5o; cooking apples, $1!5O: extra fancy ap- ples, S2!5O and upward; extra fancy pears, D'Aniou, $500. We guarantee the best lemons, size 300, $7 box l-22-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26
BASKETBALL HERE
 TOMORROW NIGHT

The Juneau and Douglas high school basketball teams will play the next game in the Jaxon rink tomorrow night. Each of the teams has won game and the interest in the coming battle is becoming intense.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26
PRESIDENT AND coNeREssmEN
 IN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-President Woodrow Wilson and the foreign rela' tions committees of the Senate and House will hold an important confer ence tonight.
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CALIFORNIA COAST
 IS FLOOD SWEPT

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26. - The entire San Francisco coast is food swept. Santa Barbara and many towns have been cut off from communication with the remainder of the State.
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Revolution Disturbs State Department
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The Ha- tien revolution headed by Davilar Theodore, an exiled Senator of his country, is commanding the serious at tention of the State Department.
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MRS. CLARK QUITS
 AND GOES HOME

SANTA BARBARA, Ian. 26.-Mrs. F. Lewis Clark, of Spokane, becoming convinced that her husband had com. mitted suicide, left for her home Sat urday.
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sent.le celebrates New order.

SEATTLE. Jan. 26. - It has been many years since the people of Seat tie celebrated any accomplishment as generally as the passage of the Alaska
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MITCHELL LOOKS FOR
 GOETHAL'S ACCEPTANCE

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Mayor John Purroy Mitchell insists that Col. Goe- thals will yet accept the appointment as New York police commissioner.
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Plead Guilty.

Walter Paul, Olaf Olson and A. j.. Young, each of whom were indicted for selling liquor to Indians, entered pleas of guilty this morning.
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eoethaIa Recommended for Chief.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.-The Sen ate committee on Territories will rec ommend to the President the selec. ton of Col. Goethals as the builder of the Alaska railroads authorized by the bill passed Saturday.
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ROCKEFELLER, JR., HEADS
 ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, Jan. 24-John D. Rock efeller, Jr., was yesterday elected president of the Rockefeller Founda- ton Association.
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NETERER LETS CASE
 GO TO THE JURY

SEATTLE, Jan. 26.-United States District Judge Jeremiah Neterer to- day denied a motion of the defense to instruct the jury to find Chas. F. Nun day and Archie shiels not guilty.
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HOWARD ELLIOTT QUITS
 NEW ENGLAND RAILROAD

BOSTON, Jan. 26.-Howard Elliott Saturday resigned as chairman and as member of the board of directors of the Boston and Maine railroad.
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DISTRICT COURT NOTES
Arralgned.

V. McNeel. William Davidson and Ben Booth were arraigned this morn ing on dictments charging selling li- quor 60 Indians and will plead tomor- row.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26

Mir. J. sumpf is organizing violin class. All those wishing instructions leave call at Doran's drug store; also mandolin and guitar. 1.26.tf.
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Plead Not Guilty.

B. Smith, Tommy Wilson and Jack Nakane. indicted for selling liQuor to Indians, entered pleas of not guilty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26

Mandolin, guitar and banjo lessons, studio and 6, Garside Building. Open evenings, Alice M, Jordison. 1-26-6t.
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THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty.four hours ending at p. m.: Maximum-11. Minimum-5.
 Clear.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26

HINTS TO THE WISE-U.No Lini- ment for all rheumatic and other pains. J. w. Doran's Drug Store. 1-15-tf
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rhane Praises Government.

B.L. Thane. general manager of the Alaska Gastineau Mining company, said: The building of this railway is liable to result in developments for the betterment of Alaska that will sur prise us all, just as the building of the great railways to the Pacific Coast surprised those who opposed govern ment assistance for their construction. The passage of the bill shows dispo- sition of the government to aid in the development of the Territory's re- sources and am glad, but I am in favor of keeping up the demand for wagon road building. and this will al- so be found necessary"
 President John Reck, Juneau Com mercIal Club: "Yes. have something to say. I have just received a cable. gram from Delegate wickersham in- forming me of the vote in the Senate. I think the passage of this railroad bill is the best thing for the whole of Alaska that has ever happened"
 J. F. Pugh. Collector of Customs: 'I am very well pleased. The building of the railroad will result in develop ing the country's resources and this in turn will increase the country's bus mess in every line. Commerce will be greatly increased"
 Mayor c. W. Carter: Tt is evidence that Congress is taking the right sort of interest in Alaska and that we are to have the kind of Congressional leg, islation that we are entitled to. It is a step in the right direction and will
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26

FOR SALE-Practically new house, hold furniture, for sale cheap. Add. "A" Empire Ptng. Go. 1-26-3t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-26

as happy as 1t became with the re- celpt of the news that the United States Senate had passed the Alaska railroad bill. The large majority for the bm in the Senate and the knowl- edge that it was brought about by the direct request of the President that the majority party in Congress support it as an administration measure are taken as certain assurance that the bill will pass the House by big major Ity within the next three weeks, and that the work of railroad construction will be commenced with the opening of spring. The feeling that new era in Alaskan development has begun is everywhere prevalent It is believed without question that this will be the greatest year in Alaska's history. This opinion prevails at Juneau, and cable grams received by The Empire indi- cate that the same sentiment prevails elsewhere in Alaska and in the States.
 Gov. Strong Makes Statement.
 Gov. J. F. A. Strong. speaking of the action said:
 "The passage of the railroad bill by the United States Senate means that 1t will be passed by the House and that within the immediate future the work of constructing a trunk line rail road in Alaska from the coast to the interior will be actively under way. It also means the development of Alas ka coal mines and the stimulating of trade. directly and indirectly, in all parts of Alaska. Southwestern Alaska and the great interior section will be vastly benefited; many new mines will be developed, and a fine agricultural country win be brought under cultiva- ton with the substantial increase of population that is sure to follow in the wake of railroad construction and the establishment of industrial enterpris- es of various kinds.
 Tt must not be forgotten that this new era of development and progress upon which the Territory is entering has been brought about Oy Demo cratic administration. When President Wilson said that Alaska must be un- locked. he meant just what he said, and the passage of the railroad bill will be the first fruit of his active in terest in behalf of the Territory. To Senator George E. Chamberlain, of oregon. who was in carge Of the Sen ate bill; Senator Key Pittman, of Ne vada. chairman of the Senate commit. tee on Territories; Senator T. J. Walsh. of Montana; Senator W. E. Bo' rah. of Idaho, and Senators Jones and Poindexter. of Washington. the thanks of Alaskans are especially to be due because of the splendid fight they made in behalf of this hitherto much neglected Territory"
 Gov. Strong sent cablegrams of thanks to Senators George E. Cham berlain, Key Pittman and Thomas J. ,rv-rA
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AIaSkanS Celebrate
 Passage of BilI

lead to a development of the country resources"
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STORAGE

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Drury 28, Arkansas 7.

Springfield, Mo-, Nov. 2G.-Fighting until the last second of time in con test marked by line smashes and long runs, the Arkansas University team made an unsuccessful attempt to even the score and lost here today to Drury College 28 to '.
 It was a clean, hardfought battle The open style of playing was not re- sorted to until the third period when Arkansas tried various forward. freak and fake passes. Most of these were unsuccessful. In this quarter how ever, Arkansas made touchdown their only one of the game, and also kicked goal
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Texas A. 6 M. IA, Mississippi 2

Beaumont, Tex. Nov. 26.--Texas A. 6 M won from the Mississippi univer- sity eleven here this afternoon on a slushy field in a drizzliag rain by the score of IA to r. Everett made both of A. X M.' s touch downs. He stood out prominently in the last three quar. ters. Evans, quarterback for Mississ- ippi, made the only touch down for that team. He made repeated long runs and did some spectacular dodg- ing.
 Mississippi team was outweighed an average of more than ten pounds. They could not hold the A. X M s line. During the first quarter the A. X M. team lOafed. The next quarter they did little better In the third quarter a severe talk from Coach Nor. an they came back and went down the field for @ touchdown in the first three minutes of play Mississippi scored in the third quarter and A. X M. again in the last quarter.