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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
TREATY BATTLE
OPENED TODAY
Lodge Will Call Measure
Up In The Senate
This Afternoon
TRIAL OF STRENGTH
First Test Likely On League Article
Three on Voting Question Will Dis
pense With First Reading.

Lines had been drawn by the op-
posing factions, absent Senators fer
the most part had returned TO Wash
ing.cn and all was in readiness Inst
night for the opening today of tic
final stage in the Scrate peace trea.y
and league of nations controversy.
The treaty with its league cc:c-
nant. tentative plans provide, wi! be
called up this afternoon by Chair
man Lodge of the Foreign Rala.io
Committee, and will be kept cont!nu
ously before the Senate in :"open ex-
ecutive" session until the ina! yCte CT
ratification is taken several weeks
hence.
Coincident with the bringing up of
the treaty Senator McCumber, Re-
publican, North Dakota. who refused
10 join his Republican colleagues on
the Foreign Relations Committee n
the reporting of aTenlmcntS, ard
who declined to approve The major
i.y's reservation to article ten, Of the
league covenant will ,Tle an indiv;d-
ia! report.
Because Of the enormous length of
the document, the forna! "iirso "ead-
ing" will be dispensed with and treaty
taken up article by article. This plan
probably vii! bring an early trial Of
strength-,poss!bly to':@y.-w!th the
reaching IF Article 3 If The league
covenant, in which he iS defined the
voting power of the various powers
in league council and assembly. The
Foreign Rc'atons Committee ma jori-
" has rec rmmcndcd an amendment
to the article. in the for,n OF Il prevIs0
stipula.ing that the Unitcd S:atc'
skall have vote in the assembly
equal to tic aggregate vote Of any
nation haY"ing sclftgGvernlAg colo
n.es ard domnions, ass members of
;he league.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
STABBED BY SOLDIER

A jitney driver giving the name
&C Walter Donaldson and his ad
dress as 1880 New York avenue.
northwest, was stabbed in the side
Yesterday afternoon by soldier
while at King and Henry streets.
The soldier escaped and Donaldson
was taken to the Alexandria Hos
pital and treated by DR.. L!ewellyn
Powell. His injuries are not seri-
Gus A soldier who was with the
soldier who did the stabbins was
taken into custody by policemen and
detained as a witness. The Alexan-
dria police will endeavor to ascer'
tain the whereabouts Of the assa'!'
ant and bring him to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
LIBEL CHARGE
Norfolk Newspaper Man is Accused
BY Policeman.


Norfolk, Va, Sept. 15.-Chsrgcd
with libel, Gillette Lane, 32 years old
natives of Minnesota, was arrested
on warrant sworn out by Policeman
w. o. Jones' He furnished a cash
bond and was released.
The warrant recites "that Lane on
August 20 and September 5 unlawful
ly, maliciously and contriving and IN
tending to blacken the reputation or
w. o. Jones, police officer of The
city Of Norfolk, did write, print and
publish in the Virginian Independent
certain false and scandalous malicious
and defamatory libels of and concern
ing the said officer, and represented
him as corrupt and criminal officer.
The warrant relates the case lnvolV-
ing the police officer and a young wo-
man named Lillian Wilson, whol., the
officer assisted in arrestirg in Nor
folk county in August. Miss Wilson
brought a charge of criminal assault
against officer Jones. but he was ac-
i Quilted after a hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
REUNION & PICNIC THURSDAY
FOR ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH

Th4rc will be grand reunion CT
the various commardcries and aux
i!rar:cs from Washington and
MARYLAND at Green Willow Park,
Aracostia. Thursday. The picnic will
he for the benefit Of st. Joseph's
Catholic Church, this city. All of
the communicates and auxi!!aries
are invited to enter the competitive
drill. Medals will be awarded
the best drilled teams. Auto trucks
will leave Columbus and Wythe
streets at 10 Il. m. and p. NJ.
There will be refreshments and
amuscments at the park. Those not
going in the trucks may take the
Anacostia cars which go direct to
the park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
IN .MEMORIAM

In loving. remembrance Of ouc
dear husband and father, Gustavu5
Robcy, who entered into heavenl.'
rest, September 14th. 1918. one yea
ago.
Death has robbed me of My love!
one:
Of the ones | loved so well;
Taken from this world Of sorrow,
Safely home with Him to dwell.
Gone from earth, yes, gone foreve"
-dimmed eyes will gaze in
vain;
| shall hear his voice, oh, never
Never more on earth again.
Mrs. Mary Robey and family
220-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
STEAMER GOES DOWN IN GALE
Fifteen Members OF Crew Succeed in
Reaching st GATHERINGS Island
After Hard Fight

Savannah. Ga, Sept. 15.--The
steamer Barnstable, sailing from
Savannah for Havana. on Friday,
went down at sea in northeast
gale on the coast of Georgia Satur-
day night. Twelve of the crew.
including Captain Moon, are missing
Fifteen of the crew. after an all
night battle in the rough seas. sue
ceeded in reaching st. GATHERINGS
Island yesterday.
The Barnstable sprung a leak at
aobut $50 Saturday afternoon and
It was abandoned at 10 o'clock that
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
THREE KILLED IN WRECK
Millionaire, Little Girl and Nurse
Killed on Way to Join Wife
And Mother.


Crisfi eld, Md, Sept. 15.-Edward
McCready, Chicago millionaire.
and his year old daughter, Susan
ne, were instantly killed and the
latter's nurse was SO badly injured
that she died soon afterward in the
hospital when. the McCready auto
mobile was hit by an express train
from Philadelphia and hurled
against a freight car at crossing
at Westover yesterday morning.
The party had started in the high
powered car for Atlantic City to
join Mrs. .CcCready, who had gone
there few days ago.
So great was the impact Of the
collision that every step on the
passenger coaches was torn off. Mr..
McCready, who was driving, was
carried on the engine pilot to West
over station. Both his legs were
broken and he had internal injuries
which caused death instantly. the
nurse and little girl, who occupied
the tonneau seat were thrown out
200 feet from the crossing. The
little girl was dead when picked up,
but the nurse lived an hour after
her admission to the General Hos
pital here. After the wreck an eye
from a doll the little girl carried
was found upon the pilot of the en-
CINE he.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
CONSTITUTION DAY.
Gov. Davis Asks that Day Be OBJ
served Wednesday.

trON. JuNIS .ASkS tHdl bds i'S VIZ
served Wednesday.
To the People of Virginia:
On Wednesday, September II. 1919,
w!!l be celebrated the one hundred
and thir.y-second anniversary Of TIE
5igrirg Gf the Constitution of tae
United States Of America, and it IS
especially fitting that the people of
Virginia should properly observe this
day as Constitution Day" through
out the Commonwealth.
Under the auspices of the National
Security League, nationwide OBJ
scrvancc of "ConstitutioE Day IS
planned, which has been endorsed by
the Virginia State Bar Association,
and earnestly urge the people Of
Virginia to observe and honor this
day. Especially do | ask that in al!
the schools CT Virginia on this day
fitting patriotic exercises be held to
comrnc:norat the formation of the
Constitution which was drawn to IA
tice to provide for the common de-
sure national unity, % establish JUS
fense, and for the protectiaon of life
and property, to promote the general
welfare and 20 secure for cur clti-
zens the blessing CT liberty.
The Americanism CT the ConstltI-
tom alcnc is the foundations upon
which the patriotism of our citiZcnry
should be grounded, and J.
heartily approve of the observance
cf Wednesday. September II, 1919
as "Constitut;on Day" in Virginia.
WEGTMORLAND DAVIS,
Governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
WILLIAM L. SCHAFE DIES

William T. Schafc, 26 years Ole
died at 10 o'clock last night at h
residence, 315 South Columbr
street after a long illness. Tho d.
ceased is survived by his wife ar'
two chilren, together with his
mother. Mrs. Annie VI. Schafc. and
four sisters and two brothers.
His funeral will take place at ;
o'clock Wednesday afternoon frc.
his late residence ard services vii,
be conducted by Rev. O. P. Lloy@
pastor of the Second Baptist Charc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
DEATH OF COLORED TEACHER

Patrick H. Lumpkins. one Of the
best known colored residents of this
city. died this morning at his home,
615 South Columbus street. He was
principal of Snowden public school
for boys and was veteran teacher.
His wife and two children are
living. Acute Indigestion was the
cause Of his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
NOTICE

In order to give the employees
of The. Gazette an opportunity to
attend the parade in Washington
Wednesday afternoon this paper
will 30 to press promptly at noon
on that day. 81
.!ll display and classified ad-
rertising should he in this office
net later than 10 a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
SPECIAL NOTICE

Owing to the increase in price Of
new productions and to eliminate the
1se of pennies which IS great in
convenience, beginning Monday, Sep
tember Is, 1919, prices at the Rich
nord will be as follows: Matinee 10
and zoe; nights, Is and 25c. 1ngomsr:
Is and 2Oc. These prices include war
,ax and remain the same except on
special super productions. II,
Alexandria Amusemen. Co:1
Richmond and Ingonar Theatres
G1S-tf. - -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

The annual meeting of the stock
holders and directors of the Harris
& Shafer Co., will be held at the Of
fee Of MIR. Gardner L. Boothe, Alex
andria National Bank Building, Alex
andria, Virginia, on Thursday, Sep.
tenrber 25, 1919. at 2:3O p. m.
BY order of the President.
2l4-15t. E. A. Harris, Secty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
DIED

17r,1pKIN-Cr Monday. September
Is, 1919 at $50 a. m Patrick
H. Lumpkins. at his residence
615 South Columbus street. He
is a we'll known and respected col
ored citizen. Notice of funeral
later. Washington papers please
co,v 220-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be call commune
ton Of Andrew Jackson Lodge y
t2O. A. f. and \. NJ, at the NJ,
sonic Temple Monday evening Scr
tcmbcr 18th. at 1880 O'Clock to cor
fer the NJ. VI. degree. BY ord'r {
the Wcrshipful Master.
220-1c. J. Z. Alexander, Secty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
SPECIAL NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Braddock Light and
Power Company, Incorporated, fo'
the election of directors and the
transaction Of such business as may
properlv come before said meeting.
will be held at the office of the Corn
nanv, Alexandria National Bank
Building, Alexandria, Virginia, Tues
day, September 16, 1919, at J
o'clock p. m.
.z1i-1Oc. S. R. Bowen, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
LETTER OF SYMPATHY
Alexandria Mother Receives Words
Of Coincidence From Chaplain
cf 4 f.. f.

\ MIS-. 1SdUSlId ouoh, luOSiiCi VI 1 : .
vate Thomas Cook. who was drown,
ed in France on the oath day of last
February, has received the following
from Albert L. Evans, a senior chap
lain of the American Expeditionary
| Force.
Ho. GISD, Gievres, France,
August %, 1919.
Mrs. Isabella Cook,
1l12 Queen Street,
Alexandria, Va,
Dear Mrs. Cook
It was my sad duty and privilege
to conduct the funeral ceremonies
over the body of your son which WAS
recovered from the Saudre River
August 9th, 1919, and who wrs
drowned February 81, 1919, Doubtless
you received the notice of his death
accidentally in due time, and | an
glad TO inform you now that the
body has been found and given 4
burial with military honors.
Private Thos ". Cook (lS2i2lG}.
35th Co., Transportation Corps. 18th
Grand Division. was buried in TIE
A. +. F. Cemetery No. 33l, Gi"vrc".
France. in Grave Number 1851, "a
August 28th, 1919. His grave VI!
be marked with a permanent whit
cross with his name, rank, organic
ticn. and date of death upon it. The
Cemetery is very carefully looke
after by the American Goverrmcr
and may he visited at any time b,
any one wishing to see it. In du
time pictures will be taken Of ii
the graves and copies of the same
may be obtained from the Wa" q.
partmcnt at Washington.
| want you to know how deeply !
sympathize with you in your sorrow
and l rejoice with you in the recov
cry of the body. which of course i.
more satisfactory than to never
knew where it went to. It seem
strange that the water held :: Ec-
meath its surface so long, but til
river is very swift in the rain
season and has 4 deep channel J;
places filled with bush and weed
which might easily hold the bod
lodged in them for months. Il
death was purely accidental and
was fully investigated ut the tim
| have just reread the proccclin"
of the Board which are on f;lo
these headquarters. The boys co.
pany has left here some time az
of course, and there are not MS
Americans here now. We al! h0
to move soon. But the dead will J
main behind and the cemetery will
taken care of by carctaker IN t
employ of the u. s. A. May V
find all comfort in Him who is alb
to comfort us in times of scrrov
and give US the immortal hope thc
those we have lost long since awhil
we may meet on the other shore
where there is no more sorrow AM
war an suffering. May God, Il
good Father. bless you richly o.
of the abundance Of his grace
this time.
Albert l.. Evans.
Senior Chaplain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
106 NORTH FAIRFAX

Campbell the Tire Man, vulcaniz-
ing, retreading tire and tube re
pairing exclusively. Now open TO,
business. 220-1l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Paul Hcrfurth has purchased
from Mrs. Margaretta Nails, three
houses at 32S $50 and 332 Commece
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Maltha Washington Chapter, No.
=, Order of Eastern S.ar will hold
their regular monthly meeting at
3'clack tomorrow night in the Ma
sonic Temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
HAPPENINGS ABOUT !.
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF

A smoker viii be given tonight by
the Chamber of Commerce. All mem
bers are invited to attend this meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

John Ruthben, Of Washington, last
hight addressed the autumn OPEN
ing of the 3. y p. u, at meeting
it the First Baptist Church. The
meeting was we'll attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15
TUIiES
TUBES
Guaranteed
TUBES

3Oys. 1925; 3Ox5 -1-2, $3.50; 32x9
g Il, $500; 31x4, $3.50. Alexandria
Auto Supply. 1O4 South Washington
Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Mrs. Irene l.. Plaskett has sold to
J. H. Johnston house and lot 1T
North Payne street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

The hour set for the parade in
Washington Wednesday is l o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Mr.. Daniel r. Stansbury, lieuten-
mt colonel on the staff of Gen. ".
:. Gurney. commanding the Patri-
.rch Militant, |. 0. O. F., is in Bal
t;morc attending the centennial
meetings Of the Sovereign Grand
ledge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

fdaah aiSe7aSO sf0U W
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
A smoker viii be given tonight by
the Chamber Of Commerce. All mem
bers are invited to attend this meeting.
The hour set for the parade in
Washington Wednesday is l o'clock.
Mrs. Irene L. Plaskett has sold to
]. Fl. Johnston house and lot 1T
North Payne street
Paul Hcrfurth has purchased
from Mrs. Margaretta Nails, three
houses ut 32S $50 and 332 Commece
street.
Nan tha Wasi.rgtc- Chapter, No.
p Order of Eastern S,ar. will hold
their regular monthly meeting at s
,'rlack tomorrow night in the Ma
;onc Temple.
John Ruthben, Of Washington, last
hight addressed the autumn OPEN
ING of the 3. Y p. IT,, at meeting
it the First Baptist Church. The
meeting was we'll attended.
Mr.. Daniel r. Stansbury, lieuten-
mt colonel on the staff of Gen. w.
:. Gurney. commanding the Patri-
rch Militant, |. 0. O. F., is in Bal
tmorc attending the centennial
meetings Of the Sovereign Grand
ledge.
Mrs. James King, Of this city,
yl,o for the past year has been over
.eas with the Red Cross. has return
i home. Mrs. King was assigned
% rescue work and did splendid
york in this line.
Mrs. \. D. Montier, head clerk of
he first floor at the store Of ID.
}ondheim and Sons, is confined to
,cr hcme as result Of injuries
aused by fall she sustained last
Thursday evening.
The city postoffice will close
romptly at 10 O'Clock Wednesday
order to give the employees an
pportun:ty to attend the big pa
;.de in Washington. There Will be
ne delivery by the carriers IN the
morning.
TIE corner stone of the new pub
i. school building for colored chill
:ran Of this city. vii! be laid Tues
NV evening, September 16, 1919, at
o'clock. George Penis. d. d. G.
i. of the Masonic fraternity ofrle-
atiAE.
Mr.. Russell Young of the Even
.nr Star. Washington, D. C., who
las been spending his vacation with
.ol. J. Nathaniel Rogers, of Way
.de." Lewinsville, Fairfax county,
.oday resumed his duties at the
Star.
Funeral services for William Z.
.ntwisle will be held at 4:30 o'clock
his afternoon at his late residence
;15 South Lee street, and will be
conducted by Rev. Dr.. John Lee Al
ison. pastor of the Second Presby-
erian Church. Burial will be made
n st. Paul's cemetery.
The public in genera! are invited
inspect the lady's beautiful
.eorgette crepe beaded gown on
exhibition at ST. Joseph's Hall. Co
um5us md Wythc streets, on which
yoiccs are to be disposed Of 25 cents
,a..h Tie gown is valued at $lOo.
Mr.. ]. Frank HIibbs sustained
4 ractured wrist Saturday evening
while cranking his automobile.
! Canton Alexandria No. /, Patriarch
\. Militant. /. o. O. F., in charge of
apt. ". /. Martin, Lieut.. G. K.
| :aincs and Ensign Grafton Trenary,
| .ill leave here Wednesday morning
. t T o'clock to take part in the
.entennial parade in Baltimore on
| that day. They will be accompan:c4
| 5y a large number of Odd Fellows
I from, this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Mrs. James King, Of this city,
yl,o for the past year has been over
.eas with the Red Cross. has return
d home. Mrs. King was assigned
% rescue work and did splendid
lork in this line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Mrs. A. D. Montier. head clerk of
he first floor at the store of d.
3ondhcim and Sons, is confined to
,cr hcme as result Of injuries
auscd by a fall she sustained last
Thursday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Mr.. Russell Young of the Even
ng Star. Washington, D. G., who
las been spending his vacation with
.ol. J. Nathaniel Rogers, of Way
.idc." Lewinsvlle, Fairfax county,
,odav resumed his duties at the
Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Funeral services for William 3.
,ntwisle will be held at 4:30 o'clock
his afternoon at his late residence
,15 South Lee street, and will be
.onductcd by Rev. Dr.. John Lee Al
ison, pastor of the Second Presby-
.erian Church. Burial will be made
st. Paul's cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

The corner stone of the new pub
i. school building for colored chill
:rrr Of this city. viii! be laid Tues
nv evening, September Is, 1919, at
!; o'clock. George Penis. D. d. G.
l. of the Masonic fraternity offic-
airing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

Canton Alexandria No. l, Patriarch
Militant. /. o. 0. F., in charge of
ant. ". /. Martin, Lieut.. e. r.
:aincs and Ensign Grafton Trenary,
.ill leave here Wednesday morning
t T o'clock to take part in the
centennial parade in Baltimore on
that day. They will be accompan:c4
~ a large number of Odd Fellows
from this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-15

The city postoffice will close
,romptly at 10 o'clock Wednesday
n order to give the employees an
opportunity to attend the big pa
;.Ge in Washington. There Will be
ne delivery by the carriers in the
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-05-01
PRESIDENT FIRM ON FfUsaE
QUESTION AND LATINs MUST
RETURN ON OWN ACCORD
BIG THREE" ARE PROCEEDING
intimations That Italy Will Accept
overtures From France - Com
ferees Stand by Wilson

Paris, May There is a slight
rift in the Italian cloud which gives
hope OF the clearing of the difficult
ties that have arisen in the peace
conference over the Adriatic prob
lem.
overtures for the resumption Of
relations have not come thus far
from either direction, but there are
intimations from Rome that over
lures from Paris would not be unac-
ceptable and would receive every at
tention.
The prevailing sentiment among
the delegates, including several Of
the American delegation, is against
soliciting a return Of the italian
representatives, and 1t was at first
believed that President Wilson
shares this view. Those nearest the
president, however, asserted that II
Italy is disposed to relinquish Ffume
and accept the compromise the pres
ident suggested he could doubtless,
in the interest Of harmony. make
such friendly suggestions as would
permit the resumption of return by
the Italians without any sacrifice Of
dignity or self-esteem
These personal susceptibilities are
felt to be more of an obstacle at
present than the territorial merits Of
the case. While popular sentiment
in Italy still insists on holding FL
ume. the recent official attitude has
been less insistent and apparently
tends toward acceptance of one Of
the various plans proposed by the
council Of three, whereby Fiume
would be internationalized and some
Dalmatian outposts given to Italy.
1t is the declared purpose OF the
council, as well as President Will
son, not to yield on Fiume, even IL
the peace treaty is signed without
Italy's participation. But, should the
recent official tendencies at Rome
take the definite form of accept
ance OF compromise. the presi-
dents friends say they are sure that
no feeling Of pride will restrain
him from taking steps which will
fully restore the Italian delegation
to its former agreeable status in the
conference.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-05-01
.PROSP[CTORS RUSH
TO new YUKON FIND

Anchorage, Alaska, March 12.--
(By mail. -Prospectors have stain
peded to u newly discovered creek
that empti,s into the Yukon river
about $50 miles north of Marshall
City, where indications of proris-
ing placer strike were found In De-
cember, ACCORDING to travellers arriv-
ing here from that district.
The creek Is said to lie between
the village Of Pimute and the Holy
Cross mission. Prospectors return
Ing from that region are said to have
reported plenty of 50-cent ground"
available. The diggings are shallow
and easily worked. they said. Opera
tors from Flat, Iditarod and Mar
shall City have gone to the creek in
numbers to attempt to secure leases.