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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10
WEATHER KILLS
ENTRY IN RACE
ACROSS STATES

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Oct. 10
Maynard, the Flying Parson," is
still leading the westbound entrants
in the transcontinental airplane
race, having reached this city at
an early hour this morning. He
was forced to lay over here several
hours because of broken radi-
ator. and will, in consequence. be
unable to reach San Francisco to-
night as previously planned.
Snowstorm Fatal.
Lieutenant f. V. Wales, one of
the entrants in the transcDrtincrtal
race, died in this state today as
the result of encountering severe
snowstorm in the mountains.
Westbounders Fastest.
The westbound planes are max
ing better time in the iigh- across
country than those which started
for the East from San Francisco.
Four of the eastbound planes are
reported to have reached Rock Is
land, Illinois. today. Lieutenant f.
c. kiel. it is believed, is leading
the race toward the Atlantic, fol-
lowed closely by Smith
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10
YANKEE SH|PYARDS
HAVE GOOD RECORD

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 10
According to statement issued
this week by the United States
Shipping board. there has been con-
structed in American shipyards since
the war started. a total of l,46S
vessels. Many of the yards estab-
lished remarkable records for quick
construction.
The list of ships turned out in
cludes all kinds of vessels-steel
wood, and concrete.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10
SPEAKS AT SPOKANE.

SPOKANE, Oct. 10, - Senator
Johnson addressed an audience Of
1000 in this city today, the crowd
filling the armory, where the ad-
dress was made
The speaker announced that he
would conclude mis- tour at Sail
Lake on Saturday.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10

this week to six below zero not
only filled the river with ice, but
also forced the dredges to suspend
operations, fully two weeks earlier
than usual
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10
CONFEDERATES VOTE
TO ENDORSE LEAGUE

ATLANTA, CT. Oct. 1O.-The
United Confederate Veterans, in an
nual session in this city, have adopt
ed a resolution urging the adoption
of the German peace treaty and the
League of Nations covenant, with
out amendments or textual reserva-
tions. The resolution was adopted
by an overwhelming majority of the
delegates
The action of the convention will
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10
HONORS ARE EVEN IN
WESTERN MINOR LEAGUES

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1O.-In the
second game Of the Western minor
league series, which started here
Yesterday between the Vernon and
St. Paul teams, the visitors won
with a score of ) TO 0. The open
ing game, played here yesterday,
was won by Vernon, 7 to l.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10
UKRAINiAN LEADER is
AGAINST DENIKINE NOW

LONDON, Oct. 10.-The British
foreign office mas been advised that
Petlura. leader of the Ukrainian
forces, has declared war on Deni-
kline. leader of the Bolsheviki
forces in Russia. The report comes
from an official source.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10

be made known to the United States
senate by official communication,
transmitted through Southern repre-
sentatives at the national capital.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10

DR.. Parker, Government veter-
mary, who condemned nearly all Of
Fairbanks cows recently, left the
upper town for Juneau on a Gibson
auto stage this morning. Captain
George Green was also a passenger.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10

Al Johnson says there is no truth
operation for appendicitis last night.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10

A mask ball has been announced
for October IS, at the Armory hall,
Fairbanks.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10
DEATH STOPS DISCLOSURE

BERLIN, Oct. lO.-Hugo Haase
leader of the Independent Socialists,
was assassinated in this city yester-
day IS minutes before the time set
for his appearance before the ma
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10

tional assembly with sensational dis
closures regarding Germany's Baltic
policy. Haase was shot as he was
about to leave for the parliament
buildings, and died almost immedi-
ately
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-10-10
CAPITAL GROUP ASKS CONFERENCET OBANBARGAlNlNG
ARMY PLANE TO TRY FLIGHT
TO ALASKA DURING WINTER

and it is found that cold weather
flying is practicable, regular route
to Alaska will be established. to be
extended later to Asia, probably
by way of Bering straits.
Committee Recommends.
At late hour this afternoon, the
committee voted unanimously to
submit favorable report on the
SIS, 100000 additional appropriation,
which will enable the air service
to carry out its elborate building
program, which includes the con-
struction of 200 Liberty motor
planes, 200 Martin bombers, and
zoe experimental pursuit planes.
One of the proposed routes will
include Panama
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
PARROT TALKED TOO MUCH
California Hunters Use Their Shotjuns
on Bird That Spoke German.

Oakland, Cal.--Iluto, a much travel
ed paTo, belonging To- Mrs J. II. Rath-
bone Tunnel road las changed his
vocabulary. He landed TWO men I'm
Jail and lost his tail feathers, all be
cause he insisted on speaL.iHg German.
Dominica Garerane. Italian, and
Mathew Gras>eponie, French, were
hunting near the Rathbone residence.
Suddenly they heard stream Of dis
loyal German. such as "IIoch ="
"Raus!" and Colt nit uns :" issuing
from a bush. Garerane and Grasse-
ponie looked at each other. Then by a
common impulse they cutched their
>hotguns and advanced on Pluto.
There was roar of artillery. Pluto
and his tail feathers parted company.
A game warden, ]. l.. Buudock, who
was in the vicinity, rushed to the
spot, He found two indignant hunters.
denudcd parrot hahhing German and
iNne tame pheasaurS The hunters
said they were after Pluto, but the
warden looked asiuncc nj the pleas
ants and brought the men to the city.
The parrot according to Mrs Rath-
bone, was the gift Of a German sea
captain and learned the language while
on a sailing vessel.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
WHEN RAILROADS WERE NEW
Engineers in Charge OF Construction
work Had IDEAS That Now Seem
Little Peculiar.

Light On strange ideas Of pioneer
railroad builders was thrown by Ed
ward 5. Jouett, general solicitor of
he l.. \ n, In Il talk before the Ro-
tary club at Louisville
THE Standardization line" said
he, was huilt with longitudinal stone
>Iils capped with It strip of iron and
the numerous curves which YOU have
all noted, are said 10 have been pur-
poSely Introduced upon the theory that
they We're an advantage in enabling
he conductor the more easily to see
the rear of his trsin. The coaches
were two-Story aftairs-Women and
children below and men above-nna
the motive power was mules to the
Top of tl.' hill above Frankfort. The
train WAS let down the hill into the
city upon an incline operated by
stationary engine.
You may be interested, in passing.
to learn that with the exception Of
few miles near New Orleans. which
9ntcdatcd il about Il week. this line
from Lexington to Frankfort is the
oldest railroad in the United States
south OF the Ohio and west Of the
AlleghonleS. It was chartered in 1890
very early in railroQd history, when
we remember that the first railroad
in the United States was built in 1926. .
and the first locomotive engine was
operated in 1870
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
LIBERIA IS REACHING OUT
Tribes Of That Country, II is Said, Are
Accepting the Teachings of the
Missionaries.

PlenyOno Che Wolo. Liherian OF
the hru tribe, who graduated from Co
lumhia university, says:
There never has been a scientific
census of Liberia, but the population
Is estimated Il, from 100000 to 3.OoO,-
900, and not more than 1900 are
America LlherianS. the descendants OF
liberated slaves. The remainder be-
long To tribes which speak four differ
eht languages aud offer uuly nominal
submission 70 the government The
hfuS elect their kings 10y the selection
of the most available man of the royal
house. In the Jarroway tribe the King
IS an absolute monarch for the reign
OF six years, and i then put To death.
Other tribes also follow different Gus
toms.
The tribes do not acknowledge the
government OF Monrovia. because they
ltel that ii does not protect them by
treaty The United States government
Is required to help the Amcricu-Liht.
rams against the tribes, and in 1872
this country helped put down rebel
lion of the KruS.
The constitution Of Liberia has
literacy test, which has heretofore ex-
Guided most Of the natives from Vat- (
ing, as the central government is un-
able 70 undertake their education. The |
GirhaS are being taught toy Episcopal /
and the FuliugoS, who
are MohaumedunS, are also gaining
The franchise. The kruS are very am
bilious and are Also catching up There
lfe more than 20 Liberiuu> of the ma
i've tribes studying in the United
States.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
LONDON USING MORE DOPE"
Facts Brought Ort. at inquiry Into
Death Of Young Actress in
Metropolis.

London.-Opjum smoking and drug
taking appear to be INDUCED in TO Il
greater extent in bohemian London
than is generally known
Facts were disclosed at an inquest
on young popular actress which show
that doping parties have been fire.
quenty held in various flats in the
west end; that cocaine and heroin
are taken habitually and various trips
made to chinatown" in L;mehouse
for the purpose Of opium smoking or
purchasing the drug.
The heroin is bought in small auan-
titles for So IA bottle and cocaine is $50
the bottle.
Witnesses at the inquest described
parties held in flats where opium was
smoked, the cost of the evenings on
tertainment ranging from $50 to 500
The authorities, seeking those who sun.
ply the drugs, have arrested one
woman.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
N'YAWK WOULD BE STYLE HUB
Waist Makers Plan to Have Gotham
Supersede Paris as Fashion
Center.

New York-Plans for making New
York and not Paris the style center Of
the world for women's clothing were
outlined here at the annual meeting Of
the United Waist League of America,
attended by delegates from all parts
Of the country.
Samuel y. Lerner, president of the
organization. predicted that the move
ment would have the support, not only
OF the waist manufacturers, but of the
dress manufacturers, milliners and
other producers of womans wear.
President Lerner announced that the
Pennsylvania Railroad company had
offered a site for Il 100000 building
which it is proposed to build in this
city to house all the waist manufactur-
ing plants in New York.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
Health and Height Count.

Every lying man in the United
States air service has to undergo a
strict radical test periodically in or
der that he may be classified in one Of
four grades. IA men are the few
who can stand air work at attitudes
above 10000 feet a" men can stand
the strain between $1,000 and 10000
feet, while the n" class consists Of
pilots for duties between 5000 and
10000 feet, and the "C' group includes
all airmeu fit only for service between
ground level and 5000 feet. 1t has
been found that airmen of most robust
physique cannot stand the sudden
changes of air pressure pntailed by
diving and rapid climbing for any
length Of time. Hence the frequent
medical examinations, carried out by
experts WHO Lave drawn up n care
fully calculated standard of efficiency.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
ALL A. {. F. BOYS MUST WRITE
overseas Soldiers Ordered to Send
Postcards to Next of Kin
at Home.

Paris, France-Every member of the
American eXpeditionary forces will
have to write postal card and start il
homeWard in the immediate future ac.
cordihg to an order issued. The or
der preScribes that the postcard shall
be dated and inform the next of kin
OF the soldiers station. physical condl
ton and the organization to which he
is attached. The order WAS found IN
be necessary owing to the neglect of
many soldiers to write to their people
at home, who remained in ignorance of
the whereabouts and health of their
soldier relatives and therefore were
Kept in constant state of anxiety.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
LOCAL MARKETS

Springs, per h.. 21c.
Old ROSTERS, per h., 12c.
Hens per h.. 23c.
Ducks, per h.. 22c.
Eggs. 25-30c
Cream, Acc.
Butter, 32c.
Geese. 22c.
Live Stock.
Steers-Stock. per cwt., $3.50; fat
per cWt., Sl4,
Calves, per cwt, $12-$13.
Hogs. per cwt., ST..
Spring lambs, per cwt,, $1O-$11.
Hides and Wool.
Mink skins, 1896.
Horse hides, s.,
Skunk skins, $1.50-SG.
Coon skins, 2,l0-$5.
No I hides, per H., 13c.
No ? hides, per h., 12c.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20

sat behind the steering wheel OF a
big racer. Smiling Ralph as Null
ford is known among the racing fra
ternity originally sprang into fame
as the driver Of a Lozier. winning
the 1910 road racing championship
with this type OF car, and capturing
the Vanderbilt Cup race the following
year He also was the runner I'd in
the first Indianapolis 5o0,mile race,
giving Ray Harroun. the winner, a
real battle for first money. milford
was forced to change a tire near the
finish or he PROBABLY would have won
had this not occurred As a race
driver, Milford displayed most of his
skill in the big road races when that
form OF automobile racing was popu-
lar in America With the lightly con-
structed ana speedy Frontenac. Null.
ford may surprise the dopesters by
cutting big dgure in the running of
the Liberty Sweepstakes classic on
May 81.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
SPORTS
MANY FIGHT FANS
TO WITNESS BOUTS

More than 100 ottawa fistic fans
are expected to journey to La Sale
tomorrow night to witness the pad
ded glove entertainment being offered
by Jimmy Keys of the downstate
clut "Kewpie' Ertle, the St Paul
phenom, is the fayorite of the OF
tawa fans and he will be given a
warm reception when he steps into
the hempen square to cross mitts
with Johnny Richie rated as one of
the best little scrappers in the game.
Everett VS.. Singer.
Richie boxed Pal Moore, premier
lis FOUNDER Of the world and was de-
feated although he did not get knock
ed clear of the ring. Richie was a
favorte with the Joliet fans until
"kewpie' made his appearance in
these domains and then the formers
stock fell.
Kid Singer of Pittsburgh will go
ten rounds with Stanley Everett of
Peoria in the semi-windup bout of
the evening Little is known of the
smoky city glove artist, but accord
ing to advance reports will maxi
the Peoria wildcat travel some to put
over win.
In the preliminary bout Gus Naus-
en- of Oglesby viii travel six rounds
with Ked Dewey of Moline. Dewey
has been doing quite bit of ring
work during the last year and will
be an able match for the "Lowden"
city man.
The fights will begin at Q O'Clock
sharp and cars will go in both drec-
tons after the bouts, They will be
staged in the La Sale theatre
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
Cut This Quit Is Worth Money.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
lip, enclose with sc and mail 1t to
Foley & Co. 1885 Sheffield avenue,
Chicago, H., writing your name and
lddress clearly. You VIII receive In
return a trial package containing
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound,
for coughs, colds and Group; Foley
Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and
back; rheumatism, backache, kidney
and bladder ailments; and Foley's
Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic for
constipation, bliousness, headache
and sluggish bowels
w. d, Duncan. Druggist. Ottawa. Ill
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
MARSEILLES
MISS THERESA PHiLLlMoRE
Representative, Branch Office Phllimore Building


Mrs. James Timn0ns went to >ilyis,
ILL.,, today for a visit with her sons,
Harry and James
Mrs. Jesse Drake and ,wo daugb-
tiers arrived here this afternoon after
several weeks visit with relatives in
South Bend. Ind, and win visit
friends here before returning to their
home in Kansas.
Alphonsus phillimore of overseas.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Philli-
more OF this city was mustered ont
at Camp Grant yesterday and arrived
here last evening.
Alma AnderOurgh went to Prince.
ton for yisi. with relatives.
Announcements have been issued to
many friends in This city Of the mar
riage OF Miss Nellie Lucky of Grand
Ridge and William Heppner Of Man
lius township which is to take place
in The near future Mr. Heppucr is
the son of Mr. and Mrs Fred Iepp
nes
Mrs Thomas Adler received cara
from her son Floyd announcing his
discharge from the navy He was in
Virginia when the card was mailed
and is expected to arrive hame very
soon. He will visit relatives in Wash
'ington, D. c., on his way home.
Tomorrow evening the employees OF
the National Biscuit Company OF thu
city will hold dance in the Home
Defense League hall.
Mr. Werstrum submitted % an Cp-
Grafton tor Q tumOr on his forehead /
yesterday at Ottawa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
MARSEILLES TO MEET
O. H. S. FIVE FRIDAY

Marseilles will meet the o. II. S
basket ball five tomorrow night in
the high school gymnasium After
the victorious game last week in
Spring Valley, and the week before
when La Sale played in Ottawa, the
boys of the O. H. s. feel certain that
they will win tomorrow nights game.
A preliminary match will be played
between the members or the junior
and sophomore teams.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
HUNS POLISH YANKS' SHOES
Yankee Signal Corps Officer Says
Americana Are Curiosity to
Germans.

Philadelphia. - The Germans are
now polishing the shoes of the AmeH-
cans, who formerly did that them
selves, says letter from Lieut.. Frank
H. Blythe to his father.
Describing the march into Germany,
he said; I'VE are sort of a curiosity
to the inhabitants, and they have much
fear that we Will leave them to the
mercy of the French and English"
The lieutenant has been overseas for
a year with the -Four Hundred and
Fifth telegraph battalion aud was
slightly gassed once.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
What Is IN

A small girl was visiting her aunt's
room for the first time She walked
about and scrutinized everything with
interest. Finally she stopped before
an attractive picture frame which was
standing on the table, hut was empty.
After a puzzled moment she said:
"Auntie Ethel, what is it l don't seeY"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
GIFT QUAINT (
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|ENNO celebrated race drivers and
\ a millionaire pilot OF high speed
race cars, will be seen IN action
with the running Of the worlds great
est automobile racing classic over the
historic Indianapolis Speedway. May
3lst
cliff Durant is the only Million
aire actually racing cars on the big
speedway in the United States today.
In order that he may increase his
chances OF winning the indianapolis
classic and the fat purse that goes
to the winner Durant has secured the
services of that sterling pilot. Eddie
Pullen. who has long list Of vic
tories to his credit, the most noted
OF which is the worlds road racing
record Of ST. miles per hour. which
he established when he won the Grand
Prize at the wheel OF a Mercer car
over the Santa Monica course in 1914.
Pullen also won at Tacoma in 1872.
and in 1915, he also finished second
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
Collar Button Causes Divorce Suit

An elusive collar button was respnn-
s!ble for Andrew ]. Emmcrt abusing
his wife, Angelina Emmcrt, according
to her testimony before mastes in
chanctry in suing for divorce. She
said when be dropped his collar but
ton and she would not search for it
he struck her. 4 divorce decree is
recommended. - Pittsburgh Chronicle
relegraph
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20

in the Eigin road races in 1911 1912
and 1872. Puilen with his millionaire
employer, will drive q Chevrolet Spe-
c.al in the Indianapolis race.
Ralph Milford, who hes entered a
Froa.enac in the big grind is one
OF the most popular drivers that ever
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
Baby Dead.

Esther Booth The 3.yoar-old dauga
ter OF Mrs. Floyd Booth, who resides
on farm one mile north of this city.
died last evening at 100 alter a
weeks illness Of pneumonia The
chi!d's father died five weeks ago in
Chicago while visiting relatives. The
funeral services will be held tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock az the
home. Row Kiahpaugh viii ofhciate
Burial will he made i'm Riyerview.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-11
WILSON THANKS
Mine WORKERS
WITH MESSAGE
In Telegram to President Lewis
Says I'VE Must All Work To-
gether for lust and Fair
Settlement"

Washington, Dec. five must all
work together to see that a settlement,
Just and fair to everyone IL reached
without delay" President Wilson said
today in q telegram to John L. Lewis,
head Of the United Mine Workers, ex-
pressing appreciation of the patriotic
action" in ending the strike.
The message said: May not
express to you and through you to
the other officers Of your organ
ixation my appreciation of the pa
triotic action which you took at In
dinapolis yesterday. Now we all
must work together to see that
settlement, just and fair to every
one is reached without delay.
"(Signed) WOODROW WILSON,"
Announcement of the members of
the commission to investigate miners
wages and operators profits will be
made at the White House after Attor-
ney General Palmer returns to Wash
ington late today or tomorrow.
White House officials stated deN-
nitely that the third man on the COM
mittee would not be connected with
the government. The secretary Of the
treasury is directed to submit to the
senate a statement Of dividends paid
during 1917 and 1918 by btuminous
coal mining concerns, in resolution
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-11
PLATFORM FOR
new POLITICAL
PARTY PUBLIC
Numerous National Problems
Dealt With in Several PIanks,
including Trusts. Labor, Ag-
riCuIture and Others.

st. Louis, Mo-. Dec. 1.-THE plat
form of a proposed third party was
submitted to the conference of lib
erals here today. Planlss suggested to
the conference today dealt with nu-
merous national problems, including
trusts foreign relations. labor and ag-
triculture. The conference comprises
league. Labor party ana Liberals" "
from other parties.
The platform committee reported in
favor of extreme public ownership. re-
taxation of patent laws, and Joint oper-
alton of rail owners railroad workers
and public. Extension OF the senate's
powers for initiating and approving
treaties and an end to executive ses-
sions of the senate. The report also
opposed military training, favored dis
armament and vote OF the people to
declare war except in case of invasion.
Regarding labor the committee sug-
sested the principle of Joint operation
by public, owners and workers of ma
tionalized basis industries, approved
labor's demands on the right to organ
ize, bargain collectively, and choose
their own representatives; the eight
hour day, pensions for the aged and
insurance, and declared against in
junction in labor disputes.
Cooperative marketing. crop insur-
ance and liberal farm loans, were IA
vored. The committee approved in
come tax on sums over $4,000 and in
herttance taxes on sums over $4,000,
tax on idle lands, gradual abolition OF
tax on excess profits.
Compulsory education was approved
with no labor before the age of 49,;
higher wages for teachers, free speech
and repeal Of war time laws limiting
it; release of political prisoners. and
equal rights for women.