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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

A quickened appreciation in all
nations of the value Of physical
education has resulted from the war
according to Dr.. P P Claxton,
commissioner of the Bureau of Edu-
cation, and has been evidenced in
this country by the enactment of
laws in eight states requiring ply
steal training in the pubic schools.
! bulletin issued by the burea1 j,
summarizing legislation on the sub
iect. notes that in France a strong
central committee has been formed
TO promote physical education and
in England comprehensive provisions
have been incorporated in the new
education law.
Illinois was the first of the Amer
can states 10 require physical train
ing by statute, passing the law in
June, 1915. Since that time New
York, New Jersey Nevada Rhode
Island, California Maryland and
Delaware have enacted similar laws
and six other states, Massachusetts,,
Carolina, Pennsylvania. Nebraska,
Ohio andColorado have given legis-
lative attention to the subject but
have not acted.
In most states which have con-
sidered physical education. the I'M
tial impulse to action was interest
in military preparedness and took
the form of bills for military train
ing of high school boys Investi-
cation resulted in convincing the
legislators, the bulletin says, that
military training for youths was
less valuable even as a measure of
preparedness than a solid system of
physical training. With the excep-
ton of Nevada, where the lay ap-
lies to high schools only, the laws
apply TO all school children and the
time requirement ranges from one
hour each school week to two hours
and half.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
BRITISH COAL OUTLOOK

It is calculated that 100000, 900
will be added to the annual expense
of the colleries of Great Britain
and 81 ton to the cost of coal to
the consumer if the miners are
granted the higher pay, shorter
hours and modern methods. which
they demand and if they do not
produce more coal under those con-
ditions
Although the miners in America
are fewer, it is pointed out, the
production here is enormously
greater, owing to better working
conditions, modern machinery and
modern mine equipment. Sympathy
with the demands of the miners is
somewhat withheld on the ground
that they were given preference
over others in rehabilitation. Brit
ISL mine owners claim that, because
OF this. the workmen should place
the supply of coal on a satisfactory
basis before raising questions of
hours and wages
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
Membership List
Nenana
Commercial. Club


Anderson, Herman
Alfred, Mrs. Clara
Bergman, Charles
Brown, Jess
6erggren, Ernst
Browne, F. D.
Bresnahan. f. D.
Blankfield, D.
Bowen, j. r.
Blair, Roy
BROKER, Ed
Bennett, j F.
Ball, |. B.
Brown, Erie
Burns, R. E.
Coutts, " ].
Calderhead, R. W.
Campbell, n. J.
Coghill, W. A.
Cooney, NJ. J.
Doner, Frank
Owen, r J.
Douse, Fred
Davis, Harry
Ekeland, Aft
Funk, 4. B.
Flniayson. K A.
Fisher, Joe
Flower. J. H.
Foster, Steve
Gagnon, VIM.
Ghezzi, Alfred
Head, E. A.
Haslem, H. G
Hagan, James
Hill, L. W.
Hagen, Hans
Hoey, Andy
Gray, E. B.
Gilcher. w. H.
Hyiand, Mike
Isabel, L. C.
Irvine, A. J.
johnson, A. G.
Jones, Frank
Julian. ". ],
johnson. Joseph
Jepson, Peter
Joseph. H. B.
Roland, Knut
Ketooroky, John A.
Laughlin, E. L.
Lund, E. E.
Lehr, Q. F.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
WARSH|P
OUTWTIED HUNS

LAWFORD, Eng.-The fact that
one British warship penetrated the
guard patrol of the German High
Seas fleet after the battle of Jut-
land and laid mines to cut off their
retreat has just been disclosed.
The information became public
through the presentation to a Law
ford church of a flag of the war
ship Abdiel, of 1856 tons and a
speed of 40 knots
The inscription accompanying the
flag testifies that the Abdiel "slip-
ped through the redoubled guards
of patrols on the night of the battle
of Jutland, May 81, 1916, and laid
a great series of mines close to
the German coast, blocking the en-
trance of their retreating ships into
the harbor. This dangerous nights
work" adds the inscription, was
completely carried out and the
havoc among the German ships was
so great that their crews mutinied
and refused to go out again" The
white ensign presented to the church
was flown by the Abdiel in the
Jutland battle
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
Willis NICELY
COMING IN OVER
BRCADPASS TRAIL

Mrs. Willis Nicely, of the Nicely
and Belmont House of this city,
received advices that her son Willis
had been discharged from the army
and that he is now on his way
in to Nenana over the Broad Pass
trail.
Willis joined the army by volun-
tary induction and was stationed
at Camp Lewis, doing duty with
the ambulance corps Shortly after
the cessation of hostilities he tried
to get his discharge. as he had only
enlisted for the duration of the
war. but principally owing to red
tape. was unable to get release
until about the 10Th of last month.
He was slated for discharge earlier
but owing to the strike at Seattle
and the fear of serious disturbances,
his discharge was held back until
the strike was finally settled.
Willis arrived at Seward on Mon
day, and in all proba bility is now
hot-footing it over the new trail for
the only worth while country in
the world
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
A CALIFORNIA RECORD

The government spent ST.. TO
train each flying cadet ia his ground
work at the School of Military
Aeronautics on the University of
California campus. at Berkeley, ac-
cording TO figures given out with
the formal closing of the school
approximately one and a quarter
million dollars were spent on the
maintenance of the school.
Over 5000 students graduated
from the school, prepared to begin
actual flying. This number repre-
sents about s. per cent Of the en-
trants, which authorities declare, is
record that is highes; in the coun-
try.
In July, the greatest activity of
the school was noted when more
than q thousand men were in train
ing. This number steadily de-
creased, with the crisis on the
Western front in that month, and
only forty remained in the fina,
graduating class.
Major Crane is the commandment
of the camp and viii remain with
his staff until the disposal Of the
military property is effected.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
WEEKLY FORCE REPORT


For the week ending March 16
there were 3S3 employees on the
pay rolls of the Alaskan Engineer
ing commission, showing an increase
OF l employee, as against the
number employed during the pre-
ceding week. There were also l07
stationmen or contractors, and Al
stationmen laborers. showing a de-
crease of At stationmen and an l.
crease of 6 stationmen laoorers for
the period under review.
The forces of the A. E. c. were
distributed as follows:
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
Department of the Interior
Alaskan Engineering Commission
NOTICE

Passengers leaving on the train
for any point on the line south of
town are required to purchase
tickets before entering the train.
Tickets can be purchased from
the station agent, whose office is
in the employment office, on the
ground floor of the general office
building, Alaskan Engineering COM
mission.
Tickets will be or sale at any
time during office hours. and can
be purchased in sufficient time be-
fore the departure of the trains.
Regular trains leave the foot of
A street on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
SERb|ANS HAVE
RESTORED LAND:
OUTLOOK GOOD

NISH, Serbia.-Three months of
unremitting industry, unhampered
by Bulgarian and Austrian depreda-
tons or interference. have enabled
the Serbian people TO secure a new
hold on life. With the country
entirely free of invaders, the large
peasant population has succeeded in
setting things in order in surpris-
ing fashion, and conditions should
be almost normal soon.
Lareg quantities of wheat and
other staples, which the shrewd
Serbian farmers hid from the enemy
have reappeared. At the moment
the most pressing needs seem to be
clothing, shoes, fuel and agricul-
tural implements.
Apparently there is plenty of
money in the country, some of it
having come from Austrian and
German soldiers, who it may be said
to their credit, paid for most of the
articles they took from the Serbians
during their occupation. However,
the Bulgarians, who requisitioned
almost everything they required
from the already straitened popula-
ton, often paid nothing for what
they took. In the cities most Of the
stores have no stocks because they
sold almost everything to the Aus
trians and Germans.
Fortunately the harvest last fall
was exceptionally good and there
probably will be nothing approach
ng starvation among the poor this
winter. The enemy troops carried
off almost every article of value
they could lay hands on but they
did not have time. owing to the
suddenness of their retreat, to take
with them more than 25 per cent
IF the available grain supply. Meat
S abundant though high in price.
Before the war it sold for six cents
a pound, now it sells for Sc cents
Large numbers of sheep raised in
the mountain furnish not only a
valuable meat supply but an abund-
ance of wool which has provided the
peasants with the only clothing
hey have had in four years.
Serbia's most vital need is cloth
ng. Even well-to-do persons are
or, at least, scantily clad.
The Associated Press correspondent
observed an army officer of high
rank dressed in a skirt made of
flour sacks. The little clothing that
may be bought is held at prohibitive
prices. The ordinary peasant work
ing costume costs $3.50, shoes $50,
of poor quality s25, and
thread is priced at 50 spool. A
of old clothes from the
N. Y. chapter of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, valued at home at
s72, was appraised at $500 by
merchant in the Prot district, where
the Red Cross is carrying on re-
lief work. The Buffalo supplies
were distributed on Christmas Day
and brought happiness to many
homes.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19

Neil Mccall, the Eva creek mining
man who had been on a business
visit to Fairbanks, returned to Ne
mana last night. He expects to
leave on the train Saturday morn
ing for his camp on Eva creek.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
NOTICE

Anyone cutting wood or timber
on Acre Tract No. 80 hereafter will
be prosecuted according TO law.
RICHARD H. KNIGHT.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19
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HOSPITAL NOTES
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In the Fairbanks Land office to-
day John Sabljak filed an appG-
cation for a homestead on a tract of
land little over lac acres in ex-
tent, in Section IS. Township
south, Range west F. B NJ.
The tract of land described by
Sabljak is on the east fork of the
Middle river, and about four miles
distant from Nenana.
Frank Rogers. who had three ribs
fractured in an accident recently,
is reported to be doing well. He
will probably be out in couple
of weeks.
Sam Deretich. who had his hand
nearly sawed off by the woodsaw.
some time ago. and had been under
going treatment at the hospital. left
that institution yesterday. The in
iured member is now perfectly all
right and Sam has resumed work
on the railroad.
Jack O'Neil sought admission 20
the hospital last night. suffering
from appendicitis He was oper-
ated on for the removal of the
offending appendix and is doing
very we'll today.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-03-19

Nenana-The Gateway 20 Mckinley
National Park.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-31
INDIANA LAWYER
 WEDS LOCAL GIRL
Miss Wanda Mary CieszynsI<i Becomes Bride of J. NJ. GrabowslSi,
 of Gary, Indiana.

A pretty wedding was celebrated yesterday in New Haven. The bride was Miss Wanda Mary CiesZynSlIi, d native of New Britain, a graduate of the local High school and a promi- nent worker in the American Red Cross and Home Service. She is the 5 daughter of Anthony Cieszynsl<i. The bridegroom was J. H. Ora boWski. He is lawyer in Gary, Indiana, has numerous clients, many political friends and extensive real estate in terests. The romance started in New Britain several years ago. but the war interfered. MT. GraboWslli was called to the colors and recently discharged from service.
 The church ceremony was held in St. Stanislas church in New Haven The wedding reception took place in the Wanda cottage in Momauguin and was closed by a banquet at Swift'5 Relatives and friends, guests from diff ferent cities in Connecticut and other states, showered their good wishes upon the bridal couple. Many law yers, clergymen and doctors were present and interesting speeches were made. In the afternoon the newly Weds left for Newport and Gary, Ind.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-31
AMERICANIZATION
 IS TOPIC OF TALK
Chief Naturalization Examiner of New lNnGiand speaks at Normal
 school Classes.

The fourth and last of the series of public lectures held yesterday morn ing and given in connection With the training courses at the summer school for evening school teachers, was de- HVered by Commissioner James Farrell chief naturalization examiner for New England.
 MT. Farrell spoke on the work of the naturalization service, outlining for the audience the steps through which an alien passes before he be- comes a fully natuFniized American citizen. He emphasized the teaching of the English language to prospective citizens before they make application for naturalization. At the conclusion of his remarks Commissioner Farrell answered a great many individual questions for the benefit of the audi enCe.
 Commissioner Farrell remained in town to enable him to visit the model evening school and saw the work ac- tually being done in the three grades.
 r FOrty-fiVc pupils out of a total en- rollment of forty-nine were present in school last night. In the beginners grade the training students observed a model lesson in speaking, under standing, reading and writing Eng fish, based on the lesson, II turn in the fire alalm,' conducted by Director Brown. An actual fire alarm box was installed in the room through the courtesy Of the local fire department George Cooley, superintendent of wires, very kindly delivered the in strument at the school, set it up and remained throughout the session.
 In the third or advanced class 8 I>l1 L, lesson. Actual instruments, including a good looking operator were includ = ed in tho demonstration. In this room Commissioner Farrell conducted a mock naturalization examination The men examined by him are to appear in September for the final hearing. The men did very well.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-31
SHORTAGE OF CLASS
 ROOMS AT SCHOOLS
Superintendent Holmes Reports That Schools Will Be Greatly Over
 crowded at tho Opening.

According to a compilation made by Superintendent Stanley H. Holmes this morning, there will be a shortage O. p class rooms when schools reopen this fall. In order to meet the over crowded conditions Superintendent Holmes stated that it will be necessary to place number of children on d part time schedule of attendance.
 The Smalley school is at the present time greatly overcrowded. In this scchool there is a shortage of nine class rooms. When the fall session be- gins there will be 28 classes at the school and only 19 available rooms.
 At the East street school there will be 26 classes and only 22 rooms. The shortage of class rooms in the other schools about the city are as follows: Elihu Burritt school 1; Smith school. 3; Rockwell school 3; Northend school, ?; Lincoln school, 1; Monroe school. 1 Osgood Hill school, 1; Stan ley school, l.
 Owing to midyear graduations that school next spring, there will also be a shortage of class rooms at the High school. In order to meet this emer- gency it is possible that several rooms in the new Northend school addition, which should be completed by that time will be used for accOmm Odatlng the overflow from the High school
New Britain herald., 1919-07-31
KOLCHAK RECEIVES
 ALLIES PROTESTS
Charge is Made That He Has Violated Terms of Inter- Allied Railroad
 Agreement.

Vladivostok, July 19, (By Associat- ed Press. )-The inter-Alied railway com mission hero dispatched a formal protest yesterday to the Omsk govern ment of Admiral Kolchak against vio- lations of the intcr-Allied agreement regarding operation of railways The communication demands that the Russians live up to the agreement which they signed and a party to if the government expects Allied aid The removal of Gen. Semenoff from the zone where he can interfere with railroad operations also is asked
 The violations have chiefly been through the military station com mandants who sell tickets, all cars and attempt genera supervision of traffic a duty assigned to the technical board of the American railway com mission to Russia under the chair manship of John F. Stevens.
 The chief disturber is alleged to be Gen. Semenoff who appears to be the dominating figure in the Trans baika sector.
 Tho United States has furnished $4,00o, 900 and China S5,0O0,000 for the railroad reorganization while the other Allies have promised funds
 Gen Knox, chief of the British mill itary mission here left for Omsk on July 16.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-31
REFUSED TO OBEY
 AND WAS KILLED
War Dept. Records Put Different
 Light on Story

Washington, July 31.-The official records of the war department state that Private Frank w. Frey of Pater- son, N. J., who served in Company D, 309th infantry, 18th division, came to his death as the result of wilful misconduct and direct disobediance of orders"
 GA comrade of Frey gave out a story in Paterson on Monday that Frey had been summarily killed be- cause he refused duty on the ground he was a conscientious objector).
 According to the official records Private Frey made no claim to being a conscientious objector. He went through the rifle range at Camp Dix where he was trained, and apparent l did not develop any scruples against fighting until he got close to the battle front in France.
 His first offense was to throw down his rifle on the bayonet practice field but the incident which resulted in his death as his company was de- training at Vitrey- -Haute- Marne came through his refusal to carry his pack and, later, his refusal to move out of the way of his company as it was marching off the narrow railroad platform.
 Having rejected the counsel of his younger officers, the matter of Pri- Vate Frey's disObedience was referred officially to the battalion commander, who directed the officer of the guard to detail a sentinel with instructions to see that Frey put on his pack and moved off with his company. A pri- Vate was sent to sec that these 1n- structions were carried out.
 The sentinel twice directed Frey to pick up his pack, after which the testimony shows that when Frey as stunned a crouching attitude, as if to spring, the sentinel lunged at him, his bayonet penetrating Frey's left breast. Private Frey died before the surgeon reached his side.
 On Aug. 14, eight days before his death, Frey was tried for disobedi- ence of orders in connection with his refusal to continue bayonet drill, which occurred in June, during battle practice. While Private Long, Frey s ! "buddy," declares he heard the sol dier was sentenced to twentyfour years imprisonment, the records show that the court gave him two years, one year The reviewing authorities had not passed upon the case. The sentinel who killed him was acquitted on the ground that his act was necessary to compel obedience to orders in time of war and in close proximity to the enemy, although the l board did not believe the sentinel in | tended to kill Frey.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-31
6,OOO SOLDIERS
 GUARD CHICAGO
Continued from First Page)

ed the home of John Coles, a negro policeman in Englewood and rained bullets on him and his wife The house was severely damaged before policemen came to the rescue.
 Interference with the United States mails has carried the riot situation through official channels to Washing ton. Federal officials hinted today that troops would be asked to sur round the post office affording pro- tection for employees of both races and guaranteeing delivery of mail.
 Interference With Mails
 Failure of 1000 chauffeurs. car riers and clerks to report for duty yesterday was declared by Postmaster Carlisle to constitute interference with malls the riots and strikes being assumed as the reason of inability of employees to reach their employ ment The interference was reported to Postmaster General Burleson.
 1O2 Years Old and Armed.
 Sanford C. Mccoy, colored, who told the police he was 102 years old was probably the oldest person picked up by the police as a suspect in the round up of rioters. He was dis armed of loaded revolver and warned to go 10 his home.
 A white woman, dressed in man 8 clothing and carrying a pistol was arrested. She told the police she was on her way to a railroad station and had donned male attire through fear of rioters.
 Leaders among the negroes of Chi cago met last night in an effort to discover the real causes of the race riots and to devise means of ending the disorders. Resolutions were adopted advising negroes to be the first to cease attac cks of violence and asserting that nothing but evil could result from attempts to wreak ven- geanCe for grievances.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-31
BAKERS HOLD MEETING.
Nine New Members Arc Voted Into
 Association.

As result of the canvass made of Bristol bakers yesterday afternoon, nine of the tradesmen of that city were at the meeting of the newly formed Bakers association held in the chamber of commerce rooms last night and all of them have become affiliated with the local branch of the organiza ton. J. M. Hallinan is pres ident of the organization and presided at the meeting. The committee ap- pointed to draw up set of bylaws and constitution made a report and their recommendation were adopted.
 A membership committee has been appointed and every local baker will be approached with a view of get ting him interested in the new organ ization. A canvass will also be made of Terryville, Plainville and other small towns in this vicinity. Another meeting will be held next Wednesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-31
STRIKE HELP UP
 PENDING HEARING
Representatives of Six Railroad Shops at Washington Advise Workers
 to Stick to Jobs.

Washington. July 31.-Representa- tives of the six railroad shops who are in conference here with railroad administration officials telegraphed to shop employees over the country to- day not to strike pending final settle ment of their demands. The work men were informed that the railroad administration had consented to enter into a national agreement with the unions covering rules and working conditions.
 The committee represented 4oo'- 900 men. Two broad subjects were up for sideration-creation of national agreement and a very sub stantial increase in wages to meet increased living costs, which the com mittee said had caused d serious state of unrest among the shop men.
 We are now officially assured by the director general that the railroad administration will sign the national agreement said the telegram to the shop men, An earnest effort is now being made by the director general 10 give us definite information at earliest possible moment as to posi- tion administration regarding wage matters.
 A successful continuation of our ef- forts depend on united support of all men involved. There must be no stoppage of work during the negotla- tonS."