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The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
NEW ROCKET MAY TOUCH IHE MOON
 ON DATA FLIGHT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 12.- Professor Robert Goddard, of Clark college, claims to have invented a rocket which will supply the scien- tific world with atmospheric infor- nation hitherto unobtainablt be- cause of the limitations of machines and appliances now in use for such purposes.
 The new rocket. which is describ- ed through the Smithsonian institu- ton, has multiple high charge efficiency sufficient te lift 1t into higher air layers previously consid- cred out of reach. IL is considered possible by the inventor that the rocket will even reach the moon.
 The greatest value of the inven- ton is in it's control. It is so con- stricted that it go straight up and come straight back to its starting point. bringing data of the ascent
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
NtNANA MAY GET HOOICH HEARING
 FROM TOLOvANA

According to recent arrivals from the Tolovana district, the Federal and Territorial officials who are en- gagged in an attempt to check the manufacture of hootch in that To- cality are having some difficulty in securing convictions. and there is talk of bringing the next case either to Nenana or Fairbanks for trial.
 A Jap was acquitted by jury a short time ago, on the charge of violating the Alaska dry law, and the next case to come before Com missioner Atwe!l resulted in a dis agreement, seven of the jurors be- ing for conviction and five for ac- ouitIal. The defendant was George O'Brion
 Special Liquor Officer John Moe had gathered considerable evidence in a cabin alleged to have been oc- cupied by the defendant. He found mash and the finished product, bills for fruit and sugar, bearing the defendants name, and near the cabin 8 still, carefully hidden in the snow, but with a well-beaten trail leading from the house to the hiding place.
 But with all their evidence, the authorities were unable to secure a conviction. The prosecution was conducted by Assistant District At tornty E. Coke Hill, who was sent 10 the Tolovana to assist Moe to clean up the district, and the de- fendant was represented by man named Bainbridge, a former lawyer of no mean ability, Bainbridge also defended the Jap who was ac- quilted.
 The authorities are said 10 have about reached the conclusion that t is impossible 70 secure 6 conviction by jury in the district. with the re- suit that they are thinking seriously of trying future cases in Nenana CT Fairbanks, Nenana preferred.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

MINERS WILL ACCEPT TERMS:
 BARONS MAKE NO PROMISES

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 12.- In a statement made today to the members of the Presidents coal President Tom L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America declared that the coal min CTS stand ready to accept unre- servedly any decision that the com mission may decide to make. rela- tive to the adjustment of differ ences between the coal operatives and the mine owners
 Chairman Brewster of the coal operators committee informed the commission that he could not make
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
QUEEN TO ESTABLISH
 ..- NEW MATERNITY HOME

iONDON.-Queen Mary has sig nifed her intention of devoting the funds sent to her as a silver we'd ding gift to the establishment of an institution to be called Queen Mary's Maternity Home, which will be situ ate6 adjoining Hampstead Heath.
 There will be accommodation for from Is to 20 mothers, and the home Is 10 be used for the benefit of the wives Of children of men who are or have been serving with his majesry's forces. ...
 Lord Leverhulme. the soap mag nate, has placed at the queens dis posal the site for the home.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

NJ. A. Schaeffer, until last weeE; chief timekeeper in the employ of the Alaskan Engineering commis- sion, has been transferred to the accounting department. where he will act hereafter as coupon ac- countant, with offices at the west end of the main office building. Mir. Schaefers former duties as chief timekeeper and voucher clerk have been transferred to the disbursing office and the position of chief time keeper abolished. The change is part of the plan of reorganization now in progress.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
SEATTLE MAYOR SAYS CARD WAS
 UNJUST ATTACK

SEATTLE, Jan. 12.-Mayor Fi,z gerald has filed an information charging Joe Smith, secretary of the Piggott Printing company, with criminal libel
 The mayor charges that Shit. who is local politician, circulated. or caused to De circulated. a card which was intended to give .he in precision that the city of Seat,l.- paid for Fitzgerald's campaign print ing.
 Fitzgerald denies that his bills were paid by the city, and aver that Smith, through the medium os the card referred to, sought to di-- credit him before the people of Sc attle
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

any such promise for the operators not, a. least. until the commission answers certain questions that have been asked by the operators. One of the question is whether or not the commissions award will be final and binding upon both sides; and another IS whether or not the com mission plans to act on matters which have been brought up by both sides.
 Lewis assured the commissioners that the representatives of the min CTS would willingly assist in such inquiries as might be decided upon by the commission.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
WOMAN MAKES CLEANUP
 SMUGGLING IN GERMANY

MA1ENCE, Germany y.-Smugglin Is on the increase between unoccu- pied Germany and the occupied zones, according 10 recent informa- tion received by the intelligence of fcers of the French Army of Oc- upation. French army officers say that women have been particularly active of late and that there are nearly as many women smugglers as men. An Alsatian woman snug gler claims to have made 60,000 marks on one deal.
 The woman, when discovered, said that she had sune from Srasburg to Solingen, in unoccupied Ger many, where she purchased 100 dozen knives at six marks each. She managed to get the knives over the Alsatian border without, paying duty, and afterward sold the knives to a French dealer for 20 francs each. Returning to Germany, the woman said, she exchanged the French money for marks, at 280 marks for 100 francs, the rate of exchange at that time.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. l2.- It is understood that President Will son will issue a formal call today for the first meeting of the council of the League of Nations, which is to be held in Paris on Friday. The issuance of the call IS in accordance with the original plans of the peace conferees and is not affected by the failure of the American senate to
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
TERRACE TURNED DOWN
 TO STAY IN COMMONS 5

LONDON.-When Arthur P Bal four was recently made lord presi- dent of the council, after giving up his post as minister of foreign af- fairs, he was offered peerage. which he declined, according to pub lished reports. IL Is stated that Mr. Balfour desires to remain a mem Der of the house of commons so long as his political career lasts.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
OREGON LAWMAKERS
 APPROVE SUFFRAGE

SALEM, Ore. Jan. I2. - Both branches of the Oregon state legis- frage amendment, The action was taken ar a special session of the lawmakers, called for the particular purpose of ratification @. .-
 Ratification was secured with very little opposition.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

Pete Schmidt's water wagon. was threatened with destruction by fire on Saturday as result Of 100 much heat in the stove which Is used 10 keep the tank warm. When Pete discovered the blaze. the fire had eaten its way through the tank sui fciently to give the contents the taste of frewater Pete admits that it had smoky taste, but nor of the Scotch variety.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
 WILL LEAVE SIBERIA

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 12- Official announcement has been made by the war department of the evacu- ton of Siberia by American forces. The Yankee troops, which number 5000, will begin leaving Siberia about the middle of February, ac- cording to the announcement And the American railway commission, which has been engaged in directing the operation of railways in the
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
SCULPTOR BECOMES
 COMMON ROUCHNECK

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l2.- Douglas Tilden. the noted sculptor, has accepted position in this city as q machinist
 In explanation of his deserrion Of his chosen art. Tilden says that the indifference of the world 10 art make it impossible 10 gain liveli- hood as sculptor
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

Northern country, will quit Siberia in advance of the fighting forces.
 II is the intention of the Ameri- can government to turn over to Japan the work of protecting the Siberian railroad, to be assisted by the loyal Russians in Eastern Si- beria
 Transports will be despatched 70 Fladivostok ar an early date to bring the Americans home.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
FIRST CLASS MAIL
 NOW AT FAIRBANKS

4 shipment of twelve sacks of first class mail reached Fairbanks from the coast late Saturday after noon. Nenana's portion of the con- signment will come down or the train tomorrow. with shipment of second class matter which reached the upper town on Friday. ..:
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

Roy Ferguson's curling team has carried of the honors in the First Fairbanks bonspiel of the winter Ferguson and Eddie Suter were tied at the end of the series, and ths latter lost in the game which was played on Saturday night to decide the championship. The trophy goes to Ferguson.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. 12.- Senator Hitchcock, spokesman for President Wilson in the senate fgh. for the ratification of the peace treaty. expresses confidence today that compromise reservations will be evolved which will meet with the approval of the Democrats and Pres ident Wilson
 The conference of Democratic
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

l small hye at the residence .of N. B. Snodgrass, superintendent Of me Government experiment sta tion, called the Fairbanks fire de parrmen, out late yesterday after noon, but the blaze was extinguish- ed without difficulty and practically TO damage resulted The residence in question is the old Peoples home, al Fifth and Lacey.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

Fifteen young Fairbanks couples, mostly high school student. enjoyed Q hayride 70 he Government ex- pertinent station on Saturday eve ming, returning home after mid night
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
PERSONAL

!. J, Buckley has resigned his position with the Alaskan Engineer ing commission and will go to Fair banks tomorrow to accept appoint nent as a member of Marshal Er wins force of deputies ~- =.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
RELATIONS RESUMED.

LONDON, Jan. 12-Lord Kilmar- mock has left for Germany to, be come British diplomatic representa- tive in Berlin. Germany, it is un- derstood. will soon send minister to London, to serve instead of an ambassador as formerly
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
ENGLISH PRINCE WILL
 VISIT AUSTRALIA NEXT

LONDON, Jan 12.-According 10 announcement made today, ire Prince of Wales will leave for Aus tralia in March, arrangements hay ing been made 10 make the voyage on the British battleship Renown, by way of the Panama canal.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
HITCHCOCK THINKS
 SOLUTION IS NEAR

senators, he says, discussed reserva- tions which they regarded as har- monizing with the views of the President relative to reservations which are interpretive but not de structive.
 Hitchcock believes that the pro- posed reservations will be 50 worded as to be acceptable to both sides, and intimated that early action will be taken.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
OLDTIMER
 DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE

YAKIMA, Jan. 12-Mrs. Martin Cheney, who came to Washington 80 years ago, died here today. aged 86 years.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
COUNCIL WILL MEET
 IN PARIS ON FRIDAY

ratify the peace treaty.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12

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The Nenana daily news., 1920-01-12
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20
NAYLOR BOOKED
TO Do TW|RL|NG
Athletics Meet Washington
Again - Baseball Scribes
Dined by VIM. Richardson
BY ROBERT w. MAXWELL

William Richardson, the new owner
of the Washington Baseball Club.
opened the interviewing season today at
noon in his Offices. at the Boursc. He
gathered around him the baseball Scribes
Of Philadelphia and the Capital City.
There was much merriment. food and
everything for the boys and pleasant
time was had up to the time the party
left for the ball game at Shibe Park,
the second contest between the Athletics
and the Senators.
Connie Mack. after having had Scott
Perry pummclcd into a helpless heap
yesterday, decided that he would try
either Naylor or Kinney to do the toss
ing this afternoon. Yesterday Perry
was not in shape, but unfortunately.
Connie did not find this out until the
Washington suggers had iattcned their
batting averages to an alarming extent.
But that is history. Connie is looking
forward not backward. He believes
that either Naylor or Kinney will be
able to check the one game rush of the
visitors. Both of these young hurlers
are in good conditions. and have been
showing lot of stuff during the warm
ing up process every day before the
game at Shibe Park.
Clark Griffith said this morning that
he would send Shaw TO the mound in
all probability, but that IL he didn' I
show enough before the game he would
send Erickson in. Walter johnson was
to have twirled yesterday but he has
been i'll for several days, and it is doubt
full if he will be used in any of the games
against the Athletics. or course, the
Athletics are awfully sore about this.
Connie Mack said today that he was
very much pleased with the work of
Shortfclder McCann. He looks like
the real thing" said Connie; "of course
you can't always tell right of the bat,
but he handles himself well in the field
and stands up at the plate like base
ball player, not like a back lot hitter.
lie is only eighteen years old and has lot
to learn, but if ] am not mistaken he
will learn the game alright and will
be able TO do justice 10 big league job
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20
j. s. HOCKEY TEAM
NOW IN ANTWERP
Stages Practice for oIympics
and Is Already Picked
to Win

Antwerp. April 20. - Americas
hockey team. which is entered in the
first big events of the Olympic games
to be held this spring and summer, ar
rived yesterday, none the worse for
few days Of rather rough weather. Last
night the team entered into its first
practice at the Antwerp Ice Palace.
Canadian hockey players were on the
side lines watching the practice. and
expressed the opinion the Americans
would be strong contenders for the
hockey title. It is planned to put
the American team through q daily
practice until the opening game, which
will be played Friday evening. Draw
Thursday afternoon. and the Americans
are hoping to meet the Canadians early
in the series.
Both the American hockey players
and individual skaters pronounced the
ice in the rink excellent last night.
There. are seating accommodations for
only 500 spectators and the rink will be
crowded to capacity. American army
officers stationed at the Antwerp base
and casuals from the army of occupa-
tion are clamoring for a chance to root
for the Americans. while the Canadians
v III be backed by the British army con-
tingent.
The Americans were met on their ar
rival at the dock by the Belgian COM
nittcc. All the teams entered for com
petition are now here. with the excep-
tion of the French, who are only a few
hours away and are training steadily
In Paris. The American individual
skaters will be called upon to face the
best and most experienced Swedish
Norwegian and Finnish fliers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20
SCHOOLBOYS NEED
PLAYING FIELDS
League Games Postponed When
Grounds Are Not
Available

Much TO tho disappointment Of scho-
lastic fans the game between German
town High and West Philadelphia High
School yesterday was called off, the
reason assigned mo playing fold"
Lack Of suitable grounds for games has
been one of the big hsndicaps to the
successful operation Of the league. ana
the West Philadelphia and Germantown
boys have experienced just what South
ern High. Frankford and numerous
other schools have gone through in
years past.
West Philadelphia High has arranged
to play some of tho home games at the
Kingsessing Fairgrounds. but cannot
secure the field at Forty ninth and
Chester avenue for postponed games.
Owing to the rain the early part of
this month there are many contests on
the schedule which must be played off,
providing a field can be secured. To-
play on the KingsesSing grounds.
Clinton Strong, coach Of the Penn
Charter School tennis team, was elated
with the victory scored by his proteges
over West Philadelphia. The West
PhillieS we're hopeful of winning this
match and the rooters were out en-
masse. In fact. it was one of tho
largest crowds that has attended a
tennis match. Reports had previously
reached the Quakers that the West
Phillies were after them for fair and
they we're prepared.
1t was coincidence that Milo Miller,
the Quaker leader. should lose to Wat
son. first singles for West Philadelphia
while or the other hand Captain Bran
mall Of West Philadelphia, was de
feated b. Wentz. of Penn Charter. This
was the best match of the day. Vent
winning, 7-5. Ga. Bartlett. Penn
Charter, had all he could do to win the
first set of his match with Wood. lie
let us somewhat and Wood won the
second set. but the third showed a re-
versal of form by. Wood, and the Penn
! Charter boy won hands down.
| The doubles match really decided tEc
winners. Burk and Thomas defeating
Coborn and Frings in two hotly con,
tested sets. Now that Penn Charter has
ar edge over the Specdboys. who wer,
anxious to win the title this year, the
! Quakcrs again loom up as the likely
winners,
West Catholic Highs game with st
Joe Preparatory tomorrow at the st
Joe Field will bring out large crowd
| This is one of the most important Cath
oliC League games.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20

SCOTT PERRY TAKES A HIGH DIVE /
. AND OTHER MACKS FLOP WITH HIM,
WHICH IS ALLBI FOR GRIFFS' WIN
BY ROBERT W. MAXWELL

Just the same Schacbt made big hit with the vice
president Of the club and also with President Grithth
The president, however, had an idea Al would make
good but Vice President Richardson had to be shown
Now Schacht go to Richardson's office and get bale
Of hay a sack of oats any time he needs them.
Washington presented pretty good ball club to the
home folks Bobby Roth rounds out the oufcd beaut-
fully making it of the speedies and most aggressive
outfits in the league Rice and Zeb Milan are good
hers and lots Of ground and do clever work
Joe Judge the only in the nfeld but before
passing him let spill few words in his behalf Joe
Of the best first basemen in the league and there
several who class stars Joe isn't hashy but is out
there day playing great baseball getting his share Of
hits and putting swell fielding stunts. He
has been given credit for his good work. might
we'll start handing IL to him
Stan Harris is on second. He is and seems
to be getting by all right Jim ONe at short, also is
recent acquisition and fields and hits we'll He gives
the impression that he has a bum arm but he gets the
ball to first ahead of the although he takes
a wind up Red Shannon. with the AS. is at third
base and yesterday played great game.
THE three Hetc men IN the iHfeld corked smoothly
and look like fixtures. This should please PreSi.
dent Griffith and Vice President RichordSon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20
HUNTINGDON VALLEY
WILDE'S GUARANTEE POSTED
Check for $1,000, erIton's Purse, in
Hands Of William II. Recap

Herbert G. Koh!er, treasurer, and
Herman Taylor, manager Of the Cam
den Sportsmen' Club, Camden, y. j.,
yesterday afternoon posted a certified
check for $1,000, the fiat guarantee to
be given Jimmy Wilde for his match
with Battling Murray, with William II.
Rocap. sports editor Of the PUBLIC
LEDGER. When Matchmaker Taylor
clinched the Murray Wilde bout, he in
sisted that his guarantee be put up in
the hands OF Mr.. Recap at least forty
eight hours before the bout.
1t became known today that Wilde
would be outweighed by only three
pounds when he stepped into the ring
tomorrow night in Camden against
Murray. Johnny Burns, manager OF
Murray. said that the Battler would
weigh in at 10 pounds.
Before Murray and Wilde go on,
three other eight round matches be
tween little men will be decided as fol
lows; Little Bear VS.. Willie Spencer,
Toe Nelson vs.. frankie Conway, and
battling Mack vs.. Tony Murray.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20
MERTON FAVOR|TE
IN W0MEN'S GOLF.
Phila. Cricket, Minus Two Stars,
Leaves Only n. V. c. c. With
Chance Against Champions
BY ANDY McNIBLICK

ray lot tne women goU cluD Cudln-
pionship of Philadelphia. as represent
ed in the winner Of the Philadelphia
Team Cup. starts today.
Merton Cricket Club. present cham
pion. captaincd by Mrs. Ronald II.
Barlow individual champion of this
city, is the favorite once more.
Merton plays Philmont today at
Philmont and should easily prove the
winner. Last year when all the divots
were replaced and the count chalked
down, it was found that Merton had
only won 20.
The nearest rival to Morion last year
was the Philadelphia Cricket Club,
which went without defeat down to the
match against Merton which ended
AS. in favor Of the Haverfordians.
Philadelphia Cricket Club had two
such stars as Mrs. &. II. Vanderbrck,
ex-nstional champion. and Miss Mildred
Cayerly, ex national tinalst, to lead
off last year, but both these experts are
promenadiug the deck of the good ship
Baltic today, far at sea on their way
to compete for the Ladies' Champion
~ Nhni
s,;iP ha .or;ous to tho Crickct club and
VIII oe serious 10 ,n. rmHot oth sc Wor;nn nna
o'"o'"
Lead on Mystery
I, n,as said bv tho secretary of the
yyomen'y Golf Association today that
4, 10 contrary to ethics 70 announce the
tsams before the actual p!ay, and there.
foro rho Cricket club PLAYERS who are
70 leoJ Of for that team must remain
a mystery for the time being.
:. The Cricket club plays Old York Road
today which il bpsted last year to the
tune 9i ~; "nom md was iII ToTusT ha n,rrs tbo
s.rr;cos Un "f it, raptnin. Mrs, Edith
Sar1eIaro ,;Ienu. il is pypertcd. She
"a bcr husband bayc been spending
ths;r honeymoon at Pinchurst.
Huntingdon Valley looms fairly
strong tLIs yror and ought to provide
tbe Closest cumpetition for Merton,
which il plays May 1.
Mrs. Caleb +. Fox is captain OF
Huntington Valley. with the lineup to
bs arranged al tho last minute. Mrs,
a. II Stctson. who won at Belleair
This winter, i one of the strongest
nIayers at the Noble Club, and will
either play No. or No, >.
Mrs. Stctsou has only played one
round of golf since her return from
Tho South
"Once was enough, she said to-