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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
AN INDEcOROUs JOY RIDE

It did seem that even the present
administration might have managed
to do the reverent work OF exhuming
and, bringing home our soldier DEAD
in France without a scandal and the
further plundering Of American tax
payers, says Harvey's Weekly. But
even in that, 1t seems. we are DOCK
ed for a humiliating disappointment
The revelation of the Herald's
Paris correspondent concerning the
way this sacred task Is being done
win move the country to bitter IN
Airnation. The mere fact that the
American people are being robbed
as usual is quite an Insignificant item
N the correspondents indictment
That was to have been expected. The
American people are used to 1t. But
that a process which should nave
been MS solemn funeral cortege as
~rief- stricken country ever KNEW
should be turned int trans Afian
tic 10y ride for deserving Demo
crats--tha& is so monstrous as to ~
almost incepceivable. shoals Cd can
low youths. inexperienced In every
fhinC who. I'm or out OF service
-ever saw the war front and who's
sole equipment for the serious tasi
they are supposed to meet is the en-
aorsement Of some Democratic con
rressmen, are being sent over U
France under high salaries to iest
cav lives In Paris and to impede TN
real workers who are approachin,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
ORANGE IS WELCOME

Abilene extends cordial welcome
to the visitors Of the state Grange:
They represent the real wealth OF
1he state. the production Of the farm
the one thing that makes Kansas
vwhat II Is. They are not here with
wild political schemes or selfish pro
,napanda hut are gathered to discuss
,sanely and intelligently the things
that will help develop the agricuI-
tural interests OF Kansas. They are
real farmers-"dirt" farmers as the
nbrase is-and not theorists. Theii
meetings are marked with good sense
and good will, the two things tha'
are often badly needed In this coun'
try's conventions of all kinds. ADJ
lene Is glad to see them and hopes
their stay win be both profitable ane
pleasant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
TO REGULATE FLOOD WATERS
Kansas Legislature Will Make New
Drainage and IRRIGATION Laws


Topeka, Dec. 15-Representatives
Of interest throughout the state con-
icerned in food water, drainage, lrrl-
CATION and kindred subjects, respond
ing to Gov. III. J. Aliens invitatloh'
held a conference today with the
governor on prospective legislation
to be placed before the state legisla-
ture which convenes next month. IN
opening the conference Governor
Allen stated that the biennial report
Of the Kansas Water Commission, re-
Gently submitted to him, recommends
important changes in the existing
water laws and correlating the ]uris-
diction of certain state departments
the duties Of which are closely re-
lated.
important changes recommend
ed" said Governor Alien, provide
for state inspection and control Of
engineering plans for the regulation
of uncontrolled flood waters, and
for the drainage Of overlooked iands
within townships, countries, cities
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Here are the headlines from seven
stories appearing In one column OF
the New York Times of Saturday,
last:
Three Rob Mail Train OUTSIDE
Minneapolis"
auto Bandits Get $177,OOO.'
"Criminals Invade Boston"
1880, 900 in Bonds Stolen
Indiana Bank Is Held Up
"Fifteen Years for Train Robbef'
."Robbed. Gagged and Tied to
Car"
All these were In eastern or mia'
die western states.
We used to have Wild West.
Now the West is tame In compar
Sson with the Fast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
NO STRIKES SINCE AUGUST
Kansas Enjoying Period Of ino"''
trial Peace

Kansas is now enjoying periou
OF Industrial peace. No strikes %
any consequence have occurred III
the state since the Saturday strike
movement In the Pittsburg coal min
ing district last August, according 10
rrnorts received by John J.. Craw'
ford. state labor commissioners ne
contrasts the present conditions WIN
those OF a year ago when severa.
Thousand coal miners quit work ana
mines were operated for several
weeks under n state receivership ny
volunteers. 1t was largely because
Of this experience that Governor
Allen decided tribunal was needeo
to settle industrial disputes ana
that the Industrial court act was
passed at a special session OF the
legislature.
"Whethrr or not the Industrial
court is directly responsible for inc
apparent harmony now existing be.
tween employers and employees o,
the state no one knows for certain
said Commissioner Crawford. "put
the fact remains that laborers seem
more content than formerly"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

The city commissioners ARE 10 De
congratulated on their activity In
eivine Abilene pure milk ordinance
and inspection. it's worth while 10
have a board that tales up progress
.sye ideas and keeps Abilene In the
forefront of sanitation. The women
Of the federation and the bushes,
men feel that they have a ooaro
that will work with them IN carry
ing on good things Tor the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

..ndercd inyai1able aid. But no.
INC son cf some deserving Democrat
in some Democratic congressman ,,,i J. =
district. felt that he would Ike TO
travel in foreign parts. so 5000 was
tackled on TO what n competent man
would have required, and the youth
was sent TO Paris to roam the
boulevards, when he was not getting
in the way of those who were doing
the real work that had TO be done
and which he was utterly imcompe-
tent to do. About 300-odd OF these
parasites, writes the Herald corre.
spondent, have been sent to France
On Far on n sort OF political Joy ride.'
And he adds the somewhat super
Auous comment: "The morale OF tn
Graves Registration Service can d.
Imagined"
n ran indeed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
THE wORl DIS CHRISTMAS TREE

O,e Hanson Of Seattle, after two
months abroad, sums mp his obser-
ysticus and conclusions In these
words: Europe proposes tn use Ms
n Christmas tree"
Before we make the natural re-
spsnse to that suggestion let MS re-
member that Europe is FULLY Justi,
Ned in expecting from us all that
children hope for from christmas
tree. She was Taught to believe
that from us would rome all she de-
aired. II was promised TO her week
after week during al the months
President Wilson was at Paris. Her
expectancy, there h now reason 10
believe, has been considerably re-
duced since the presidential election.
Everybody In every country
where conditions are bad Is trying
10 get to America. There are thou
sands in Warsaw standing In line
and thousands in Italy" says Mr.
Hanson. and n quarter OF million
Jews organized to come over as fas'
MS ships can carry them.
I
Disappointed by the collapse OF the
Wilson program for America to nm
derwrite Europe. II Is her next bes'
prospect to send her undesirables, hel
paupprs, her dangerous population u
America to be cared for. Have WI
not already enough Of that sort o.
thing? Honest labor. experienced
farmers. will always he welcome u
our shores, so long as 1t Is sound ma
terial for citizenship. But 1t Is no
lust now best for ms to take VIVA
may come regardless Of conse
uuences. Mr.. Hanson advises shut
ting off immigration until laws o
selection and tor the proper econo
mic distribution Of aliens shall nav
been passed.
|, In any event. it Is better to be sar
than sorry, and prevention Is Away
easier than a cure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
KANSAS ROAD CONDITIONS

At Q D. M, Dec. 14-Golden beil
Topeka east, muddy
lawrence, muddy, Kansas CITY SIP.
merry: west, slippery to Rossviiie
womepo and Manhattan muddy
work between Junction
Citv and Abilene; Abilene fair, salina
muddy; Russell. asd Hays iair; wa,
keeney, good; Oakley, fair; CODY
and Goodland, good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

No longer will members OF the
clergy ride the trains at nan rare
according to the ruling Of the. west
ern Passenger Association, which
states that after December 81, lo2o'
are fares Will be increased to two
thirds Of the regular rate. AT that
time nil half fare permits which are
in the hands of clergymen VIII pe
cancelled and repaced with TWO
thirds fare certificates. Even though
the permits are dated to be efective
at time later than December 81
they will not be effective and ne"
permits must he issued. The west
ern Passenger Association set
rates for all roads SO this ruling VII
amply to the entire system In I'M
west.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

the majority. Ten years ago our
rural ma ority In tie United states
was seven millions. Now II has turn
cd TO an urban majority OF four mil
lions. II Is Got an altogether happy
sign Of the times. II In wei that
more men and women trod the sou
than the pavements--that the plniil
life OF the farm, with its wholesome
delights. should steady and please
the masses Of the people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
NO MORE SUITS FOR DAD
Representative Small Thinks "a Chill
dren Enough



(Associated Press)
Washin gton. N. c., Dec. 1o.-for
many years Representative Small OF
North Carolina has by agreement
been presenting to r. @. Bland, Car
DINA farmer and one Of his constitu-
ents. n new suit Of clothes for each
additional child in hts afmily. Having
presented thirteen suits, and being
recently notified to send the four.
tenth. Rep. Small has INFORMED
Bland that the contract will be on
with Mr.. Small's retirement IRON
congress on March 3.
Small and Bland made their com
met a number Of years ago whei
Small was making campaign speeci
at RObersOnville, near here. Blanc
then had twenty children; he nov
has thirty-fOur.
Twenty-six Of the thirty lou
Bland children are living. and tn
present Mrs. Bland, BANDS secon'
wife. is the mother Of nineteen, MN
Of whom were born during the las
ten years. including one set OF twins
Eighteen children still live at nome
but Mrs. Bland declares she get
lonesome sometimes because ~
many have gone away"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
TO PROVIDE FOR ORPHANS
Catholic Ladies viii Give Benefft
Party Open to All

The Catholic ladies will give a
pound party for the benefit OF the
children at st. Joseph's orphanage
Friday afternoon and evening at the
Knights Of Columbus hall. ANY per
son of any denomination Wishing 10
contribute may send or bring doha.
tion afternoon or evening and 1t VIII
all go to make happy Christmas
FOR the little tots. Toys, ciothlhg,
fruit, pound Of sugar, pound Oh
candy or nuts or other food. pre-
serves, jelly-anything that VIII
make Christmas happier for the chill
dren will be welcomed.
light refreshments will he server
by the young ladies during the even
| ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
HER STRIKE EASES UP
Increased Production. Due to Warm
Weather, Depressed Prices

New York, Dec. 1b.-Prices OF
fresh eggs were reduced by amounts
varying from s to IL cents a dozen
In the New York market yesterday.
due to warm weather throughout the
egg producing areas OF the country
which hadl materially incfeased early
December production. Fresh western
eggs sold at from 81 to 81 cents.
Reports to wholesalers here indicated
an even greater influx Of fresh eggs
from the west and southwest during
the next few days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
HUTCHINSON LET'S CONTRACTS
VIII Make improvements rotating
Almost q Million Dollars
rA.sncio<ad preas)

Hutchinson, Dec. 15.-Public I'M
proyement contracts totaling nearly
million dollars were let by this city
from November 1, 1919. to November
l Of this year, according to report
by Bd Metz, city clerk. The exact
total is $982, 4O8. The largest item
IL $5O9.549 for paving. The next
highest is $95,17S, for reinforced
concrete bridges. Other Improve
ments we're curbing, cutters, storm
sewers, cement walks, canal clean
ing and creek strengthening, and fire
stations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
GRAIN SACK WAS VALUABLE
Sack Contained 200 Rings and q
Watches-Br0ther Confess

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 15.-Stephen
and Wilbur Boblit, aged 20 and Is,
brothers, of Osceola, Mo-. confessed
Yesterday to the holdup Of G. L. Gall
oway, in his jewelry store at Laurel,
Mont, last Thursday evening and
taking of $4,000 in jewelry, accord
ing to the police. The alleged con-
fession followed the finding in their
room of grain sack containing 200
rings and twenty watches, the police
saw
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
JANITORS WANT MORE PAY
Wage Hike or No Fires After Decem-
Der 81, Uitimatum Reads

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Chicago JAM
TORS issued their Happy New Year
message to apartment jewellers yes
terday. Unless demand for a blan-
ket increase of 25 per cent in wages
is granted, union janitors will de-
sert their fires and go on strike Dec
ember 81, according to VIM. Guesse
president of the union. The janitors
numbering 4,S37 in the city have
been voting for three days. The re-
suit was 4,619 in favor Of striking
and 1877 against. The only thing
which can prevent the strike. union
officials say, is an increase OF VI
month Der fiat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

snd drainage districts; also 70
strengthen ana extend cooperation
between the state and the local or.
ronizations engaged IN thee ontroi
and utilization Of the water resources
in order that these organizations
NAV function more effectively"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
BRITAIN TRIED
TO RULE OUR
SHIPPING PLAN
Mission of .1917Was All
in England's Interest
Says Denman
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. 15.-Members
Of the British Mission which visited
the United States in 1917 attempted
TO influence the policies Of the ship
ping board. william Denman, former
chairman Of the board, testified To-Day
before the special house committee.
Denmsn indicated that his insistance
that the shipping board be free from
British In fiuence had more to DO WIN
his resigna alton as chairman than any
other one thing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
SIX NOW APE DEAD

(Associated Prsss)
Kansas City, Dec. 15.-Mrs. Olivia
Erickson died as a result Of injuries
received in last Sunday nights run
away street car accident. This
brings the death toll to six.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
ON THEIR TRIUMPHAL TOUR
fA.sociated Press)

Venice, Dec. 15.--Constantine ana
Queen Sophie Of Greece with .ne,a
children arrived early this mornins
from Lucerne. In the harbor TINS
Greek rruiser "Averoff" and squad
ron OF warships waited the noui
when the king would 80 aboard ano
dcpart for the port Of Athens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
DEMPSEY IS
| YET CHAMP
Knocked Out Bremen
in Twelve Rounds
tAssociated Press)

New York, Dec. 15.-Bnl Bren-
nan was knocked out in the tweittn
round by Jack Dempsey in MADISON
Square Garden last night. He said
today he intended to ask for an
other match. II am not satisned
that Dempsey Is my superior" he de-
ilared. Dempsey said, Brennan was
toupher than expected" The cham
pion's manager said Dempsey WAS
not in the best Of condition, havins
trained too hard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
LOOT OVER NINE MILLIONS
Had 10000 Cash In Big Tfsi1
Robbery

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Edward veien
tine, negro, was arrested here q 81
ouest Of Kokomo. Indiana. auMo
t,es told the police today that ne
. . in the recent railway
msi, robbery at Council Bluns. ne
admitted robbing mail cars at 1oko.
mo- East st. Louis, Sycamore ana
west Chicago. He Is reported -
have said nine and half million do'-
lars securities. including nine nun,
dred thousand in cash, was oDralneo
In the Council Bluffs robbery. Nine
mon and one woman participated, NJ
said.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

The Esnporia Gazette wans
polley for governor solely on inc
argument that he will sppo ,s,., ~.
.vtandpatters." Does Bhi Wn'e
intend to spend all his declining
asys nssting over the battle OF
VO1O9
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
THURSDAY, pBcEMBER 10, lsa'

The chicago Tribune suggests tna'
n wilson wants to do something ior
Armenia he might give his *4o'vov
Nobel peace !pvsse to that people n"'
WI ne?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Cash wheat, No. I hard $1.6S TO
&, "a No. 2 $1.62 to $1.72; No. l
rcd s1.97 to $1.99, No. 2 $1.so to
1896. Dec. wheat $1.60h' MAR
s1.b4A. Dec. corn GIN, May .oS%
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Clean. old papers. 10 bundle q
this office. 4~-.,;' *. Z
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

l.
Robert and Paul Menges.
Dear Santa Claus: Well here am
again writing to you rs ! usually 90
inst before Christmas. You nave
been 80 kind to me every Christmas
m give me almost everything ask
nor This year I want football
cover. a new mackinaw and pair
Of high top shoes and a PAIR OF
gloves, some nuts and candy. IBIS
will be all for this Christmas. Hope
m ace YOU Mt Duck wallis store Satar-
day. Dec. IL. Tours truly, Orvai
Policy. city hail.
Dear Santa Claus: ] ana httie
o,rl q wears old. would Ike TO
have trunk and some dishes anu
nuts and candy. Please rememoci
7 live south west Of Abilene hou'
little friend, Thelma Shirk'
Dear Santa Claus: win you please
hiring me a dolly and little table 10
MAY with. live mt the same pia.e'
Ara North Cedar, so geod-hye.-Vr-
ginia May Brincefield.
Dear Santa Claus: Please pruhs
| me something for Christmas. WAS
afraid you might forget me so you
will fnd me at the same place Good-
bve.-Herbert Brincefeld.
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a water gun, a football, a baseball
thorn and a drum.--John 4'ieter'
Dear Santa Claus: I wish you
would bring me an air rlne anu
wagon. NV mother wants patn
robe and handkerchiefs and we alse
want some candy and nuts---Ciya'
Hoisington, Enterprise.
J,ear Santa Claus: l am hve years
old. want doll, some pictures u
troce. new chair and doll dresser
on yes, some candy and nuts. Iha'
all.-Melva Fitzwater.
Dear Santa Claus: All want Is
white doll buggy, doll, some peau
TO string and some peanuts. Dan
, can't eat candy so can take MS
. Margfe Fitzwater.
Dear Santa Claus: HOW are you
III am only years old. want
s,ed. some candy and nuts, II yo'
please. That is all.-Esther H''e'
. Reed.
Dear Santa Claus: I am a httl
boy 8 years old. I wish you wou,
- bring me n train that runs on TRACK
a drum and a horn. Bring me som
candy and nuts too. Please don't Iol
GET TO bring my friend. Edwar
4 Crane something. l think ne want
n tricycle.. Your little friend.-
n RAYMOND Gasswint.
@ Dear Santa Claus: I am eigh
o vears old. want Reed bugg
: and a doll, some chocolate candy an
O nuts. And don't forget my HUI
: brothers. Good bye.-Donna fea'
Il Witwer.
VT t|t
|, Dear Santa Claus: l am q HUI
# Girl 4 wears old. I go to kindergal
= ten. want a doll, like Dorothy
II cabinet. a horn, nuts, candy an
l. apples. Don't forget my baby protl
err. Dwight. Yours truly, Lucii
u Jordan.
Dear Santa Caus: Please bring
sled. a pair of roller skates ana
S big sack Of candy and nuts. don
live In Abilene but I stay on Sc
g enth street. I am sure you can nj
the place. I have tried to be goo
so you will bring me these tnlhe
u Your little friend, Harry Shank.
ty 1nAuNJ cACK WAC Val v1ARLt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
t.AxsA~s . 4eaAAA4
! LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS /.

Dcar Santa Claus: Please sehd
me A set Of dishes, a toy broom ana
a fire wagon and please do not Tor
get my brother Paul. Send US some
candy and nuts. Your friends
Robert and Paul Menges. e
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
KANSAS CITY MARKET


Kansas City, Dec. 1o.-CaItM re-
ceipts $500, slow, uneven. Duik OF
fat steers SO. so to So, best $12' veals
and calves, choice $40.
HoTS-
Receipts 1900, slow to 15c lower
1926 to $8.95.
Wheat and Corn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: l wish you
would bring me an air rifle ana a
wagon. My mother wants a pain
robe and handkerchiefs Aud we AUG
want some candy and nuts.---Ciyde
Hoisfngton, Enterprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: Please Drlhs
me something for Christmas. was
afraid you might forget me so you
I'll, ana me at the same place. Good
bye.-Herbert Brincefeld.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Caus: Please bring me
a sled. a pair of roller skates and
big sack Of candy and nuts. don't
live in Abilene but I stay on Sew
enth street. L am sure you can fnd
the place. have tried to be good
so you will bring me these tnlhgs'
Your little friend, Harry Shank.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: Please BRING me
+. water gun, a football, a baseball o
horn and a drum.-John Dieter
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: I am nve years
old. want doll, some pictures TO
trace. new chair and doll dresser.
on yes, some candy and nuts. Iha' 5
a1l.-Melva FitZwater.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: win you please
bring me a dolly and little table 10
NAV with. live Mt the same place.
Ala North Cedar, so gsod-nye'-'"
ginia May Brincefield.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: ] am a he.,e
girl 8 years old. I would IKE 70
have trunk and some dishes anu
nuts and candy. Please remember
T live sourhw Of Abilene. Your
little friend, Thelma Shirk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: All want Is
white doll buggy, doll, some beads
to string and some peanuts. Dale
can't eat candy so l can take h'S-
Margfe FitZwater.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: How are you!
7 am only o years old. l want a
sled. some candy and nuts, II you
please. That is all.-Esther |''e"
Reed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Dear Santa Claus: I am little
Girl wears old. ! go to kindergar-
ten. I want doll, like Dorothy's,
a cabinet. a horn, nuts, candy anu
apnles. Don't forget my baby broth
or. Dwight. Yours truly, Lucille
Jordan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-17
MARKED ACTIVITY. IN MINING N E \ R.
 RAILROAD LOOMS
Specimens Brought in From
 Kashwitna District Assay ing $5,,OOo ito the. Ton.

Special to The Daily Empirc.) ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 17.-- Prospectors who lrave been out dur 1 ing the summer are coming in with eacoura gias reports, as well as sam pies of bonanza ore, and next sum-
 mer should see marked activity in mining
 Among the latest finds is that of
 Fred P Davy, president of the
 Alaska Three Metals Company. who brought in specimens from the
 kashwitla district that assay QUO n gold, 200 ounces of silver and 1 65 per cent copper This ore comes from new vein opened this sum-
 mer. This history of the mine is Aection. Located at the headwaters
 ol the Kashwitna river the property
 was hrst discovered by natives in i906. Four years iater the claims were located by Billy Trout and associates from Valdez. Several years
 done on thc claims. With the ex-
 ception Ul Troutt all the original
 locatcrs had either died or left the
 country. Trol.tt and Doiph Smith
 relocated the c.aimS after spending several months in finding the or
 3inal stakes. In 1917 Trout found
 relics of the former camp, consist ing of prunes, old bacon rinds and cooking, utensils. With the advent If the government railroad within some 20 miles of the claims Troutt ind Smith succeeded in into estinG capital Extensive operation will begin next summer.