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The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20
SENT TO THE ASYLUM

This week . negro was discovered
At South Fork and brought to Del
Norte where he was adjudEed insane
before the lunacy board consisting Of
Drs. Day and Gjellum. Tho negro
seemed to be harmless. but had a
mania for building fires. He on
tered several houses at South Fork
and Immediately proceeded to kindle
up the fires. He also built q fire
near the railroad track and laid
down beside It. going to sleep. When
discovered his overcoat was afire,
and he would have burned to death.
Sheriff Harper was notified and took
him into custody. In court he stated
that his name was George Washing
ton. was nineteen hundred years old.
was born in Jerusalem. wrote the
first almanac. had been in every
court house and jail In the United
States, this being the reason he was
insane. Undersherin Galbreth de-
parted Friday night taking him to
the asylum at Pueblo.-Del Norte
Prospector.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

Owing TO delays In getting car.
peht.r work don. our "Mnsicai and
Spce'alty Shop" will not be open for
some woeks, However. In the mean. !.
time. II there il anything you wish
In tho musical limo. We viii be glad
20 order u Tor you. Prompt service,
We cxpec, TO handle pianos. phone.
graphs, musical Instruments OF aii
Kinds. music. both popular and class.
ic. aud all small musical goods. Ia
thorc SONG you wan,' Wo will or.
dor u DO you want . vioiinf We
VIII secure you the bos, your pur..
wiz buy. In short. anything music
nj We handle. Our speeialti.s We will
toll you about later on. We will also
deal In second hand Instruments
Lot us sell them for you.
We are expecting n large order Of
popular music to arrive shortly.
MRS. A. X. POLLOCK.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

rs cols OF Aiamoss was . bust
-. ,,.l,or In Monte Vista Tuesday.
=. 4. interested In the Edwin Post
.,.py OF Tuscon. Arisoua. In the
..lllns OF lands in the Santa crus
,,,l,y and advises ~ Of the recent
al. of 50 and 100 acre tracts to =.
, r,ts and II. r. Reed Of Moscs.
v, Cole says that three auto loads
a, ,rospse,ivs buyers will leave this
,,ll,, on the :3rd and another trip
!. hing planned for the :7th OF this
noath.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

When . druggist finds that his
customers all speak we'll of . certain
preparation. he forms . good opin-
lon OF II and when In need Of such
a medicine Is almost certain to use
It himself and in his family. This
Ia why SO many druggists use and
recommend Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. J. B. Jones. . we'll known
druggist of Coburn. KY. says. II
have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy in my family for tho past
seven years. and have found It to be
the best cough medicine I have ever
known"
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

The far west Ia In with both fcct
In the national action OF the ALI
American movement which got un-
der why in the recent congress 1t
chicago--and looking to action q,
the polls this fall to get legislation
desired both by agriculture and la
bor. Upper Ia Oscar II. McGiii OF
Seattle. president OF tho Western
Cooperative Timber Mills: lower.
Ernest o. F. Amcs OF San Francisco.
president OF tho Pacific Cooperative
League.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20
THE BEST COUGH MEDICINE

AKERS LUMBER co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

The Akers Lumber Co. 10 Just fin
ishing houses or barns for Adam d.
Wright, Lou Becraft, Pete Wasil-
chen. Clausen brothers. Henry Sell
ters. W. T. Spencer, John Brubacher,
J. 8. Wilkinson, Mil Monroe, Frank
Con and Mrs. George. Just begin
ming for L. E. Wright, Roy Hummel.
Geo. Station. II. l.. Jones and VIII
Bond.
Some new ones to announce next
week.
AKERs LUMBER co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school s3ts =. m,
Morning worship ~ o'clock.
Epworth League devotional meet.
Ing Gao y, M,
In tho evening at ;:ao O'Clock our
congregation viii Join the Prssby.
,sfisss In tho Memorial service No.
Der the direction Of the American
Legion ss the Presbyterian church.
A ". MAcLEAH. Pastor.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

A. vs 60 walking along the strsss.
Ne often wonder who We meet. A.
wc walk. figure and think. We spy the
siGn the, makes us blink: - 70 -
rs like zieglsr says: It's all Quality
Tea. Coffee and Spices: 10 fact every.
thing that 10 the incest.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

Mrs. Charles Lee and family. also
Mrs. Reese Leo and little son we're
dinner guests at the John Woods
home last Friday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20
REWARD

Fof Information leading TO r.coy.
CRY OF gold watch, Open fac. gen.
uemhn's watch. Greek key d.sirn
sronnd face. initials A, Il. T.. ON
back. Mrs A, Il, Pollock.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

~, John Warner loft this week
v.pxum. okishoms. for . short
visit
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

There will be- lecture at the
Episcopal church Thursday as Z
o'clock ,. %. Rev Sisnsftsid Will
talk on The Art Of Life" The eub.
lio 10 tnv!lsd.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

Mrs Harold boutwell, and chill
drsu left Sunday evening for Yuma.
Arizona. to visit her sistsr,
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20
...,., sseksu left Monday sven-
-, valparaiso. Indiana.

49,, Elizabeth Kolsnder left
.,,y evening for hor home In
r.,avsll, Idaho.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20
Edwin r. Post Co.
Tucson. Arizona.
Dear Sir:


amazed at the development made by Edwin Post Com
pany in the last twelve months positive land
mere VIII soon be worth $500 This country beats
California all hollow my opinion iarmed in the Sacra-
meno alley OF California or considerable There
wonderful possibilities here in Egyptian lons,aplc cotton
have decided plant no OF acre farm to this
big money making product 1t may interest you to know
that came here with practically nothing years ago and
today am independent. value my land at SlOO an acre
nave mad cows on my place which need $500 year
ron inc sale OF whole milk They grade The
markets here the best ever seen You are dcvc
opng hne water system In fact your entire plan opera
.ion Is along the right lines You bringing
Try substantial class OF settlers The Iniyer-
sy OF Arizona the County Farm Bureau and the State De-
Parteht OF Agriculture are closely cooperating with the
farmers OF Santa Cruz Valley This big feature for the
farmers We have wonderful educational advantages in this
country can't say too good things about the district
Very truly yours.
W. A. KNAPP.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20
MiHs Mary Murray vas the weak
end Euest Of Mary Burgot this week.

Frank Denton loft Tuesday even.
ing for Seattle. washington.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-03-20

II you could talk with w. y. Knapp for FIVE minutes vou
would be convinced that the Santa Cruz Valley is an ideal
farming district Mr. Knapp is intelligent progressive
Pacue farmer RE has had long experience Starting with
almost nothing he has than made good in very short
ume lie claims that the soil, climatic conditions and mar
kets are responsible for his He applied the same
amount OF energy under conditions California bu, was
an uphill fight In Santa Cruz Valley he found everything in
his tavor-and today he is prosperous. 'e "
Our land is only preferred by practical
farmers to land held at double price in Cafornabu
even even sa Ryer Valley (Arzona) ranchers prefer farming
OF Salt River men selling and are buying farms from
u.s. are attracted by the low prices electrically
operated system OF pumping irrigation from weIIs
the high healthul elevation the unsurpassed marketing Sit,
aa'on n ana many other advantages Learn about Amer
booklet Call or write for it today e'
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
LEGION DEMANDS RIGID EXCLUSION
 Al B|G MEETING

CLEVELAND. Sept. 30. - The closing hours of the second annual convention of the American Legion, which adjourned yesterday after noon, were taken up with the con- sideration of the report of the Am adopted after a stormy debate The report recommends the cancellation of the gent!emen's agreement be- tween the United States and Japan, the exclusion of Japanese picture brides, and the rigid exclusion of Japanese immigrants of all classes. And, in conclusion, the report says: We enter vigorous protest against the demand of Japan for naturaliza- tion rights" The executive com mittee of the legion was authorized to dispose of all matters referred by the convention.
 The legion renewed it's declara- tion Of political independence; re affirmed its stand in favor of na- tional defense; reiterated it's car dinal principles that those who gave most should receive most from the nation; restated it's position in ia vor of adjusted compensation: voted to continue the campaign of Am ericanization; adopted the publicity committees report requesting the press to avoid featuring, as a class, soldiers convicted of crime; urged that ''slackers be compelled to take the consequences of their treason: adopted the report of the soldiers bonus committee, recommending the passage of the house bonus bill, which was passed by the house dur ing the last session of Congress, and which is now in the hands of the senate.
 F. w. Galbraith, Jr., of Cincin- nati, was elected national command CT of the legion, to succeed Franklin boiler. Kansas City was selected as the next meeting place. :.-a
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
LADIES ARE PLANNING BENEFIT FOR CHURCH

A big entertainment is being plan ned by the ladies of Nenana for the benefit of the local Catholic church, the date selected for the affair be- ing Halloween. .~. IT,. ........"
 The entertainment will consist of special program of vaudeville and pictures at the Coliseum, to be fol- lowed by a free dance at Union hall, at which the ladies will serve ice cream and other refreshments.
 The various committees appointed to look after the details are now hard at work and hope to be ready at an early date to make a more complete announcement of their plans.
 One of the special features of the show will be the awarding of door prizes at the Coliseum, the holder of each ticket being entitled to a chance. The tickets will be placed on sale within the next few days.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
GALVESTON FIRE CAUSES BIG LOSS
 ON WATERFRONT

GALVESTON, Tex, Sept. 3O.- Fire originating in sulphur bins on the wharf here this morning spread to the waterfront and was soon be- yond control, causing property loss of more than s2,OO0,000. Piers, cotton plants, warehouses, ships and cargoes were consumed by the flames.
 Several firemen were overcome by sulphur fumes, the presence of which added greatly to the difficulty of fighting the fire.
 Fire Chief Ryan received letter yesterday, postmarked some Canadi- an city,. in which the chief was warned that he was going to be de- stroyed." The letter has been turn ed over to the police and the con- viction is growing that the fire was of incendiary origin. .
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
TOWN ELECTION QUIET;
 ONE TICKET IN FIELD

The voters of Nenana are electing board of town trustees today, but because of the fact that there is only one ticket in the field, not much interest is being displayed in the voting.
 The polls opened at the firehall at ten o'clock this morning and will remain open until seven o'clock this evening. Those in charge of the election are Robert Joseph Diven, Mrs. R. G. Southworth and Fire Chief Allan A. Johnson.
 Any citizen who has resided in Nenana 30 days next preceding the election may vote, whether a resi- dent of the town proper or the rail. road reserve.
 The candidates whose names ap- pear on the ballot are: M. J. Cooney, J. H. Flower, J. H. Miles, Joe O'Connor, Henry Rappolt, Oscar Rothenburg and Geo. W. Woods.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

BOSTON, Sept. 30.-Bank Com missioner Allen has closed the Fi- delity Trust company, the sixth bank to become involved in financial diff faculties since the collapse of the Ponzi get-rich-quick scheme. Com missioner Allen explains that the heavy withdrawal of deposits from the Fidelity bank, combined with slow and doubtful loans, has rem dered the institution unsound.
 Public Alarmed.
 The closing of six local banks has filled the public with alarm and withdrawals from other banks have been very heavy during the past week, and the situation is regarded as very grave. There was heavy run on the Fremont Trust company
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
GOTHAM PAYS TRIBUTE
 TO FRIEND OF NEEDY

NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-All New York paid tribute yesterday to the memory of Jacob Schiff, banker and philanthropist, who died last Satur- day. Thousands sought admission to the simple funeral ceremony, and in every quarter of the city business was partially or wholly suspended. Many courts were adjourned, the flags of banking houses fioated at half-mast, and gloom pervaded the grief-stricken East Side, where shut ters were closed and peddlers' push carts were covered and idle.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
INDICTED:
 MAKE CONFESSIONS

CHICAGO, Sept. 3O.-The Cook county grand jury, which is engaged in an investigation of charges that the 1919 worlds baseball, series be- tween Chicago and Cincinnati was thrown at the instigation of a Chi cago gambling ring, voted true bills yesterday against eight members of the Chicago American team, and it is understood the indicted men, who are all White Sox stars, will not be permitted to finish the season with their team. Those indicted are: Eddie Cicotte, Claude Williams, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsh, Charles Risberg, Joe Jackson, Fred McGillip and Buck Weaver.
 Makes Confession.
 Claude Williams, White Sox pitch CT, made complete statement yes terday morning, supplenenting the confessions made previous by Jack son and Cicotte. He named two Boston gamblers as the principals in the deal, and said that he re- ceived $10,000 for his part in throwing the series. Cicotte previ- ously stated that his share also was $10,000, and Jackson said he was to have received $20,000, but got only $5,000.
 When Cicotte appeared before the grand jury on Tuesday he broke down and cried like 9 baby. He said he took the money because he
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

SEATTLE, Sept. 30.-The Wash ington correspondent of. the Times has informed his paper that Repre- sentative George w. Edmonds, Re- publican, of Pennsylvania, is authori- ty for the statement that an effort will be made, during the coming session of Congress, to impeach President Wilson, because of his re- fusal to carry out the provisions of the Jones bill, by which the Presi- dent was instructed to annul exist ing treaties between the United
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
NEW CONSPIRACY.

NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-District Attorney Lewis has announced that it is his intention to start an i'm mediate investigation of reports to the effect that there is clique of gamblers organized for the purpose of bribing members of the Brooklyn National team to throw the coming series, scheduled to start on Oc- tober 5. ~:...."
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
THREATENS IMPEACHMENT.

States and foreign countries by which the United States is prevented from granting special import tariffs and transportation rates on imports carried on vessels of American reg istry. :..
 The state department formally announced several days ago that President Wilson had decided not to carry out the instructions of Con- gress, and his action has caused cles.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
TRADE BALANCE SLUMPS.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 30, on the recent slump in favorable trade balance, o. P. Hopkins, acting director of foreign and domestic commerce, declares fleets an unsound economic condi- tion. The slump, he says, has been expected for months, and should not be regarded with uneasiness by Ann erican businessmen.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
COMPANY QUITS.

TOLEDO, Sept. 30.-Temporarily releasing 4,5O0 workers, the Willys- Overland Automobile company has closed its Toledo plant, the action being blamed to a slump in demand for cars, necessitating a curtailment of production. Under normal con-
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

An auto stage left Fairbanks this morning with Mir. and Mrs. Svin- land. of Tolovana; Charles C.. Johns, former internal revenue officer, and Roy Hoyt, of the Fairbanks fire de- partment, who is going to Chitina to get the new auto hose truck re- gently purchased by the Fairbanks city council.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
COLLARS DOWN.

TROY, N. Y., Sept. 30.-Earl & Wilson, one of the largest collar and shirt manufacturing concerns in the country, has announced a big reduction in the wholesale price of shirts. The company recently an- nounced reduction of 1912 per cent in the price of collars.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
COLLISION IS FATAL
 TO TRACTOR WORKERS

DEARBORN, Sept. 30. - Three men are in a dying condition as the result of a, collision between a mo- tor truck and an interurban car at an early hour this morning. Thir- teen others were more or less seri- ously injured. The truck was load ed with Ford tractor employees.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
GUST NELSON GUILTY OF
 FIRST DEGREE MURDER

ALEXANDRIA, Minn., Sept. 30. -Gustaf Nelson, son-in-law of Sen ator Knute Nelson, was found gull ty today on the charge of first de- gree murder. Young Nelson was placed under arrest several months age on the charge of killing Joseph Middleton, a farmland, during a scuffle for the possession of gun.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

The power boat Galatea left Fair banks this morning, headed for Baker creek, near Hot Springs. The passengers are Road Foreman and Mrs. John Joslin, a cook and several men who will be employed for a month on road repair work between Baker creek and Fairbanks.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
PRINCE RUPERT HITS;
 DAMAGE NOT SERIOUS

VANCOUVER, B. C., Sept. 30.- The steamship Prince Rupert struck a rock in Swanson bay yesterday, staying in two compartments. The damage, however, is not of a seri- ous character. The passengers were transferred to the Prince John.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

pended his indicted players, Man ager Gleason declares that the White Sox twill win the league pen nant and the worlds series in spite of the loss of seven players
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

than a dozen automobiles loaded with floral offerings.
 Olive Thomas, wife of Jack Pick ford, and herself movie star, died in London recently as the result of taking poison by mistake.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
HUGE CROWDS ATTEND
 MOVIE STARS FUNERAL

NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-The fu- neral of Olive Thomas drew a large crowd here today, the crush being such that the police were forced to clear a way through the streets for the funeral procession. Scores of women tainted. There were more
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
AUTO PRICES SKIDDING.

NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-The ac- tion of the Ford and Franklin Motor companies in cutting prices has been followed by similar cuts by the Willys-O Overland, Hudson, and Stude- baker companies. Other companies are expected to join the stampede to lower price levels.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
MORE LAID OFF.

COLUMBUS, Sept. 30. = Nine hundred of the 1900 employees of the Timken Roller Bearings com pany were laid off this morning.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
BABE RUTH HAMMERS
 ANOTHER FOR CIRCLE

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3O.-In the ninth inning of the first game of double-header played here yes terday, Babe Ruth knocked another home run, making his total for the season 54.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
DEPOSITORS WITHDRAW CASH:
 BOSTON BANKS CLOSE DOORS

this morning, and at the end of an hour the officials of the institution announced that they would demand 90 dayss' notice before paying out any more money from their savings department
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

needed it for his wife and kids. He found the money under his pillow in Cincinnati hotel on the night before the opening game of tine series.
 Conspiracy Charge.
 The indicted players are charged with conspiracy to violate the state law, and it is believed that others will be added to the list of those now under arrest. An official of the court is authority for the statement that Cicotte engineered the whole deal for the gamblers, resulting in the loss of the series for the White Sox.
 Comiskey has suspended all of the indicted players with the excep- tion of Gandil, who is not playing tulS SC0SVu
 Can't Accept Help.
 The owners of several American league and other clubs offered Com iskey the use of any of their men to finish the season, and the spirit of friendship brought tears to the old Romans eyes. But he had to reject the offers, the rules of the league preventing the use of such players.
 May Win Anyway.
 Notwithstanding the fact that it is generally believed that Comiskey lost all chance of winning the Am erican league pennant when he sus-
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
BOMB DESTROYS HOME
 OF CHICAGO TRUSTEE

CHICAGO, Sept. 30.-The home of Alderman John Powers, in the Nineteenth ward, was wrecked by 3 bomb during the night. Most of the residents of the district are Ital- ians.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
ANSWER OF JAPAN.

TOXIC, Sept. 30.-Local news papers say that Marquis Okuma, former premier of Japan, has de- cided to devote himself to awaken ing the Japanese people against the unlawful attitude of Californians."
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
SWISS SOCIALISTS DO
 NOT FAVOR BOLSHEVIKI

BERNIE, Sept. 30. - The Swiss majority Socialists have decided not to affiliate with the third interna- tionale of Moscow under soviet con- ditions.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
VETERAN RAILROADER GIVES UP PRESIDENCY

ST. PAUL, Sept. SOL. M. Han naford has resigned as president of the Northern Pacific and will be succeeded by Charles Donnelly, ex- ecutive vice-president. Hannaford has been with the road 54 years.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

ditions the company employs about 14,000, but after today the number will not exceed 2,000
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30

XSnAAa, ths asAsvNy to aGeXjnley
 1A1oD0Aa 1uge.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-09-30
TEMPERATuRE

Wednesday. September zs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
P. F. CARLEY.
Reliable Business Brok

Reliable Business Broker,
OH E St. NV. Phone F. 6l53.
Remember there is no charge
for listing and advertising your
business if it is the right kind
and a place l can recommend.
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rooms good place m sell oysters; low rent;
good lease; near North Capitol.
s5,OO0-One Of the hest stands in city;
beer and lunch rooms upstairs real good
Investment; good lease.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES: bargain for quick
sale: NV. section; near Goth ST.; tyear lease.
ment buildings; long lease daily business.
$500; you should this to appreciate it,
ctnsin ave-: rent, $50: lease.
IS 500-Rooming house: Is rooms. with
lrnchroosn; steam table: 'plendid location; 4
good buy
81 ,sOO-shoe -epairin, business; latest nm
proved machinery; good stock on hand;
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SsOo-Cfgars. fruit AMI news store. $50 rent:
see this place.
S1,500-Auto accessory and gas-fllng sta
ton. with shop in rear; rent. $40: garage
! nted.
s4000-15 room rooming house: baths:
splendid NV. section; a good money maker.
s900-An 11room house on 18th ST. NV; well
IurntSneu.
s2.500-Grocerv store OF Park road doing
good business: owner going away; 3-year
lease: good stock.
AWo-Grooery, meat and ice cream parlor:
near 4th and sts.: good business; low rent.
4 bargain for the price.
S.UO-The best grocery stard in Clarendon:
can be bought at sacrifice; owner not able TO
take care of business. il interested act mick
2.OO-Grocery and market store near md
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s2.400-Grocery and delicatessen near 18th
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S2o.DO-lce cream factory and bakery in
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S350-Auto repair shop and storage with
lease and low rental see this place you will
buy
Auto repair and gas station in a busy north
vest section: real money maker: would con-
slider partnership, call. will explain.
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will not handle them any other
way. Remember, | will not mis-
represent to make a sale. In
quire; it will help you to select
your broker. Enough said.
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