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The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29
FAIRBANKS NOTES
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 William Mahan, Tolovana merch- ant who arrived in Fairbanks this week, reports that conditions r. the Tolovana are very good this winter, with the promise of an un- usually busy summer season ahead. Some very good pay has been un- covered and a number of dumps are being taken out, furnishing em- ployment to quite number of men.
 Silva & Go. have fairly good pay on Lucky creek and have a small crew of men at work taking out a dump.
 Healy and Alabam are also work ing on Lucky, taking out dump with a small crew.
 Bostrom & Go. have a big dump out on Livengood creek and they are now taking out a second dump, having a large crew employed.
 Hanson and Hanson, also on Liv- engood, have a small crew at work. taking out the pay and they will have a dump of considerable size ready for the water in the spring. Samson and Mcintosh brothers are in the money on Franklin gulch and have a small crew taking out a dump.
 Johnson X co. are taking out a dump on the Lovely claim, where they have encountered good pay. Fred Goring is a recent arrival in town from the Beaver district. Sylvester Howell is visitor in town from Goldstream. Fred Van Raes, of the News Miner staff, who went Outside re gently, was married on January i to Miss Cafferty, of Portland. They are coming North to reside permanently.
 Tom Maher, an oldtimer, was found dead yesterday in his cabin on Third avenue, near the city hall Death is attributed to heart trouble. Jack Campbell has returned to ! his home near Cinema after visit in town.
 Pete Marlaney and Lars Harris returned to Fox on Thursday, after GRACE (Pfesbyterlan) CHURCH >@IsES
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William McGlone, hard rock min CT, returned to the Ester quartz belt yesterday after a brief visit in town. :. .=.. ....
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Mir. and Mrs. Int Hout, lately of the Tolovana district, were outgoing passengers on this mornings train, headed for the States. Mrs. Int Hout was formerly Miss Mckenzie, member of the nursing staff at the local hospital.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

brief visit in town.
 Fred Schaup, mining man of FL dorado, returned to his home on Thursday after a short stay in town.
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1hUiSudy dlteT SloTI stay III LoWH. John Crowley, Ernest Eburn, Andy Johnson and Swan Magnus- sen were passenger; for Olnes on Thursdays train.
 U. s. Mineral Surveyor H. c Ingram went out to Dome this week on professional business.
 Postmaster T. H. Deal has been advised of the death recently of his brother, at Lenoir, N. C.
 Advices received from Los Angel es state that the condition of Roy Blair is much improved. He was in- jured in an auto smashup.
 Mir. and Mrs. Larry Lillico are enjoying the sights at Venice-or rather, Larry is enjoying them. He says, in letter to Harry Brown, that his wife makes him wear snow glasses since they went to the beach. Fritz Welch and family are enjoy ing themselves at Los Angeles this winter.
 Fred Blocker is in town today from Goldstream, where he has
 crew of three men at work on 10
 below taking out dump. Arthur McGown went to Nenana yesterday to accept position with the A. E.. C. He will be installed as chef at Healy.
 Al Clarno, genial chief steward of the A. E. C., returned to Ne
 mana yesterday after short busi- ! ness visit in Fairbanks. i John Bolton went to Nenana on
 yesterdays train to accept a posi-
 tion with the A. E. C. The belief is quite general here that Judge Bunnell will not hold
 another session of court here, not
 withstanding the fact that he is ] now enroute back to Alaska to open
 the term called for next month. 1 Mir. and Mrs. Van Stone arrived
 in town from Livengood late yes
 terday afternoon, having made the trip over the Olnes trail with dog team. They report hard trip, hav- ing been compelled to break trail all the way. .... William McGlone, hard rock min CT, returned to the Ester quartz belt yesterday after a brief visit in town. :.. ..4. :.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

John Crowley, Ernest Eburn Andy Johnson and Swan Magnus sen were passenger; for Olnes or Thursdays train.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29
FRONTIER DAYS RECALLED

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 29- Tales of frontier days and of ban dit gangs who roamed the plains of Oklahoma score of years ago, are being recalled in connection with the trial of Clarence Simmons, alleged leader of the once-notorious band of outlaws charged with shoot ing the U. S. Marshal in gun fight in 1903. The marshal is one of the 100 witnesses who have been summoned to testify.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Jack Campbell has returned to his home near Cinema after q visit in town
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

U. s. Mineral Surveyor H. c Ingram went out to Dome this week on professional business.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Postmaster T. H. Deal has been advised of the death recently of his brother, at Lenoir, N. C.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Fred Goring is recent arriva in town from the Beaver district
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Bostrom & Go. have big dump out on Livengood creek and they are now taking out second dump having large crew employed.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Johnson X co. are taking out a dump on the Lovely claim, where they have encountered good pay.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Silva & Go. have fairly good pay on Lucky creek and have small crew of men at work taking out a dump.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Healy and Alabam are also work ing on Lucky, taking out a dump with a small crew.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Sylvester Howell is a visitor town from Goldstream.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Hanson and Hanson, also on Liv- engood, have small crew at work, taking out the pay and they will have a dump of considerable size ready for the water in the spring
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Advices received from Los Angel es state that the condition of Roy Blair is much improved. He was in- jured in an auto smashup.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Samson and Mcintosh brothers are in the money on Franklin gulch and have a small crew taking out a dump.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

The belief is quite general here that Judge Bunnell will not hold
 another session of court here. not
 withstanding the fact that he is
 now enroute back to Alaska to open the term called for next month.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Tom Maher, an oldtimer, was found dead yesterday in his cabin on Third avenue, near the city hall. Death is attributed to heart trouble.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

John Bolton went to Nenana or yesterdays train to accept a posi- tion with the 4. E. C.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-01-29

Fred Van Raes, of the News Miner staff, who went Outside re- gently, was married on January to d Miss Cafferty, of Portland. They are coming North to reside permanently.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
GILPINIS TRIUMPH

"He would get away. He would board
II French crusier," he said rs he touch
ed tho body with his foot. The curtains
came together again. When they open
cd Charles S. Gilpin. clad in n colore,l
robe bowed his acknowledgment OF the
hand c'apping and the applause which
came as the ro7ult Of his magnificent
ana realistic prescntment Of this giue
some drama. AS for me in company
win my friend, M. It. Bailey passed.
quickly outside where we found our
waiting automobile and I was rapidly
carried to Hotel Vinccnes where a
dance was in progress and many CHI;
cago girls and young mon were pres
cnt. I was tired. l did not larry hut
hurried to my room. where was soon
IN the land Of dreams
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
WHITE AND COIORED FAREsERa
STAND TOGETHER

Whin tobacco fell from fifty to sey
anteen cents pound several thousand
virginia growers launched q coopera-
tive tobacco association, to include Vir
GINA and the two Carolinas for col
iectiye marketing of their product.
after the plan Of tho very successful
trucking associations of eastern VIrsjn
ia.
No marketing will be attempted In
any State until at least Fifty per cent
OF It's growers have signed q five.
year contract with the association. The
Caro!inas are advancing RAPIDLY to.
ward this standard and Virginia
wnere organization has been consider
ably longer in progress, has ;,!re.,dy
passed 1t, with more signers coming in
every day. Collective marketing os the
1922 crop In that State Is now assur
cd.
success N such m undertaking is
manifestly impossible with the Negr,
FARMER left out; and the appea, has
been made to growers Of tobacco. ina
srcct've OF race. The same ADVANTAGES
on the Same terms, are offered to AL.
The response OF the co,ored farmers OF
"'"F'n'a shows TIER belief in the good
''dfh Of their white Leighhors. A whit :
tobacco grower writes.
Tho cnlored tobacco growers Of Vir
"'"'' have hc'nch to win a great eco
nome victory for the farmers of our
State. This ~ wo~tr whre uews of IN
ter'racia! goodwill and cooperation.
(Southsrn Publicity COMMITTEES,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
VlRGINIA-In tho Law and Equity
Court OF tire City of Richmond, the
14th dy Of October 1921.
CAlLlE d. HACkETT.. Plaintiir
against In ChanGry
GEORGE HACliETT, -. Defendant.

The object Of the above styled suit
is to obtain an absolute divorce from
the bond OF matrmony by the plain
till from the defendant upon the
ground Of adultery.
And an affidavit having been made
and ftcd that due diligence has been
used by and on behalf OF the pjaintiH
to ascertain in what County or Corpor
alton tho defendant George Hackctt
is, without effect and that the plain
till does not know his whereabdlts III
Is ordered that said defendant George
racket do appear here within ten
days after due publication of this or
der and do what may be necessary to
protect his interest in this suit.
A Copy,
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
j. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
SOLEMN DRUM BEATS

The drum beats were coming nearer.
That means your end. Those drum
beats are Tor you. I've heard them uc
8ore. " The emperor Jones listened.
SIe became alarmed and he disappear
! Vi through tire open door way OF the
hudiuncc chamber. The curtains came
together and shut out the sce:,@. when
1t arose again, Jones was at the CHI
france Of the darkcncd forest. lie
plunged into the depths. The curtains
/ lame together again. When the scene
vas again presented Jones was still
,lodding his way while the cat OF
he drum could be heard in the dis
ance. He complained of n strange
feeling. / know what it Is my belly
: S empty" he said. LET me find that
CRU planted hero. 1t WINS under q
White rock. All, here it is" He reach
fd down, pulled up the rock. There
was no fodi there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
WE'LL NIGH EXHAUSTED

When the scene was again prcStntc l
Jones wa we'll nigh exhausted. Ills
feet were sore and he walked with
difficulty. He was still talking to hin,
tcf. He had but one bullct left ana
that wias the silver bullet, which hc
had reserved for l. mseif 10 uratr 70
avoid capture. Daylight was approach
ing and the river bank could be seen
IN the distance. He laid OH the ground
When he looked up, he saw witch
doctor. He made certain movements
throwing his arms about and waving
his wand towards Jones, who stared
at him in terror. He could stand it no
longer. Man or devHl," he exclaimed,
"In kill you" He fired and tho ap-
partition disappeared.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
PECULIAR Elk pERIENCE

We were soon on our way to Omaha
There was little to interest me as we
passed through open country, towns
and cities. When night came, after a
hearty dinner, retired only to awake
on a Sunday morning. went TO break
fact early. Colored walters arc In act.
ion on these trains and they rende. ex
cellent service. We were crossing the
prairias. That afternoon I went in to
dinner. I had taken q seat at q table
for party OF four and soon a young
white man sat opposite me. Then
came white lady and her child. Sire
placed the child beside the white pas
sengcr and she sat beside me.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
IRRIGATION bitches

The government has encourage irrt-
CATION and long trenches have be IN
dug through which water flows. Rivers
have been diverted from their courses
and deep wells bored. Huge windmills
pump water and farms may be seen in
the midst Of this desert waste. Springs
are to BIO found even in the desert. but
1t is task to find them. "The Nor
mons did not know this" said a pms.
senger who lived in this section He
pointed out several springs. Green
trees could be seen in the neighborhood
There were many snakes in this sec
ton. He had seen snakes that had
died a natural death. Scmc Of Their,
are harmless.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
THOSE CLOUDS OF DUST

There were automobiles to be seen
TREY were travelling In a cloud of
dust. I saw them moving over bunny
roads. while their bodies were cover
cd with dust and the use OF a hose 10
wash car seemed to be practically TN
known. Kansas has a law prohibiting
sale of cigarettes and none can be
purchased on tho train, while passing
through that State. Darkness had set.
tied down upon oil tho world. I WINS
tired and sleepy. Here is where we
change to Pacific time" said tire por.
ter, come out and get some fresh air."
| went out with him to the station
when we left there. I went to bed
When l awoke, It was about A. M
Pacific time and z A. NJ. Eastern
Time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
THE FINAL CHAPTER

The curtains came together again as
the gong struck. When it arose; the
darkened forest was there but tho
moving forms Of the natives could be
seen as they crouchingly moved
through the forest; led by their chief
and urged on by the white man,
Smithers, who had evidently bctray-
ed "The Emperor Jones'" I'VE catch
him. We got five silver bullets. Lead
bullets won't kill him. said tho chief.
There were five shots from a revolv-
err. "They got him." said the chief, he's
dead" Smithers smiled with ratisfac
ton. Then the natives entered. One
q them carried the dead body Of Jones
upon his shoulder and he laid him on
the ground.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
THE LAST LAP

FinaEy he did strike q car Just
ahead, but no damage was done. "It is
the company's car" said tho chauffeur
fmilingly. Arriving at the station, q
cdored red cap porter took my bag
and as soon as the gateman was reudy
| boarded the Continental Limited for
Los Angeles. I had an excellent loca.
tton In the Pullman observation sleep.
ing car In the rear is a writing desk,
magazines and the plush arm airs
permit one to enjoy the comforts of a
parlor on the train.
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manned for some time. had bitter
recol. ections OF my last trip to this
place. 1t was n case of the bitter with
the sweet. strolled about the streets
in the neighborhood o fthe depot aud
then l saw the engine coming. Tue
pullman car MakcWa on which was
travelling was still in tlrc yards. Out
here they haul depot trucks, three at
time with small automobiles spccin!-
~ BUTT for the purpose. l was in tho
land of Brigham Young where at one
time men ecu Il hive NOR than one
wife. The train pulled out and for
some time | gazcd at the deposits of
sat the salt factories and tire Great
Salt Lake.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
ANOTHER TRIAL"

l went in to luncheon and was again
seated at four sent table alone
white passenger, his wife
and son entered. He took sea.
opposite me. His son took n seat III
his side, placed there by his own wicc
and She unconcernedly took seat nj
my side. l completed my rcpatt, only
to find out that I was wedged in unJ
could not get out unless she arose and
permitted me so to do. II certainly
regret Madame to disturb you" said
She understood and smilingay arose
while | got out breathing a sigh of re.
lief as l adjusted her chair for her and
returned to the observation car.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
THE SILVER BULLET .

'Thcse niggcrs vii! never work on
lme alive. This silver bullet is for
3me He tapped the gun broke 1T
and pulled out the silver bullet and
8gazed upon il with admiring eyes.
5Smithcrs reached FOR 1t, but Jones
waved him away, What about that
forest? These men have 1t guarded.
aYou'n never get through It at night.
live tried it. 1t gives me creepy
feeling no you think / am a
ahool?' was the response. l know
livery footpath in it and I've buried
banned food so that I can dig 1t up
when | want It..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
TALKED TO HIS FEET.

It, startled ",The Emperor Jones'"
lie called to it. There was no answer.
He fired Mt it bullet Mo- i. "Jones,"
Q said to himself. You are a fool,
3hooting in these woods to let those
iggcrs know just where you Is" The
! ght had disappeared. Then Jones
pat down and talked to his foet. He
3ad been unable to get q horse. eject,
OH have long ways to go. You must
land by me-" He slapped on his boots
snd pulled them off. Feet" he said
you are doing WE'LL Then he put on
lis boots again. but not before he had
oticed that his feet had swollen
Jme.
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Crossing the COntiont-Salt Lake City
The Great American Desert.

| had arranged to lnave Chicago Sat
urday morning October list. at 10
o'clock and n cab was there on time TO
convey mo to tho station. This large
CITY is virtual sea of automobiles OF
al descriptions and makes from the
most expensive to the most dclapidat-
oi. The lifting Of one bridge spanning
ono OF the city rivers halts 1000 auto
mobiles. Skilful chaufrcurs only arc al
lowed on its streets and horse-drawn
vehicle has n hard time of it. had
expected tho chauffeur to have an ac-
cident as he seemed disposed to take
chances.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
WILL NOT SINK

salt that y person jumping into IL
cannot sink but viii remain n'o" - .
surface. | failed to state that car,y
that morning we had passed the Dcv-
IFS Slide. This is two mammoth stone
projections from the mountain form
ing perfect slide. We were now ell.
tcring tho Great American Desert.
Hoory mountains are seen on either
side while liohens and shrubbery Of
stunted growth may be seen. Then
comes the cactus.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
NO FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY

That's strange" he said. He struck
match and looked. There are other
White rocks here. Some animal must
have gotten my grub. And you Jones
re here striking matches to bctrey
yourself and show them niggers where
fou is. But once get to the cdast and
Jet aboard French man. ofwar I am
afc." The beat OF the drum sounded
nearer and the curtains came togeth.
I +. When the scene was shown again
ones was stiH plodding in the forest.
tiny light appeared.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
THE AUCTION BLOCK

The curtains came together. When
\ o scene was again prGacnted, Jones
1as still n'cd'ing. Fn threw away his
pots and h" discarded his coat. RE
iii in "wonn on the ground. When
looked IN ne SOW nn autton block
tn Slaves the bidders. slave owners
ale and fon'o'e were there. The
Bloae seen" enacted nv SIGNS. The
}ctiorafr n,"t'oned to Rrutus Jones.
y an Irresistible fmDulBe no leaped
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
KILLED HIN AGAIN

He started again. Then he heard the
lex Of dice and an apparition appear
II. 1t was the form Of the man that
b had killed in game Of dice. "Yoa
pre-" he aaid. II thought I killed
2ou once. I'll kill you again." He fired
inlet No. 2 and the apparition dis.
bpeared. The curtains came together
nd when the scene was again present
4 Jones WIS still in the forest. Then
Rme another apparition. 1t was that
conVicts digging. A guard was di-
fcting them. Jones gnzed in wonder
ent and fright. "What Is thhs?" he
lid, are Won oil hanting me, I killed
Pu once. I'll kill you again. Ha fired
illet No 2. The apparitim disappear
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22

upon the auction block. The bidder
pointed to him and rai,ed three fin
gers. The autionecr made three mo.
lions consummating the sale.
Jones became frantic. II am no
slave. l am FREQ" he exclaimed as he
drew his revolver and fired bullet No.
4. The apparition disappeared. The
curtains came together.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
A DEVOTED COUPLE

l was busily engaged in eating and
1 continued until this part was com.
pleted. On the train was an emaciated
white female passenger with q most
devoted husband. Few women in this
world can do moro talking than she
did! Her household affairs were dis
cnssed. Her husband had q camera
and she insisted upon his swapping
pictures Of the plains with no scenery
Flo obeyed with a'acrity. When she got
to section Of Tire country with it's
magnificent mountain scenery, he had
used up ain his films. 1t was then that
SO chided him with the remarks tina,
10 was always taking pictures that did
not amount to anything.
But l was interested in tho Lincoln
Highway signs that saw along The
roadway. I SAW touring cars with tour
ing outfits. Others were camping. In
many places the roads were rough and
:" ndy. ] saw two men in large tour
ing car with the rear seats unoccupied
ana covered over. IT reminded me OF
the bootleggers cars in the Shenandoah
valley OF Virginia The looks OF the
men were determined and the car was
travelling Mt high speed. T saw other
nntomohi''sts in trouble. They were
either fixing the engine or repairing
tires. And this was the overland route
from coast to coast Lincoln Highway.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID .
JOHN MITCHELL, JR

Newport News, Va, Jan. 10, 1921
This Is to certify that we have re-
coived from John Mitchell. Jr., Grand
chancellor Of the Grand Lodge of Va.
knights OF Pythias. N. A.; S. A.; E.;
A.; A. and A. ($15000) One Hundred
and fifty dollars in payment of the
death claim Of Brother William Shep-
herd Jordan who was a member OF
Langston Lodge No. 1872 Of Newport,
News, Va Signed:
ROBERT X JORDAN,
ELIZA JORDAN.
Witnesses: Beneficiaries
R. II. PREF, Atty.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-10-22
THREATENED TO KILL HIM

That long army revolver brought
|Smithers quickly to terms and he
Then came the SOLEMN
beat of a drum In the distance. Ho
declared that this was tho war move
|of the insurgent blacks, who were
bent upon killing the Emperor
Jones. Then came a tragic hap
|pening. Jones declared that the
|niggers were down in tho fields
laying out flied with rum. I'll
bring them here He grabbed q
large dinner bell and rang it. There
was no response. He rang it again
and still there was no response.
lSmithcrs laughed at him derisivc.y.
They'll never get me- exclaimed
THE Emperor Jones. Do you think
L am q fool? Iv'e prepared for this.
fThese niggers do not believe lead
bullet Dan kill me. l have five
bullets In this gun-and one OF them
lis q silver bullet.