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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
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Mrs. Recter johnson spent Fri
day in Denver.
All smoking tobacco 15c at Op-
era confectionery.
Mrs. Recter W. johnson was a
Denver visitor today.
Mrs. VIM. Ives is spending the
weekend in Denver.
Mrs. George Hanson is report
ed to be on the sick list.
j. M. Ellis left this morning to
spend few days in Denver.
Mrs. Mary Lombard of Denver
came up Thursday for short stay
Albert Fisher was absent from
school today on account of illness.
Mrs. Charles Work left this af-
ternoon for a short visit in Den
yer.
John McColl left this morning
for a week end business trip to
Denver.
W. Trip, foreman on the Sena-
tor at Dumont, is in Denver on
business.
Grape juice 4Oc pint at Opera
confectionery.
Attorney E. L. Reginnitter left
this morning for Denver to attend
to legal business.
Miss Leatha Ives went to Denver
this afternoon to spend the week.
end with friends.
Hannah Dempster is spending
the weekend with her cousin,
Eliza Jones, here.
Don't miss the Woodman dance
Valentine night at the opera house.
Leach's orchestra.
B. Groth of Dumont went to
Denver Thursday morning for
short business trip.
W. G. Arkills spent Thursday
looking after some mining proper
ties in Gilpin county.
Oma Nankervis has been i'll at
her home since Tuesday, and con-
sequently out of school.
The Siftings-News for news.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sanders
of Denver are spending the week.
end ia Idaho Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wall and
the lattefs uncle motored to Dem
yer on business this morning.
Don't forget the W. o. W.
Valentine dance at the opera house
Monday. Feb. IA. Good music.
Carl Bue of Empire was here
with truck Wednesday purchasing
supplies for the Anderson store.
Miss Agnes Cribbis, the Dumont
school teacher, expects to spend
the weekend here with her parents.
Sweet apple cider Sc at Opera
confectionery.
County Commissioners Joh n
Green of Silver Plume was here
between trains Wednesday after
nnon
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
Gold Bonus Bill
Doomed TO Failure

The McFadden bill, to stimulate
the production of gold, is report
ed due for defeat in congress.
Telegrapbic advices to The Den
yer Post Friday are to the effect
that the subcommittee of the ways
and means committee, of which
Representative I'll m b er la k e of
Colorado is chairman, is consider
ing the measure, Objections that
have been advanced are said to
have impressed the committee.
One of these is that the bill, which
would order the government 70 pay
$40 an ounce bonus for gold pro-
duction, would tend to imitation
at time when the need of the
country is said to be for defation.
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On Their MettIe

The head waiter and his assistants
are flustered.'
I've noticed that"
'And there seems to be great excite
ment in the Kitchen"
what do you suppose Is the mat
ter?'
"a visiting chef has just dropped in
and offered a seven-course dinner
Birmingham Age-Herald.
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ASSUMING a Seriousness,

"You don't display as much Of
sense OF humor as you used to-"
Il am suppressing it," replied Sen
ator Sorghum. ''Some of my constitu-
ents have intimated to ne that what
they want is a statesman, not an en-.
tertainer"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
A Sinister Omen

ST hear the new play has poor
chance Of making popular hit"
Unfortunately, yes. 1t was unani
nously commended as bound to be q
success by all the critics."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
Publicity.

"All you need for success in busi-
ness is persistent publicity"
Il can't agree to that" replied Mr.
Cumrox. "If publicity were the only
requisite, the 'Suwanee River every
body has been singing about would
have had one real estate boom after
another"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
CHURCH NOTES
Swedish Lutheran

H. S. Swenson, Pastor
l1:15 a. M, Sunday school
6.45 p. M. Bible claes.
7:45 p, M, preaching.
The English language will be used.
Come. You are welcome.
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The Wrong Course.

.sDawdle says that he's had chances
enough, but they were all poor ones. ;"
I've noticed that whenever oppor-
tunity knocked Dawdle proceeded to
knock the opportunity. Boston
Transcript
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Approves Mistress, Rule.

Lady (eDgaging servant-Of course,
I allow no followers.
Servant-rm glad to hear 1t, ma am.
You being married lady, It wouldn't
be right for you to do so.
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Methodist Church
Recter W. Johnson, Pastor

ReCteT w. JOhnSOH, Td5tOT.
Next Sunday, IL a. M. union ser
vices. Rev. e. Burns Martin, former
pastor of this church, will preach Spe-
cial music will be rende' ed by the choir.
The regular evening service will be dis
missed in favor of the Clear Greek
county Sunday school convention session
at the Presbyterian church.
Members and friends Of the church
are urged to attend the conventi n
The time for program preparation was
short, but good attendance will in
crease the interest and add to the bene-
fits derived from each session.
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Logical Support.

$50 If he runs for office he will have
the support of all the fraternal Or
dersT
eyes, because he is the lodge-ical
candidate"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
St. Paul's Church
Father H. R. McCabe.

Father H. R. McCabe.
Masses: Sunday at 8 and 10 a. m.
First Sunday in Lent-Morning SER
vices at 10 o'clock. Sermon: Loss and
CAIN Vesper services at a o'clock,
sermon: 1.-The Unknown Cod"
Friday at 7:30 p. m. ''The Way of
the Cross. y
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An Appalling Idea.

"One time when we were in Eu-
rope we certainly did make a night
of it,"
81 hope it wasn't in Norway, where
the nights are six months long"
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Pleasant News

Young Man-What did your pa say
when he heard had kissed your sis
ter?
Little GIirl-He said that was en-
couraging.
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Naturally.

"What kind of weapons did the
bandits use In that holdup in the
serial story?"
"I suppose they were magazine
guns"
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Ways Of Girls.

"The girls all got mad at each
other and had fight. Now they are
all mad at Mabel"
"Why?"
because she wouldn't get in it."
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Its Condition.

"The backer of that unsuccessful
show complained that his cake was
dough-"
"Well, that is only what angel cake
is expected to be-"
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Slow eoina.

"That poet wanted me to be his In
spiration, but fear am failure"
"A failure, girlia?"
eyes"
"Why so?"
He hasn't earned enough as yet to
buy E,e d box of candy."-Louisvill
Courier-Journal
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A pressino Boom compliment.

A Dressing Room Compliment.
The Chorus LADY, know amt got
much voice. My face is my fortune.
The Rough Soubrette-Well, poverty
amt no crime, but if you should 60
bankrupted I'd hate to be the receiver.
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All Mixed Up.

II want to get this account straigh
Has our leading lady had five hus
bands or six hunbands?"
81 dunno. Ask her."
"But she isn't certain herself"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11

Mrs. G. E. Carpenter and son,
Allen. left for Chicago and Iowa
Thursday afternoon on an extended
visit with her parents in the latter
place.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11

The Siftings- News, twice a week, is
the best equipped print shop in the
county. Try US for Job Printing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11

Little Dottie Renshaw has been
quite i'll with very severe cold,
but is gradually improving.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
Some Real Hunt;no.

"Well, joe" said Wilkins, as he met
his friend Robinson on the avenue,
did you get any good hunting up in
Maine?"
I'VE sure did," said Robinson.
"How did that new dog Brown sent
you work p
"Splendid!" was the reply. Fact
Is, If it hadn't been for that dog we
wouldn't have had any hunting at all.
ne ran away at the first shot, and
we spent four days looking for him."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
STUNG
She: You said II married you,
should want for nothing.
He: With your dads wealth
never dreamed either Of us would.
A Wit.

A wit Is one who says the thing
To fill the room with laughter
Which we ourselves think up to say
The morning following after.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11
YOUR WANT ADS

The classified ad is read by every
person who reads the paper it appears
in, and for that reason is of great value
in the buying and selling of various ar
ticles.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11

LAST CHANCE to buy some good fur
niture. House for sale or for rent;
also Coles car for sale. F. O. Wood
ward, 2O4O Miner street. 21O-lp
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-11

SOMETHING NEW in Kodak finishing.
Write for price-list and samples.
Rolls Developed free. Russell Photo
Co., Kansas City, Kansas. 28-2p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
BROWN DERBY VAN
 AT NEWFIELD PARK
They're offl


 The preliminary to the Eastern morning at Newfield Park under ideal weather conditions for boiling out stunts Manager Gene NcCann, pitchers Specs Hummer and Eddie Lennon, and a young outfelder, Me Mourn, hailing from Rotterdam, N r.. were the first to appear at the sate. The training sessions during the first two or three days will be devoted to batting and throwing practice, according to Manager 'fGene."
 don't believe in a too strenuous start-off." said "Gene'' 'Tm on my guard against lame wings and char lev horse I have seen many prom ising players go wrong in my day owing to their anxiety to get off at top-speed pace soon as they report. I am going to discourage all such practice
 and appeared ito be in splendid trim. The spectacled pitcher, as is natural, is looking forward to a successful season, and Eddie Lennon is thinking the same way. Young McMourn, the outfieid recruit, is also optimistic of landing a regular berth. This young ster as all rockies are, is chock full of confidence.
 Joe Hurley, local semi-pro, was also one of the etrly birds. Local admirers are roofing for the former Industrial League star to make good, and one "best bet' is that he is going to make Buck Tai and Mclaughlin hustle to show their best in the in field.
 Mana ger McCann expects a doen or more players in action tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Title Cage
 Series Next

The bask etbau treat of the season is promised for next Thursday night when the RectorS and Y. M. H. As dash in the first of a series of games for the city basketball championship. The game will be played at the Boys Club gym.
 Although the local Hebrews made g. splendid showing against the Wa terbury Kacey's yesterday, the Brass City outfit won, 34 to 21. The line ups:
 Brid dgeport-Mooney and Bailey, forwards; Cohen, center; Gubersly, F'itelson and Kaplan, guards.
 aEerbury-Murphy and Carroll, forwards: McNamara, center; Sheehy, MuIhau and Dunschott, guards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Kelly
 Local Primer

Two games are scheduled in the State duckpin tournament tonight. t'B" Harper and Joe Sterback- will meet on the Nuemeg alleys in this city and w. Harper and tSokes are billed to clash on the Lafayette drives in Waterbury.
 According to Secretary Charley Ma honey's official records O'Brien of New Britain is leading with 31 wins and 13 defeats. Jimmy Kelly is highest among Bridgeport bowlers, ranking fourth with 27 wins and IT defatS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
<|Y'' All Set
 For Carnival

at Ehe Y. M. c. A. April will be staged a championship voIeygame be- tween the noon and o'clock bus mess mems gymnasium classes.
 Captain William Eisenman Of the noon class has such men with him as A. T. Granger, Chester Williams. A. P. Thorne, J. H. Walters. and DT. Maxwell J. RosenthaM. The pjlayers of the o'clock class are: Gerald Lineburgh, captain. Dr. R. H. w. Strang Leroy Hawkins, pr. George Tucker, Charles Bitzer, and L. F. Faulk. The game will commence at
 7p. m.
 Other features of - carnival will be bouts of wrestling and boxing, fen cling, tunbling, bag punching, etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
BabbLe From
 Ye Olde Tou,ra Pump

Jimmy KeIly-Fn bet a good hat that Charley Mahoncy hears the pins falling in his sleep BnEY PRINCE-I wish you guys would can all that stuff about me going back Wasn't Carpenter ever licked?
 NICKY ARNsTEIN-I'm still Iiv- ing, that's all.
 FIRE CHIEF JOHNSON-If some people don't like the idea of calling the Bridgeport team the "Brown ines
 CLARK LANE, JR.-Yea, Bo! In six more days we begin to gather in the ShekelS.
 JOE HALL-If I don't polish off Johnny Williams tomorrow night I'll blow to cucumbers and cranberry sauce.
 CONNIE LEWIS (Saturday night) - advise you most strenuously not to talk "free passes'' to George Dwy- CT tonight.
 POLICE SUPT. FTIANAGAN-Don't see what Looey and Patsy Bogash have got against the Community Chest boxing show.
 MRS. GRUNDY - It's shiclSing! Girls and women wearing socks on such a day as yesterday at Seaside Park.
 RAY CAMPANA - Anyhow, Ire land was on top in the Y. M. H. A gym yesterday. I won s3o, see!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Babe RWth Tips
 Scales At 23O

'.Babe'' Ruth will start the season 30 pounds overweight. The mighty stick wieIder of the Tanks. tips. the beam at 23O pounds, and not 200 as he pre- dicted when he joined the Hug gins squad at Hot Springs a few weeks ago. Ruth, however, is hopeful of getting down to the 200 pound mark within a month after the season starts, and is telling his frirends the surplus avordupoiS will not interfere with his home run harvest which will exceed 54, his record of last sea- son,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
OfLocal
WHO'S
 WHO?
Pennant Hopes
 JOE HURLEY, INFTELD CANDIDATE, (2)

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  Hurley a S. of the North liant IT. S. s. at the for the thee of o the the sgnu in
  chances n Debes Park appear ally on he
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
In
 K. (. League

Knights of Columbus councils throughout the state will have base ball teams this season, it was report ed yesterday at a meeting in Hart ford, at which the Bridgeport coun- cil was represented. Leagues will be formed in different sections. Other nearby towns interesttd are Stam- ford, Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich and Danbury. The championship season will get underway in May.
 Bridgeport and Torrington council teams will clash in the latter place on April 2S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Local Elves
 In Danbury

The Blue Ribbon Jrs. basketball team of this city will play their last game of the season in Danbury to- night, playing a game with the Pirate Jrs, of Danbury. This will be pre- Hrninary to the big game between the Blessed SacramentS of Bridgeport and the Pirates of Danbury. The fol- lowing players will be in the Blue Ribbon lineup: Burr, Mrazik, Fin nell, Ghetto, Homlgren, Slutz and Tetlaff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Neher Signs
 With Hartford

Bridgeport ball fans who last sea- son hra1dd Phil Neher, brillian Hart ford shortstop and a second "Rabbit' Maranvi1e, will again see him per form, the player having come to terms the salary question with Arthur Irwin.
 Nal Barry, Hartford captain and first baSeman last season, has decided to quit the diamond to devote his time to the shoeb usiness.
 The Senators reported today in Hack kenSack Tor spring training.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Pete Herman
 On Tonight

New York, April 4-Pete Herman of New Orleans, former worlds ban tamweight boxing champion, will meet Johnny Sol1berg of New York in 12-round bout here tonight.
 The suspension Of Johnny Reyes, licensed manager. announced yester- day by the boxing commission, re- suited, it was reported today, from an argument following the Herman Spencer bout last Wednesday night Reyes is charged with having assault ed Samuel Goldstein. Herman's man ager.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Spokane Tops
 Fight Offer

New York, April 4.-J. L. Sex smith, a wealthy Spokane, Wash, lumber man, according to a report going the rounds, has offered Tex Rikard s5o,000 above the best offer received for the Carpentier-Dempsey match If he lands it he will stage it at or near Occur D' Alene, Idaho.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
TWIN OAKS OPEN
 SEASON WITH WIN

The Twin Oaks baseball team opened their 1921 season Saturday af- ternoon with a win over the Northers of the North End, the score being 5 to 4. The hitting by ,Petrino, Carley and Clancy featured the game for the victors, while the fine playing of Ben net, Collins and Noonan for the losers was also of the shining tyne.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
NUTMEG LINKSMEN
 IN SECTIONAL PLAY

Pinehurst, April 4.-The Month and South golf tournament with 200 entries got into full swing this morn ing
 A score or more Connecticut play CTS are entered, rhe list including John D. Chapman and A. Elliott Ran ney of Greenwich, E. L. Schofie1d of Stamford, and H. A. Merriam of Wa terburv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
STUFFY McINNES
 TO DECIDE TODAY

Boston, April 4.-Stufy McInnes. holdout first baSeTuan of the Red Sox, will announce his decision today whether not he will play ball this season. McInneS and Harry Frazee, Red Sox owner, conferred yesterday in New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
STEADMAN SAYS
 IT'LL WLN''- '-DITTO REPORTS WEAVER
Tonight's Star Bout Rivals Famous Kunz- Allen Battle for Local Interest Boxers
 Tn Fine Fettle for Go
By GEORGE F. FIRSTBROOK. Patsy BOgSiSh and Sailor Volll. 12 rounds Rcd Allen and Jimmy Powers. 12 rounds Steady Stcadman and Bud Weafer, 1o rounds.

the mig for all of Steady Seadnaan all for the al-star tonight under the A & A
 anticipation of battle of the craceraek variety be Bridgeport Weat- the Norwal5 haynaker specialist record crowd is eS Matchmaker Dwyer Norwak Bridge port have been worked over the bout ever since the
 
 Noryak send big delegation to the ringsde
  the mill, close Some a Steadnlan are gotten it in 
 
  in is in to the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
FIX ST. LOUIS STAR % CAN STILL HIT FEM

The Walnut A. c. nine took the Trans into camp yesterday by a to 4 score. The Trans had the best of the match until Tom Bowden, former St Louis star, slapped out a three bagger, with a duet on the sacks.
 AlpineS Under Wire First.
 The Lynn Stars came out on the short end of the 4-3 game with the Alpines at Diamond yesterday. The game only called for seven innings Bobby Green announces that his tteam will play the White Eagles on the same diamond next week. The following Sunday he has the Royals oA New Haven scheduled to meet his nihe here. The Royals are consider ed the premier colored squad in the state
 South Ends VictOrS.
 The South Ends beat the Federals in a onesided match at No. l dia- mond. The Mccarthy boys piled up IS runs to the Federals' 4. Aptak and McCarten hurled in mid-season form for the South Enders.
 Alpine Jrs. Win.
 The Alpine Jrs- taIlied Il counts to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

BRROKLYN-PhilIip Eioher, to- dhy Is near death owing to a frac- tured skull ehresult of being struck by a batted ball while watching . game in Prospect Park.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
OWEN SMASHES 99
 OUT OF 100 CLAYS

Larchmont, Aprn 4.-R. M. Owen. q visiting shooter. smashed ee out of a. possible 100 targets. In the club match between Iarchmont and PeI- ham, the locals won 3s1 to s7e.
 Travers Island, April 4.-B. s. Don nelly, former Chicago champion, was tho winner of the high scratch prize with s7 out of possible 100.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
INDOOR SPORTS
Hitting The Sport Trail
With Geo. E. Firstbrook

a adup sportf1 H. ~S and Dick Lar of high Jumping O n. high psn,.s of Love too: high shot at the hearts V of the L The bounding Judge lanai. i, evidently s.,.r,u,n.a .o .,. ,,. ,s I aaried job league squabbies According who =Es its s':ss's ':es; : ;: :. .':s ss talk. tn. ing dese.'There and endurance of golf baseball fan demons nstrates how better Inooo Trurnbun "Foe- N B-NO reference is made LAu>APt~
 
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
LEWIS TO wREsITE LoNDos.

Chicago, April 4.-Ed "Strangler'' Lewis, worlds wrestling champion, has been matched to meet Jim Lon- dos here April 3 at the 2d Regiment Armory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

ANN ARBOR-Del Prat is report ed to be anxious to join the Red Sox and Is seeking his release as Michi- gan coach.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

Manager Mccarthy announces that his hammer boys will play Sing Sing August 14 in Ossining. Sing Sing claims that they nave 0 fast bunch of baseball men and boast of beating the local lodge of Efks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

' for the Maplewoods at No. 4. The A1pines hope to win the junior title this year. Last year they took second place in the league tSanding.
 White Eagles Winners.
 In the feature game of the after noon the White Eagres defeated the St. Joes in a 5 to game. The con- test was close. The Eagles are slated to play the Lynn Stars next week.
 South End Jrs. Want Games.
 The South End Jrs. wish to sched- ule a game with any 16-year-old team in the city For games call Brains C. F1tzsimmons, Noble 733, or answer through the Times
 Fedcrn1s vs. IA. of O.
 Next Sunday the F'ederals are listed to meet the local K. of c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
White Eagles Winners.
South End Jrs. Want Games.
FedcrnIs ys, K. of C.
Sing Sing Game Booked.

Next Sunday the Federals are listed to meet the local K. of c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Alpines Under Wire First.
South Ends victors.

Alpine Jrs. Win. The Alpine Jrs- ta1lied Il counts to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
INDOOR PORTS

LANAPT<S G NtG t FLoSAEN WEtzo kiLLN TmE BES5RE H~t3 OAE B9 S7PCLtHIG- TsSouc14 T4e D!FF9GT
 Lo@ Ao6 6BIES.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

POLICE SUPT. FIIANAGAN-Don't see what Iooey and Patsy Bogash
 have got against the Community Chest boxing show.
Evening star., 1921-12-16

nese Eastern runs south to the city
of Changchung, Manchuria. where 1t
connects with the northern terminal
Of the North Manchuria railway, the
great japanese artery of communica-
ton which runs south to the city OF
Dairen, on the sea.
Some two or three years ago, with
the military occupation Of Siberia by
various troops, including Americans,
there was formed an interallied rail-
way board. with a subsidiary techni-
Cal board of management under the
craftsmanship of John F. Stevens,
American railroad manager and ex-
pert, who Is now in Washington.
Regarded as Russia's.
Legally speaking, the railroad is re-
garded as belonging to Russia, but
both the United States and Japan are
said to have made financial outlays
for the upkeep Of the line. the guard
ing of which is intrusted to Chinese
because 1t traverses Chinese territory.
The directors include both Chinese
and Russians.
1t is the future status of the Chi
nese that the conference may be called
upon to discuss. Some action is be-
lieved by some conference delegates to
be necessary because of the present
chaotic condition of Russia. 1t Is ap-
parent. however, that the soviet gov
ernment is doing everything possible
to prevent any definite action concern
ing the railroad until it has an op-
portunity to participate in the delib-
eratiOnS