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The Nenana news., 1921-12-15

At the district court session on Monday night, the following men took the oath of allegiance and were made citizens of the United States: George Hardy, of Fox; Louis Rose, of Olnes; Lawrence Pedretti, of Ne mana; Tom Koprivitzo, of Fair banks; Jacob Rosskopf, of Fair banks.
The Nenana news., 1921-12-15

The fire department was called out Tuesday evening to the Rickert ranch to put out fire which, for time, threatened the destruction of the barn. The timely arrival of the chemical saved the situation. No damage resulted from the blaze.
The Nenana news., 1921-12-15

At a recent meeting Of the Fair banks Bar Association, which was in the nature of a farewell to former District Judge Charles E. Bunnell, very complimentary refer ences were made to the service rem dered by the retiring judge during his seven-year tenure of office. 4 resolution to the effect was adopted and Judge Clegg was asked to put the document on record.
, 1921-08-26
WHAT'S THE MATTER
WITH THE CHURCH?

There is a cry in the religious world
because the attendance at church is so
small. Various schemes are tried to
interest the people and to secure their
attendance. When Jesus was on earth,
we are told that when He spoke the
word, the people pressed about Him.
This same word is what the people desire
today. They are tired of hearing about
Shakespeare or some national hero. about
civil or economic questions.
Drop these, and preach Christ. Pack
the sermons full of Words. Let the
ministry be in earnest, seeking the help
which comes from above. and drawing
power will attend their words. Send
the audience home with a realization of
a mighty spiritual upIift in their hearts,
and they will surely come back again.
Sheep always come when fed.
GEORGE B. THOMPSON.
st Thomas Bulletin, August nth,
, 1921-08-26

two. Latest reports say that only six
of the crew of fifty have been res
cued.
NEW YORK, August. oath 1921.
Flour, Blended Clears st. Lawrence Erand
pr. brl. $500.
Meal, Kindred per 100 Tbs $1.95
New Seasons Pork per brl. 1870
Heavy Mess Pork per Dbl. $3.50
Sugar--Crystals maximum per 100 lbs.
$3.50
Molasses Sugar 89o test, no quotation.
Cotton, Middling Upland, at Liverpool
per lb. 8 9O-1OOd.
Exchange, New York and London, 60
days sight 1886
Exchange New York ard London, sight
LONDON, August oath. 1921.
Sugar, Demerara Crystals, per cwt. AS.
Sis
" M~uscavado per cwt. 35s. 0-48s.O.
German Beet $3.50 fob. no sales
White Java sugar elf United Kingdom
23s. June shipments.
Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal.
Trinidad Cocoa. Good Middling Red no.
minal per cwt 56s. 58s. nominal.
Cotto good Medium West Indian Sea
Island per ID. 26d. nominal.
Bank of England rate of Discount per
cent. 81.
Consols AZ.
Three per cent rents in P.~n;- Fcs, So. so.
, 1921-08-26
DIVIDING EQUALLY.

Two darkies who had been partners in
a small junk business decided to close
out and quit. So one OF them posted a
ootice on the shop door re reading dtF;;d like 9e this:
an Ike am goin' out of business. Dem
dat owes de firm may settle wild me.
Dem dat de firm owes ma settle wild
Ike. '-DaUGs News.
, 1921-08-26

IN Ireland, MSS S~lnterVeneQ IN the irish
peace negotiations. The most REV. Ed
ward Mulhern, Bishop of Dromore, came
to Dublin tonight with a message from
the highest authority, which he delivered
10 Eamon De Valera and the other Sim
Fein leaders. There were long cOnsulta-
tons over the message. asked whether
the message came from the "Cardinal''
meaning Cardinal LOCUS, the Primate
of Ireland, a priest who accompanied
Mgr MuIhern replied IN the negative.
This was considered in some circles here
as possibly meaning that Rome had in
tervened.
Dublin, Aug. 22nd. The Dali Eireann
held two secret sessions today to consld-
err the question of what shall be its rerly
10 the British Govts. offer. 1t adjourned
this evening without havin arrived at
any decision, but will meet again tomor-
row in private, simultaneously with the
gathering Of the Sim Fein Executive
Committee, This evening the following
official communication was issued. The.
Dali Eireann met this morning at II O.
clock, adjourned at 2~o'clock, reassem-
bled at 4 O'Clock and rose It 6 O'Clock.
1t was occupied all day with Mr.. Lloyd
Georges proposals. 1t will NEST again
tomorrow. There were no long speeches
delivered at todays meeting or the Dali
Eireann. Any Deputy speaking for more
than S Or 10 minutes would make himself
unpopular, except of course Mr. DE Val
era or othec members of the Cabinet
when making an explanatory statement.
One o. the members said tonight that
thus far the deputies merely had shown
considerable curiosity concerning the
terms OF the Govts. offer and that the
members of the Cabinet had been called
upon for explanations from all parts OF
the room in the Mansion House at which
the sessions of the Parliament are being
held.
Dublin, Aug. 22nd.-The Irish bulIe-
tin tonight prints a long argument con-
trasting the British Govt.'s dealings
with Northeast Ulster and the remain
der of Ireland. Compulsory free trade"
says the bulletin, lis imposed between
Ireland and Great Britain" There is
no such obligation between Ulster and
Ireland, but there are proposals invol-
wing a custom barrier between them.
This is the traditional policy of using
Ulster as the bridgehead for maintain
ing British military rule in Ireland.
The bulletin says it declines to believe
that the speech in Parliament last week
of Mr.. Lloyd George and Lord Curzon
constituted the Govt's. last word. 1t
adds that the Irish people do not desire
a renewal of the warfare, but that they
v,,;II fooo ropowol iuithOnt hesitation in
, 1921-08-26

live COtJLIIlISO VI TIE DIM F6lUs lIG
meetings of the two bodies were held in
the Mansion House, and it was believed
that both would concern themselves with
the attitude taken by the Irish RepubIi-
cans towards the terms laid doWns;by
Mr.. Lloyd George as the basis Of a settle
ment of the Irish controversy.
Smyrna, Aug, 1t is reported that the
Greeks have forced a passage of the
Sahara river and are pushing the forces
of Mustapha Kemal Pasha towards An
CORA, The Greek front now extends ten
miles eastward of the river. An official
communication probably will not be pub
lished before the final Greek attack or
the occupation of Angora. The Turks
are fighting desperately on the mount
aims on both sides of the railroad in An
CORA.
London, Aug. 23rd-It is stated un-
officially that the census of England and
Wales, taken on June 18th. Will show
an increase of about two millions in
population, Notwithstanding the coun-
try war losses.
Howden, England, Aug. 23rd.-The
dirigible ZR-2,. purchased from Great
Britain by the United States, commenced
a trial trip at seven ten o'clock this
morning. British and United States
aerial officers were in charge Of the gil
ant balloon, which will start on its hrght
across the Atlantic ito the United States
as soon as practicable. Ii the conclu-
sion of today's test should be success
full, Commander Maxfield, with the cor
currence of the Naval Depar nent i
Washington, will take over th~ Graf
The next step will be the training
the crew in one or two fifteen or tWer
ty hour flights and then, barring unex
pected difficulties, all will be ready for
the jump off towards America.
Constantinople, Aug. 22nd. "A British
airplane which was making a practice
flight on Saturday last was brought
down within the Turkish lines at Geiveh,
IS miles southeast of Ismid. It's pilot
and observer were made prisoners by
the Turks, who affirmed they were max
ing a reconnaissance in it for the Greeks.
The Turks also declared the flight was
proof that the British were assisting
the Greeks. AS the Turks are refusing
to liberate the pilot and observer, the
British are expected here to make re-
prisals against the Turks. British war
ships have been despatched to the Black
Sea.
Washington, Aug. 23rd.-The House
today adopted the conference report on
the anti beer bill by a vote of 1863 to 81.
Dublin, Aug. 23rd. The Dali Fire
ann adjourned until Thursday, when
it will again sit privately.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
LOST OUT BY SMALL MARGIN
Daring Adventurer Played for Millions
and Almost Succeeded in Dis
honest Venture.

A remarkable rogue, at time when
the competition for that distinction is
keen, was arrested recently. By
name Surran, before the war he kept
small shop, eking out his legitimate
profits by receiving stolen goods. This
stage of his life ended in a blaze and
he was sentenced to three months i'm
prisonment for burning down his place
of business to get the insurance
money
Since the war he has become the
most expert Of all the bandits who
prey on the immense dumps left be-
hind by the American and British,
and by perseverance he got together
a large sum. Last August he tried
higher flight. Well dressed and suave,
he presented himself at a certain
dump ia France and bought the whole
place, the sum demanded being e.
100000 at the present rate of eX-
change. To arrive at this end with
out actually paying a penny to the
government he had to distribute &c.
600 in brides and tips.
He Immediately started to cart off
his purchase" but lack of capital
was his downfall. He had hardly a
cent left over from his gigantic cam
paign of bluff and bribery, and could
not pay the wagon drivers, who COM
planned to the police.-Manchester
Eng.) Guardian.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
Must Keep on making Goo6."

Life is an everlasting struggle.
Nothing but the keenest attention to
it's great problems will bring lasting
success. There are many that gain
temporary attention and they think
they have made a name for them
selves. The fact is there are thou
sands of others with just as much
head striving for place in the sun.
They are watching every loOphole for
an opportunity. Often the fellow who
starts right with small lead can
achieve almost anything he sets out
to. So folks have learned to take adj
vantage of everything that turns up
or that they can turn up. That means
you are never safe in resting on past
laurels It's a case of making good
eternally or falling down before you
have finished your course.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
PROTECTS POLE FROM DECAY
Effective That Has Been Put
on the Market.

A new preServative which is expect
ed to surpass other compounds used
for similar purposes, and which it is
claimed the life of wooden poles into
which it is introduced will be pro-
longed by anywhere from seven to
twelve years, is being used. The fluid
is composed of three constituents, one
Of high penetrating quality, such as
zinc, magnesium or calcum-chloride
solution or a sugar solution, and
second Of high antiseptic value, such
as sublimate, phenol or cresol. The
third and most important element is
one of ng-cOntinued effect, consist
ing of a slowly soluble antiseptic or
slowly decomposing metal powder
This constituent in combination with
a granular substance, such as pow
dered glass, is used to protect the
wood in the vicinity of the puncture
through which the other preservatives
are ntroduced.-Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
INDIANS NEAR TO EXTINCTION
Descendant of Osages Says Intermar-
rage Has Weakened Them SO
Much That End Is Apparent.

John r. Spurrier of Oklahoma says
that the Indian will be extinct in a gen
GRAFTON or two. Mr.. Spurrier, who is a
descendant of the Usage Indians and
whose wife is also of Indian blood. says
that constant intermarriage is so weak
ening the tribes that the nation which
numbered over million at the time
this country was discovered will soon
be only name.
''The extinction of the Indian is only
a matter of a short time" said Mr..
Spurrier. 'Intermarriage is proving
fatal to the tribes, and they cannot
long survive it. With intermarriage
comes the AmericaniZation and the In
dams who have adopted modern meth
DDS live in extremely comfortable style.
'"The richest small group of people
in the world are the Usage Indians,
whose reservation is in Usage county.
There are 1920 Indians in this tribe
800 Of them being of full blood who
still wear their blankets, but the re-
mainder have forSaken the ways OF
their ancestors and have become ex-
tremely American. The reason for the
great wealth Of this tribe is that their
lands happen to be situated in the
midst of the largest oil fields of Okla
homa. and the yearly annual income
per capita averages approximately 81
500.
"The Usage Indians are the best
educated tribe in the country, and
also the best physical specimens. 1t
was from this tribe that Buffalo Bill
chose a number of his famous chief
tainS. The reservation of the PaWnee
Indians adjoins that of the Osages
and this tribe numbers $500, many
of them prosperous and we'll educated"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
Air Mail Stamps.

Over forty varieties of specially de-
signed postage stamps for air mails
have already been published. much to
the joy of the philatelists. Italy has
the credit for the first air stamp which
was issued by the Italian postal au-
thorities as long ago as 1917. The
United States, Canada, Newfoundland,
Sweden, Spain, Switzerland EsthOnia,
Colombia and the Belgian Congo have
all considered it desirable TO issue spe-
cial stamps to their peoples. Tunis
has even produced second contribu-
ton. Needless to mention, Germany
and Hungary were early in the field.
rightly considering it an excellent
means of educating the public in the
practical side of aviation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
ADRIAN ONLY ENGLISH POPE
Is Said to Have Been Elevated to
High Office Contrary to His
Own Inclinations.

Pope Adrian " was by birth an
Englishman, and the only one of that
nation who ever occupied the papal
throne He was a native of Langley,
in Hertfordshire. He was born before
A. D. 100. His real name was Mich
olas Breakspear. He is said to have
left England as beggar, and to have
become a servant as lay brother in a
monastery near Avignon, in France,
where he studied with such diligence
that in 1877 he was elected abbot.
His merits soon became known to
Pope ILL., who made him cardinal
bishop of Abba in 1146., and sent him
two years later as his legate to Den
mark and Norway, where he convert
ed many inhabitants to Christianity.
Soon after his return to Rome, Mich
olas was unanimously chosen pope
against his own inclination, in No
vember, 1854 Henry II of England,
on hearing Of his election, sent the
abbot of st. Adams and three bishops
to Rome with his congratulations.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
Aids Electrical WeIder.

Ordinarily an electric welder must
remove his helmet that he may better
see the finer details of his work. The
main improvement which a new helmet
has over the old masks is the mounting
of the window, so that the protective
screen can be raised with the left hand
of the worker and he can obtain a bet
ter view of the work, yet the screen
falls back into place when he is ready
to go ahead with the welding. This
screen or window is made of chemical
ly prepared glass to protect the eyes
from ultraviolet rays
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
The Assault.

'Tuther day l was setting In the
rocking chair out yur on the porch,
and fell asleep" related Gap Johnson
of Rumpus Ridge. Il reckon had
the nightmare in the day time, for
dremp' l seed my least boy, Bearcat,
coming on the keen run with mess of
cannibals after him, jabbing him with
their spears at every jump. In my
dream, l was about on the pint of
taking a hand in the anecdote when
they all got to me, knocked me out Of
my chair, tromped on me, and tore
into the house. l woke up about then
and found out it was the regular time
for my fourteen children to take their
quinine, and they'd got the Idly some
how that there wasn't going to be
enough to go round. kansas City
Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
Better Than Alarm Clock.

Instead of leaving word at hotel
desk for an early morning call, there
is now a new call system which en-
ables guests to call themselves at any
desired hour. A system of electric
clocks is the newest hotel installation.
The guest simply sets an indicator at
night, somewhat similar to an alarm
clock and low musical chime rings at
the desired time. The clocks have lu-
minous dials and hands so that the
time can be read in the dark.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
HAD sOF:ETHING IN COMMON
Lawyers Sharp Questioning Finally
Drew Material Answer From Old
Lady on Witness Stand.

Philander c.. Knox used to tell the
story Of Pennsylvania lawyer, known
throughout the state for his sharp
ness, who once met his match in a very
unexpected quarter.
An old woman was being cross-ex-
amined by him as to how the testator
had looked when he made a remark
to her about some relative
II don't remember. He's been dead
three years" she answered, testify.
"DO you mean to tell me that your
memory is SO bad that you cannot go
back three years?" demanded the
attorney
The witness was silent
did he look anything like me?" the
lawyer finally ventured.
Seems to me he did have the same
sort of vacant look" responded the
old lady.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
Left Him Thinking.

In a BARRIERS shop in Landport
man was having his hair cut while
friend waited
The Friend-You're losing your
wool, lad.
The Victim-Yes, I am getting a bit
thin on top.
The Friend-Well, they say wool
won't grow on wood.
The Victim-That's so; and they
also say that wheat won't grow in a
busy street.
Whereat the friend was reduced to
silence and was seen to be thinking
hard.-London Tit-Bits.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
A Pernicious Influence.

Frederick had discovered Treasure
Island the other day, and devoured
it in one blissful feast, lasting from
breakfast till bedtime, when he was
forcibly pried loose from the book.
He was obviously in a trance as he
undreSSed, but still his demure mamma
was not exactly prepared for the varia-
ton which he sprung when he came
to say his prayers:
Give us this day our daily bread
70, no, no, and a bottle of rum p
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
Just Like a Brother.

1t was Mary's birthday, and her
young man had teasingly told her
that he was going to give her a rose
for each year Of her age. Fearfully
Mary waited for his flowers to arrive.
She wondered whether he really knew
containing four dozen arrived she
breathed a sigh Of relief.
That night she thanked him for
them. Just as she ended it her little
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21

brother came into the room. He
went over to the flowers and was
studying them fixedly when the
young man asked: do you think
your sisters flowers are pretty"
eyes. sir. I do" little brother an
swered, "but what made you send
twenty too many?"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
Large English Cathedral.

The new cathedral, now being built
In Liverpool, England, when completed,
will be the largest in the country, with
seating accommodation for fully 5000
persons. 1t was commenced in 1904.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
The Curse of Poverty.

"Well, my dear, what did you see
in town you wanted to buy?"
"Oh, thousands of beautiful things"
"You didn't buy them l hopeY
mo, l came home with a package
of hairpins and crouch. "-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1921-07-21
Chances Were He'd Get II.

Employer-You put that note where
1t will be sure to attract Mr.. Smiths
attention, didn't you?
Office Boy-Yes, sir; stuck a pin
through 1t and put 1t on his chair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
MRS. PORTERFIELD'S!
 TJJNCHEON a

Mrs. Turner Porterfield was. hostess recently at delightful bridge lunch
 con in honor of Mrs. Harry Porterfield of Greenviiles Miss. ,t f
 The house was adorned with Easter lilies. The dining table was centered with a silver. basket of lilies. the place cards decorated with hand painted lilies and the ices were frozen in the form
 of the same lovely flowers.
 Mrs. Griffin. Lampkfn and Mrs. Ches- ter Alexander pouredscoffee.
 Four handsome prizes were given, first prize silver baking dish, to Mrs. J. l.. Hughes second. a. tapestry dresser set, to Mrs< Devote Ewing; the third, Inaderia : napkins. to Miss Roberta Adams and fourth. beautiful hand made handkerchiefs. to Mrs. Stanley Nnecht.
 The honoree was presented with a silver bread tray.
 Mrs. ]. L. Hughes, Mrs.. W. A. Carns, Mrs. Chester Alexander, Mrs. w. J. Winston, Mrs, F. G. Alexander, Mrs. , David Fox, Mrs. Joe Russell. Mrs. w. c. Lloyd, Mrs A. D. Burger, Mrs. Claire Smith. Mrs. F.sjS.; Neville, Mrs. A. J.
 Lamb Mrs. Joe Donahoe Mrs. Warren Lewis, Mrs Adams Mrs. Reid Lawson. Mrs. s. l.. Ledbetter, Jr.. Mrs. John stone Mrs. Devote Ewing. Mrs. W. c. Wardlaw, Mrs. Lennie Kolmer. Mrs. b. C. Hannaham, Mrs. John Crouch Mrs. Foster Hamilton. Mrs Ellis, Mrs. r. W. Hopkins, Mrs. Horace Milan, Mrs. R. c. McCarty. Miss Emily Robinson of 1 North Carolina, Miss Leta Weatherton, Miss Mary Hyde, Miss Roberta' Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
SOUTHERN CLUB PARTIES YESTERDAY

Resembling Q spring garden with it's wall decorations of primroses and grasses and it's tables of narcissi and cafe was filled to capacity for the reg ular noon hour luncheon. The music was delightful, the orchestra under Mir Emil Levy giving a number of selections.
 Among the many present were Mrs
 William S. Webster who had eight guests at beautifully decorated table.
 One of the interesting visitors present
 was Mrs. George R. Knox of Nashville,
 mother of MT George Knox of Birming-
 ham. With her were her two sons,
 George Knox, Jr, and Mir. H. R. Knox.
 Dr. Courtney Shropshire had several men friends at his table. They were Mir. c. IT. Hagan. Mr Welburn Wright and Mir. F. Brown.
 Mrs All Gray was entertaining Mrs. Harry Fleetwood. Mrs. Edgar Collins, Mrs. William F. Thornton Mrs. Bryant McCormack's party was composed of visitors in the city. They were Mrs J. W. England of Napier. Tenn. Mrs George Wade of Sheffield. Mrs. Neil Hutchings of Mobile. pr. Raymond Cox of New York City was tiic guest Ol Sni- IhCCSo <aosi'hsO'i. Another interesting party was that with Mir. NJ. Paul Philips as host. His guests were MT. and Mrs Floyd Will man of Seattle. Wash. MT. NJ. M. Evans of Atlanta, Mir and Mrs. Willis Potter Turpin, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Philips, Mir. P. w. Gay.
 Mrs. Monroe Lanier entertained dis tinguished party of visitors The table was centered with basket of yellow 1 Al. s Leach of New Orleans, Mrs. Robert Slaughter. Mrs. Sterling Lanier, Mrs | Gustav Stallings. Mrs. Russell Lahier and Mrs. James T. Munds.
 i Miss Bess Bloodworth of Chicago was another interesting visitor. She was the guest of Mir. add Mrs. J. E. McC1ary | Others of the party were Miss Lucils | McC1ary and Mrs. Lee Rust. l Others were MT. John M. Bradley, Mir I J. M Craig, MT. W. c. Green, MT. W McG. Phifer MT. Houston Drennen, Mrs l Richard Johnston, Jr., MT. Harry Wal strom. Mir Norman Walstrom, Mrs. Nor man Morrison and Mrs. W. E. Hammet were together.
 ] MT. A. H. Walstrom entertained Mr !, and Mrs. Crandell Mir. ard Mrs. F. W Roosevelt, and MT. D. F. Bartiff of Gin 1 cinnati with them.
 l Mrs. R. T, Daniel. Mrs H. E, Robinson
 Mrs. J. s. Stone were together
 ! Mrs. Frank Spain and Mrs. Claude 1 Estes were there, also Mrs V. o. Der rard, Mrs. F. R. Simpson, Mrs. Waite Agee, Miss Ina Shepard, Miss Margare Glib, Miss Elise Sparrow, Miss Ros; I Woods Wilder, MT. Junius Walthal, MT Frank o. Miller, MT. J. H. White, Rev iC. L. Hagan, MT. Wilfer White, Mrs Ford Cromer, Mrs. Brooks Forbes, MT Clifford Forbes.
 One of the popular women present wa Mrs. Percy Brower Miss Emma Lee wa at one of the most attractive tables wit.
 a bevy of pretty young girlss Mrs Mor rls Bush was the center of an intereste' group and Mrs. Syd Smith was greetins
 her friends in the cafe.
 There were many others. Mrs. Wilbur
 Shackleford's solos were feature of tn pleasant hours.