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Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
WILLARD WON'T
 FIGHT FULTON
SAYS HE WILL FIGHT TEU CHAM PION OR NOBODY AG
 ALL.

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. 15. Jess Will lard declared emphatically today that he will not meet Fred Fulton or any of the other runerups ill the heavyweight division to his championship bout with Jack Dempsey on Labor Day.
 If they don't let me meet Dempsey l won't fight again, and that goes, ," declared Jess. I'm former cham pion. The public didn't ask Jeffries or Corbett or FitZsimmons to go out and make d reputation when they wanted return fights. l am in line for return match l don't want to meet second raterS. I'm not broke and do not need the money like some of the fighters
 Willard said il appeared that ''a bunch of sport writers want to make it easy for the present champion He said it would take q hundred years for him to meet all the white hopes" that have been dug up for him. Tt seems that New York doesn't want me to meet Dempsey" he said, adding everybody there is picking an opponent for me.
 T am after Dempsey Willard con tinued, they stepped out on me at New York. 1 didn't make Dempsey and his manager put up any money for the March 17 date They took advantage of that to run out to the coast for a movie contract. It was lots softer foi | the champion.
 Dempsey manager said l ran out of New York I am ready to put uI l $30, ,000 in cash for my appearance Labor Day l dare Dempsey to do the same The public will soon find out who took the bowed
 Fulton is not fighter and he woult not draw anywhere" Willard exclaim ed hotly when Fulton's name was men | toned.
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
WHITES CHAPEL.

This has been a beautiful Sabath day. We would try at all times to live right I know 1t would pay.
 The singing at Holly Springs this afternoon was fine Mir. Hollaway you told some of my experience when you said you had wasted many pre- cious hour. An honest confession is good for the soul.
 Brother Getright preached noble sermon to small but very attentive congregation at this place today. Some call him Gatright but any way he Is a good preacher and I am satisfied that he is a good man.
 Ambroser Tomlin and Homer Jarvis went North this afternoon. To say that they went to see the Sutton oil well, or some prety lady, am not able to tell.
 Say Geo Alder do you think 1t IS right to tax the old bachelors? l will say that haynt very much confidence in a mans religion that is in favor of such a rotten law. We are burdened with taxation now and to tax fellow after he has made an effort to get mar ried Is ridiculous. Well old boys there is as good fish in the sea as ever did nip, if we ever get good opportunity to get married lets not let the oppor- tunity slip. Am l right, if so good night?
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
LACKLAND SPRINGGS NEWS

am glad to report the Lackland news again.
 The good old women says that it IS time to garden. guess so, the weather is fine.
 Thtre was singing at MT. H. H. Critics and the report was a large crowd, and every body had nice time.
 Miss Annie Benton spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Eunice Pratt.
 Mir and Mrs. Ledbetter spent Suntay eve with their parents.
 Mir. and Mrs.Kin spent Sunday eve with Mir. F. B. Henry and family.
 We have some prospects for oil. There was a large crowd at tre Bluff City we'll Sunday and enjoyed nice dinner.
 MT. Geo. G. Benton made two trips to the mountains, but says, boys while oil is on boom we had better stay with it while.
 Health in this community is good at present
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
PUBLICATION IS RESUMED.

JonesborO, Feb. 15.-Despite the de struction by fire Saturday night of the plant of the Jonesboro Daily Tribune, publication of tke newspaper was re- sumed yesterday. News matter was set on linotypes of the Jonesboro Sun and the Summons Printing Company, and the Suns press was used in printing the paper. New equipment for the Fri. bune is expected to arrive within a week, when a new office will be opened Gazette
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
All Are We'll Known.

The appointments met with general appreciation of those in touch with state affairs. Both Mr. Eutrell and MT Hardage are considered among the leaders of the legal profession in Ark ansas and each has been mentioned re- peatedly as gubernatorial possibility. During his administra ti0n of the gov ernors office, MT. Futrell won wide spread appreciation from the press and leaders of public affairs in the state Mir. Floyd is considered an authority on rate matters and has shown marked ability as an executive in his manage ment of the Little Rock postoffice.
 Mir. Futrell would represent the First and Second Congressional districts. Mir Floyd will represent the Fourth and Fifth congressional districts with the exception of Pike, Sevier and Mil Ter counties. MT. Hardage will repre- sent these three counties and also the Sixth and Seventh congressional dis tricts.
 The governors appointees will serve only for two years when their success ors will be chosen at the state election. They will receive salaries of s3,600 a year
 With the signing of the Walls. Emory bin, the Corporation Commission went were T. E. Wood. John T. .Burkett, and Hogan Oliver. They were appointed by Governor Brough less than two months ago over the protests Of Mr. Mc3ae, then nor-elect.-Gazette.
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
WILL NEVER MAKE A HOME RUN

John J. Hays, winner of the Mara thon race in the Olympian games says
 "I can cure most boys of cigarette smoking in one lesson. I want to say to mothers that the best argument to advance to a son who smokes cigarettes is to buy him an athletic outfit. The boy will soon learn why cigarettes are harmful"
 The boy who smokes cigarettes will never make home-run to any worth while goal-Boy Magazine.
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16

in bent themselves to the task of solac- ing the singer as best they might while he fought gallantly against the over mastering feebleness that seemed every moment about to engulf him.
 It was learend that although the phy- sicians for week or more had been having a more serious time with their patient than had been admitted public ly, the relapse was sudden and unfor- seen.-Gazette.
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
weeks of winter.

| weeks of winter.
 Miss Mearl Mack is visiting home at present,
 The program given Friday night was fine, large crowd and everybody enjoyed it.
 The school will give another program next Friday night in honor of Washin- gton's birthday. Everybody come and you will get rio of the blues.
 The L. P. G. boys has failed to have a get together meeting in the last few days, as Albert and Ava have been out for two days. P. H Herring came down to join, but failed to stand | the examination. Come again Bro. and try again. Mir. Levi Moore of Prescott spent few days the past week here looking after his oil leases. Irba Boswell spent Saturday night with Alta McMillan. Of course Carl anl Austin understood the situation.
 My parents taught me if I couldn't say something good about any one, not to say anything So I wont men ton the last few ball games our boys played. "Pshaw" Mir. and Mrs. Monroe Boswell gave party Saturday night in honor of their daughter Willma's 14th birth day. There was large crowd attend | ed.
 Professor Teeter and teachers are surely doing their part in trying to have a good school. will close, wishing all the readers of the good old Picayune the blessings of good health and prosperity.
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
MEMBERSHIP INCREASING

Following have become members Of the Chamber of Commerce within the last five days: N. F, Ward, Ed Cant ley, Sid Cole, M L. Moore, Werner Hamilton, W o. Allen, W. F. Denman, W. N. Bemis,/ L. P. Bidelman, Ozan- Graysonia Lumber Go.
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
COMMISSION MEM
 BERS NAMED
Il. NJ. FUTRELL, JOE HARDAGGE
 AND w. F. FLOYD ARE AP- POINTED BY GOVERNOR

Immtdiately after signing the Walls Emory bill which abolishes the Cor poration Commission and substitutes for it the State Railroad Commission. Governor McRae yesterday announced the appointments of the three railroad commissioners as follows;
 I. Marion Futrell, Paragould attor- ney. former state senator and for sey- eral months acting governor of the state.
 Joe Hardage, Philadelphia attorney, former speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
 William F. Floyd. Little Rock post master and for eight years secretary of the Arkansas Railroad Commission.
 Mir. Floyd announced uhat he would accept and that he soon would resign as postmaster.
 MT. Hardage, at Philadelphia, told the Gazette that he probably will ac- ccpt He said that he would come to Little Rock today to discuss the matter with Governor McRae. Mr. Futrell. from his law office in Paragould. told the Gazette over long distance telephone yesterday afternoon that he also would come to Little Rock today to discuss the matter 8lth Gov ernor MeRae and to study more fully the powers of the new Railroad Com mission
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
BODCAW.

Hello to all of the readers of the Picayune. How is it with you? Every thing bids fair here at present.
 It seems now like the ground hog might be mistaken as to six more
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
FIRST DRILL TONIGHT

The Prescott National Guard compa- ny will meet tonight at Scott's Hall for the purpose of the first drill All mem bers urged to be present.
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16
BETRAYED.

One bay mare about 15 hands high, 2 years old, blaze in her face, both hind feet and right fore foot white, lad a set fast on back. Anyone find- iag this mare take her up and notify hucs Washington-and receive rewar1.
Daily picayune., 1921-02-16

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Daily picayune., 1921-02-16

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Daily picayune., 1921-02-16

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The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
JOE BURNS ARRANGING FOR
 MUSIC FOR HEALY THEATER

Manager Joe Burns, of the new movie theater at Healy, came to town yesterday for the purpose of arranging his schedules and securing music for the Healy shows.
 A player piano has been secured, Mir. Burns reports, and Prof. Ernst Berggren will operate it, to the ac- compartment of his violin, which means that the music will be a very attractive part of the Healy programs.
 Mr. Burns announces that dance will follow the Healy show on next Saturday night, and that Prof. Berg gren will be there to furnish the music for it. The program for the Saturday and Sunday shows will be announced in Thursdays issue of The News.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
FRESHMEN ARE EXECUTED
 FOR FIGHTING JOHN BULL

CORK, March In spite of an appeal for clemency, backed by the Cork corporation, six Irishmen who were charged with levying war against the crown forces. were ex- ecuted here yesterday.
 Five of the unfortunates were convicted of attacking the crown forces in County Cork, in January, and the sixth was sentenced to die for possessing a revolver and ann munition. In confirming his sentence, the kings bench decided that a state of war existed in Ireland, and the authority of the military act was given full recognition, above inter- ference from the civil courts.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
FIGHTING FOR HAYWOOD

WASHINGTON, D. C., March l. Haywood and 76 other Industrial Workers, under conviction on the charge of conspiracy to obstruct the draft, enter the final stages here yesterday with the filing of a peti- ton asking the supreme court to review the trials. The petition is based on the allegation that the search warrant used in obtaining most of the evidence against the de- fendants was not legal, and there fore the evidence was not legally available to the Government.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

ANTl.BOLSHEVIk FEELING
 IS SPREADING IN RUSSIA

PARIS. March 1-The French foreign office is authority for the statement that anti-Bolshevik forces have gained partial control in the city of Petrograd, and that the feel ing against Lenine and Trorsky is spreading throughout Russia. French officials base their information on dispatches received by the French mission at Helsingfors The extent of the anti i-Bolshevik successes, how ever, can not be ascertained, but it is known that there have been many defections among the Bolshevik fighting forces, chiefly because of a shortage of food. The recent uprising at Moscow is reported to have been checked for the moment.
 Moscow reports indicate that Leon Trotsky is in hiding. He recently intended visiting Siberia for the purpose of organizing the Bolshevik campaign in that region, but aban- doned the trip when his train was attacked by Cossacks.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
COLLINS INSISTS GOVERNOR
 MUST BE A NORTHERNER

JUNEAU, March 1-Senator-elect E. B. Collins, upon arrival here to attend the biennial gathering of the territorial legislature, declared that the man appointed to succeed Governor Thos. Riggs must be an Alaskan who comprehends the prob lens of this immense territory. He says he contemplates the introduc- ton of remedial legislation to pro- vide for the reimbursement of Alas kan dairymen who have lost property through the slaughter of tubercular cattle. He also says the primary election law must be changed so as to give the people a voice in the choice of officials whose selection is now "in the hands of few self centered politicians. He takes a stand against the admission Of na- tives to white schools.
 Senator Chamberlain, of Seward, says that bills for more roads and trails, for the protection of Alaska fisheries and for an improved pen- sion law for aged Alaskans, will be among the measures introduced by him during the session.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
PRESIDENT URGES DIPLOMACY:
 ANGRY MOB STORMS PALACE

President Porras incurred the dis pleasure of the populace by de- claring, in an interview, that he favored a diplomatic settlement of the trouble between Panama and Costa Rica. The people want to settle the dispute on the battlefield.
 Costa Rieans Gathering
 MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March A Costa Rican force, numbering 2,500, has been dispatched to the Panama frontier, according to ad- vices received in this city today.
 A mod at San Jose is reported to have torn the coat of arms from the Panaman legation, and tramp led it under foot.
 The feeling against Panama is running high throughout the re- public. .:.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

PANAMA, March 1-The life of President Porras, of the Panama re public was saved last night by detachment of American troops, who arrived at the palace just in the nick of time to prevent an angry mob from rushing upon their executive.
 4 large crowd gathered at the gates of the palace, shouting threats against the president. The disturb ance finally became so threatening that the presidential guard fired into the crowd. killing one and wounding four others. This act of indiscretion still further aroused the mob, which finally broke through the gaurd and into the executive man. sion and was about to attack the president when the Americans ar rived on the scene and restored order.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
WIcKERSHAM WINS CONTEST;
 HAS LITTLE TIME TO SERVE

SEATTLE, March After many months of waiting, the Alaska dele gate contest was decided by the lower house of Congress today, when Delegate George B. Grigsby was busted from his seat, upon recom- mendation of the house elections committee, by vote of 1892 to 162. Immediately following the casting of Grigsby, the house considered a me.ie to seat Wickersham, the mesSn prevailing by a vote of 177 to 162.
 AS a result of the action of the house, Delegate Wickersham, who lost no time in taking his seat, will receive pay at the rate of about s7,0o0 a day for the brief time he will be permitted to serve. He gets salary for the full term, mileage to and from Alaska and a considerable amount to defray the cost of his contest. His term will end on Fri day noon, when he will be succeed ed by Dan Sutherland.
 4 motion was made to refer the case back to the committee, but it was defeated. .1sa. & lzQ. 4 Demo: cratic resolution to the effect that Wickersham be declared not elected, was also defeated.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
BOUNDARIES OF CLAIM MUST
 BE MARKED VERY PLAINLY

WASHINGTON, b. C., March l- To insure validity of a location, a mining claim must be distinctly marked on the ground so its bound aries may be readily traced" accord ing to a decision rendered by the supreme court today, in deciding in favor of the Silver King Coalition Mine company, which has been try ing for twelve years to get title to its holdings, in legal proceed ings against the Conkling Mining company.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
6DsuN-BAY DERBY iS oN;is. ..
 NINE ENTERED IN CLASSIC

THE PAS, March 1-The 2OO-mile Hudson Bay derby started at eleven o'clock this morning, with nine driv- CTS entered. The course is to Fin Flon and return, and the mushers expect to cover the distance with only short stops for feeding.
 Nine drivers are entered, as fol- lows: Walter Goyne, nine dogs Morgan, nine; Bancroft, seven; Me- Kay, eight; Prateau, seven; Stewart, thirteen; Lavalle, seven; Mcdonald, nine; Goulet, seven.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
COAL BARONS ANNOUNCE
 CUT IN WAGES MARCH IS

SEATTLE, March 1-Coal oper- ators of the state of Washington have announced a general wage re duction, to become effective on the 18th. of March. The cut will be 21 per cent, which will bring the wages down to pre-war levels. The oper- ators announce that coal prices also will be reduced, ranging from fifty cents to $250 per ton. ."
 Meetings are being held by the miners this afternoon to consider the new agreement which the op- orators have submitted to them.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
STOLEN CASH IS FOUND

ST. PAUL, March ,---Three wu- men have been placed under arrest in this city on the charge Of rob bery, in connection with the recent holdup of a Northern Pacific mail train. They are held as accomplices Of Del5crt Smith, who is alleged to have done the work, and wno is still at liberty
 Part of the loot, consisting of S4G,, 70, was found m the home If one of the suspected women
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
PRESIDENT DEFENDS BARUCH

WASHINGTON, D. C.. March i- President Wilson has come out with statement in defense of Bernard Baruch and John D. Ryan, who have been accused of profteering in copper while serving the Government during the war. The President flatly denies that either Ryan or Baruch had anything to do with price fix ing negotiations. Robert Lovett, the Governments priorities commission CT, he said had directed that work.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
feEFREsDEkFfsoNoRED,
 REMEMBERED BY SENATORS

WASHINGTON, D. C., March l. Senators Lodge and Underwood act ed as spokesmen yesterday when the members of the senate presented Vice President Marshall with silver loving cup, gold eyeslass case and cigar holder, with quantity of perfectos., as going-away gifts. The h:ghly-p ea<ed recipiant of t.,e gifts informed the lawn ,6ers that he in- tended sailing for Europe about May r.. .- ....
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
POWER RIGHT IS GRANTED

WASHINGTON, D C.. March l. The water power commission has granted the Niagara Falls Power Go. four-year license to use 19,0O0 cubic feet per second of water that may be diverted from Niagara river above the falls, under the Canadian treaty.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

Assistant U. s. Attorney J. L. Backstrom, of Juneau, has handed in his resignation and will enter the land office at Santa Fe, New Mexico, as special agent. He was with the land office in Alaska before becom- ing assistant to District Attorney Smyser.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
YANKEE DESTROYER IS LOST:
 ROMAN IS MAKINk INQUIRY

FORT SMITH, Ark March l. Admiral Rodman has called q naval court of inquiry fer the purrcsc of investigating the sinking cf the de stroyer Woolsey, by :he steamer Steel Inventor, with the possible loss of Is lives. The court will sit at Balboa.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
LEAGUE INVITES AMERICA

PARIS, March 1-The council of the League of Nations, replying to the note of protest from the United States on the mandate question, has extended a formal invitation to the American state department to send a representative to attend the next meeting of the council, which will be held in April
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

LONDON, March 1-Announce- ment has been made by Premier Lloyd George, in a statement made before the house of commons yes terday, that the British government does not intend to alter its present policy of maintaining order in Ire land. The chief secretary, he said, will be permitted to carry his ad. ministration to a conclusion.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

At a we'll attended meeting of the local Moose lodge last night, there was a general discussion of the final plans for the Hard Times ball to be given by the organization on March IT. It is the intention of the members to make the dance the big social event of the winter.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
FUR PRICES SHOW DECLINE

ST. LOUIS, March 1-Yesterday's offerings at the auction of the In. ternational Fur Exchange included one lot of 1858 cross fox skins, which went for s33,719, a decline of 30 per cent under last Mays prices. White fox showed a decline of 25 per cent
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
CARUSO HAVING HARD TIME

NEW YORK, March 1-Enrico Caruso, world-famed tenor, who has been critically i'll in this city for a number of days, underwent third operation today, for the removal of pus from the pleural cavity. He is resting comfortably this afternoon but is still in a critical condition.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
RAINEY IS NOMINATED

WASHINGTON, D. C.. March i- President has nominated Represent atice Rainey, Democrat, of Illinois. to be a member of the federal re serve board.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
POSTOFFICE BILL SIGNED

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 1- President Wilson has attached his signature to the general postoffice appropriation bill. carrying a total of 574 millions. He has also signed the rivers and harbors bill, carry ing 15 millions, and the deficiency bill, carrying 276 millions.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
CHAMP CLARK VERY LOW

WASHINGTON, D. ( March l. Hope for the recovery of Champ Clark has almost been abandoned. He has pleurisy, with a complica- tion of other troubles. He was in a state of coma all day and appears to be losing ground.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

Julius Rahmstorf, pioneer merch- ant of Rampant, returned from the States yesterday, after an absence of about four months, most of which time was spent in the East. He will leave for Rampant probably about the end of the week.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
REPUBLICANS TO MEET

There will be meeting of the local Republican club in the Union build ing tonight, commencing at eight The election of a secretary will be the principal business to come before the meeting.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
MESSENGER HELD UP

JEFFERSON CITY, March l- Four bandits waylaid a postoffice messenger here today and made an escape with three pouches of regis tered mail, of undetermined value. The messenger was handcuffed to a tree.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01
FALL MAY STAY IN SENATE
 SANTA FEE, March Tt is saic

Ot1-S f e, NdICH 1-1I IS SdIu by close friends of Senator Albert B. Fall that he may not accept the proffered appointment as secretary of the interior under President Harding. They believe it is the in- tention of the senator to serve out his term as a member of Congress, which will be until 1925.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

Tino Gillinatti and associates are to begin work immediately on a con- tract which has been awarded them, south of Healy.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

Sitka natives recently raised the sum of $500 to send Louis F. Paul of Wrangell. to Washington, D. C., as their official representative.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-01

The telephone rate for talking between Nenana and points along the line, to Mile 454, north, and to Hurricane Gulch, south, has been fixed at one cent per mile.