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The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
PREMATURE PAYMENT

An automobile dashed along the country road. Turning a curve, it came suddenly upon a man with a gun on his shoulder and a weak, s.ck-looking dog beside him. The dog was directly in the path of the motor-car. The chauffeur sounded his horn. but the dog did not move until he was struck. After that he did not move.
 The Automobile stopped and one of the men stepped out and came forward. He had once paid a farm CT $iO for killing a calf that belong ed to another farmer. This time he was wary. Was that your dog?"
 "Yes."
 Looks as if we'd killed him"
 "Certainly looks so"
 Very valuable dog?"
 Well, not so very"
 "Wiu S5 satisfy you?"
 Yes"
 Well. then, here you are" He handed a S bill to the man with the gun. and added, pleasantly, "I am sorry to have broken up your hunt"
 "I wasn't going hunting" replied the other, as he pocketed the bill.
 Not going hunting? Then what were you doing with the dog and the gun?"
 Going down to the woods to shoot the dog. "-Youth's ConPan- ion.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
VIOLIN TEST PROVES
X SURPRISE

In order to decide without pTeju- dice from the sound alone whether the famed Stradivarius and other old master" violins are superior to modern makes, as generally claimed the Paris Conseryatoire arranged for a striking but fair competition. In a hall pitch dark Prof. Burn played successively a Stradivarius, two vio- Hns by Guadagnini, and four of mod ern makes. The auditors, who could see nothing, were asked to vote on which violin seemed to have the superior tone, and a violin turn ed out the week before by little factory on the Loire was selected to first honors. Another modern make was voted second and the Stradi- varius came third. A similar con- test some years ago had like re- suit.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06

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WHEN SOTHERN
PLAYED A JOKE

One day, years ago, when the fam ous actor. F.. H. Sothern was play ing in Birmingham, he approached an ironmonger's shop and decided to have a little fun. He went up to the counter and said: "I want some 'MacauIay's History of England
 Well, I'm not particular" said Sothern, pretending to be deaf. q don't care whether it is bound in calf or Russia"
 But this is not a booksellers" :" shouted the assistant.
 All right" said Sothern. Wrap it up neatly Want to have it sent down to the hotel It's for a pres ent I wish to make to a relative Put it up nicely"
 We don't keep it." shouted the assistant. getting red in the face.
 Do it up as if it were for your own mother. I don't want anything better than that" said Sothern. "I would like to write my name on the ly-leaf"
 Sir bawled the assistant at the top of his voice, I've do not keep books"
 Very well" said the actor, quite undisturbed at the commotion he was creating. "I will wait for it."
 Under the impression that his GUS toner was either stone deaf or a luuatic. the assistant bounced of to the lower end of the shop and asked his master to come, saying: "I can do nothing with this man, l think he must be off his head" Whereupo1 the principal marched up to the spot where Sotheru was standing and asked very loudly: What is it. sir? What do you desire?"
 "'I want to buy a file, returned Sothern quietly, "a plain file about four or five inches in length" "Certainly," said the principal, with a whitening Icok at his assist ant, and producing at once the ar ticle which had been asked for.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
MAsONs DANCE

The first of the series of family dances to be given by the Masons was held in the hall on Saturday night. Quite a number of people from Haines cana up to attend the function, and the Haies people furn- ished the doughnuts and cofIee and served them in buffet style during the dance.
 Messrs. Tanner, GauIt, Smith, and Feero furnished the music dur ing the fore part Of the evening and Oscar Selmer and Miss Birdie Sel- mer furnished the music during the latter part. Mrs. Van de Wall also played a few numbers on the piano.
 The dance was decided success and the committee is to be congrat- uIated on the work done and the results achieved.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06

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BASKET BALL

The basketball game on Saturday night was much appreciated by all those who went to see it. For the first half it looked Ike an easy Skagway victory, but in the last half when the natives got 10 giving their pass balls and instructions in the native tongue the boys lost time and the game, evidently on their in ability to catch the meaning of the pass signals. At the close of the game the score stood at 2f-22. The crowd turned out in big numbers and everybody enjoyed the game from start to finish. At the close of the game a dance was an nounCed.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
WRITER PRAISES
AMERICAN WOMEN

An article recently appeared in the London Times devoted to American women. who were especially praised for their ability to cultivate friend ships among themselves that last from schooldays on. The writer stated that he had often noticed groups of mature American women, friends of long standing, travelling through Europe with great pleasure. Another characteristic pointed out is that American women enjoy luncheon parties aud other such meetings where no men are on hand, finding pleasure in the society of one another. The New England woman is especially lauded for her steadj- ness of virtue. simplicity of life and great serenity, due to Puritan tradi- tiOns.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
EsTEBETH BRINGS BIG MAIL

The Estebeth, our doughty little mail boat, came in this noon in good time. with a boat load of mail. She had made connection with the Spo- kane, which had a good quantity Of States mail. She sails south this evening at eleven o'clock.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
EVOLUTION OF \ NAME

"I thought your wife's name was Elizabeth"
 50 it is"
 "Thcn why do you call her Peg gy?"
 short for Pegasa."
 "Wbat has that got 10 do with it?"
 "Why. Pegasa is feminine for Pegasus"
 "WelI?"
 "Weu. Pagasus is an immortal steed"
 "What of that?"
 ssh, Not so loud. Shes in the next room. You see, an immortal steed is an everlasting nag, and there you are. .'-vancouver Prov ince.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
ONE WEAK SPOT
Many Skagway People Have a Weak
 Part and Too Often It's the Back

Many SkaGWay Icople haNc a W chk
 Part and Too Often It's the Back
 Many people have a weak spot
 Too often it's the back. Twinges follow every sudden twist
 Dull aching keeps on, day and night
 Backache is often from weak bd- neys.
 In such cases a kidney medicine is needed.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak kidneys.
 For backache and urinary Ills.
 Good proof Of merit in the follow ing statement
 W. D. Barnett, Ss7 V. 4;h St. San Pedro, Calif., says: Deans Kid ney Pills are an old standby with me. They have done me 8 Io- of good. l used them of and on For years and have never found their equal for kidney trouble. At times l had attacks Of tackache that aI- ways put me out Of commission. I could hardly stoop or strasghtea up. and my kidneys didn't act right. Deans Kidney Pills have never rai- ed to straighten me up in good shape"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Barnett had. Foster-NH- burn Co.,, Mfrs, Buffalo, \. Y.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
CABLE AGAIN IN OPERATION

The Alaska Cable which has been out of commission for a few days, has been repaired and is again in working operation.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-12-06
ONE LOCOMOTIVE HALLS
 RECORD GRAIN TRAIN

Regina. Sask.-Carrying l65,o0O bushels of wheat behind one engine, what is believed 10 be the worlds record grain train, was operated in- to Arcola yesterday by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
 NiDe-tenths of mile long, the train consisted of lIO fully loaded cars of wheat. a water car and a ca boose in addition to the engine. The weight of the train was apprOXim- ately G,S6S tons.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29
AUTOMOBILE NOTES
.nrn cnrners ranidlv

Don't turn corners rapidly.
 Do not neglect front wheel align ment.
 There are over soo,O 900 motor ve- hicles in Great Britain.
 Every engine knock is a warning of trouble.
 Don't use the choke except when necessary.
 Inspection before cranl1ing a motor saves time and trouble.
 Use chains only when necessary, and apply them properly.
 The first public garage was opened in Boston in 1899.
 Passenger automobiles last year were manufactured in 129 factories in the United States.
 Repair parts valued at $205, ,o39, 900 were produced in the United States last year.
 Eighty three per cent. of sul motor cars and trucks in the world are in the United States.
 Liberia had eight automobiles last year, an average of one to every 25O,- 900 persons.
 Fifty-five per cent. of all automo. piles are registered in towns of 600; or under. The Federal county and city gov ernment of the U. $. took 4n nor, than $3l6,720, 900 in automobile taxe and fees in 1920. l The automobile was used fer els
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29
TAFTVILLE WON CLOSE GAME
 FROM COLONIAL, TEAM

The Colonial-Taftville game is history now as Taftville won by the close score to 0 at Taftyille Saturday. All hap pened in the first inning when on the first ball pitched by Lefty Corcoran, Car on smashed it to right field for two bases. Leseman at third for tbe Colonials figured that Paradis the next man up was going to bunt and ran in with the pitchers delivery and Caron took ad- vantage to steal third with no one GOV ering. Belair threw to left field in an attempt to catch him and Caron scored the only run Of the game.
 The game was witnessed by one of the largest crowds of the season and it proved to be one of the best games play ed on the Providence street grounds It was pitchers battle between Lefty Cor coran and Mike Morin on the big end Corcoran held the Taftville boys to two | hits and famed four, while Morin all 1 lowed four hits did not pass a man and famed fourteen of the ColoniaIs. The sixth inning was the only inning that saw Mike iri trouble, when De Celles made two bad errors on the first two men up. Murphy hit G scratch single filling the bases, with none cut. Belair hit a weak roller to Chase and Liberty was caught at home. Corcoran 1 famed and Harrington ended the agony | by hitting a foul fly to Reddy. This was the only chance the Coloniais had ing the entire game. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29
INDIANS AND YANKEES

CONTINUE NECK AND NECK RACE
 New York, Aug. 2S-The Major League pennant races approach the September stretch with the Pittsburgh National Leage leadeurs wavering badly as New York increases it's speed, while the Cleve- land and New York Americans continue their neck and neck pace. The Pirates are 2 1-2 games ahead of the Giants and the Indians increased theid lead to 1 1-2 games by winning today while the Yan- kees lost. The two St. Louis teams are playing splendid ball but have only mathematical chance of reaching the top.
 The spectacular feat of the New York Nationals in cutting down Pittsburghs lead by winning five straight contests from the Pirates was surpassed by St. Louis in taking six straight games from Boston and decreasing the Braves ad- vantage over them for third place to al- most one game. With his pitching staff rounding into good form, Manager Mo Graw of New York is confident of ever coming Pitsburgh's lead, although the Pirates will play most of their remain ing games at home. In the five game series, the Giants outscored the league leaders 27 runs to ,, and outbatted them 45 hits to g. Each team made two er- TOTS.
 Boston battled well in it's series with St. Louis and the fight for third place with it's consequent share in the world s series prize money should be an inter esting one. The Braves have let up in their batting but the pitchers are show l ing improvement. The Cardinals have won eight consecutive games and play Philadelphia and Pittsburgh this week. The Quakers had their first winning week since May. Brooklyn will find it diff cult to get back into the first division as the Superbas' pitchers are being hit hard. Chicago and Cincinnati are bat ting well but lack consistent pitching
 In the American League, Manager Speaker of Cleveland is jockeying with his pitchers to good effect. Only three runf
 a game were averaged off the Indiar pitchers last week Bagby was called
 upon for relief duty three times. Soth
 oron was the only Indian twirler to gt
 the full distance last week. New Yorl Eseenls to have recovered it's stride agaiI land promises to keep close to the cham
 pions.
 The Washington moundsnen are inef
 fective and the heavy batting of tn
 St. Louis Browns ought to carry then
 into third place. The Boston and Detroi
 pitchers are not doing very well althougl both clubs had wintng balance las
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29
TURF NOTES

Good weather was furnished f1r Che opening day Of the Grand Circuit Of 1921 at the North Randall track with an attractive card of five races and gem erous fields in each, the first day crowd was up 10 .anticipahons. The racing provided a very delectable entertain ment. although there was only one ger formance of a character that can be called sensational This was in tho stake event, the Edwards EOS uace. in which the double-gaited chaE.pion Prince Loree confirmed the claim 10 that title which was conferred on nin when he paced in two minutes at Lexington last fall. by winning in straight hesis. pacing the second in 2.O2 5-4. three quarters of a. second faster than the prior record for the stake.
 Getaway day at North Randall fur nished some features fully in keeping with the fine sport that has chsratcer- ized the meeting. The outstanding in- cident from a speed standpoint. was the work of the grand old Dscer Single G. who stepped he fastest heat and fastest two-heat race of the year by winning the free-for-all in 2.O1 S-4, and 2.03 i-2.
 Penrod. 2.16 1-4, the trotter which Will Crozier is racing for Fred Beloin, of New Britain, Conn. is a game ras- cal, even if he is not the fastest horse in the world. The son of Belwin has appeared in four races so far :nis sea son, all of which have been six-heat events, and he has either been first or second in every race but one.-Trotter and Pacer.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29

as Kelley singled and Powers tripled sending in four tallies.
 The locals in the first came back strong Lathrop singled, was eased along by Donohue's sacrifice took third on Null doon's single and both scored when Hal stein poled d1 to right for three sacks. The game was tied in the third. Donohue singled. MuldooA flied out Adams was hit by Harrington, and the bases were crowded when Kelley errored on Hal stein's hit. Harrington hit S. Donohue forcing a run. In the seventh the locals again came through. Bader singled La throp flied out. Donohue singled and so did Muldoon filling the sacks. Adams hit to Kelley was errored and then threw to Harkins at second to get Muldoon and Harli1s errored. Three hits and tw oerrors gave the locals three runs.
 In the ninth the locals succeeded in crowding the bases but failed to put over the tying or winning runs. Muldoon singled, took second on Adams sacrifice and third on Halstein's single $. Don ohue hit 10 Kelley and Muldoon was caught between third and home and calle out at the plate. With two down Comins went in as a pinch hitter but but Harrington frightened up and finished the game.
 In the Saturday'E game at Holyoke the American Thread A. A. played the Mer- rick Mills A. A. and trimmed them for the second tim this season. The score was F to $. Pete Wilson pitched for the locals.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
SATURDAYS MARKET.

New York. Aug. 27.-Stocks today continued to recover from recent acute depression but fell back when profeS- eional sources resumed pressure.
 The initial rally carried .ears of the oil, equipment, rail and mother divisions one to two points above yesterdays f. nal quotations Shippings, sugars and miscellaneous issues also strengthened.
 The reaction began with further F. auidation of U. $. Rubber common and first preferred, both falling to new low records. The weakness was explained when a statement of the compaay's op- erations for the first six months dis closed a deficit of about S4,S75,00O.
 Declines embraced some secondary or low priced rails. New Haven broke almost two points, but made partial recovery at the heavy close. Sales amounted to 5000 shares.
 Bonds were dull and highly ir-eSu- lar, including Liberty issues, which ahowed mixed gains and recessions. In lernational war dotstions held within narrow bounds. Total sales tpar yalue) aggregated S2,375,Ooo.
 The clearing house statement showed yet another contraction of actual leans and discounts Of almost BPS .O0O, ,O0o, an Increase of net demand deposits amounting to slightly more than $55,- g00,00 and a cash decrease of $11, ,167, ,- coo reducing excexs reserves to about s 800, 900
 The gain in deposits and loss in re. serves was attributed to a new ruling Df the clearing house by which mem bers were no longer allowed to deduct from gros5 deposits accounts due iron foreign banks or subject to draft.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Wouldn't you like to so abroad-
 What for ?''
 "Why-er-to absorb atmosphere"
 Atmosphere, eh? There's plenty of that in Cuba AEe-Her- aid.
 Binks-@Ws are becoming a nation of sobs.'
 Jinks-"wAy SO pessimistic?"
 Binks-"Its gotten so a telephone girl will hardly say hello to you, no matter how much you ring.-Enox- vile Journal and Tribune.
 Mrs. Dfbbs-Every time raise my hand my husband gives me an awful beating.
 Mrs. Dabbs - Heavens! Why den's you call the police?
 Mrs. Dibbs - What do they know about bridge?-Sketch.
 You say you haven't anything ia be thankful for7" said the clergyman. Now look at your neighbor Smalley, who has just lost his wife by in- fiuenza."
 Well. that don't do me any Eosd; ain't Smalley. ey."-Houston Post.
 Don't you sometimes wish for tho old days?"
 Nope" replied Uncle Bill Bottle top. When prohibition struck I owed the bartender so much that I'm per- fectly willing to forget it if he iA"- Memphis Appeal.
 'How's this back to the farm nove- ment progressing?"
 Fine right now" said Mr. CobbleS
 "Yes%' "An the town kin I've got want ta come out an pay me visit."-Brm- ingham Age-Hersld.
 Its so difficult to buy for them" Whats the trouble?"
 They're our rich friends and ths kind of people you can give only use- less gifts to.'-Detroit Free Press.
 'I don't spend as much money on my girl as I used to a couple of years aEs. .
 Flows that?"
 Well, I used to bring her candy when I called. Now she's satisfied with a package of ettes."-Ameri- can Legion Weekly.
 "The diamond merchants announce | they will not reduce prices" Let 'em rave" said the impecuniouu ] citizen. If I ever borrow any more from long-suffering friend to buy a | diamond, l want the foolkiIle- to do his duty. ty.'-Birmingham Ag-Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29
K. of [. SHUTS OUT BRIDGEPORT

Ths Singers' championship aspirations were violently crushed Sunday afternoon at the Fairgrounds when the Kaceys played circles around them and shut them out by the score of g to 0. The locals now spring to the front as the logical choice for the crown. This was tho fourth meeting of the two clubs this season and in of the games the Kaceys breezed in on top which does away with any idea of luck, the breaks of the game or other such alibis.
 Hugh Canavan was on the mound and in his best form. Only three hits were garnered eff his offerings and be issued nary a pass. The Singers couldn't do a thing with him and before the game vas half over thNy acted discouraged.
 Canavan was given fine support. Ojer- holm, Bergen and Donohue pulled of sensational catches that would turn any big timer green with envy. Ojerholm at short stop played fine game all the way through. He accepted eight chances without a misdeed made two hits and three runs.
 Bill Bergen demonstrated that he was still as frisky as the youngsters by steal ing second base and home in one inning.
 On the other hard Pete Wilson had a tough time of it. He was nicked for 10 safeties and was given very poor support. From the 6th inning on, Pete was obviously tired and his offerings lacked steam.
 Only twice during the garA did the visitors succeed in making theIr way to third base. Hammeu the fleet center fielder made a game attempt to get farther. He hit to left for double and while the kaceys were taking their time on the throw-in stole third and continued on in mad dash for home He was nailed on the closest kind of play.
 The Kaceys began scoring in the open ing canto. Ojerholm was safe on Mo Carthy's tumble. Mckay flied out Gil- ooley got life on Hanlin's error. Don ahue drove a grasser at Hsnlin that was too hot to handle and Ojerhnlm countedi
 They went scoreless for innings and then in the 9th with one down ojerholn walked Mckay singled over third and the bases were clogged when Gilooley was hit by a pitched ball. Donahue filed out With a call of three and two on him, Rusne singled to left sending in Ojerholm and Mckay and putting Gill Doley on third. Coughlin rolled to Han lin who threw to first base but Hayes didn't have his foot on the bag and while he was trying to explain, Gilolley and Rusnc tailed
 The eighth inning produced four more Four singles. by Bergen, Ojerholm, Gill boley and Euane a walk and an error did the damage.
 This is the sixth straight win for thE Eaceys ard they are not done yet. The lineup sa it stands now is the strongest they have have ever had. King Baoel may note the difference when he runs uy against them. The series with the Am erican Thread now stands one and ont and the next meeting in Willimantic vii tell tho story. Canavan and Badel should furnish a wonderful pitching duel
 Sundays game was in charge of um pires Roy and Sullivan. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29

phant hunting In India as early as 1s3s.
 Wheels should respond to the turning of the steering wheel with bat little lost motion.
 When you lay your car up 1t Is best Co have a dust cover over all of 1t.
 Using cheeseclotl 10 clean the dust from an auto ruins the luster of 5he paint.
 A slow leak is sometimes merely in the plunger and can be easily stopped Grinding noises in gesrset and after ential can be reduced by using heavier grease.
 Nine times out of ten ignition trouble mesns that spark plugs are not working right.
 The U. s. Bureau of Mines estimates 600.000.o00 gallons Of gasoline are ioS; through evaporation each year.
 New York, in 1889. allowed aItomo- baes to travel not more than four uiiier an hour while turning at street inter. sections.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-29

co1ored caps and sashes which was un der the direction of Dr. Bryan.
 reshments consisting of fruit, lemonade and peanuts were served.
 The committee in charge of the af- fair were as follows: Alfred Davies, Paul zemke, Paul White, James Mur- tha and Richard Lenihan,
 The judges for the athletic events were: Judge Allyn L. Brown, Judge Arthur F. Libby and James Moore. William F. Donovan was starter.
 The following are the events and winners: Wheelbarrow race, winner, Andrew Fay: Three legged race winner J. Horan and Robert Bassett; Egg race winner, May Maxwell; Running bases, winner, c. Whitney time 16 sec, Creased pig, winner, B. Diana; 100 yd. dash, winner, Mansfield; Potatoe race, winner, Frank Dixon; Pie eating con- test, winner, Moses Rather; Hammer throw winner, Cam Mccarthy; Accu- rate throwing, winner, c. Whitney; Hurdle race, winner, Stanley Stazen- ski; Pass the Billet, won by Whites team; Tug of war honors went to Fielding's team
 To wind up the day, The Riverview Club played a ten inning game with Plainfield, winning out by the score of g to 8. The game was marked by hard hitting by both teams.
 Wild, new man on second, for the hospital showed up well getting two triples also Johnson at third played a good game and came across with a couple of timely hits.
 Both pitchers were hurling good ball, Donovan striking out b and BeauSo- Iol