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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
PATROL ACTIVITIES
GREATLY INCREASED

Progress in wedding out drunken
and reckless drivers, correcting faulty
equipment, and educating drivers in
the traffic laws, is shown by the re-
port on the work of the State Highway
Patrol for June, made by Chief Earle
Brown to c. M. Babcock, commissioner
OF highways.
larged patrol of seventy men was on
duty. The increased force, combined
with the increased summer traffic,
resulted in large increase of activi-
ties. Arrests for drunken driving in
creased from SO in May to 1877 in
creased from 2S4 to 439. Fines i'm
posed increased from $5.491 to $S,661.
Receipts from motor vehicle license
corrections increased from $1,302 to
S7,7S1. The number of cars taken in
custody increased from 127 to $50.
Tags calling for auto license COR
rections increased from 455 in May
to 1880 in June. Tags for illegal
equipment increased from 2,S47 in
May to 1906 in June. Warn
ings for violations of the traffic
act. not serious enough to warrant
arrest, increased from 1902 to 4,47S.
Directions and aid given motorists
increased from 677 to 13.343.
The most frequent class of illegal
equipment was no rear light, which
brought 3,040 tags. Next came one
head light, 1859; glazing or illegal
1.071; license obscured, GAS; no clear
ance lights, 313.
The most common errors which
brought warnings included improper
parking, 1888; driving in wrong lane,
$40; going through stop sign, 679;
speed in congested area, 663.
"Although the report for the month
shows a greatly increased number of
arrests, tags and warnings, we are not
Boosting about these figures" Earle
Brown, chief patrol officer said. ''The
aim of the patrol is to keep traffic
and tags and warnings issued, only as
means of stopping or reducing the
driving errors which lead to acct
dents. If motorists will cooperate by
studying the traffic act and observ-
ing its provisions, it will make the
figures in our monthly reports smaller
and what is more important, it will
prevent accidents. Copies of the traf-
tic act, with the 1881 amendments,
may be obtained from this office or
from any patrolman."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

Person made trip to Mr.. Persons
parental home at Quamba last week.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Lenard White accom-
panied by Myrtle Johnson left for
Minneapolis Sunday evening, after an
extended visit at their parental homes.
Mrs. Jerry Person was given a
shower Wednesday of last week at the
Ladies' Aid meeting at Gerda Wheel
er's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Person left for
their new home at Grand Marais Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Bridgemen and
sons accompanied by Mrs. Walter
Wheeler and daughter, Iris, called at
the Gerda Wheeler home last Thurs
day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
GRONINGEN

Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. L.
Soderstrom at her home Thursday,
Aug. 13. Everybody welcome.
Helen Pitts called on Helen Miller
last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Ben Nelson and Mrs. A. G..
Haglin visited at the Severt Haglin
home last Thursday evening.
Howard Glen and Helen Pitts visi-
ted Anna Erickson last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kingsley were cal
ling on old friends last Thursday aft
ernoon.
Mrs L. Shaefer visited Mrs. Albert
Klein last Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gustavson and
son, Jerrie, and daughter, Mrs. Arnie
Brachar of Duluth, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bloom last Thursday eve
ming and Friday and also called on
Chas and Lennord Nelson Friday.
Evelyn Anderson visited over the
weekend with Anna Erickson and
other friends.
A. C. Haglin accompanied by Geo.
Weber of Duluth spent the weekend
with the former family.
Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Barnick, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bar
nick of st. Paul, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Anderson of Finlayson Corner,
visited at the A. G. Haglin home,
and on Sunday Gladys Haglin accom-
panied Mrs. Frank Barnick to st. Paul
for visit.
Mrs. Geo. Nelson motored to Duluth
Saturday and spent until Monday with
her husband and son and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bloom and fam
lily returned to Duluth Saturday after
spending the week at the parental
home of the former.
Carrot Klein left Sunday for Ogilvie
to work.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. DIETRICH and son
spent Sunday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Klein.
Louise Klein is spending the week
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Klein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Nicholson of
Canada, spent the weekend with the
formers mother and sister, Mrs. An
ton Anderson and family.
The Evangelist sends her regards
and appreciation for the quiet and
attentive crowd at the school house
meetings and also thanks for the en-
tertainment during her stay here.
H. H. House and H. E. House of
Indiana, motored here Monday to
spend a few days vacation with the
formers wife and children, and Mr..
and Mrs. o. E. Oslund.
Lennord Alters and mother and
niece visited at Hugo Branns Sunday
evening.
Tuesday afternoon several of the
neighbor children and their mothers
helped Louis, Kathline and Mary
Alice Snelson celebrate their birth
days.
John Nelson and Agnes Lewis of
Sturgeon Lake, called at the Ben Mel
son home Monday evening.
Tuesday evening, Mrs. Glen Morley,
daughter, Doris, and Myrtle Bloom,
arrived to spend their vacation at the
parental home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
ARTHYDE

Lewis Cronk and Leonard Thomson
have returned from a short trip to
Long Prairie and through North and
South Dakota.
Miss Perle Hansen of South Haven,
has been a visitor at the August Mort
rup home.
Sidney West has returned to his
home in Mora after having worked
for his brother-in-law, Tom Adams,
during haying.
Clifford Thomson has left for Park
River, N. D., where he will work
through harvesting.
Miss Hazel Johnson has been visit
ing at the Adams home. Sunday she
accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. Adams and
family to Mora.
Arthur Manula has purchased a new
Buick sedan.
Mrs. Max Smith is visiting friends
here for a few days and picking rasp-
berries.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

party who took the
scythe handle and other tools from
my blacksmith shop and also robbed
my car in the garage Friday morn
ing about 2 o'clock, was seen and
identified and he is warned that if
he does not return them at once,
a warrant will be sworn out for his
arrest.-James Dolezal, r. 2, Box
20, Willow River. 62w47-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

your patent or inven-
ton by exhibiting your model or
drawing at the Second and Greater
INTERNATIONAL PATENT EXPO
SITION, CHICAGO. Thousands of
manufacturers and patent buyers
will inspect new devices and patents
for marketing. Very low rates. If
you have no model, drawings and
description will do. Send for free
pamphlet.-B. Hamilton Edison,
managing director, International
Patent Exposition, Merchandise
Mart, Chicago. 65w47-4t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

A man and his wife who argue quite
bit, were out motoring through the
country the other day and passed a
farm where a fellow was cutting hay
with team hitched to mower.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could
pull together as harmoniously as that
team ON the mower Does" his wife re-
marked. perhaps we could" he re-
piled, eff there was only one tongue
between u.s."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS

All occupants of land in Norman
township, are hereby notified to cut
all noxious weeds, especially sow
thistle and Canadian thistle, before
they go to seed.
c. A. JACKSON,
33w46-2t Bruno, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

Dansk Folkesamfund afholder Mode
hos Carl Eriksens den 10. August XII
s. Valg af Formand, SAINT Afstem-
ming over Forslaget ON Nedsattelse
af Medlemsbidraget Allie er velkom-
ne.-Sek.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

Young peoples meeting Sunday eve
ming, August 8, in the church base
ment at SIS p. NJ Viggo Justesen,
former principal of the Askov school,
will give a talk. There will also be
a short business session.-Hans Mos
back, Pres.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
Sampled En- Route,

Thanks very much" said the vicar
as little Tommy handed up his offer
ing for the harvest festival; II must
call around this afternoon and thank
your mother for these eight beautiful
apples"
"P-please, sir" stammered Tommy,
would you mind thanking her for
twelve apples?"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

Sendagsskolen afholder Bornefest
Parker for allie Born Sondag d. Ode
Aug. Tag Madkurve med of spis til
midday. Katie serveres. Program XII.
2. Medbring Rage og Flode til Efter-
middags Kaffen. ALLIE velkomne.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

Gudstjeneste Sondag den 9. August,
XII. 10:30.-A. E. Frost.
English Lutheran services Sunday,
August 16, at p. ma. E. Frost.
Sendagsskole H. G. Andersen Sko-
len Sondag den 9. August Kl. 1920.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column is for free use by
churches. schools. societies. lodges
ETC.. for the purpose of announcing
meetings where no admission is to
be charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

81 have some great news for YOU
I'm going to marry your sister," said
a fellow to her little brother the other
day. "Humph! That may be news to
you!" the boy replied.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

Heard among the widows at
bridge party: mo, l shall never for
get the date of my husbands death.
1t was either 1910 or 1911"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

81 find that violent exercise on a
hot day is of considerable benefit to
me-" remarked an undertaken as they
brought some cases to him from the
golf course during the hot weather.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

DANCE+Given at the Bohemian hall
near Denham, Aug. 8; orchestra
from Superior. All are welcome.
Tickets soc and Csc; ladies free.
25W47-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
NOTICE FOR BIDS
33W46-2t

Bids for transportation of children
on the various routes in School Dis
trict No. II will be received by the
board until Aug, Is, 1881. Specifica-
tions may be seen at the bank.
]. B. JENSEN, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

The American Legion Auxiliary
meets at the home of Mrs. John
Thinesen Thursday afternoon, Aug. 10.
Sec.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

The Askov garden club will have
its regular meeting Monday evening,
Aug. 10, at Mrs. P. N. Fenger's home.
Bring lunch. Everybody welcome
Sec.-TreaS.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
WANTED TO BUY-Pure Bred Hol-
stein bull, about six months old
F. j. Brown, Hinckley, Route 3.
25w46-tf
MISCELLANEOUS

THE ASKOV LIVE STOCK Shipping
Assn will ship as soon as enough is
listed for a car. List with Askov Co
Operative Assn or Christ Larsen,
shipper, telephone No. 9-F11O. 29wtf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

Heard at the mems club: HAS your
wife learned to drive the car YETI"
"Yes, in an advisory capacity"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE-The Jens Arnbal dairy
farm, located two miles east of
Askov. 80 acres. Fine set of, build
ings. Possession next March. If
interested, write j. G. Morrison, SIT
Marquette Ave. Minneapolis.
32W45-3t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

WANTED-Work by the month.-Hans
Christensen, 1 mile north, Askov.
25W47-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE-500 cedar posts at lie
each delivered. Will do hauling of
any kind.-Svend Andersen, Tele-
phone 1872, Askov. 25w47-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One team young bay
mares we'll matched, one team
young buckskin mares'well matched,
also three other horses.-Wm. l..
Hartz, McGrath. 25w47-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE-Second hand Faultless
stump puller, one hundred fifty
feet of wire cable all in first class
condition. Price $50. Write or call
on B. ]. Kelsey, Brook Park.
3OW46-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
WANTED

WANTED-Farms and lakeshore prop
erty to sell.-R. ]. Lewis, Moose
Lake. 25w42-6t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

EYE DOCTOR COMING-Dr. E. C.
Roberts, optometrist, will be at
Askov, Tuesday, Aug. IS. Glasses
fitted that will relieve all eyestrain,
which causes headache, dizziness,
floating spots, nervousness, sore
and inflamed eyes, cross eyes, cata-
ract, etc. 3Sw47-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

Copy for want ads must reach the
American office not later than Wednes-
day noon to insure insertion in that
weeks issue.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

buy good heavy
horse, young.-Chas. Johnson, Ar
thyde. 25w47-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE+One second hand No. ~
Appleton silo filler, mounted on
trucks, blow pipes for same. In
order to close it out will sell it
for $40. With a few repairs will
put it in good working condition.
Write or call on B. ]. Kelsey,
Brook Park. 4Sw46-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06
WANT ADS

RATE cent per word per insertion.
Minimum Is cents per insertion.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE-The furnace in the as
sembly hall.-See Hans Mosbak,
Askov. 25w47-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE|Late 1929 Chevrolet six
truck, like new. Priced reasonably,
can give terms. See it at once at
Sorensen's Garage, Askov.
WI 1
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE OR TRADE-One motor
boat, size IS by Az. Factory made
boat in good shape, equipped with
Ford motor. Also good strong two
wheeled trailer that has not been
used. See N. Larson at Finlayson
36w47-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE-One pair of good mules,
also a few good farm horses cheap.
Inquire at Carlton County Produce
Co., Moose Lake. 25W47-1tk
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-08-06

FOR SALE-Eight 6-weeks old pigs
and some. weeks old.-Frank
Majzner, Willow River, R. R. No. 2.
25W47-1t*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
KINGSLAND CASE
REHEARING ASKED
American Interests Appeal to
Claims Commission Against
Ruling for Germany.

Appeal has been filed before the
German American Mixed Claims Com
mission by the American representatives
for a rehearing of the Kingsland case.
In this case. which was recently decided
In favor of Germany. the commission
agreed unanimously that there was no
evidence to show that the fire at the
Kingsland. N. j., plant of the Canadian
Car & Foundry Co. on Jf nuary IL, 1917,
had been caused by German agents.
The decision was rendered simultane-
ously with that in the famous Black
Tom Terminal of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Claims in the two cases ag-
gregated some $4,000 900. The Ameri-
can agent, Robert w Bonynge, has al
ready presented a brief asking recon-
sideration of the Black Tom case.
The announcement of the new re-
quest in the Kingsland case was made
by H. H. Martin of Atchison, Kans.,
counsel for the American agent. 1t was
followed immediately by a statement
authorized by DR.. Karl Won Lewinski.
German agent, before sailing for Ger
many on the Bremen "Wednesday night.
In which he chara cterized the American
petition as merely reargument of the
case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
MRS. Gait NAMED
CHAIRMAN AGAIN
Cause and Cure of War Con-
ference Adiourns Sixth
Annual Session.

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait was re-
elected chairman of the Conference en-
the Cause and Cure of War at the
closing meeting last evening Of the
sixth annual conference, held at the
Hotel Washington.
In an address, Mrs. Gait declared
that the havoc created by wars,
economically and morally, was more
terrible even than the human lives
which we're sacrificed.
The greatest cost of war Is not in
human life, but is economic and moral
bankruptcy" she declared.
Delegates to the conference we're
urged to interest themselves and others
as much as possible in a promotion of
better international understanding as
q means to the accomplishment OF
world peace. Fourteen suggestions were
presented advising tolerance toward all
and study of beth sides of the ques-
tions" in all problems.
Choose wisely in giving games and
toys to children" was one of the IA
suggestions. At recent address de-
livered to the delegates of the confer
ence, one speaker strongly condemned
the costom of giving t.y soldiers. toy
guns and other warlike toys to chill
dren.
A report by the Scholarship Com
mittee was also submitted at the clos
ing session.
It was agreed that a young woman,
preferably about 80 years old" should
be chosen to go to Europe to make a
study of her subject, sympathetic
understanding of international affairs;
that she shall attend the Assembly of
the League of Nations and after her
visit attend the next Conference on
the Cause and Cure of War and report
her findings.
The Economic Causes of War" will
be the subject discussed at the next
conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
COMPANY TO CONTINUE
Petition for Insurance Group Re.
ownership Is Dismissed.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, January %
(P).-Petition for a receiver for the
Home Life Insurance Co. of Little Rock
was dismissed in Circuit Court Wednes-
day on motion of the defense coun-
sci. who said the company was not
solvent.
w. e. Floyd, State insurance COM
missioner, in a letter to Attorney Cen
eral Hal Norwood. who filed the pc
tition, advised. 1T Is best to let the
Home Life Co. have further oppor-
tunitv to realize on the 100000 and
$500 600 contracts it has with the Key
stone Holding Co. and the Inter-
southern Life Insurance Co. of Louis
vile. l think this should be done in
the interest of the policyholders."
Mr.. Floyd then advised Mr. Norwood
he was withdrawing a certif1cation to
the attorney general that the COM
panys reserves had been impaired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
G. P. BICKFORD IS NAMED
WIFE'S ADMINISTRATOR
' , stan corr.spond.nt Of The star.

BY q Stan Correspondent of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, January
23.-Gershon p Bickford of Berwyn.
husband of Mrs. Lula A. Bickford, a
Republican candidate for the Orphans
Court Judge in the last election, who
died recently, has been appointed
administrator of her estate. Bond was
set at $4,000.
The County Orphans Court has also
appointed Hamilton Hall administrator
OF the estate of Mary e. SheckellS. He
was ordered to file 5000 bond.
Other administrators or executors
appointed by the court are: Marie G.
Gorely. executrix of the estate Of Ma
tilda wilhelm; j. Wilson Ryon. admin
istrator of the estate of Edward Jackson,
and Margaret Brown. Administrative Of
the estate of Ruth Harper.
Heavy rains have caused great dam
age to crops in France recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
WOMAN KILLED BY GAS

65-year-old colored invalid. Jane
Alexander. died from gas poisoning, and
her nurse Mary Spriggs. colored, SIS,
of 1920 l. street, was overcome late yes
terday afternoon by gas escaping from
a bed room heater at the formers home,
1923 New Hampshire avenue.
The Spriggs woman was removed to
Emergency Hospital when fire rescue
squad workers succeeded in reviving
1.r~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23

Heavy rains have caused great dam
age to crops in France recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23

A group that includes =
coats fashioned of the
finer type broadcloths and =
trimmed with luxurious
furs. Mostly all black; sizes
So to as.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
TALKS ON KIWANIANS
Civic Organization Hears Speech by
Lieutenant Governor.

Robert A Hutchinson. lieutenant gov
ernor of the first division Of Kiwanis
Clubs. of which the local club is a
member, was the guest speaker of the
Washington Kiwanis group at It's
weekly luncheon meeting at the Wash
ingtcn Hotel yesterday. Mr.. Hutchi-
son discussed the history of the Kiwanis
International the anniversary of the
founding of which occurs this month
An address on the Community
Chest by Radford Moses. former presi-
dent of the Kiwanis Club, also was
heard. Mr. Moses called upon Kiwanis
members to volunteer as workers in the
Community Chest drive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23
! BARONESS ENDED LIFE
WITH POISON, JURY HOLDS
Paulette de Pidoll Stricken on
Steamer While En- Route From
Japan to Shanghai.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI. January ga verdict
of suicide by poisoning was reached to-
day at the inquest in the death OF
Baroness Paulette de Pidoll, who died
here yesterday in a hospital after re-
turning to Shanghai from Japan.
The baroness was the estranged wife
OF Baron Charles de Pidoll, local rep
resentative of a Luxembourg steel COM
bine. 1t was said today that she be-
came i'll from poison Sunday aboard the
steamer Nagasaki Maru, which brought
her here from Japan, where she had
been sightseeing with a man friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-23

American aircraft was sent to 10
countries in 1880.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-04-24
RIVER SETTLERS HAVE
 SLIM RESOURCES

POUCE COUPE, B. C.-Efforts will be made this year to have the British Columbia government look into the manner in which the fer tile lands of the Peace River are being settled Foreigners, with lit tie or no money are asid to be swanming into the district.
 Approximately 5000 settlers went into the B. C., area during the past year, while at the present time, homestead filings run as high as twenty-six "a day and the total since the first of the year is 275. These figures are large for this time of the year, but abnormally mild weather has prevailed.
 Since the Peace River block was returned to the province on August 1 last, there were 700 applicants for filing and 100 applications for pur- chase. Previously 500 applications were taken at the Dominion sub agencies at Pouce Coupe and Font St. James, maxim the total for the year 1900 quarters or approximate ly 192,000 acres, all in the British Columbia district.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-04-24
BASKET WEAVING PASSING

Mrs. Anna zoachney, wife of Chief zoachney of Atka, died sud- denly last October at Amschitka, according to word just received rom that far westward point. Mrs. Zoachney was beloved among her people for her good works but to the outside world she was known as the most skilled of the weavers ot Attu baskets. With her passing there are less than half dozen women left who know how to weave the grasses of the island into the silky-textured Attu Indian baskets. The old women are dying off and the younger ones refuse to be bothered with such tedious work ion small pay.
 The same condition prevails in many parts of Alaska. h this community the weaving of baskets and making of moccasins will be- fore long be a thing of the past. It seems a pity that the arts and crafts of any race should be lost.