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Smyrna times., 1932-05-25
Washington Tree Planter

There is a phase of Washington's
career which is not always men
toned in articles concerning him,
but which is a very interesting
one. He was an enthusiastic tree
planter and collector, and he sent
TO far-off places for particular vari-
eties of trees that he wished to
plant at Mount Vernon. During the
years from 1888 to 1855, following
the end of the Revolutionary war
and preceding his election to the
Presidency. Washington spent prac-
tically all his time improving the
large estate at Mount Vernon, lay
ing out his grounds and making his
paintings. Still growing at Mount
Vernon are As trees which were
planted by Washington during his
lifetime.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25
Tut, Tut

A freshman English class had
been studying the play, Julius Cae-
sar," by Shakespeare. The class
had not taken Latin, so it was nee
essary to explain that eft tu.
Brute" meant you. too, Brutus."
One Of the questions on the test
which followed the studying of the
play asked each member to de-
scribe the death scene of Caesar.
One girl described the scene effec-
lively up to the point where Brutus
drew his dagger to stab Caesar. At
this point, according to this girls
Interpretation. when Caesar saw
his best friend about to kill him,
cried:
Tut, tut, Brutus."
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25
That Word "Celt"

Apropos of a controversy on the
pronunciation of the word Celt, a
correspondent writes to the London
Daily Telegraph: None of your cor
respondents has pointed out that
the Celts who were originally a race
spread over western Europe, were
known to the Greeks as Keltoi. The
Latins called them Celtae. But there
being no * in the Latin alphabet
the C. had nevertheless the pronun.
citation of that letter. Most people
will. expect. continue to speak of
Kelts. 1 might add that C. is su-
perfiuous letter in the English al
phabet, having no sound of its own,
but borrowing its sound from *
or s. as the case may be. 1t might
as a letter be dropped out altogether
without much loss"
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25
Stewards Ill Luck in '65

The surrender at Appomattox oc-
Cured on April 9, 1865. On the
fifth day Of April Secretary of State
Seward had been thrown from a
carriage. He was picked up un.
conscious with his jaw broken in
two places and his shoulder dislo-
Gated. He had many other bruises
and strains. His jaw was placed
in an iron frame and he could speak
with difficulty, if at all, for many
days. He was still confined to his
bed on the night of April IA when
Lincoln was assassinated, and when
the attempt on his life was made
in fact, it was nearly a month be-
fore he was able to attend a cabinet
meeting even in his own house.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25

Word was received last week by
Captain Henry K. Roscoe, COM
manding officer of Battery "G",
Delaware National Guard, that the
local Battery won first place in the
battalion pistol matches recently
held throughout the State. The
members of the winning team and
their average on the round of two
hundred shots were: Lieut.. Edward
H. Nelson, 189; Pvt. 1st class, Will
son w. Comegys, 1874; Pvt. Delbert
]. Wilson, 1873; Sgt. Frederick K
Lamb, 1872; Sgt. Holiday M. Sim
mons. 182.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25
Fabulous Birds of Old

Mostly pOrtents OF good luck are
birds of fantasy and fable, bring
ing Joy to those they favor.
More ferocious is the griffin. with
its bird head and lion body. This
weird animal with its dual person
ality was reputed to punish greed
by leaping on despoilers Of the
earth's riches and tearing the Of
tenders to pieces. In Asia. the
griffin prowled and hovered over de-
posits of gold and precious stones,
guarding them from adventuring
caravans trekking the wilds to fill
capaciouS saddle-bags with riches.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25
Touching

The landlady was in sentimental
mood when dinner was served.
"This is the anniversary of the
death of my poor. dear uncle" she
sighed. HE was a sea captain, and
went down with his ship this day
five and twenty years ago. I was
only a child when he went away, but
I remember he gave me pet lamb
as a parting gift"
The boarder regarded his lamb
outlet with mournful interest.
Poor, dear lamb !" he murmured
raproachfully. "And you've killed il
aft last -
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25

All the organizations, societies,
schools and churches will join in a
big George Washington Bi-Centen-
NAL celebration at Chesapeake
CITY, Md, on May 30th, at one
o'clock. The main feature will be
a parade through the town follow
ed by appropriate exercises on the
school grounds. Several of the or
ganizations are planning pictures
que floats depicting different
events in the life of George Wash
ington. There will also be bands,
bugle corps and marchers.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25

Invitations have been issued for
the wedding of Miss Mary Egan,
of Philadelphia, granddaughter of
Mrs Elizabeth Wilson, West Laurel
street, Georgetown, to Walter
yiohl, of Wilmington. The cere-
mony will take place at the home
Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John c. Egan on June 8. Miss
Eean is a former teacher in the
Georgetown public schools.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25

Funeral services for Stephen z.
Richards, aged 78. widely known
insurance man, who died on Sun
day, May Is, from heart trouble,
took place last Wednesday after
noon at his home, in charge Of the
Rev. Omar E. Jones, pastor Of
Wesley M. E. Church. Burial was
made in Union cemetery, George
town. He is survived by the widow
and two daughters, Mrs. Harry G.
Evans, Dover, and Mrs. Florence
Joseph, wife Of Register Of Wills
Frank L. Jones, living at George
town.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25

Joseph Lee, rector of Holy Cross
catholic Church, performing the
ceremony. Miss Bernadette Thorn
as. sister of the bridegroom, acted
as bridesmaid, with Jerome Romeo
nresent as best man. They will re
side in Dover where Mr.. Thomas
is now employed.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25
Extra
Dollars

WTANTED fifty dol
w lars! The more the
committee figured, the
more apparent the need
became. They couldn't turn
in the Aid Society's books
with a $50 deficit.
1t was Mrs. Miles who
solved the problem. ~Wem
raise the money!" she de-
clared confidently. Rap
idly she outlined her
plan. "If the members viii
donate eggs and butter"
she explained, I'll get
the customers, sell it and
turn in the profts!"
ALI week the Miles tel
ephone was busy-gather-
ing in the produce, sell
ing, arranging deliveries.
1t was a jubilant COM
mittee that totaled up the
receipts. ''Sixty-six dol
lars and ten cents, clear!"
they reported. Thanks to
Mrs. Miles and her tele-
phone!"
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25

| .,r.. and Martha Duco,
[.i,,t, Of Dover, were mar
[rrr tuesday night, Rev
Smyrna times., 1932-05-25

..,r,I carnival of the the
| ~ TJrs company VIII VII
II mi thursday night, June
F.'a, ,,,eInje ! on Monday
y. Sts. mn The parade WI Will
|Faassasa.' I. gigsp +p away each
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
Believed Mystery Woman Drowned Near Tissue

A native named Lee found and brought to the officials at Nome Ia satchel containing papers sup posed to belong to the Mystery Woman" who passed thru Nome a year ago, who was enroute to Siberia The satchel was found on the beach near the mouth of Tissue river, 50 miles northwest of Nome. The woman was tramp ling around the world without funds, except what little she could earn when the occasion demanded She started from Nome afoot for Cape Prince of Wales where she expected to beg her passage ac- Iross Boring Straits to Siberia. No word was ever received of depart ure from the Alaskan coast and it is now believed that while crossing Tissue River she was drowned Authorities are endeav bring to get in touch with her relatives.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Congress where debt matters are ultimately decided. in that the debts must be paid on time.
 The British note said the pay ments of gold would be too great drain on the nations supply at this time. The full statement con- tained about six thousand words.
 The British did not refuse to pay the debt. notwithstanding they continued their remonstranc- es at being obligated to do so.
 Meanwhile the French premier transmitted a note to the ambass- ador here asking for postpone ment of their twenty million dol lar interest payment. While the contents of that note are not de- finitely known, it is the belief that the note will ask for a postpone ment on the grounds that such ac- tion would be necessary to the best interests of everybody.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
PROH! REPEAL 10 COME
 UP CONGRESS MONDAY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 8, (P)- Garner. speaker of the House, said Friday night he was going to keep faith with the American people in regard to drink and prohibition re- peal. He said they were going to vote Monday in the House despite the refusal of the judiciary com mittee to sanction his plan If Summers, chairman of the commit tee, delays in bringing up the pro posal. Garner said Rainey of H. linois would bring it up.
 I'm going to keep faith with the American people. No man liv- ing evr can say I have not kept faith with my friends and on stituents. This time my constitu- ency is the American people, and
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
THE BRITISH NOTE TO US,

WASHINGTON. Dec. ?. (R- The British government inform ed the United States in a new war-debt-note, delivered Thursday that if payments were resumed on December 18th. the United King dom would be forced to restrict the importation of American goods
 The British government express d "a profound conviction that the resumption of war debt pay ments as they existed before the Hoover moratorium would inevit- ably bring about deeper depres- sion and would lead to further false commodity prices, with a disastrous consequence from which no nation would be exempt"
 The discussion is over an amount estimated roughly at ninety-fve million dollars. However, today, there was no lessening of deter imitation among the leaders of
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

am going to keep faith with them regardless of what the others do"
 The refusal of sanction by the judiciary committee came at s meeting called by Summers seek ing authority to submit the pro posal Monday under a proceedurs confning debate to forty minutes. and preventing any amendments
 Seven souther democrats and six repuhlicas joined in defeating the request. Four democrats and two
 publicans voted for the measure Garner believed the repeal resolu Len had fair possibility of adop tion. The only possibility to pre- vent vote Monday would he the failure of motion to suspend the rules.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
THE FRENCH NOTE T0U.S.

PARIS, Dec. 2, (P)-The So cond French note requesting . postponement of the war debt pay ment due the United States in December stated that France noted with satisfaction. that President Hoover was disposed to recommend to Congress a new examination of the debt question as whole. The note stated that France realiz- ed the reduction of Europes debts to the United States would react on the American economic situa- ton, but since the modification of the French debt was granted in 1926 by the United States, the gravity of the economic and fin ancial crisis. has forced all inter-
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
Indoor Baseball Under Way

Due to lack of space this issue we cannot describe in details full made last Wednesday lat a baseball meeting. The Eagles are sponsoring an indoor baseball series this winter. A benefit game
 ,ill be staged for the Xmas tree, Dec. 22. Practice starts Monday, Dec. 5, Hammon from 6-7: Fed erals 7-S; Commercials S-9; Ma tives 9-1O. Tn next issue we will we publish all details of the big games to come
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
N APPRECIATION

The undersigned wishes to con- vey his appreciation and thanks to the voters of the Second Div. ision for the support given him in the recent general election for republican representative to the Alaska Legislature.
 NELS SWANBERG. JR.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
STRONG SENTIMENTS
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ?. (P)- A strong sentiment against a de- ferment of debt payments was ex- pressed at the capitol today
 Shoot said eff England imposed tariff restriction on American trade after paying the debt, in my opin- ion. she would be the sufferer in- stead of the United States
 Harrison of Missouri said: Threats of stringent regulation of exchange or increasing retalia- tory measures will not affect the sober judgment or convictions of the American people against can cellation or postponement."
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
CALL SPECIAL MEETING

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, P-After conference of New York bankers, acting governor Herbert Lehman, today announced he would call an extraordinary session of the leg islature on December sth, to amend legislation fixing salaries of New York city employees. Bankers have demanded further reduction of employees salaries before grant ing additional loans to the city to meet emergency relief.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
Returns Received

During the week, election re- turns were received from Haycock and Shungnak, leaving only four precincts to be heard from yet. Tho results will be found on page sev- en in the tabular table.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
Mish for Postmaster

The Democratic territorial mad divisional committee last Tuesday, at Nome, unanimously endorsed for appointment, Guy E. Mish, to be postmaster at Nome Alaska, under the Dem ocratic administration.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

ested governments to modify their positions on the settlement of debts. The note said France has never thought of contesting the judicial validity of it's various agreements which are the basis of the war debts.' France merely asks for postponement which is the normal sequel to Hoover's moratorium. The note further said that Europe did it's part to he,p the world crisis by granting Ger many a reduction of ninety percent in a three year moratorium on reparations.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
AlRPLANE NEWS

Pilot Jones of the PAA took off today for Teller and Cape Prin- ce of Wales. As passengers were MT and Mrs L E Rynning and Chas. Rouse for Teller. Jones is scheduled to return Monday am. and take off immediately for Nu- lato on his regular schedule to connect with the Fairbanks plane at that point
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Pilot Mirow of the NAT took off today for Telida on the Kuskokwim which has been on the ground there for some time. Mechanic Taylor accompanied him to install the motor in the other plane, which Percy Hubbard will pilot for the NAT
 Pilot Brown of the NAT is due to return from his northern flight today, wp
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Pete Olson. the mail carrier returned Wednesday from his first winter nail trip via dog team to Teller. Wales and Shis- maref He is now enroute on his second trip having left Nome yesterday
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
LAME DUCK CONGRESS OPENS MONDAY
LOCAL NEWS

Nomeites arr experienCing q little cold weather today. the tenn perature having dropped to 23 be low zero last night. the coIdest so far recorded this winter
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Mrs. W. H. Cameron. who is en- route Nome from the outside arr ived at Valdez and was met there by an NAT plane piloted by Vic Ross. but owing to stormy weather was unable to proceed to Anchorage yesterday where the plane will pick up Mrs. Rex F. Swartz, who will also be returning passenger to Nome. Mrs. Cameron who was re- gently appointed acting postmaster to fill the vacancy left vacant by the resignation of postmaster Wm. Ar thurs, will take over the office as soon as possible, in order that Mir. and Mrs. Arthurs can leave here for Fairbanks, where the Arthurs will make their future home and be ass ociated with Pilot Noel Wien in air transportation.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Chas. Fagerstrorl Jr, and Miss Helen Johnson were joined in the holy bond of matrimony at the home of 1T and Mrs. Henry Burgh, Thurst ty evening by the Rev, F. G. Fo rester. of the Fed erated church. Only few of the intimate friend. of the contracting party being present.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

For other airplans activities look under the Telegraph Bulletin days of the VI sek.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

BERLIN, Dec. ?, l4)--If possi- ble a general commission will oc- cupy the chancellorship, with Gen. .eral Schleicher as the power behind the government
 Won Papen told the President he believed conflict with the Reichstag could be avoided if von Schleicher replaced him.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

iJIIh Nh-LSsu Itll tie uJSp ~ yesterday, after rccovcrine from a sprained knee
 Mrs. Harold Dill was discharged from the hospital after long illness, last Sunday.
 Carl Iyanoff, a native boy from White Mountain was operated on last Saturday for acute appendi- citis and is now convalescing
 Mrs. Nels Swanberg Jr., who underwent major operation ra- gently is now improving rapidly
 Geo. Hunter who suffered severe burns aboard the NJ s Nanuk will soon be well enough to leave the hospital in the near future.
 A native woman from Teller who had a dislocated shoulder is still in the hospital but getting better.
 Geo Geomalis who has been in the hospital for some time, is im- proving daily.
 Henry Walker is about the same as usual.
 A Mrs. Ramsey from the Sandspit who was suffering from had cold is now improving nicely
 Julius Nelson who froze his hands when his cabin burned to the ground, is in the hospital con- valescing.
 Tracy Swanson from Council who has been in the hospital for some time, is now improving ra- pidly and will soon be about.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Representative elect Nels swan berg, is in receipt of d letter from his wife and daughter Grace. stating they ..e staying at the Atwood 1otel. Seattle, they are well and meeting all the oldtimers from Nome and having a wonder full time. Miss Grace expects to take business course at Wilson s Business College beginning in January.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
HOSPITAL NOTES

] Dick Mclean left the hosp. S.
 yesterday, after rccoverinG from a sprained knee
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

The table of trail distances published in last Saturdays and today's issue should be carefully cut out and posted in conspic- uous place in roadhouses, shelter cabins along the routes of travel and also be kept handy by all the mushers and others interested. This is the last time it will be printed and anyone wishing a copy will do well to procure same immediately Extra copies can be had at the Nugget office as long as they last.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03
ASKED TO FORM CABINrT

bEi: 7 .U#n" :. aF. fesiig1 .,.-
 Ton Hindenburg asked General
 Kurt von Schleicher, the mystery" man of German politics, now the Minister of Defense. to form presidential cabinet for the repub- lie.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Mrs. Harold Dill was discharged from the hospital after a long illness, last Sunday.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Carl Iyanoff, a native boy from White Mountain was operated on last Saturday for acute appendi- citis and is now convalescing.
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Tracy Swanson from Council who has been in the hospital for some time, is now improving ra- pidly and will soon be about.
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Mrs. Nels Swanberg Jr, who underwent major operation ra- gently is now improving rapidly
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Julius Nelson who froze his hands when his cabin burned to the ground, is in the hospital con- valescing.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

Geo. Hunter who suffered severe burns aboard the M Nanuk will soon be well enough to leave the hospital in the near future.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-03

A Mrs. Ramsey from the Sandspit who was suffering from bad cold is now improving nicely
Evening star., 1932-12-15
MORE SILVER CASH
|. HELD WORLD NEED
Pittman Tells Mining Con-
greSS Vital Factor in Re-
stored Prosperity.

The most direct relief for economic
conditions Throughout the world can
be brought about by more silver money,
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada told
the American Mining Congress, meet
ing at the Mayfower Hotel today.
The problem of the redistribution
Of monetary gold. two-thirds Of which
is now in the hands of the United
States and France, IS practically un-
solvable, Senator Pittman said, al
though it is vital factor in the res
toration Of prosperity. At the same
time, he said, all the money Used
by approximately half the world is
silver. This results. he said. in such
conditions as that which disturbS trade
between the United States and China.
The Chinese silver dollar contains about
as much metal as the American silver
dollar, yet, exchangeable only at the
world price Of silver, is worth only about
20 cents when applied to purchases
from the United States.
All-time statistics, he said, show the
production of silver is as stable as that
OF gold-about 14l2 ounces to one
ounce of gold.
There was an address on the service
of the mining congress to industry by
S. L. Mather, president of the American
Mining Congress, and on protection and
the mining industry by Herbert Wilson
Smith of the Union Carbide Co.
Speakers at the meeting this after
noon were: r. E. Taggart, vice presi-
dent Of the Stonega Coke & Coal Co.; !;
Scctt Turner, director Of the Bureau of
Mines; w. ]. Priestley, vice president Of
the Electro Metallurgical Co., and Jo-
seph Dilworth, director of the Commit
tee on Industrial Rehabilitation.
Evening star., 1932-12-15
G. |. RODIER RESIGNS
AS CITIZENS HEAD
Poor Health Causes Retirement of
President Of American Uni
versity Park Group.

Gilbert L. Rodier resigned as presi-
dent of the American University Park
Citizens Association last night be-
cause of bad health, which, he said,
prevented him from performing duties
of the Office. The resignation was ac-
cepted.
The association authorized the Execu-
tive Committee of the group to select
another member to fill the vacancy
created by Mr.. Rodiers resignation be-
fore the next meeting.
The association refused to adopt q
resolution at the request OF the West
ern High School Home and School As
sociation, condemning the Board Of
Education for failing to remedy the
crowded conditions now existing at
Western High School.
Patrick H. Loughran, chairman OF
the associations School Committee,
said he believed the Board had the
welfare of the students at heart and
that an appropriation for the building
of the proposed Reno High School in
that section was included in the 1888
"a budget.
Members complained of the grading
OF streets being done in that section.
v. G. Croissant. chairman of the Streets
and Alleys Committee, pointed out the
grading conditions on Davenport street
between Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh
streets, which he contended formed
into an unnecessary steep upgrade and
then into sharp downgrade. It Is
the plan Of the group to have congress
sional action taken to remedy the mat
ter II the District authorities continue
to neglect the adair,
Evening star., 1932-12-15
GAS COMPROMISE
SOUGHT IN PARLEY
Meeting Of Stockholders
Brought to End With.
out Action.

Arthur Dean, lawyer for the out-of-
town owners Of the Washington Gas
Light Co, and William A. Roberts. for
the Public Utilities Commission, today
continued their negotiations for q set
tlement Of the dispute between the two.
A meeting of the stockholders held at
noon, adjourned without action.
The commission and the owners OF
the stock are in controversy as to
whether the stock ownership violates
the La Toilette anti-merger law. The
commission has issued an order for
bidding "a per cent of the entire capi-
tai stock to be voted The company
has applied to the District Supreme
Court for an injunction to invahdate
the commissions order. The court case
has not been heard and 1t is thought
the Roberts-Dean parley Is an effort to
settle the case by compromise.
Both Roberts and Dean refused the
slightest hint as to the subject Of their
negotiations except to say they were
considering the facts in the case"
The meeting of stockholders today was
the annual session originally scheduled
for last January. It has been convened
and adjourned several times. After one
Of the early meetings. the then presi-
dent, George A. G. Wood, was ousted
and later Marcy Sperry chosen as his
successor.
The commission recently claimed the
"a per cent of the stock was owned
by q group of trusts and corporatiorU
at the head of which were the Chase
National Bank and Chase, Harris,
Forbes Corporation, both Of New York.