New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 17, 1921, Page 9

" KLONDIKE STAMPEDE 25 YRS. AGO TODAY ‘Dwason, Y. T, Gelebrates Anni- versary of Gold Rush Dawson, Y. T, Aug. 17.—Sour- doughs who headed the famous gold rush to the Klondike in '96 gathered here today from far and near to cel- ebrate the Yukon's 25th birthday. A pioneer’s parade and a sourdough banquet were the big events on the formal program, arranged by the Yukon order of pioneers. But an even' bigger event for hundreds of the rugged- old timers was the renew- al of old acquaintances, and the swapping of thrilling yarns of the late '90’s when the gold fever gripped the land, and millionaires sprang up over night. ~ It was & motley crowd-—made up partly of prosperous looking men who had struck it rich before the Klon- dike’s wealth began to wane, and partly of grizzled, wistful eyed old prospectors who still fcllow the will o' the wisp of fortune in other fields. The guest of honor was George T. Snow of Seattle, first secretary of the pioneers when they organized in the early days 3t 40 Mile Post.- It was 25 years ago today that the first rich strike of gravel was found on Bonanza Creek. News of the estrike spread llke wildfire, and a stampede to the then inaccessible re- gion ‘ollowed. Miners and adventur- ers from all parts of the world hit the trail for the Yukon and within three years the population of the dis- trict had risen from virtually roth- ing to nearly 40,000. Strike followed strike until 1900 when the gold production reached its highest point—about $22,000,000. Thereafter, the strikes grew less frequent and many of the prospectors deserted for Alaska and other newer fields. In 1906 the gzold production had dropped to $5,600,000 and the population had been decreased by more than half. 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Philadelphia, Aug. 17.—Although “Wild Bill” Donovan is no longer manager of the Phillies, he has been vindicated in a letter received from J1dge Landis giving him a clean bill of/ health regardinz an alleged con- nection with the 1919 world's series scandal. President Baker of the Phillies and Donovan held a conference yesterday, and Baker issued the following state- ment: “All the information I have in re- gard to Donovan's connection with trose who were involved in the base- ball scandal came from Judge Lan- dis, and I am glad for Donovan's sake that through the Judge's infor- mation he was absolved from any connection whatever. I have had a letter from Judge Landis stating hese facts. “My personal association with Donovan was always pleasant, and 1 have every. confidence in his integ- rity. I have taken advantage of my tight to relieve him of the manage- ment of the club, and will continue to 1:ake any change that in my mind will make the club a winner.” GAS LIGHT TEAM WINS. The New Britain Gas Light base- ball team won a hotly contested gamfe iast night at Walnut Hill Park, from 'he Adkins Printing company nine, 6to 1. 'KILLS WIFE AS BURGLAR. Michigan Vetcun Supposed She Was in Bed When He Fired Detroit, Aug. 17. —M\stakmg his wife Lespa for a burglar early yes- terday morning, Howard Swope shot and instantly killed her in the kitchen of their home in River Rouge ViI- lage. He surrendered to the police, but was released after an examina- tion. Swope told the police neighbors had warned him of recent burglaries. He borrowed a shotgun and kept it in his bedroom. At 2 a. m. his wife roused him from sleep and told him she heard suspicious sounds. He told her to remain in bed, he said, and started to exploro the house. When he reached the khitchen he saw a shadowy figure. Receiving no answer to a challenge, he fired. He rushed to the home of Frank Guibart, a special policeman. When they re- turned and switched on the light, Mrs.. Swope was lying dead on the floor. She had received the full charge of the gun in the back. The couple were married soon aft- er the husband returned from the war, in which he served as a sailor. Two children are left motherless. 5 DIE, 7 HURT IN RACE ROW. Crazed Negro Running Amuck Sets Augusta Streets in Fury. Augusta, Ga., Aug. 17.—Five per- sons are dead as a result of disorders which began when a negro ran amuck yesterday afternoon through the cen- ter of the business section. Seven are known to ‘have been wounded, two of them probably fatal. Patrolman W. W. Moore, an uni- dentified white man and a negro were killed in.a shooting afiray following the initial outbreak of the apparent- ly crazed man. Crowds of armed citizens immedi- ately gathered at the scene of the shooting, but were dispersed after some difficulty by the police, who were assisted temporarily by a sud- den rainstorm. With the cessation of the rain oth- er crowds collected and armed bands began to patrol the streets, leading to the fear on the part of the city authorities of racial clashes. HARLEY-DAVIDSON PRICES REDUCED August 1st, Harley-Davidson 1922 rock bottom Motorcycle and sidecar prices become effective. No half way reductions have been made, but substantial cuts to the very lowest prlces possible. Only the prices of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Sidecars have been reduced. The characteristic high quality which has dis- tinguished Harley-Davidson as the “World’s Best” remams un- changed. i At these low prices, unequalled motorcycle and sidecar values are offered and Harley-Davidson leadership is more emphatically ap- parent than ever. 0ld Prices Prices 74 cu. in. Electric Twin 61 cu. in. Magneto Twin ........ “nort Electric Twin s e e eetee o -eo. $445 . $415 $145 . $185 i New Reduc- tions $130 $125 $120 $115 $105 $105 $40 $45 $50 $390 $360 $365 $335 $340 $310 $105 $115 $135 Above prices f.0.b. Milvaukee plus federal tax. Our 1922 demonstrator in the beautiful new brewster green finish is waiting your inspection. Come in today. F. C. MONIER & BROS. 38-42 MAIN STREET : bfiw BRITAIN, CONN. JEANETTE RANKIN WINS McDonald Drives Her to Sixth Vic- tory of Season in Featurc Event: at Narberth, Pa. Philadelphia, Alg. 17. — Jeanetto Rankin scored her sixth winning raca out of her seven starts this season when she captured whe $2,500 Bull's Head Bazaar stake, feature of tha opening day’s card or the fifth Grand Circuit meeting at the Belmont Driv- ing club’s mile track at Narberth, Pa. Three of the four events were won by four-year-old fillies. McDonald drove Jeanette Rankin to victory in three straight heats af- ter hot brushei in tha stretch with Princess Etawah and Betty Taylor. In all three heats the winner finished handily. The first and third heats, in 2:06 1-4. chipped a quarter off tha record for the stake made by tha Royal Knight in 1918. Jana tha Great, tiriven by Walter Cox, took the Mathews stake for 2:10 troters in straight heats, the middla heat being in 2:06 1-4. In the Directors stake for 2:17 trot- ters for horses owned in ‘Pennsylva- nia, Madam Dillon, owned by A. B. Cox of Paoli, Pa., and driven by Herman Tyson, won the event after |; General Knight, driven by Bib Grady, had won the first heat. George Mc- Donald, son of Lon McDonald, drove his maiden race on the Grand Circuit in this race behind Binque. — ONE FOREIGN ENTRY. New York, Aug. 17.—Only one for- eign entry has been received thus far for the American national amateur golf championship tournament at the St. Louis Country club next month, the U. S. Golf association announced today. The entry is that of Raymond Swift, a British golfer of the Oakdale Golf club, which was forwarded by the secretary of the Royal and An- cient committee. GREGG TO PLAY AGAIN. Edmonton, Albe: Aug. 17.—Vean Gregg, former Philadelphia pitcher, |; who quit the Athletica to take up farming some yeara ago and who i1 now a freo agent ha¢ signed a con- tract to play with the Edmonton club ol the Western Canada league and will join the team here Friday. Gregg is said to be in good shape, having been pitching some independent ball | during the present summer, BEAVVERS TO MEET. Members of the Beaver baseball “eam are urged to attend a meeting at the club rooms at 7:30 o’clock this cvening. THEU.S.USCOTREAD Here is the U. S. Usco Tread, with a long-established standard of service among motorists who have an eye to value, as well ag toprice. While selling for less than the other tires in the U. S. 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