Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 March 1920 — Page 2

GERMANS ARE DEMOLISHING THEIR GREAT FORTRESSES

In accordance with the armistice terms, the Germans have been demolishing their strong fortresses. Workmen are here seen leveling the ramparts and turrets of Fort Kuestrin. a fortress of the first class in Prussia.

ANCIENT RACE DUG FROM ICE

Hidden for Centuries Under the Ice Fields North of Alaska. WIPED OUT BY CATASTROPHE Village of Six Igloos Discovered at Northern Tip of Alaska by Van Valin Expedition—Not Like the Eskimos. Philadelphia.—Hidden for centuries under the ice fields north of Alaska, a scientific expedition, headed by William Van Valin of the University of Pennsylvania has discovered the remains of a prehistoric arctic race. This remarkable find includes the fully clothed remains of no fewer than 100 individuals who apparently met sudden death in a village of six igloos, afterward covered by ice and snow, where they remained sealed until the present time. The life, habits and physical appearance of this remarkable people bore little resemblance to the Eskimo. They were seemingly more nearly related to the natives of Siberia, ■nd the scientists are proceeding on the theory that they constitute the long-sought link between Asia and America. Northernmost Tip. The discovery was made near Point Barrow, the northernmost tip ©f Alaska. Mr. Van Valin, head of the expedition, was sent out two and ■ half years ago by the University of Pennsylvania to make an exhaustive study of the Eskimos. He was investigating a shallow ■wall in search of Eskimo relics when his attention was attracted by the peculiar character of some debris. This led to a still further examination. Burled beneath four feet of ice, ■now and tundra were uncovered •what was recognised at once as the wreckage of a collection of ancient Srnts, or Igloos. They had been conistructed of drift woods of various kinds, covered with dome-shaped roofs cut from the tundra. The roofs had long since fallen in, while little remains even of the sides of the huts. The great discovery, however, was made when the explorers came upon •the first of the frozen bodies. In many instances positions of the bodies, all in perfect state of preservation, frozen in solid blocks of ice, suggested that death had overtaken ithem unexpectedly. Some had died tn the act of drinking, at least that Is the supposition from the presence ta their hands of what appeared to be long tubes, one end of which was held between the lips. Of the hundred or more bodies, nearly all, were fully attired. Jfany were lying on beds of musk, often •under polar bear skins. The apparel worn by some showed that the race had leaimed to fabricate clothing from the skins of birds and that they also •understood the art of tanning or curing skins of animals. One thing seems certain. The com-

FINDS ANCIENT ABODE

Camera Locates Cliff Dwelling in Zion Canyon. Probable That No Human Foot Has Been In Dwelling for at Least 1,500 YearsLos Angeles. — Discovering from Los Angeles a *hltherto unknown diff dwelling 400 feet up a 2,000-fo6t canyon ride in Utah W a new expethe experience of Eyre Powgß.of 44 Wavecrest avenue, Venice, who in enlarging a unique photograph S”en with a7el.ph«o I—. »«»' may prove to be one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of recent yean In the United States. Thephotographwas t«k«® to Zlon canyon, Utah, recently declared a national park, and shows what apparently Ja ft diff dwelling 400 feet tag and 6o or 70 feet wide. It is

munity was overtaken by some suddenly developing catastrophe. Included among the bodies found in a perfect state of preservation were men, women and children of all ages. The clothing, furs and skins were in perfect condition. Exposure to the air, however, quickly caused much of it to disintegrate. As a result but few specimens of the clothing are Included in the collection brought back by Mr. Van Valin. No Means of Preserving. Unfortunately the fate which befell the skins and furs and birdskin suits awaited the wearers as well. Although when discovered many of the bodies still retained their flesh there was no means at the command of Mr. Van Valin for preserving them. But a few hours’ exposure to vanner air was required to cause the., fleshy portions to sluff away. Fortunately, however, the skeletons remain Intact, perfectly articulated, and within a very short time will be in the University museum. Many interesting and valuable relics were discovered in the ruins of the six igloos. Some Idea of the anomalous relationship between the Inhabitants and the Eskimo Is suggested by pieces of pottery found amid the ruins. The Eskimo of to-

ARMY SUPPLIES ARE SOLD

$760,000,000 Is Realized on U. S. Stuff in France. Value of Entire Property Is Estimated at $1,700,000,000 by General Connor. Antwerp.—The sum of $760,000,000 was realized from the sale of American stocks remaining in France after the departure of the American army, said Brig. Gen. W. D. Connor, chief of staff of the American department of supply. He estimated the value of the stocks at $1,700,000,000, and declared It would have cost $75,000,000 to take them back to America. — - Had they been retailed in various countries great losses would have been entailed, as the expense would have been heavy, he said. “Franco . paid '5400.000.00Q Yor stocks it took over, while other allies and smaller nations purchased supplies for $360,000,000. As an offset against the stocks bought by France that country undertook to pay damage claims amounting to several million dollars as a result of American operations in training areas. When the American army went to France it was agreed that farms and buildings used by it in training would be left in the same condition as found. Miles of trenches were dug and buildings were demolished and American forces were rushed into Germany before the land could be restored to its former condition. General .Connor again denied the

probable, according to Mr. Powell, that no human foot has been in the dwelling for 1,500 years or longer.- ’n this fact Ues its chief archaeological importance, as other cliff dwellings, found at the surface, have been the homes of animals and much disturbed since being inhabited by their original builders.'’ J The photograph was taken at a distance of about three-quarters at a mile from the diff, Mr. Powell having no Idea that it would reveal anything of particular Interest. The portion of the photograph which tater was found to show the ancient dwelling less than a quarter of an inch in size. Through successive enlargements this was Increased to about 12 Inches. The dwelling la about 400 feet above the top of the shale slide at the base of the cliff. Leading down from the dwelling are traces of the ledge once used by the dwellers to go up and down to their safe retreat

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day uses soapstone utensils. No trace of such utensils could be found in the igloos. Among the implements used by the ancient race some are of similar construction and shape as those used by the Eskimos. Of particular Interest is the fact that jade was used by the lost race. It must have been secured from points as far as 500 miles away. Inquiries by Mr. Van Valin among the Eskimos proved that the latter race had no traditions connected with the inhabitants whose remains he had discovered. This is takes to indicate that the race must have disappeared centuries ago, for the EsEimo's “ancient story” ©>es far back.

WILL BECOME AIR NEWSBOY

West Virginia Club Plans to Deliver Papers and Merchandise by Airplane. Charleston, W. Va.—The Bluefield Aero club of Bluefield, W. Va., which will operate aerial taxi lines in southern and eastern West Virginia, has been Incorporated. The club will purchase airplanes and in addition to the taxi business will engage in transporting missionary workers, carrying prisoners, ambulance service and. delivery of merchandise, newspapers and other articles.

Stray Cat Has $100 Breakfast

New York—A stray cat slipped Into the annual poultry show in the Madison Square Garden and had a SIOO breakfast on two carrier pigeons exhibited by a Baltimore fancier.

old story that the French made the American army ' pay. for the trenches It occupied In France. “The whblOTruth,” he said, “is that the American army has not paid a cent for any ground used or for anything destroyed at the front. General Connor sailed on the liner Lapland, which was the first ocean passenger steamer to clear from Antwerp for America since August, 1914. There were 450 passengers, including Henry D. Morgan. American consul general at Brussels, and Mrs. Morgan. Just before Mr. Morgan left the capital he was received in speclab audience by King Albert.

Deer Is Caught Fast in Ice in Trinity River

Chico.—E. N. Todd, a stockman near Paulsen ranch, reports catching a forked-horn deer that was held icebound in the middle of the Trinity river. Todd believes the deer was chased by coyotes and ran out on the Ice, breaking through when near the middle of the stream. The deer could not get out and was frozen in during the night, leaving only its head and a part of Its back above the ice. The deer was pulled out and taken to a stable, where It Is recovering from the effects of the cold. Todd will give the buck an earmark and brand before turning it loose.

These ledges have been almost completely eroded by the elements in the lapse of years, and it is safe to say, according to Mr. Powell, that the dwellings there have been undisturbed for many centuries. , _ The discovery of the diff dwelling in the picture came as a complete surprise to Mr. Powelt He has derided, however, to make an early investigation of the place, and believes that a skilled Alpine climber may be able to pick bis way up the almost destroyed ledges which the ancient Inhabitants were wont to climb. - - ~

Got Horned Doe.

Renfrew, Canada.—A spotted fawn, another freak of nature, was shot on the Madawaska river, where John S. Box of Calabogie last week shot a horned doe. It fell before the rifle of Thomas Fraser, whose home is near Caiabogie Hunters and others have viewed the spotted fawn with a great deal of interest, and old hunters report that on two former occasions a freak of nature of a similar kind was brought down from the same part at the Madawaska.

INTERESTING SPORT PARAGRAPHS

Denver has organized a six-club indoor baseball league. * * • The University of California crew candidates number 250. • • • The American Olympic games athletic squad may number 200. • • * Peru will bid for the Olympic games to follow the Antwerp renewal. • • • Rowing during 1918-19 cost the University of Pennsylvania $7,760.18. • • * ; .T- ■ - England will hold the open golf championship at Deal next summer. • * • Philadelphia ha* 1,800 soccer players registered in open league matches. * • I* The New York Athletic club boasts of 6,265 members, its largest in history. * • • * England wants catch-as-catch-can wrestling added to the Olympic progra»i. • • • Penn will hold the Intercollegiate wrestling championships March 26 and 27, next. • • * The Cardinals are seeking the services of Pitcher Brown of the Los Angeles club. • • • Paddy Livingston, old-time catcher, has signed to coach the Boston Red Sox pitchers. • * * Forty horses, with records better, than 2:10, have been sold to foreign buyers this year. * • • Baseball fans expect to hear of several big trades in both major leagues in the near future. ~ • • * Pittsburgh fans are elated over the selection of George Gibson as manager of the Pirates. / * * *

University of Indiana will play Rutgers football team at New Brunswick, N. J., Oct 23, 1920. • * * The 1920 Yale vs. Harvard rowing classic will take place over the New London course June 25. * • • Atlanta Will be the scene of the Southern Intercollegiate track and field sports May 14 and 16. • • • Amateur sports are booming In Sweden, while professional sports are given little encouragement • • • - Billy Doyle has been added to the Detroit scouting staff. .Doyle is a man of vast experience and excellent judgment • • • Lightweight Boxing Champion Benny Leonard, it is estimated, made $200,000 from Liz boxing engagements in 1919. •♦ * \ The Asbury Park (N. J.) Fishing club will have built a $40,000 clubhouse on the ocean front of the organization. University of Nebraska has offered Rutgers a guaranty of $5,000 for a football game at Lincoln next Thanksgiving day. • • • Harry Sallee, veteran pitcher, has given up the simple life, selling his farm at Higginsport, 0., and moving to Cincinnati. It may be a long time before soccei football is on as strong a basis in this country as the professional game is in Great Britain. • * * Dr. John Lavan, shortstop for the Cardinals, has opened an office In St. Louis. He was a surgeon in the navy during the war. * * * Penn has ten football games schednled next fall, including the usual game with Cornell at Philadelphia Thanksgiving day. • * *

“Buster” Caton, a Pittsburgh infielder who jumped to the Franklin, Pa., independents last season, wishes to return to the Pirates. * * • Johnny Evers, who Is a pretty wise Judge of baseball, says only one thing may stop the Cincinnati Reds next sea-son—over-confidence. • * * ■ - — The Yanks have made a bid for Sam Rice of the Washington club. He was Hie hardest hitting right fielder in the American league last season. •National Collegiate A. A. has‘Started a campaign to bring about the adoption of more adequate rules for standardizing swimming records. Reports are being circulated that an astern revolt from the National Trotting association is pending, due to the passing of the “unshackling rule.” The Naval academy has raised boxIng to sport. Dual bouts will be held with the University of Penn sylvania exponents of the manly art this year. ' - ♦ Joe Guyon, a member of the noted family of Indian athletes, who was a' star with the Georgia Tech football ream two seasons back, has signed with the Atlanta dub of the Southern association for the coming season.

SPEEDY ICE YACHTS RACE ON SHREWSBURY

Ice Yachting Is Great Winter Sport In New Jersey.

Two of the speediest Ice yachts racing on the Shrewsbury off Red Bank, j. With the Shrewsbury frozen over hard and fast, there is joy in the hearts of those who live the year round with the sole purpose of ice yachting when the time is right. . .

ANSON MADE VICTIM OF ODD TRICK PLAY

Gore Got Even With Old Boss for Transferring Him. Performance, Engineered by Centerfielder and Buck Ewing, Stood Out as One of Smartest Pieces of Strategy at Time. .There have been many freak and tricky plays in baseball, but there was one engineered years ago by the late Buck Ewing and George Gore, two popular Giants of the early eighties, in which Pop Anson, the famous old leader of the Chicago White Stockings, fell a victim. The play took place on the old Polo grounds, then located at One Hundred and Tenth street and Fifth avenue. The performance stood out as one of the smartest pieces of baseball strategy at that time. Gore had been let out by Anson, and, while he did not object to playing with the Giants, he looked upon his transfer as a reflection on his playing and so was determined to get even with his old boss. He never overlooked a chance when one presented Itself. In the game In which this freaky play was made the score was even at two all. Anson led off In the sixth inning with a two-base hit along-the third-base Une and then proceeded to take a long lead off second. Pfeffer was the next batter, and as he was a natural left-field hitter, the outfield was drawn way over In that direction, the right fieldef being almost at the center field position, while Gore in center was drawn well in almost back of the Infield, the left fielder, of course, playing his field very deep. That was the situation as Anse hopped about between second and third, anxious to get off with the crack of the bat And right here is where the cunning Gore and the brilliant Ewing worked the cruel trick on the Chicago boss. The coachers were bellowing instructions to Anson,

"Pop” Anson.

but for some reason or other never 'noticed that Gore was creeping closer and closer to the infield with' every move of the pitcher. Then, all of a sudden, with the signals working In absolute harmony. Gore was seen to race directly to the second base, and Ewing, having started his throw the moment Gore raced toward the base, the big Chicago captain was trapped. Ewing’s throw was a perfect one, and as the astonished Anse plunged toward the base, there was Gore waiting for bm. with the ball. The whole thing happened so fast th it many, at the spectators missed tbs play, but when it dawned upon them that Anson had been thrown out at second base and that the enter fielder had taken the throw, they gave Anse a great Jolly. Of course, Gore was the happiest man In the hall park, for he squared accounts with Ms old leader.

COACH WILLIAMS IS SIGNED

Minnesota Mentor to Receive Salary of $5,000 Per Year^—To Have Strong 1920 Team. Dr. H. L. Williams, head coach of the University of Minnesota football eleven, has signed a new contract at a salary said to be $5,000 a year. University officials authorized the state-

Coach H. L. Willlams.

ment that his salary will be $1,500 more than he received in 1919. Williams will have a strong array of veterans In his 1920 squad.

STADIUM TRACK AT ANTWERP

It Is 410 Meters In Circumference, About 25 Feet Over Quarter-Mile to the Lap. The Antwerp stadium track, where the Olympic games are to be held next year, is 410 meters in circumference, about twenty-five feet over a quartermile to the lap. In width It is twelve meters, nearly forty feet. It win be possible for twelve men to run in hgats in the sprints. The straightaway in front of the tribune is 120 meters. The swimming pool is 100 meters long, nearly HO yards.

PLANS INTERNATIONAL RACE

Chicago Yacht Club Seeks Contest With Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto. •* • • The Chicago Yacht club plans an international race with the Royal Canadian Yacht club of Toronto. The start of the war in 1914 prevented the Chicago challenging yacht Valiant trying to win back the Yacht Racing Union trophy, vSon by the Patricia in Chicago in 1912.

WORE KID GLOVES ON BASES

Roy Thomas, Former Big League Outfielder, Will Not Hfi. Retained by Pennsylvania. Roy Thomas,, who for years was one of the leading outfielders of the National, league, will not be retained as coach of the University of Pennsylvania baseball squad. When vdth the Phillies Thomas used to wear kid gloves while running bases.

NAVY ELEVEN TO PLAY AT PRINCETON IN 1920

- I Definite announcement is made that the Navy football team Will meet Princeton next L season, the contest to be staged J at Princeton. The arrangement, which carries with * return game ta 1921, has received the sanction of Secretary of the Navy Daniels. / ~ v Ii i m ■»« n «■«»»« ■ »