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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
APIA, CAPITAL OF ISLAND
 SURRENDERED TO ENGLISH

LONDON, Sept. 30-Apia, a seaport of Upolu, Samoan islands, and capital of the German part of the group, surrendered on the morning of August 29 to a British force from New Zealand.
 Germanys Samoan territory has been con sidered her most strategic position in the Pacific Following the dissolution of the agreement of 1889, by which the United States, Germany and Great Britain joined in guaranteeing the neutrality and inde- pendence of the Samoan group treaty of partition was signed in Washington in 1899.
 By this treaty all three powers contin- ued to enjoy equality of commerce, but Great Brltaln's territorial claims were ex- tinguished and the islands were divided be tween the United States and Germany. Me ridian I'll degrees west was recognized as the dividing line. The two largest islands, Upolu and Savaii, with some smaller mem bers of the group, passed to Germany, and Tutuila and others came under American control.
 Tutuila is considered the strategic key of the group.
 Apia, seized by the British, is the com mercial metropolis of the group, contains numerous fine churches, schools and resi- dences, and IS the seat of the training col lege of the London Missionary Society. Rob ert Louis Stevenson, the novelist, made his home on Upolu for the last years of his life and Is buried on one of the mountains.
 When Japan entered the European con fict by her declaration of war on Germany, and before her explicit declaration that her operations would be confined to the China sea, the apprehension that she might seize German Samoa gave rise to much specula- ton respecting Washington's attitude in such an eventuality.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
UNITED POLAND POSSIBLE

At the outbreak of the present war the emperor of Russia made an appeal to Poles, not only within Russia but in Germany and Austria, which amounted in substance to promise that if success attended Russia in the present war he would reunite Poland and give 1t an autonomous government. This is revival of promise made nearly one hundred years ago by one of the an cestors of the present czar, which he was unable to carry into full effect and which failed in the partial effect which he gave to 1t.
 It was in 1915 that Alexander l. who had many generous and romantic aspire tons, proposed to his allies, Prussia and Austria, the recreation of the kingdom of Poland, which these same allies had partl- toned between them many years before. Alexander intended himself to be the king of Poland as we'll as the czar of Russia, but proposed no other union between the two countries than this His position was to be identical with that of the emperor of Aus tria, who IS also king of Hungary Austria and Prussia were not feeling in any generous or romantic mood however and declined to surrender their portions of fOlanQ. 90 hleXdnQer tTleQ the experiment. of setting up small kingdom, comprising about one-sixth of the area of the original kingdom, and gave it a liberal constitution autonomy and diet of its own. No state in central Europe had such free institu | tions at the time.
 The result, however, was to create dis content among the liberals in Russia, anC 1 the Poles themselves were far from satls | fed The Polish instruction of 1880 gave excuse for abolishing the autonomy of Rus sian Poland and it has remained since 8 mere Russian province.
 It is not improbable that the promise oi the czar is seriously meant and that 1T the event of the success of the allies il might be carried into effect. It would give an excuse which would appeal to the world, for the taking of large territories away from Prussia and Austria, weakening both to that extent, while increasing the dominions of the czar.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
Y. G. GO. TO WORK
 ON OTTER GREEK

Rumors of mining deal of considerable importance have been circulated recently, affecting claims on Otter creek below Dis covery It is stated that the Yukon Gold Company has made tentative deal with Messrs Riley, Marston and Beaton for the leasing of several claims on that creek, and that prospecting will be commenced on a systematic scale shortly. Should the ground stand up" under prospecting, important developments may be looked for in that vicinity.
 It has been intimated for some time that the Yukon Gold Company contemplated the installation of another dredge in this district, and it is possible that they had in mind operations on Otter creek.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
KAISER PROMISED SPAIN
 FORTRESS OF GIBRALTAR

MADRID, Sept 30,-In diplomatic cir cles it is stated that Germany has tried to bring about strong pressure upon King Al fcnsc, through the Austrian influence in order to induce him to maintain an atti- tude of friendly neutrality to Germany. King Alfonso's mother is of Austrian birth, and the Spanish and Austrian sovereigns are the only two Catholic kings. It is said that as an inducement, Germany promiset! the Spanish king that, should Germany he the victor, the fortress of Gibraltar should be returned to Spain.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
PICTURE SHOWS WERE
 VERY SATISFACTORY

The two picture show entertainments given during the past week at A. B. hall by Professor Charles Drapeau, the Ringing Bros. of Iditarod, proved to be very satls- factory, and were greeted with good sized crowds The new supply of films received by the professor just prior to the close of navigation contains many very interesting reels
 Another entertainment is advertised for tomorrow evening, after which the outfit will be moved to Flat City for series of exhibitions
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
FINE FALL WEATHER

Ideal weather conditions have prevailed in this region for the past two weeks and undoubtedly serve as revelation to new corners in Alaska. With cool nights, the thermometer registering few degrees be low freezing point and bright sunshiny days, one might almost imagine oneself to be located in the Eastern states, noted for their brilliant autumn weather The river IS still open to navigation, and there are no present signs of freeze-up although of course this is liable to happen any day.
 Last year the Iditarod river was closed to navigatio non Sunday, October l2, al though the water in front of the city was not frozen until day or so later. Several of the river fleet were caught in the ice between Dikeman and this city so quickly did the freeze-up come. This year the ship ping Is all Snugly laid up in winter quarters and no inconvenience will be caused by a sudden change in weather.
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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
A USEFUL GUEST

The appetite of the guest was keen one, and he was doing full justice to the excellent dinner provided by his host. The little daughter of the house watched him open mouthed for a while. Then, finally, she smiled on him brightly and said:
 "Oh, I do wish you were here to dinner every day"
 The guest beamed with satisfaction
 Do you, my dear? Why?" he inquired.
 Because" came the unexpected reply, "there won't be anything cold to eat to- morroW."-Ex
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
COST TO SWITZERLAND OF
 MAINTAINING NEUTRALITY

GENEVA. Switzerland, Sept 12.-Since the outbreak of the war only about fifty German officers and men, the former of low rank, have been forced across the frontier. They were promptly made prisoners
 Switzerland IS determined to protect her neutrality, though it is costing the nation S300O00 daily, with no hope of indemnity after the war
 The rumor that General von Deimhng IS q prisoner in Switzerland is untrue.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
NEW SECRETARY FOR
 THE MOOSE LODGE

At the regular meeting of the Moose lodge, held last Sunday evening at Flat City, the resignation of A. M. kilgore as secretary was accepted, and Doe Jacobs gaard was elected to that position of trust and emOument
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
STATE OF MANNERS"
 GO ON HUNTING TRIP

Three gentlemen from the state of Maine Captain U. Grant Norton, Howard H. Porter and Joe Hanagan accompanied by Billy Stoneman and Charley Denton, left on the launch Comet yesterday morning on brief hunting trip to the lakes in the vicinity of the Halfway roadhouse.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
ROME WILL ROAM NO MORE

A. B Rome, Idtarod's pioneer clothier and owner of valuable real estate in this city after two years residence at Dis. Otter, has returned to this town and is preparing to open his clothing store in the room for
 merly occupied by the Red Cross drug store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

Tommy Luscombe, Bert Thorsen and Al Jones reached this city last Monday evening from Dikeman. They had fairly good trip, notwithstanding the fact that they encoun- tered heavy ice Mir Luscombe has been employed at Jim Fullerton's hotel at Dike- man during the past summer.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

Tom Aiken and L. N. Ellis left this week for the coast via the Seward route. MT Aitken will make trip into the Klondike and MT. Ellis will go to the States
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

After spending the mining season on Flat creek Mir. and Mrs T. L. McGrath came to Iditarod last Tuesday, and will remain here during the winter.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

Mrs George Mutchler and Mrs. Letnes of Flat City were on shopping expedition in town last Monday, returning home in the evening.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
COMING AND GOING

Mrs A. A. Shonbeck and Mrs J. E. Riley of Otter creek were visitors in the city last Tuesday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
ATHLETICS COULDN'T
 WIN SINGLE GAME AllM!|!|!Ef
Braves Win the First Game

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 9-Ihe first game the worlds champion ship resulted victory for the Boston Braves of the National League The
 Braves .----..----.--.-. 2 o l O7 II Athletics .----------.....--.----- 0 0 O-l 0 Batere-Braves, Rudolph and Gowdy; Athletics Bender and Schang Wycof replaced Bender in the sixth inning
 Two to One in Twelve Innings PHILADELPHIA Oct 10- took twelve innings this afternoon for the Boston Braves the second game of the worlds The long dawnout game quickly decided in the twelfth inning when Catcher Cowdy the first the bat made home Score:
 12345 567 8 01112 R. H. E Braves ... o I o l OOG 0 2 1-5 9 1 Athletics - 0 0 I 0 o 0 02 CA 2 Bateres-Braves Tyler and Cowdy Athletics Bush and Schang
 Third Game Was Close One BOSTON, 0c 2-The Philadelphia Athletics went down to de- feat for the third today very close and exciting Score
 } 4 3 R. H. t. Braves ............ OOOOOOOO l-l 7 I Athletics .-.-----.-------------- U U U U O-O Baere-Braves James and Gowcy Athletics Frank and Schang
 Three One for the Braves BOSTON, Oc 3-The decisive game of the world baseball cham ponhp played this city this afternoon when the Boston Braves won the fourth straight victory from the Philadelphia Athletics The day cool and clear and the erroe he
 12345o78 R. H. E. Braves -. 0 o 2 0 o O0-3 o Athletics .---.-..---.----..---- U U ] U U O-l BatereBraves Rudo and Gowdy; Athletics, Shawkey and Schang
 When Connie Came Marching Home PHILADELPHIA Oct 5-When the vanquihed Athletics reached this city this morning Boston they greeted the depot by only ans Connie Mack the Athletics manager would make no comment on the of the worlds sees which resulted dsasro1sy for the champions of the American league Boston Banqueed the Braves BOSTON, Oct 15-The of the National League baseball franchise last night rendered banquet the Braves today the players preparing to depart for their homes
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

A telegram was received from Manuel Gu larte by his big brother Frank from St, Michael last Monday, stating that the boat Yentna, under the charge of Captain Ray Henderson and Ed J. Uhl, which left this city October 7, had safely reached that place after a pleasant trip of about four days.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

Abe Weiss the Flat City merchant, was in Iditarod Monday on business trip.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17
GOOD DRY WOOD FOR SALE

Delivered on short notice. See knute Roland Gold street, Flat City.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

Location Notices at Pioneer offic,.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

PHILADELPHIA Oct 9-Ihe first game the worlds champion ship series resulted victory for the Boston Braves of the National
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

Herb Riley, of the Merchants cafe, was taken seriously ill last Sunday, and has been confined to his room ever since. Dr. Auringer has been in attendance, and yes terday MT. Riley was somewhat improved.
 C. Frantzen sold bis big span of horses to A. M. kilgore yesterday.
 A. c. Cramer, who was employed during the past summer in the commissary depart ment of Riley 6 Marston, on Otter creek, left early this week with party of mush- CTS for Seward. Dutch" is headed for that dear old Frisco.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

Henry DuRand, the Otter restaurant keeper, was in the city yesterday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-17

Soap-from bit to S5 per cake
 Dr. Moore's Drug Store.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27
INCONSISTENT r. r.

Mr.. Roosevelt, who is perhaps
the handiest man in America IN
the art of applying the short
and ugly word is almost equally
adept in mlsreprcsenting the at
tltlGe of ait oEI onent. 1t is not at
all surprising. therefore, that in
denOuncing the treaties recently
negotiated between the Omitted
States and other nations, he also
mlstCpresentst them.
Nome of these treaties binds
the United States, as Roosevelt
would carry the impression, to
submit matters involving tie ma
tional honor to an arbitration
court. In fact, they do not bind
the nations to arbitration at all
Their purpose is first to make aIl
appeal to reason, and secondly
to defer hOstilities for at least one
year. Thew would postpone wal
until the people of the countries
proposing war have time to cool
off, and to determine whether wal
is actually desirable.
OF course. Mr.. Roosevelt would
consider the reference of any
question to the people superilu-
Gus so long as he was IN a posi-
ton to decide the matter for them
and his opposition to anything in
the nature of an appeal to rea-
son is readily understandable
But why should he become SO
worked up over matters OF nation
al honor when. according TO his
own views honor among nations
is myth and treaties are only
made to be broken?
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27
NORTH DAKOTA POTATO CROP

The North Dakota Irish potato
patch contains $1,000 acres this
year and the total production will
be approximately 6,454,00O BUSH
els, according to estimates made
by the United States Crop Report
ing Board. The condition of the
crop is 81 per cent of normal and
the price at the present time is
averaging around &C cents per
bushel.
In Continental United States
there are 3,7O8.O0O acres planted
to this product and this years
production is estimated at $780,
$4,000 bushels by the Federal
Department of Agriculture. This
years crop will exceed the aver
age crop of the past five years by
approximately 100000 bushels.
The nations production last wear
was 33l, $4,000 bushels, was pro-
duced on 3.668,0OO acres of land
and sold for S227,9O3,OOO, or an
average of 90 cents per bushel.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27
General John Barleycorn seems

General John Barleycorn seems
already to have been routed in
the European war. The Kaiser has
issued very explicit orders against
the use of alcohol in the German
army. except for the most urgent
medical necessities. On he other
side of the fight, an edict has been
issued in France prohibiting the
sale of absinthe. the Frenchman' i
favorite tipple. With two great
nations at war thus officially put
ting the seal of condemnation up
on Intoxicating drinks. what good
reason EXISTS for their liberation
in peace?
The Proliibitionists of York
state will take a little Sulzer in
theirs.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27


The attitude of the Administra-
ton on the question of war loans
to European belligerents is emil
nently sound and sensible. This
is a neutral nation. While Ameri-
can sympathies may be largely on
one side of the great conflict. the
American people are we'll content
to maintain the policy of "hands
Off" Loaning money to one or
more nations involved in the
struggle may not be a technical
violation of neutrality, yet un-
questionably from moral stand
point it is rendering assistance to
belligerent. Furthermore, as
money provides the sinews of wal
the best way to insure an early
end Of the war is to Withhold the
sincWS.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27

The greed of constituencies
food exploiters may result in a
constitutional amendment to en-
power Congress to levy an export
tax. Indeed. a bill has already
been introduced in the House au-
thorizing the President to forbid
by proclamation the exploration Of
foodstuffs. clothing or other con-
traband. or conditional contra
band of war. if such expectation
threatens to increase the price Of
such commodities to consumers
in this country. The people are
thoroughly aroused over unwar-
ranted advances in the necessities
of life and are ready to take radi
cal steps. Putting the ban on ex-
ports would effectively demolish
the pretense that skyrocketine
prices were justified bv the for
eign demand. and would bring
high prices down a tumbling.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27
STILL THEY ARE NOT HAPPY

It is passing strange that pro-
tectionists are not happy these
days. For years they have fought
to build and maintain a high tar
if wall around the country. The
condition they sought to obtain is
established in a twinkling by the
European war.
There is no longer any compe-
tition with the pauper products of
Europe. Foreign manufacturers
are all excluded from our mar
kcts. We are now ''protected' to
the limit, and having no means of
shipping. as a result Of protect
ing our chant marine to death,
the beloved "home market" is
our only recourse. And still pro-
tectionists are not happy!
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

w. B. Aspinwall made q BUSH
ness trip to the Cities Tuesday
night.
l.. A. .Suberger and Mr.. Sass OF
Elkhart. Ind, are guests Of the
VIM. Hess family.
There was a light frost yester-
day morning.. but not enough to
do any damage.
George Pope of st. Paul is here
sIperintending the threshing On
his farm west of town.
WANTED-An apprentice at
Mrs. c. A. Ross Millinery shop.
Phone 1881 27tf.
The Republican county COM
mittee and candidates hold q pow
wow in this city tomorrow.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27
DIR. J. w. TARR
0steopatl,lo Physician
Will be located temporarily over
Keen's Drug Store
Permanent location will be announced
next week

Mrs. Anna Braun and Mr.. and
Mrs. o. M. Olson returned Tues
day evening from their cottage at
the lake.
Last Sundays Minneapolis
Journal had a full page writeup
of Breckenridge, paid for by its
merchants.
Mrs. Vessel and daughters Al
ice and Dorothy of Warland, Mon
tana. are guests at the j. p.
Brandt home.
Miss Leta Shaw, who has been
visiting at the G.. L. HARRIS home
for the past fortnight, departed
yesterday morning for st. Paul.
Mrs. C. A. Ross wishes to an
nounce that her millinery shop
will be open for business about
September ist. Phone 1881 8-27-
1T.
The Wahpeton schools will OPP
en- September Z, but owing to its
being holiday there will be no
school until next day, Tuesday,
September 8th.
j. NJ. Abshier, signal supervisor
for the G. n, is here with his
family to make their future home,
provided of course, that a house
can be secured to live in.
A number of Odd Fellows of
this city accompanied the Breck-
enridge lodge to Doran yesterday
afternoon to bury one of their
number-a Mr.. Lawler.
Some parts of the county report
about an average grain crop, in
spite of the rust. Grain in the
western part Of the county is Civ
ing the best average this year.
J. R. Molloy reports the biggest
months business in July of any
month since he began business
here. j. r. advertises in the
Times and keeps advertising right
along.
Mrs. Mary Bernard and daugh-
ter Miss Veronica Bernard. re-
turned Tuesday morning fom a
delightful two-weeks visit with
relatives and friends at MankatO
and Minneapolis.
A. J. Schroer, G. N. agent at Ell
lendale. and chairman of the
Dickey county Democratic central
committee was in the city Tues
day, and called on Senator w. E.
Purcell.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
CONGREGATIONAL church will be en-
tertained by Mrs. Oppenheimer,
Mrs. Fligelman and Mrs. Weis,
next Wednesday, Sept. 2. in the
church basement.
The Lidgerwood Monitor says
that F. M. Willis is confined to
his bed by an injury which was
considered slight at the time, and
which happened some time ago,
but recently has developed.
"Tony" McMichael's new barn
has assumed large PROPORTIONS
and looms up against the south
ern sky like haystack over the
moon. Tony has a lot of teams
and drays and it takes a lot of
room to house them. He is to be
congratulated on his splendid i'm
provement.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27

Our Congressman Helgeson,
although nominated two years ago
as a Republican, spoke and voted
for Roosevelt for President. Hav-
ing been nominated as Republic
can again we shall now see wheth-
er all the Republicans will vote
for Helgeson.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27

About 5000 candidates for Of
flee were before the voters at the
primary election in Ohio last
week. The list of the defeated
would read like war news from
Belgium.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27
Terms: $3.50 per year in advance.

Terms: $3.50 per year in advance.
Entered al the postofrtce at WahpetOn,
N: D., as second class mail matter.
NOTlCE-All legitimate news matter pub
ltshed free OF charge and such matter Is
cordially solicited. But for the publisher
protection, the writer or sender must sign
erence.
Church, school and society news is cord
lally solicited for free publication, also.
But advance notices of all meetings where
On admission fee Is charged, and all cards
of thanks will be charged for at IS cents
Tor each 10 lines or less.
Advertising rates IS cents per column
inch for any amount less than ia page.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27

The Philadelphia Inquirer sees
a growing movement on the part
of the Colonel to nominate Theo-
dore Roosevelt for president in
1916.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27

President Poiuncare of France
passed his saith birthday last
Thursday following total eclipse
of the sun and in the midst of a
mighty war.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27
THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

conducted by the Benedictine
Sisters is now open. Pupils are
requested to make arrangements
for their lesson periods as soon as
possible. Lessons are given on
piano. organ and the various
string instruments.
8-27-2t st. JOHNS SCHOOL
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27

The Duluth Herald thinks that
when it is all over the verdict of
the national coroner will
be: National Suicide.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27

A war censor's chief duty seems
to be remove all the sense from
the dispatches.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-27

No matter how poor man is
he can always borrow trouble.