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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-01-28
Woald elect Only Governor and
Liout. Governor.

The many arguments advanced for
the short ballot in our elections has
Resulted in a resolution being pre-
Ssnted to the legislature the past
week by Senator Hutton who would
submit an amendment for ratifica-
ton at the next general election pro-
viding that the only state officers
elected shall be a governor and lieu
tenant governor. Under the pro-
posed amendment the governor
would have the power Of appointing
all other executive officials. The res
elution was referred to the commit
80 on state affairs.
Following is the substance of the
resolution:
Be It enacted by the legislature
Fhst section 2 of article 4 of the con-
stitution be amended to read as fol-
lows:
The governor and lieutenant gov
senor shall be elected by the quail
FED electors of the state at the time
and place Of voting for members of
the legislature and the persons re-
spsetively having the highest number
Of votes for the office voted for shall
Be elected but II two or more shall
have an equal and the highest num-
Der Of votes for any one of the said
omces. the two houses OF the legis-
lature at Its next regular session
shall forthwith, by Joint ballot, elect
one OF said persons for said office.
TIE returns of election for governor
and lieutenant governor shall be
made in such manner as may be pre-
scrtbod by law, and all contested
elections of the same, other than pro-
vfded for In this section, shall be de-
tssmined as may be prescribed by
NV. The governor shall nominate
and BY and with the consent of the
senate appoint secretary OF state,
state auditor. state treasurer, attor-
Asy general and superintendent OF
public instruction who shall hold Of
Zee for their respective offices for
period OF two years or until such time
- their successors In Office are ap-
pointed and qualified, but may be
removed from such office for cause
By the governor.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-01-28
Real Estate for Sale.

A part or all of my fine farm y
mile south of North Side Inn. This
was No. 1 at the drawing and is AL
still. Is all in crop and nearly all
enriched with clover and alfalfa. 26
acres orchard. The best water right
on earth. Call on or address owner
at farm or any real estate man In Je-
rome. w. P. RICE, Owner,
oo-tf Jerome, Idaho.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-01-28
CHURCH NOUNCENIENTs.
Presbyterian Church.
c. NJ. JUNKIN, Pastor.

Sunday school at 10 a. NJ.
Preaching at IL a. m.
=. Sabbath School at Canyon Side at
p. m, preaching at 3.
At Arcadia Sabbath school meets
at p. m, preaching at s. The con-
gregation will meet at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Reed next Tues
day evening. Feb. 2. at O'Clock for
the purpose Of Incorporating.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-01-28
Christian Science.

OfITIstIdH SCItnCt.
Christian Science Society Of Je-
rome will hold regular services every
Sunday at IL O'Clock in Ridgeway
building. Sunday school at -
O'Clock. Reading room open We'd
nesday and Saturday afternoons
from to 5. A cordial invitation is
extended to the public.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-01-28
For Sale Cheap.

Having determined to close up our
livery business, we will offer for sale
cheap, three driving teams, some
large enough for farm work; driving
harness; l Mountain hack; l surrey;
2 pole buggies; light farm harness.
49-tf Gill & Robinson.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-01-28

Good s-room house in southern
part OF town. Electric light and city
water. Will rent reasonable. See
Ss-d e. c. GLEASON.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-01-28
Baptist Church.

Sunday school at 10 a. M. r. c.
Sherman. superintendent.
Miss Thompson Will have charge
OF the services at IL a. N. and 1890
p. N. Sunday.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-01-28
NJ. +. Church.
S. P. ULRICH. Pastor.

5. T. ULRICH. Pastor.
Preaching at the Methodist church
sunday at IL a. m. and 1880 p. N.
Come bring your friends.
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The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
Thursday

That the Austrian government is
preparing to withstand an expected
invasion from Italy, is the news sent
out from London. According to Lon
don report. the Austrians are work
ing large force Of Russian prison
ers on the frontier bordering Italy,
making roads and other preparations
for war
The strongly fortified city of
Przemysl, in the northern part OF
Galicia. Austria, is in danger OF fall
ing into the hands OF the Russians,
according to advices from London
The report from London is to the
effect that the outer Notifications of
Przemysl have been reduced. The
fighting for the capture Of that city
has been going on for several months
According to a report from Petro-
grad, the Russians are gaining
ground near Tilsit and in the northern
part of East Prussia. The Russians
are also said to be conducting an
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
Wednesday

In Petrograd dispatch it is stat
ed that the warning factions in Pc
land have started a great battle. in
volving tho entire eastern battl.
line. distance OF about 500 miles
Details are lacking
There is also considerable activ
ity along the western line. The
Germans are making vigorous at
tack on Newport. Belgium, it is
stated in a dispatch from Paris. I,
is also announced from France that
the allies are steadily advancing up
on Lille. France, which has been
held for some time by the Germans
There is no news OF Importance
from the Dardanelles today.
London advices state that German
submarines sunk two British steam.
ers. One was the Atlanta, sunk off
the coast Of Ireland. and the other
was the Fingal, sunk off the coast
OF Northumberland
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
Monday

That the British government has
authorized its warships to establish
blockade OF the commerce to and
from Germany is the announcement
that comes today from London. 1t
is understood that the blockade will
effect supplies landed in Holland.
and intended for Germany or Austria
1t is reported today from London
that the German cruiser Dresden.
which has been such an annoyance
to the British vessels on the Pacific.
has at last really been sunk. The
Dresden is reported to have been at
tackled by the auxiliary cruiser
Orma and the British steamships
Glasgow and Kent, off the coast OF
Chile, and these vessels succeeded in
sinking her. The crew is reported
TO have been saved.
Today's advices give no informa-
ton in regard to the progress being
made in the bombardment of the
forts Of the Dardanelles, but it is
stated that the bombardment Of the
Turkish city Of Smyrna is progress
sing satisfactorily and that the city
is expected to fall soon.
The Germans advancing into Pc
land from East Prussia are reported
to have been checked by the Rus
slams. The reports from France
state that the sound Of cannonading
that the British fleet is bombarding
the German positions on the Bel
gian coast
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
Friday

Owing to the sinking of three
battleships and one submarine, be-
longing to the allies, the lombard.
ment of the Dardanelles has been
stopped. Wether 1t is case Of TEN.
porary suspension Of bombardment
or If the allies have abandoned
their efforts to take the Dardanelles,
is not made clear in today's dis,
patches
The battleships sunk were the
British Irresistible and Ocean and
the French Bouvet. They were all
modern vessels and each carried L.
inch guns.
1t is admitted in a dispatch from
Berlin that the Russians have sue.
ceeded in crossing the frontier OF
East Prussia near the city OF Mem
ell 1t is denied by the German war
office that the Russians have made
any other gains in the east.
At the same time the allies with.
drew their vessels from the Oar
danelles. they are reported to have
withdrawn their ships from the at
tack on Smyrna, Turkish por, o.
Asia Minor. The reason liz not
given for this withdrawal
Lord Hamilton is reported to have
made an address in London. In which
he accused the British government
Of having withheld the actual losses
to the British troops on the contin-
emit
A report from Glasgow, Scotland
states that the British steamships
Hyndford. Bluejacket and Glenartney
were torpedoed today. The Blue
jacket, however. managed to reach
Liverpool, though crippled
In dispatch from Valparaiso.
Chile, it is stated that the German
liner Navarro was sunk off the
coast OF Argentina by British
cruiser.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
SPORTS BY
TELEGRAPH
FITZ. TO WE'D.

PLAINFIELD. N. j., March l6.-
Bob Fitzsimmons, former champion
heavyweight pugilist OF the world
is about to enter upon his third
matrimonial venture. On Saturday
he will wed Mrs. Temo Simon, d.
vorced wife OF Henry Simon, OF
Portland, Oregon The future Mrs.
Fitzsimmons Is only % years OF age,
while Fitz is So.
STILL IN THE RUNNING.
VENICE, Cal. March lin the
presence OF 10000 spectators, Bar
ney Oldfield won the Grand Prix
300-mile auto race in 4 hours, "a
minutes and II seconds. Williams
was only a second or two behind
him at the finish, and several others
were close up. 1t was a close and
spectacular race throughout and was
won by Oldfield by wonderful squirt
ing during the last five laps.
is ON THE GROUND.
HAVANA. Cuba, March l7.-Jess
Willard, who Is to fight Champion
Jack Johnson early next month. has
arrived here. looking in excellent
condition Johnson this afternoon
stated that he was glad that Will
lard was on hand for the fight, and
added that he thought the white
man would be luckily II he lasted
until the tenth round
FIGHT STOPPED.
NEW YORK, March 1.-THE state
boxing commission has ordered the
cancellation OF the boxing contest
Friday night between Young Ahearn
and Eddie McGoorty. 1t is under
stood that a rival club had secured
Ahearn for Saturday night and he
was under contract not to appear
anywhere else before that time. The
commission would not allow him to
break his word, and so called off the
fight for Friday.
FIGHT TO DRAW.
FORT WAYNE. Ind. March 1s.-
Freddie Welsh and Hal Stewart
boxed ten rounds in this city last
night. the bout ending in a draw.
The conspicuous feature OF the fight
was the poor showing made by
Welsh.
BOXERS MEET.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. March 10.
In the three boxing contests which
were held In this city last night.
Johnny Kilbane. Young Ahearn and
Charley White won the honors in
their respective bouts. the first two
being six-round contests. and the
third being stopped in the first
round Kilbane met Kid Williams
and had the best OF 1t in all six
rounds. Ahearn scored popular
decision over Jimmy Clabby In the
other six-round bout. In the third
bout. White used Sam Robideau so
roughly that the fight was stopped
In the first round.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
Tuesday

1t is reported from Washington to-
day that the United States is pre-
pairing strong protest to the block
ade planned by Great Britain in
German waters. 1t is to be pointed
out that the warning nations have
the right to interfere with each 9TH
er's ships, but not the right to injure
the vessels of neutral nations.
1t is asserted that the allies have
had spies watching American COM
merce and that every vessel that has
been cleared from an American port
has been reported to London.
From Berlin comes the report that
several Of the warships of the allies
used in attacking the forts of the
Dardanelles have been injured by
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22

merce This action Is taken with the
object of protecting the natives in
that region.
RUTHERFORD RETURNING.
SEATTLE. March Troy Ruth
erford, Fairbanks lumberman, arriv-
ed in this city today on his way
back to his Northern home, after a
winter vacation in the States.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 80.
Secretary Of Commerce Redfeld de-
clares, in a statement made today
that the recent attack OF Delegate
Wickersham on the administration
Of the fisheries bureau was entirely
without justification.
SEATTLE, March 19-Charles
Livingstone, well known throughout
Alaska as Babe, the Musher," who
has been serving sentence here
on the charge OF petit larceny. was
released from the county Jail this
afternoon and taken to Montesano
on forgery charge.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22

vailing prevented the carrying out
OF reforms contemplated for the ben
eft OF employees.
More recent reports show that
business has improved since the first
OF the year.
lcEsERes FLOATING.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. March 10
The master Of the Norwegian
steamship Miriam. which arrived
here today from Copenhagen. warns
all vessels plying the North Atlantic
to beware of icebergs. Immense
bergs are reported to have been
sighted in the path of trans-Atlan-
tic liners.
HIS NATAL DAY.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March 10
Secretary OF State Bryan was host
at dinner party which was given
today in celebration of the cabinet
members fifty-fifth birthday ami
versary. Many messages of con-
graduation were received during the
day, and there were also many Wis
itOrs at the office OF the secretary
on similar missions.
WHAT'S COMING TO THEM.
NEW YORK, March 19-Richard
-hauuCi anu Sooh VcIe tOu-
v.cted today on the charge Of try
ing to obtain an American passport
by fraudulent means for Richard
Peter Stegler. German naval ~
servist Each received sentence
the use Of his name by Stegler, and
deception.
GAMBLING LOCALIZED.
CARSON CITY. New, March 10
Nearly all forms of gambling have
been legalized by the state legis-
sion having been devoted largely to
| were placed on the statutes y earli-
er legislatures. The session came
to an end early today.
vEToS PROHIBITION.
SALT LAKE. March 19.-Gover-
nor Spry has vetoed thu statewide
prohibition bill which was recently
passed by the legislature.
SAFE FOR PRESENT.
NEW YORK, March 19.-The at
torneys for Harry Thaw secured
second writ OF habeas corpus today,
thereby blocking the efforts Of the
Matteawan officials. who are eager
to drag their former prisoner back
to the institution. The final hear
ing on the first writ has been set
for April 10.
TEACHERS STRIKE.
SALT LAKE, Utah, March 10
Fourteen professors Of the state uni
versity resigned in body today as
protest against the dismissal OF
four members OF the teaching staff
by the board of regents. Practically
all studies have been suspended in
consequence of the wholesale de-
partures.
CASE PROGRESSES.
BOSTON, March 19-Arguments
in the suit OF the minority stock
holders OF the New York, New Hav-
en- and Hartford railroad company for
the recovery of the sum of $102 000,-
900 alleged to have been spent
wrongfully, were made today before
full judicial bench. The case is
progressing rapidly despite the Wig
orous opposition of the defendants.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10
John Bullock, convicted coal graft
er, started for Seattle today to
commence serving his term of one
year in the King county jail. He is
escorted by federal officer, who
was detailed to see that no further
delays occurred in carrying out the
sentence.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22

offensive movement near OssOwetz
Although the Germans are attacking
the Russian lines in front OF War
saw. 1t is asserted that there Is no
change in the situation there.
There seems to be more or less
fighting along the western line, but
that French troops have been re-
pulsed in an attack on the German
lines near Arras, but little definit.
information has been received.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
THE SITUATION
IN OLD MEXICO
VILLA IN CHARGE,

WASHINGTON, d. c., March IS. -
Advices received from Mexico today
inform the state department that
| General Villa has inaugurated cam
paign against the Carranza forces at
| Tampico and that 1t Is the intention
Of Villa to assume personal command
of his troops during the attack on
| that city.
1t is also reported from the South
that General Carranza has lifted the
blockade at Progresso at the request
Of the state department.
ARE ON THE JOB.
VERA CRUZ, March 15.-The
American battleships Georgia and
Delaware and the armored cruiser
Washington arrived here today from
the North and are now at anchor H.
the harbor, where they will awaie
further developments in the Mexican
situation.
AT 1T AGAIN.
GALVESTON. Tex, March 16.-Ac-
cording to advices which have just
reached this city, tender OF the
American battleship Delaware was
fired upon last Wednesday by Mexi-
can snipers at Vera Cruz. The firing
began when the tender entered the
harbor to pick up Captain Rogers.
and several shots were also fired
as the boat returned to the battle
ship. Several OF the bullets struck
the water near the tender. but none
struck the boat or its occupants.
YUcATAN sEcEDEs.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 10
The state department has been ad-
vised unofticially that the Mexican
state of Yucatan, in the Southern
part OF the republic. has seeded
from the union, 1t being the plan
OF the rebellious Mexicans to re-
quest permission to become pro-
tectorate Of the United States. The
report causes little surprise here. as.
1t has long been known the the
people Of Yucatan are dissatisfied
with the Mexican government.
AMERICANS KILLED.
SANTA FEE, March l7.-Sevcral
Americans were killed by Mexican
bandits who raided the town OF
Dryer last night. The bandits are
racing to the border with several
posses in pursuit.
THEY WANT PROTECTION.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March IL
Hundreds Of foreigners in Mexico
City are clamoring to the state de-
partment for transportation to Vera
Cruz. They assert that unless they
have the backing of the United States
government they are unable to get
the necessities OF life or permission
to leave the city on the government
railroad to the coast.
is PRESIDENT AGAIN.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. March IT.
General Carranza, according to the
latest advices received by the state
department, has been elected presi-
dent OF Mexico by the peace con-
ference, and is on the eve OF return
ing to Mexico City. He states that
his efforts will be directed toward
affording ample protection to the
public.
Foreigners at Progresso are ask,
ing permission to take refuge on the
cruiser Des Moines.
VILLA GETTING BUSY.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March 49,
Advices received by the state depart.
ment today from Mexico state that
General Villa Is advancing on tho
city OF Tampico with an army OF
10000. with the object Of attacking
the Carranza forces. The main army
is now within fifty miles of the
coast, and the advance guard almost
within striking distance. 1t 10 OF.
pected that the attack will begin
before the end OF the present week.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
OF Interest
TO ALASKANS
ROUTE SELECTED.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10
Questioned today regarding the Sc
lection of the route of the proposed
government railroad in Alaska, Pres
ident Wilson stated that the ques-
ton of routes already had been de-
| cided, but that the details would
not be made public until later The
date OF the announcement OF the de-
cision is indefinite, the executive
refusing to set a time for giving out
the information which is eagerly
sought both in Alaska and in the
! States
! When asked about the purchase
/ of the Alaska Northern and the
I Copper River & Northwestern rail
roads, President Wilson said that no
decision had been reached regarding
the transfer of either property. Ac-
cording to the best information OBJ
tainable, however, the President Is
Withholding his announcement until
the attorney general has made an
examination of titles and other Ques-
tons involved in the acquisition Of
existing lines.
! Unofficial reports received from
New York state that the road will
! be built from Ship creek.
| ALL is HARMONY NOW.
JUNEAU, March II. The dele
gates to the grand camp of the
Arctic Brotherhood, who have been
in session in this city since the
first of the week. have adopted res
olution amalgamatiIg the two grand
camps and bringing all Of the sub
ordinate camps under one head.
| ole ta1 70,
porary grand Arctic chief. pending
a final adjustment of the differences
existing since the secession.
The delegates were the guests Of
honor at a reception held at the
governors house Tuesday. and Camp
Juneau entertained at a dinner last
night
OLD TIMERS COMING.
SEATTLE, March 1.-THE steam.
ship Alameda sailed for the North
tonight Among the passengers were
the following who are known to be
going to Fairbanks: Mrs. Mary
BARLEY, J. P. Clayworth. ]. p. Nor
ris, T. H. Milkson and wife, C.
Harry Woodward and wife. Mrs. E.,
Palmer, Miss E. A. Radford, and
about fifteen others who are going
to mush from the end Of the rail-
road.
COMING TO HOT SPRINGS.
SEATTLE, March 18.-Among the
passengers who sailed for the North
on the steamship Alameda were
Oliver Baker. William Stewart, Fred
King and Robert Jones, all four
being enroute to Hot Springs.
NEW WARDEN NAMED.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March 18.-
R. E. Erwin, a resident of Seattle,
has been appointed warden in the
service of the Alaska fisheries bu-
reau.
FOR ALASKA MINES.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 49,
Mrs. Ella Helm has started suit in
this city in an effort to secure an
interest in the rich Ophir mines in
the Nome country, which she claims
have value of 100000. The
feature Of the action is the charge
that w. T. Hume. former district at
torney Of Portland, Oregon. who is
representing the plaintiff. is attempt
ing to influence testimony. The
charge was made by Joseph Wright.
former Nome postmaster. and Is
vigorously denied by the attorney.
PRieiLoFFs GO DRY.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March 49,
Secretary OF Commerce Redfield has
issued an edict prohibiting the land
ing of intoxicating liquors on the
Pribilof islands without special au.
thority of the department Of COM
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-22
WEEK. OF WAR NEWS

the improved Workmanship OF the
cunners at the fort.
The Turks are making every eff
fort to protect the city of CONSTANT
ople from the Russian fleet OF the
Black sea by improving the forts
of the Bosphorus. Enormous guns
have been put in place near Scutari.