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Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
Crippled Nome Man Kills Himself

Captain John Edwards, 8 lighterage op- orator and towbost man of the Kotzebue district, whose foot was amputated in the North last July, after an accident, is feared to have committed suicide in Lake Washing ton, at Seattle, through breeding over his crippled condition. cap was found in the cockpit of small salboat that was adrift on the lake on March 24, and was identified es having belonged to Captain Edwards. Other signs indicated that he had planned to take his own life. Edwards lost his foot by getting it caught in the blight of line on the tug Kobuk, which was pulling out of Kotzebue, after having assisted the steamer Navajo to discharge cargo The dead man was 42 years old. and left Nome last September At one time he was cap tain of the Nellie G. Thurston, which was wrecked in 1905. He had host of friends in the North.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

cubic yard, and was lower than for any other season since the operations com menced. During the season total of 42l,- 835 square yards, or 68.6 per cent Of the ground handled, was frozen, and had to bs thswed by steam"
 Operations at lditarod
 The operations in the Idtarod district are referred to in the report as follows
 'The Iditarod dredge commenced opera tions May and closed down for the winter November H. The dredge handled 668,7 7H cubic yards, which produced $739, 9,63l, or an average value of sl.l012 per cubic yard. The total operating cost, including 8 de- preciation charge of $50000, was s335, ,S25, or 592 cents per cubic yard. This IS de crease in cost of Al cents per cubic yard compared to the previous year. The oper- ating season was 191 days during which the dredge ran 4,2O1 hours or 9l.91 per cent of the possible time In general the dredge was operated under more favorable conditions than the previous season. Inc maximum grade of the creek did not ex- ceed 5 per cent, few boulders were encoun- tered, and although large quantities ot gran itic sand were handled, the disposal of this was not serious problem. During the sea son 67, ,26o square yards, or "A per cent, of the total area WAS thawed by steam.
 At Iditarod a new power plant was built on the Iditarod river seven miles from the present plant. New boiler equipment was installed, consisting of three 200 horse power units The present electrical equip, ment is being moved to the new site and installed ready for operating in the spring The new plant will have the benefit of cheaper fuel and improved water conditions, which will not only lower the power cost but will make it possible to operate later ID the season if the weather conditions permit.
 The report states that the Yukon Gold Compapy has acquired some claims ot im- nortence in the Iditarod district.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
Criminal Trials at Ruby

The case of Old Toby, the Indian medi- cine man charged with murdering a white man on the Koyukuk in 1905, was post poned by the court in Fairbanks, and will come up at the term of court which is to convene at Ruby July 24. Harry Pratt was named by Judge Bunnell at Fairbanks to defend Toby, but he was acting without recompense, and he gave notice upon the postponement that he would no longer be connected with the case It is also under stood that the case of Captain J. A. Le BalGster, who is charged with forgery of pay vouchers while he was master of the cold storage boat Robert Kerr, will be tried at Ruby.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
Suicide at Circle

On Monday afternoon, March 15, Gus Peterson went to Fred Villeneuve's cabin, in Circle, and knocked on the door, Getting no reply, he went in, and found Fred lying on his bed, with .30-30 rife in his hand and lying on his breast At the coroner's inquest gash was, discovered about two inches long in his throat, as though cut with knife, so it was decided to send for the doctor at Fort Yukon. Upon the arrival of the doctor another examination was made and it was discovered that VilIeneuve had shot himself by placing the muzzle of the rife under his chin the bullet penetrating upward to his forehead The deceased had been drinking all winter and probably was Respondent. No one knew where he was from or who his people were, but it is sup posed that he came from New York state. He was wood-chopper and also cook.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
30 is the news received by the Seward Gate

30 is the news received by the Seward Gate way on April 6. The letter was written on the day following the finding of the body. It was written by Fred J. Roehl. According to the writer, the commissioner left a note saying that he was losing his sight, and not wishing to become burden to others, he had decided to take his life He also stated in that note that he left his personal effects to a party to whom he owed some thing He took stock of all the govern ment's property The body was found in a chair at 10 o'clock on the morning of January 30 by Alexander Flynn, who went to the commissioners house to have tooth pulled by that official. Hanmore was we'll known all over Alaska of which he had been a resident for many years
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
To tjse Oil Burners

Joseph Matthews, master mechanic and travelling engineer of the American Yukon Navigation Company, the water division of the White Pass, was a north bound passen, ger on the last trip of the Princess Ma. quinna says the Juneau Empire Mir Matthews is on his way to Whitehorse where he will superintend the placing of oil burners in the companv's river boats Alaska and Yukon. The Alaska and the Yukon will be the first oil-burning boats to navigate the waters of the upper Yukon and Panama rivers. It is said that should the experiment prove to be 8 success oil burning equipment will be installed in the remainder of the boats of the company
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
Fire at Sitka Hot Sprinqs

Fire destroyed the new part of the Sitka Hot Springs sanitarium on March 25, nclud- ing the kitchen, dining room and six bed rooms. Three cottages the store and post office were also destroyed The fire started in Dr. F. L. Goddard's cottage, and in few minutes the whole place was ablaze Dr. Goddard has made arrangements to rebuild the destroyed structures
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
ALASKA
Woman for United States Commissioner

A report from Valdez says that Dilling- ham is to have 8 woman commissioner To fill vacancy at that place Judge Brown has appointed Mrs Corinne Hall as United States commissioner This however, is not the first time that woman has been made 8 commissioner in Alaska A few years ago Mrs. Kelsey, following the death of her hus. band, who was commissioner, was appointed to that office at Kodiak.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
WORLD EMPIRE OR DOWNFALL

interesting contribution to the literature has just come hand the form of copyrighted article published March 5 last from the pen of Friedrich Won Bernhard general of cavalry December 3l. 94 The article printed in the Seattle Post ntegence and introduction that written by the permission the kaiser and General Won Bernhad first contbu ton the American pre Germans, the Poslntegencer the reprint his astounding frank of thing o benecence generally and Germany particular hast ened the world that paid attention Won Bern ha Germany Evidently attention paid to him than Cemany friends cared to admit for the article attempt to put entirely different of the military author famous book than has been the public The following the introductory paragraph to Won Bernhardl's article:
 @ @ @ s % % s S dass a ha n nsve n ous s s no os sss;sd s o1 a on % % a1d % aust esp 5Bs x 9s M % anhas M ] % oh a s bS M ou S own be M @ pa w seens P later join Germany
 After outlining the ambitions of France and Russia which threatened Germany the mtarst the alliance of Great Britain with the enemies of Germany and tells of the policy of ereservaon followed by the kaiser and his He planes Great Britain for being the of the and speaking of Belgium that England still proof that Germany has threatened with her might weaker state Nothing the sort has ever happened even been planned the German empire has existed Only have red Belgium but had gwen up her neutrality long before the German invasion began.
 Won Bernhards book does refer world decline but world power downfall and to this subject whole chapter devoted in which the following:
 s % @ | e h @ M @ @ ns decide % S 95V m vh S Dsa 3 5s ~ss S Sd % bssn 5 bte Winfield sf Gm 5 he % and German ideas that fit the individual stands the authority of the which regulates the relations itself decide Whether sris Hni ss @ sas H o o s a & S enn Gsnad
 
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 The German chancellor stated the rechag that the of Belgium military necessity and offered other that stating that the wrong done Belgium would be repaired ofer the Benhad attempt this late day justify that act by declaring that Belgium had already violated her neutrality would be rather uncaed for of the fact that what done in Belgium accurately forecast by him.
 Surely General Won Bernhard does not his American readers believe that has been intention and sub ugae foreign states that according to his philosophy panaton needed for the of Belgium and Luxemburg! To entertain such beliefs epudate the whole teaching of his wonder fully predictions of what has happened Europe during the past ten months
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
Jones Removed as Fish Commissioner

Dr. E. Lester Jones has been removed from the office of deputy fish commissioner for Alaska, and Ward T. Bower has been transferred from the Seattle offices to the barren shores of St. Paul island, where the famous Alaska seal rookeries are located. In letter to the President, Delegate Wick ersham roasted the administration of the Alaska fisheries in bitter language.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
Marriaqe of Colonel JaekIinq

The marriage of Colonel D. C. Jacklng, head of the Alaska Gold Mines and other great mining properties at Juneau, to Miss Virginia Joliffe, a sister of Mrs. Rudolph Spreckels at San Francisco, took place re- gently. The wedding was at the home of Dr. Herbert Moffitt The bride and Mrs. Mofitt are sisters.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05
Frozen to Death on Valdez Trail

Oliver Baker, well known sourdough, who formerly owned the land at Bakers Landing, near Hot Springs, was frozen to death early in April within half mile of Yosts roadhouse, on the Valdez trail. Elf forts are being made to locate the relatives of the unfortunate man, who are said to be somewhere in the East. Baker was mush- ing in over the trail to Fairbanks in con- pany with some other men, it is explained, and somehow became separated from them. It was when cold wind from the east and north was blowing, and it was not easy for a man to travel facing it. After the other men arrived at the roadhouse and Mr. Baker failed to appear, search was made for him md his body was found.
 United States Commissioner [ Suicide
 That Commissioner Thomas W. Hanmore of Tliemna committed suirido on Io,,o-,,
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

The Juneau Empire says that sacks of catalogues from Chicago mail order house Salmon creek families five sacks in the poohce awaiting delivery their owners and from made the postal force this house spent H 800 sending the catalogues Ihan and Salmon Creek The catalogues each 36 mail and the estimated printing each
 40 This grasp for slice of the local mail order business
 cae that there still considerable mail order business here to be obtained and business have declared their intention ask the operation of the Commercial Club arosng home patriotism These mail order houses don't spend much money home town and they manage clutter up the mail service.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

The territorial mining law which becomes operative July 20 published full elsewhere this issue. Probably mining law entirely satisfactory all interested but casual reading of the bill leads to the belief that the merorous that its provisions clearly for than the present law The method of dealing with existing claims the nature of compromise which may may not be satisfactory will the speculators lot of money.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

formula for telling the of egg as follows: Take wide botomed glass tber fill half full with and lay the it. the egg fresh will e flat the bottom of the umbler. If 1t about three weeks old the big end will be raised slightly above the pointed end If the egg three months old will stand the small end older than three months will the surface But what's the of such where the age of eggs runs into years?
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

The famous Olympia brewery will dairy the first half of the plant being commission June and January next the day when the Washington prohibition law goes effect the whole brewery will become brewery Sweet are the of ader sty"
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-05

Job Printing It Pioneer ofhee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-13
The Weather

Forecast NirEin!a-Cioudy wednez-
northwest gales; Thursday fair.
North Cnrolinn-Partly cloudy We'd
hesunys with moderate northwest
Snlcs; Thursdny fnir.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-13
TWO CONV|CTs CAPTURED;
TWO ARE STILL AT LARGE
Burton and Adkins Are Brought
Back to Prison From GoOch-
land County.
GOT COAT FROM HOME OF SISTER
Detectives Search Many Sections for
Clues rs to Whereabouts Of Ham
ilton and Hanley-Two Suspects
Arrested I'm Newport News.

Al Burton and Siler Adkins, two OF
Inc men who escaped from the Virginia
state Pcnitentiary Monday night. after
lying and gagginE two guards and the
superintendent OF tho overalls depart
ment. were yesterday captured by three
section men OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
hallway near Sabot, Va. They were
brought back to the pcnitentIary yes
tcrday afternoon and are again under
lock and key.
city detectives and officials Of the
pcnitentiary secured the city yesterday
and last night in an effort to locate
~. j.. Hamilton and j.. B. lianley. the
other men who escaped The Officers
succeeded In learning that the men
were furnished with Il coat. vest and
hat by Mrs. Williams. COZ West Clay
street. who is Il sister Of Hamilton.
search Of her residence failed to dis
cover them, however, as did a search Of
house on Fell Street, Barton Heights,
where tho men were reported as hiding.
REPORT SAYS MEN WE'RE
SEEN IN BARTON HEIGHTS
Superintendent Wood. OF the peni-
Tertiary. yesterday afternoon received
information that they had been in Bar
ton Heights and had made their way 10
the tracks OF the Richmond. Frcdcricks-
burg and Potomac Railroad, by which
they were reported to he proceeding
North. later report was received at
men had succeeded in reaching Wash
ington. The police Of that city, rs we'll
as the departments of towns in the
ncighborhood, were notified and asked
to keep close watch for the fugitives
The officers made search of Barton
Heights. They examined the territory
around Hartshorn College and the vir-
Sinia Union University. but failed to
discover any clue AZ to the location Of
the men. The party then went TO the
hn
Street.
Detective Bailey was known to tho
woman. and at sight OF him she prac-
Ncaily collapsed. Williams Is said to
nave manifested considerable confusion
also Mrs. Williams soon began to wecp
violently. Tho officers learned from
Williams and his wife that Hanlcy had
come to tho house between TAO and 2
o'clock Monday night In an effort TO 90
cure clothes for himself and Hamilton.
VINO remained In the street outside Tho
house TIC
FuHNISHED MEN WITH
HLACK COAT AND SIOI,CJ HAT
Tho men were provided with , h,.c,,
coat and vest and a SLOUGH bat accord
ing 10 the Information secured bv tho
detectives. Both the man and the
woman denied all knowledge as to the
present location OF the fugi,ives VII
liams was instructed to appcar "a, 10
nee headquarters this morning for an
Interview with Chief of Polio. Werner
nc othccrs arc of tho opinion that the
man may know more concerning tho
movements OF the escaped convicts
than he has admitted.
b"rton and Adkins. the long term
pris elers. were recapturcd about two
miles west OF Sabot. on the Jana.
n h,Yer Division OF the Chesapeake and
ONO Railway. shortly before I o,c,oclr
yesterday. r. c. Singleton, n section
foreman. with r. NJ. Stratton and A. NJ.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-13
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

Iencrai Assembly of Virginia.
spcc'a, session TO consider tux re-
FORM. state Capitol. !. noon.
NorkinEmen's Protective An.o
c,n.ion, address by former Con-
Errssmnn A. NJ. Todd, on municIpaI
uwnerShtp, John MnrshaII High
School, y o'clock s"
Htchnond Foreign Relief A,.o-
citation. nddress Arthur t:Iaseow. NJ
London, Commonwealth Club, =
Dijou-Grnycc scott Company. I'm
esy n.omy Jane" matinee, 2i3O; night.
I.yric-P0puInr vaudeville md
p'"turc"' matinee, 2; night, 1870 and
Strnnd-Brssie BnrrIscnle. In 9Th.
Rose Of the Rancho" Pnthe daily.
coioreh MIN. nnd comedy; Para
mount pictureH, continuous ner-
.ormance, IL noon TO II O'Clock.
neneht Associated Charities.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, ..The "
woman, with Harbarn Tenn,
Mhr pictures and keyrtone come.
II o'clock. "h 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-13
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
WILL CONVENE TO-DAY
tContinued from Flrst Page.

'roiitiHucu from flrSL PlBc.)
by the General Assembly. but ali are
now on the bench. having been ap-
pointed by the Governor to supply un-
expired terms. and none has opposition.
! The judges who are assured OF cleo
ton are: Preston w. Campbell. of tho
rwcnty-third Circuit: Thomas E.
Blakey. OF the Twelfth, who has but
one year more to serve; y. II. billiard,
OF the Thirtleth a. l.. King, OF the
Corporation Court OF the City Of Roa-
noke, and Floyd II. Roberts, of the
Corporation Court OF the City OF Rris-
toll.
ELECTION OF JUDGES
MAY BE DEFERRED SOMI; DAYS
Prominent members Of tho Senate ex-
pressed the opinion last night that the
election of Judges would be deferred
at least week. probably longer. Tho
only reason given was There is no
need of haste" a joint caucus will
first have to be held to determine the
ination by the Democratic caucus is, Of
course. equivalent to election.
The member of the Legislature pre-
tending to Il familiar knowledge OF
tax problems was conspicuous by his
absence last night. IT was a matter
OF comment however. that many Of the
members who are to arrive to day have
prepared bills dealing with different
phases of the tax question. which they
expect to introduce. a food OF such
bills Is anticipated. Many of the mem
bcrs Will come with local bills, hoping
Tor an opportunity to present them
The leaders in both branches. however.
are opposed to entering upon general
Legislation. and Governor Stuart has de-
clared his personal opposition to any
such move.
While tho Governors attitude is well
known. the men with local bills are, In
many Instances. harboring a strong be
lief that the General Assembly will not
agree upon any general system OF
taxation To supDlant the existing tax
code, and that when the lack of har-
rnony becomes apparent. the majority
VIII consent 10 devoting the remainder
/ OF the session to general legislation
This. however. Is only conjecture.
Flrmncas on the part of the leaders in
each branch Will put quictus on the
members eager {, revive the measures
that fell by the wayside at the last
session. and hang Grape upon the door
bell Of their fondest anticipations
{. HARDING WALKER NAMED AS
PRESIDENT PRO TEN. OF SENATE,
senator &. Harding Walker, OF
northumberland County. was last night
chosen as president pro tenn. OF the
state Senate, succeeding the late SEN
ator Edward Echols. of stanton. in
the state Senate caucus held In the
Capitol
senator Walker had no opposition
and his election was by acclamation
His name was placed in nomination by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-13

Richmond yesterday. two men who
gave their names AZ +. ]. Roder and
Mack Murphy. were arrested by spe-
cial officers here Tonight as the men
were leaving AN incoming freight
train from tho direction OF Richmond
Murphy was attired In oYcralls and
coat or blue denim, which coincided
with the apparel OF the escaped con-
Victs both men. however. strenu-
ously denied that they were the men
wanted. They will be held pending
ident iflcation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-13

Local Temperature Yesterday
IL noon temperature n
9 - NJ .eIuperature. IL
NJ, ~, .enlPerature. ...... Al
N Nj Niiuh temperature to 8 y. NJ. A
minimum temperature to S p NJ az
Mean 'eHpeIature ............ 40
Excess In temperature Yesterday .
deficiency in temperature since
March March ! 49,. 80. sss
january L . n
Local Rainfall Yesterday
Rainfall last twelve hours az
Rainfall last twenty-four hours Ina
Deficiency in rainfall since March
$50
Accumulated excess in rainfall
since January 1............. Ito
Local Observation Mt 8 r. NJ. Yesterdax
Temperature, Il: humidity, So: wind
direction, northwest; wind, velocity. Is:
weather. rain.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-08-12
Rural Home Makers Meet.

The Rural Home Makers Clut
Of Pleasant Gap met with Miss
Pearl Tharp Wednesday, Aug. 4
and a very pleasant. time wal
had by the members present.
The following program was
rendered:
Roll call, original sayings Of
children.
Club song.
Uses of Old Bread, Mrs. j. A.
Steele.
Demonstration, Setting a
Table, Mrs. Ben Wix.
Which is More Economical,
the Home Made or the Ready
Made Dress, Mrs. Ed. Moore.
Care of Vegetables for Win
ter, Mrs. Henry Bearce.
Contest, Mrs. E. E. Morilla,
Miss Lulu Helwig.
Name Ten Kitchen Aids,
MISS DOlla Rams.
They also decided to help the
Booster Club in the Fair at
Pleasant Gap by taking charge
Of the poultry, fancy work, and
vegetable department, let every
one come and be q booster. Ev-
in the township and adj
joining townships are invited to.
help us.
Those present were: Mes
danes Seth Wix, Ben Wix, Ed
Moore, James Steele, Glenn Sar-
gent, E. f. Morilla, Milburn,
Tharp, Gus Helwig, Mehaffy,
Lula Helwig, Ada Rains,
Dolls Rains, Pearl Tharp, Fern
Hazel Steele, Jessie
Woodrow Steele, Marie Smith,
Irene Moore, Henrietta Helwig,|
Vivian Morilla, Master Floyd
Glen Sargent, Warder
Wix, Clarence Morilh. The in
Vited guests were: Misses Pearl
Peters, Laura Bolin, Wheaters,
Dorothy johnson, Helen john
ION, Mrs. Emma johnson, Mrs.
Pete Tharp, Mrs. Phil Pry.
They adjourned at aAlate hour
o meet with Mrs. Will Leeper|
4 101g
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-08-12
Merwin Items.

We had nice rain Sunday
night and Monday.
Mrs, Clyde Patterson and lit
tie daughter, Opal Lorene, and
/. V.Keller visited with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Owen Sunday.
Rosy Good is reported up and
around after a weeks sickness.
Mrs. Laura Gunnells of Paola,
Kas., is visiting Roy Goode this
week.
Uncle Sam Cutshall passed
away Friday at his home 3 miles
northeast of Merwin. The re-
mains were laid to rest Sunday
in West Point cemetery. He was
a good citizen. He leaves a wife,
and three children, all of whom
are married.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-08-12
Orchard Grove.

Another rain and farmers find
themselves again held up with
their work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nib Tharp were
at the home of NJ. e. Stouffer
Sunday, spending the day.
Everett Morilla and wife mot
ored to Ell Dorado one day last
week via Nevada. They expect
ed to return Saturday.
The embroidery club was, en-
tertained at the home of Miss
Pearl Tharp Wednesday after
noon.
Preaching next Sunday at 3
o'clock. Sunday School at 2
o'clock. Everybody come.
APPLE BLOSSOM.