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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07
BANDIT HOLDS UP STEAMER.
Lone stowaway Binds Captain, Rifles
safe, IntIrnldates Crew.

SaVoS tUtiW'uatos NFcW'
Lewes, Del.--How one German stow
away held up the captain and fifty-six
members OF the crew OF the British
steamer Matoppo. compelling them at
the point OF pistol to change the
course OF the vessel and land him at
the Delaware breakwater. after he had
rifed the ships safe and taken their
valuables, was told here Thursday
night by Captain Bergner, master OF
the Matoppo.
The stowaway, who says his name
is Ernst Schiller and that he had
lived in Hoboken. N. j., for the last
eight months. is locked up in the jail
here awaiting the arrival of the Unit
ed States district attorney from VIII
mington, Del, and the British consul
general from Philadelphia.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07
Powder Plant Blown In.

Untontown, Pa.-The Oliphant plant
Of the Du Pont Powder company.
eight miles from here, was blown up
by an explosion on Wednesday. -Four
men were injured, two seriously.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07

San Diego. Birdseye d. Lewis, a
wealthy New York amateur aviator.
landed unhurt In an irrigation ditch
uear Belmont, thirty miles from River
side and 100 miles from his starting
mint
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07
open Discussion With Workers.

New York.-Eastern railroad man,
ayers replied Thursday to the de,
mands OF thei- employees for an eight
hour day and higher rates for over
time work by submitting propositions
OF their own for discussion,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07
VILLA HAS CLOSE CALL.
10 Almost stranSlsd to Death by One
Of His Victims.

OF His Victims.
Columbus. N, Mt has been learn
ed here that Francisco villa nearly
lost his life a few days ago on the
Corralitos ranch, short distance from
this place. where he tortured and put
TO death Ave Mexicans. One of his
victims leaped upon him and was
strangling him when the Villista of
flcers beat him senseless with the
butts Of their guns.
Mucio Polanco was the name of the
Mexican who almost succeeded in end
ing Villas career.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07
Repartss.

hepaEboe
Beauty is only ski
sneered.
Yes, my dear" rotor
but wouldn't you like q
with me?"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07
PAYING FOR PURSUIT.

Congress Authorizes $s,6t1,ooo for
Mexico Expedition.
Washington.--On Tuesday congress
rushed through an emergency appro-
priation OF $S.611, 500 to pay for the
pursuit of the bandits, and the state
department prepared to press General
Carranza for permission to use Next
can railways to solve the troop supply
problem,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07

Some people act as
were afraid they mignh
troubles if they didn't .
all the time.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07

Congressman Percy Edward ouIn
represents the Seventh district Of Mis-
sisslPpl. He has served In the Sixty
third and sIxty-fourth sessions Of con-
uHeSR
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-07

Frederick C. Hicks 10 the congress
man from the First district Of New
York. He ls probably better known
- the victor In the long and bitterly
fought contest with Lathrop Brown,
his predecessor and Democratic oppo-
nsut for the place he now holds. In
the election he received = plurality o.
only ten over Brown. Mr.. Aieks is
Quaker and was born at Westhury, NJ.
". March 6. is72. He 10 q graduate %
swarthmore college and Harvard. He
10 q banker.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
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NEW MOTOR CARS RECEIVED
 BY THE MUTCKLER BROS.

The two motor cars ordered by the Mutchler Bros. for use on the lditarod Flat tramway have been received and will soon be in operation. These cars were expected here on the first up-river consignments this year, but because of the longShoremen's Is strike at Seattle they were left on the docks and their delivery delayed.
 The heavier of the cars, equipped for heavy traffic is fitted with two motors and is geared for a speed of ten to twelve miles an hour The combined horse power IS A and it is expected that it will be able to negotiate the somewhat steep grades of the tram line with ease. It is even possible that one motor will be sufficient, but the extra power was added to insure the success of the car. The lighter car, for passenger traffic, will be able to make much faster time. and is expected to become popular vehicle on the route between the two towns
 Considerable work will be necessary OF the track to prepare for the new cars, and men will be put to work on the improve ment in a few days
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
ANOTHER DISAPPEARANCE IS BEING INVESTIGATED
 IN KUSKOKWlM COUNTRY

Another mysterious disappearance in the Kuskokwim is reported by Samuel Austin who reached Flat from that district on Sat urday last It is but one of many that have been reported from time to time from that regicn of men lost in the wilderness leaving no trace.
 But little of the details could be learned, but it is gathered that a man named Sher- man, engaged in trapping on the headWaters of the kuskokwim river, had been reported as missing, and a party consisting of Jack Stewart, Richardson and Johnson was or ganized to make a search for the missing man. This party had just returned to To- kotna when Mr Austin left. They brought word that they had found Sherman's cabin, together with his cache and a two years catch of furs but saw no trace of the miss ing man. In the cabin was a calendar or diary which the trapper evidently had kept posted, and the last entry was made Tn November 1915.
 Austin could give no information as to the antecedents of the missing man, who does not appear to have been known to any of the old-timers here He is said to have been man about 45 years of age.
 There seems little doubt that sherman lost his life during the past winter, and there is but little likelihood of his body being found
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GENEROSITY OF MINERS
 IN AID OF "OVERLAND JlM'

Among the passengers for the Outside who left on the launch Nancy Bell last Sunday night was James Burton widely known in Alaska and particularly in this district as "Oyerland Jim" Mr Burton is On his way to Rochester, Minn., to undergo surgical treatment for complication of diseases. He has been in failing heal,h for some time, and being unable to work, his resources were exhausted The necessity for prompt treat mcnt for his malady prompted friends and associates to raise purse for his benefit, and the miners and others responded so liberally that the sum of $l,l47 was soon raised. and draft for that amount, on which the bank would charge no exchange, was turned over to Burton before his de parture.
 Jack Rose, on Flat creek; Jerry Wynne, at Flat City, and Harry Meehan, at Dis covery, devoted their time to gathering the fund, and their requests for aid for the sick man were promptly responded to, As in all such cases, the people of the district exhibited an eagerness to help that is most commendeble At Flat City and on Flat creek the sum of 56I8.50 was donated; at Discovery, S37850 and tie order of Plo- neers of Alaska donated $50. At the work ings of Bates X Co. alone, on Otter creek, the sum of Sl79 was contributed
 MT. Burton is said to have relatives at Rochester.
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RETURN FROM TOLSTOI

Major G. ". Abracht. Charles T. Taylor Chsrle> Lovett and Tom Dean arrived Sun day from the Tolstoi district. Mr. Dean has been in charge of the store Of II. H. Porter at that point, and the other members of the party have been looking the new district over with a view to fature developments
 Major Aibrecht says that while numbers If the stampeders have left the district. prac- ticaIly all are going back. The exodus has been due largely to the fact that the men were compelled to return to work to earn grubstakes. He expects the Tolstoi to be a producing camp but development has been slower than expected.
 Bob Roberson and Max Mnard. who have been developing claims in the district, also returned on Sunday last, coming across country. They will return to the scene of their labors immediately. Both are enthusl- astic over the future of the new camp,
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
OUTLOOK FOR MININC
 MUCH IMPROVED BY RAINS

The long dry spell having been broken by plenteous fall of rain, there is apparent more of the spirit of optimism among the miners and busness men of the district III regard to the geld production of the camp than was in evidence two weeks ago. While there Is still need of rain, the precipitation of the past two weeks has been taken full advantage of by the hill mners and full crews have been employed In some in stances the operators had all the water that they could handle.
 Rain is still needed, however, and con tinuous wet weather, while dlsesrecable, would be welcomed bX-all.
 There are at the present time apparently but few idle men in the district, and should the weather conditions continue proptlouS the gold production may yet reach CT even exceed normal proportions,
 The heavy rains have not resulted in raising the level of the river to any great degree, because of the fact that prevlous to the downpours the ground was extremely dry. and absorbed the moisture grecfly. However. there has been sufficient water to make navigation of the river easier, and such vessels as the Little Delta and Pup have been able to make the trip up stream for the first time in weeks.
 The movement of freight into this camp during the present summer have been heay- fer than in some years, and there Is much vet to be received Riley X Co. alone have had including their dredge material. in the neighborhood of a thousand tons, and mor- chants generally are shipping in heavy
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
CONTENTS MORE VALUABLE
 THAN WERE INDICATED

Charley Taylor, who has just returned from the Tolstoi, tells of an incident which illustrates the careles>ness with which some persons handle large sums of money, end of the indifference cngcndered by the pos session of great wealth.
 It seems that Max SimeI the well-known Innoko trader, who has had stock of goods at the mouth of the Ditna for the accommodation of the miners of the Tolstci diggings, left his quarters there about the same time as did Mir. Taylor and his party. bound for Holy Cross. But MT. Simels boat was the faster, and engine troubles still fur ther delayed the boat in which MT. Taylor was making the trip So Max easily out distanced them After several hours an In dian in birch bark canoe overlook them while they were tied up at the bank for lunch. and insisted on leaving in their care a dilapidated leather grip for Simel. They protested that they might not again see that gentleman but the Indian insisted, and they took charge of it. It was stuffed So full of clothes and papers that it could not be locked and its contents were bulgng out. It was secured merely by piece of rope. The grip was further secured and then slowed away and nothing more thought of the matter, as it was intended to carry it to Dikeman and leave in somebody's charge for its owner.
 A few hours later Simel's boat was seen returning up the river, and the grip was turned over to the trader, who seemed i'm mensely pleased, stating that he had for gctten it and was on his way back to his store to secure it. Evidently his son had noted his forgetfulness and sent the Indian to overtake him with the disreputable- ing baggage.
 Upon opening it up to see that its con tents were alI right Simel disclosed to the astcnished gaze of Mir. Taylor and his com panlons five packages of gold dust, valued at several thousand dollars, and a quantity of diamond iewelry, resembling the equip ment of pampered prima donna, and prob ably worth many thousands more.
 The two parties continued their journey down the lnnoko together, and Taylor had time to ruminate on the deceltfulness of ap- pearances.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
 WITH HOLY GROSS STATION

The local wireless telegraph station an nounces that 1t was in communication with the new signal corps station at Holy Cross at 8 D. m. August 10. For the next week one clearance each day will be made at about that time.
 The present sending outfit at Holy Gross is makeshift affair, temporarily installed, and will be replaced by better one within ten days.
 The station is not yet officially open for business, and will not be until the new set is installed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
NEW MINING APPLIANCE
 FAILED TO ACCOMPLISH TASK

Recent arrivals in town from Fairbanks creek are authority for the statement that the underground shovel, of which great things were expected by its inventors, Messrs Frederick Powell and J. Toole, has failed to work, says the Fairbanks Times of July 15 Enough power to operate its mechanism cannot be obtained from the dynamo which IS available. It had been ex pected that the shovel would do the work underground of six or eight shovelers, and had it proven satisfactory it would have revolutionized underground mining. It is stated that the inventors are sending Out side for larger dynamo, feeling sure that their plan of underground mining by ma chinery will eventually prove to be a sue cess
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
OPENING OF MORE ALASKA COAL LANDS
 AMONG INTERESTING NEWS FROM CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, Aug 1O-lhe general land office wi! adTer- for bids for leasing the coal lands embraced in five located the Maanuska field and three the Boring ver he Alaska
 The has passed the child labor blL with minor change
 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor published attac, Charles !. Hughes the Re publican presidential candidate in which he asserts that the non of the abuse of the writ of nuncton against which the trades unions have been fighting for years.
 Secretary of the Navy Daniels has announced his plans for the building of ships authorized under the navy bill pending They advanced far enough to assure the letting of contracts in October
 Pubic health officials aroused the inability check the epidemic of nfanIe paralysis New York; and have called meeting of the health authorities all the be held in this city Thursday.
 The conerees the army and navy appropriation bills making good headway and agreement has been reported the land defense bill
 Senate leaders work plan for the adjournment of congress by September L
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REINDEER NEAR TOWN

A. H. Twitchell, the reindeer man, has his herd of several hundred head pasturing on the headwaters of Boulder creek. lie is moving his headquarters to this district and expects his family, who are on the way from the kuskokwim by launch, to arrive here at any time, Mir Twitchell states that the pasturaga for deer is not of the best in the immediate vicinity of IIitarod the moss from which the animals feed having been in many places burned off, and it takes several years to attain the growth suitable for good pasturage
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
NEWS NOTES FROM THE VARIOUS WAR ZONES

BERLIN Aug. S. The advent of General Non Hindenoerg has dScouragng the Roumanans from proclaim
 
 LONDON Aug 5-Three British schooners reported by IIovcrs to have been suni, by submarines.
 STOCKHOLM Aug. 5The fortress of Sveabog finally has been attacked by a squadron of ten Zeppeins.
 NEW YORK; Aug An Italian steamship with three Ameri- cans board just arrived in reports being chased by a submarine for several hours in the Mediterranean
 LONDON Aug "A strong force of Turks at the Suez canal has been routed Iy the British.
 LONDON, Aug. 6-Great Britain has signifed willingness to accet ny plan formulated by the United States for the relief of Poland.
 LONDON Aug 9-Fou persons were killed and fourteen ured raid in the counties of England yesterday AMSTERDAM Aug. 9:A German mine layer has been de stroyed in the Baltic,
 BERNIE Aug 9Ihe resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare is under discussion at Berlin
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DEMOCRATS ELECT DELEGATES


 The Democrats of Fairbanks held their primaries for the election of delegates to the divisional convention on Saturday, July l5 The convention is to meet on August Is. Twenty-four delegates were elected and but twenty two votes were cast. The fol- lowing are the names of the delegates elected:
 John A. Clark, Thomas A. McGowan, E. W. Griffin, W. F. Whtely, John Moe, Ralph T. Nubon Pete Petersen Ed McAdam A. J. Nordale, William Garbracht, Carl W. (Ole Peterson, Claude Kelly, Adolph Brun- ing Wallace Cathcart, Marcus RosenthaI, Fred Haggren, Axel Carl,ten, N. A. (Dad) shaw Albert Vile, C. A. Olson, Mark Man son, Louis Anderson, R s. Mcdonald, J. o. Ellis.
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BIG SHIPMENT OF RAILS
 ON THE WAY TO NENANA

SEATTLE, July 15.-The steamship Bur lington is loading 5000 tons of rails for construction work in Interior Alaska, The rails are consigned to the Alaska engineer ing commission at Nenana The steam ship Victoria is taking 600 tons of general construction material for the same destlna- tion Tbe vessels should arrive at st.. Mchae! about August :.
 Officials at the headquarters of the com mission in this city stated that other ma ter;al would go forward for the commis sion as soon as conditions would permit.
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PRICE OF WHEAT ADVANCED
 BY ANTICIPATED SHORTAGE

CHICAGO, Aug lO.-The price of wheat has been advanced F cents per bushel as a result of the reports of the gigantic crop shortage.
 Price of Flour Has Advanced NEW YORK, Aug 11.-The price of flour has advanced so cents per barrel as a result of the crop reports.
 Five Million Bushels Short
 WASHINGTON, Aug g. Reports of the nations grain crop show impaired prospects for wheat, the yield of which will be 5,O0O, 900 bushels short of last years crop
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FINED FOR DISRESPECT

LONDON, July 15-Major R. M. Out ton, retired officer of the United States army and at the present time attached to the American commission for the relief of the Belgiens, was fined 800 marks by the military tribunal of Brussels because of disrespect shown to German officer. The fine was paid.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
CHARGE DENIED

SEATTLE, July 14.-An editorial in the Post -Intelligencer today accuses half of the Seattle police force of carrying union cards, and charges them with being carefully ab sent when any striking union longshore men are beating up non-union workers,
 The chief of police has branded the ac cusation as lie, and challenges the editor to produce evidence.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
COMMISSIONERS TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES
 BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND MEXICO

WASHINGTON Aug. 9.Plans for converting the joint con- mission which is consider existing differences between the United States and Mexico discussed cabinet meeting held yesterday Secretary of the Interior Franklin Justice Brande of the supreme have been selected representatives of the United States the mission.
 SAN DIEGO Aug lo-Word has been received here that the has in contemplation the early withdrawal of ships from Mexican ports
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
WHERE THE RIVER BOATS ARE

Yesterdays river bulletin reported the Sarah as having passed down river from Holy Cross at a. m. on August lO.
 The steamers Susie Davis and SchwatKa were at St. Michael.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
SUBMARINE SIGHTED OFF COAST OF MAINE
 MAY BE SECOND UNDERSEAS IIERCHAfjT THAN

PORTLAND Ne. Aug. S.A submarine sighted five miles of the yesterday Its nationality could not be accrtne of the heavy fog, and its identity still mystery, although believed be the Bremen the second of the German merchantmen The vessel submerged fifteen minutes after being observed. watch is being kept along the entire coast.
 Officials Are Ignorant BERLIN Aug. 1-Mystery surrounds the matter of the submarine Bremen officials declare their ignorance the whereabouts of the vessel.
 Early Arrival Expected NORFOLK, Va, Aug 1l.-It is rumored that the German submarine Bremen has been off the capes is expected inside of Hampton Roads within twenty-our hours.
 Vessel May Have Been Heard From NEW YORK; Aug. 1-Wree calls received here give rise to the belief the may have been heard from The operator refuses to give the of the vessel.
 Preparing for Regular Business NEW LONDON Conn, Aug 11-Agens for the company operating the line merchantmen have ground here and building a warehouse
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PAPER FAMINE

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 9.-Publishers have decreased the size of the newspapers because of the expected paper famine
 Will Be Only Temporary
 WASHINGTON, Aug 11-Secretary Will son of the department of labor says that the paper shortage will be only temporary.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
ALARMING INCREASE OF MORTALITY NOTED
 IN EPIDEMIC AMONG NEW YORK CHILDREN

NEW YORK, Aug. 10-The board of education has decided postpone the opening of the public schools of the epidemic of nanle paralysis Fiftyseven deaths reported yesterday which high has been increase in the number of
 The federal experts planning carry fall against the disease and will endeavor determine the species that the principal plague germ carriers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
TO HANG KAISER WILLIAM
 FOR EXECUTION OF FREYATT

LONDON Aug. At big demonstra- ton of British workmen held here yester- day demand was made for reprIsab for the execution of Captain Freyatt by the Germans recently. Freyatt was the cap tain of merchantmen which attempted to ram a German submarine.
 An expression in favor of hanging Kaiser Wilhelm was also voiced.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
HEADS RURAL CREDIT SYSTEM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-George Norris of Philadelphia has been apointed executive head of the new farm loan bank system.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
SHACKLETOly FAILS

LONDON, Aug. Sir Ernest Shackle- ton, who recently returned from the Ant arctic regions, has again failed to make the necessary arrangements to resume his ex- plOratiOns.
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CLOUDBURST DOES TREMENDOUS DAMAGE
 AND DEVASTATES GREAT TERRITORY

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Aug IA clou1burst which swept the valley of Cabin creek yesterday devastated four thousand square miles of country caused estimated loss of life of The property loss originally estimated million dol lars is placed S5C0000O Detailed reports are still
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SUCCESSFUL AIR RAIDS

BERLIN, Aug. 11.-Successful raids by German air squadrons have been made cn British war vessels off the Flemish coast. The Russian aVl- ton station off the Guf of Riga also has been successfully ralded.
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PRESIDENT TO CAMPAIGN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1l--presi- dent Wilson has decided to make q speaking tour which will extend across the continent. lie will leave within a few weeks.
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Preparing for Regular Business
REPORTED SALE OF DANISH WEST INDIES
 CAUSES COMMOTION IN LITTLE KINGDOIY1

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 1.-The agitation against the sale 10 Danish West Indies the United States increasing The upper house of parliament opposes the sale while the lower house expected favor the deal The premature printing the tails of the proposed treaty is being condemned.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
TURKS GIVE CURT REFUSAL
 TO PLAN FOR SYRIAN RELIEF

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The Turkish government has refused the request of the United States that a neutral committee be permitted to undertake relief work in
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SUFFERERS RELIEVED

TORONTO, Aug 5.-Relief has been sent to the sufferers from forest fires in north ern Ontario Five hundred persons are re- ported to have lost their lives in the catas trophe.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-12
JAPANESE ADMIRAL DEAD

TO1kO, Aug. 8.-Admiral Kamimurau of the Japanese navy, the hero of two wars, Is dead.
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Business Men Take a Hand

SEATTLE, Aug 9.One hundred prominent business men of this city called meeting discuss of stopping the outrages committed the front Mayor Gill has been asked attend the meeting
 The Alaska Steamship Company has chartered steam ship to carry delayed cargo to Nome.