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The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Record Business
 Year Is Expected

SEATTLE, Mar l9.-Comparing the amount of business done so far this year with that of the same period of time during 1915, the off, cials of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce unite in expressing them selves as of the opinion that the State of Washington, during the year 1916, will enjoy greater busi- ness than ever before in her his tory, Lumber deals are expected to materially increase the amount of business done the statement is sued from the Chamber of Com merce offices being to the effect that an estimated lumber business of $9O,0OO,OO0 will be done during the present year
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Gambler Would Bet
 On Closing of War
REQUEST THAT LLOYD'S PLACE INSURANCE AGAINST
 DAYS OF PEACE.

LONDON. Mar, 19.-Lloyd's agencies in this city are in re ceipt of numerous requests ask ing that they insure against peace The requests come from some of the biggest gamblers in the country, who are willing to take chance with the big insurance agency on the matter of the termination of the war, win or lose.
 The plan of the gamblers is to set a date for the closing of the war in each proposition, said date to be agreed upon between the agency and the gambler. The losses will be paid, it is stated, at the actual termination of the war. the exact time to be decided by the date on which the manufacturers of the world cease making munitions for the contending armies.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
GERMANY WILL FIGHT TO END.

BERLIN, Mar. 19.-Anent the peace controversy which is now going on in this country the news papers of this city editorially state that Germany has now no other out than to fight to the bitter end They say that if Germany ever contemplated peace the time for making it was last December, when the allies were in a reciprocal mood They further state that peace over lures at the present time are not to be thought of, for the reason that the demands of the Entente powers would be too great, and that Germans would never submit to them.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
County Convention
 Ends In Big Riot
MANY PEOPLE INJURED WHEN REPU8LlGAN CONVENTION
 ENDS IN BIG FIGHT.

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Mar 19.
 This city is under what prac- tically amodnts to martial law today as the result of a riot which took place at a Republi- can county convention held here yesterday, And as another re. suit of the convention, numer- ous residents of this city and vicinity arc confined to their beds in an injured condition, some of them being seriously hurt Others of the disturbers have been arrested and placed in jail
 The riot was the outcome of factional troubles in the ranks of local Republicans
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Debate Today.
Waste Fertilizer
 Has Great Value

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 19.-
 In the department of agriculture
 bulletin which was recently issued
 here, it is stated that material good
 for fertilizer to the value of $25O,-
 900 is wasted every year by the
 canneries of Alaska. Therefore, if
 this waste could be conserved in
 some manner the output of the canning industry annually would be increased jusl that much. The bull letin also deals extensively with means whereby the waste could be conserved, but it states that the canning companies now consider that the expense involved would
 not pay for trying to save the waste fertilizer material.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
ADVANCE GUARD IS AT CASAS GRANOES.

FL PASO, Tex. Mar, l9.-Accord ing to information received here today, Colonel Dodds, commanding the advance guard of cavalrymen of General Pershing's force. entered the city of Casas Grandes today, His occupation of Casas Grandes k the cause of considerable relief be ing felt here. as it was feared that the Mormon residents of the coun- try in that vicinity, it being Mol mon colony, might be in danger from the Villaistas.
 The advices received here from prominent Mormons give Col. Dodds anu his men great credit for the amount of hardship they have un- dergone in reaching Casas Grandes, saying that all of the men show great endurance They are report ed to have ridden all night last night, in order that they might make their entrance into Casas Grandes at daybreak today,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Assaults I eacher
 For Whipping Boy
WASHINGTON MOTHER BELIEVES 1. IN STARING ROD AND
 SPOILING CHILD.

. ABERDEEN, Wash, Mar l9. -Because she was entirely too active with the whip in the case of Johnny Bazzell, Miss Tessie Conkright, school teacher of this city, has suffered a few marks to her countenance. The marks were inflicted by the lads mother, Mrs. Harriet Bag zell, who assaulted the teacher when she learned that her son had been whipped.
 - Immediately after she was at tackled by the irate mother, Miss Conkright swore to a com plaint against Mrs. Bazzell, and the latter was arrested. The defendant in the proceedings has been released on bail until the trial of the case, which takes place tomorrow morning,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
GERMANY DOES WITHOUT CAKE.

BERLIN, Mar. 1s.-From this time until the end of the war the resi- dents of the German empire must do without cake, for such, in effect, was the decree which went forth today from imperial headquarters And as consequence, Berlin spent her first cakeless day today.
 Bread, too, is also a scarce com modity A number of arrests of people accused of stealing official bread tickets have been made. It is stated, however, that some of them reaped small fortunes from the sale of the tickets before they were finally detected at their ne farious work
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Wants To Prosecute
 Writers Of Threats

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 19.- Senator Culberson introduced a bill in the senate yesterday providing for federal prosecution Of persons who write threatening letters. The introduction of the bill is the re suit of the receipt recently by Presi- dent Wilson of scores of threaten ing letters. It is expected that the measure will pass the senate with but few dissenting votes. It is also understood that a like measure is to be brought to the attention of the house on Monday.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Iowa Germans
 Opposing Both

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Mar. l9.- The Iowa German,AlnericaE Ali. ance, delegates from which ale now hoid;n3 a convention in this city, has adopted resolution op- posing both Wilson and Roosevelt as candidates for the presidency. The measure was introduced at yes terday's session of the convention and was passed with but few dis senting voices Several speeches were made by prominent German Americans of this state before the measure was put to a vote.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Clark Probably
 Will Be Chairman

WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar 19.- It is stated at Democratic head
 quarters here that Champ Clark, of Missouri speaker of the house ot representatives, will be named as temporary chairman Of the Demo cratic national convention, which is to be held at St. Louis during the week following June '. In that event he will deliver the speech which will open the convention and which will be the keynote of the plans of the National Democratic organization for the next election.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Villa Is Easy To
 Catch says Strong
ALAsNA's GOVERNOR SAYS HE COULD GET HlH WITH
 1000 ALASKANs

SEATTLE Mar l9.-"1f had l.OOO Alassans in the pink of condition such as they are usu- ally when travelling the trails Of the territory, l would guaran tee to catch Senor Pancho Villa and his band of handits in five days"
 The above is a statement at tributed to Governor J. F. A. Strong, of Alaska, printed in one of the morning papers today. The soverno. is now a visitor to the city. na ing arrived here last night on One of the incom- ing ships fr.m the north and will probably Ge here for nev- eral days. During his stay he is being entertained at the Are tic club.
 Continuing his talk, accord ing to the story printed thlS morning, Governor Strong stat ed that he is greatly in favor of the prepar' dness plan of the administration, and that he would like to see several regi- ments of troops raised in Alas ka. along the lines laid down by the administration He' says that recruiting would be an easy job, as. the haIdships which are undergone on occasions by sol diers are part nd parcel of the life of that s2rtion of hardy Aaskans who prospect and tray el the trails of the nolth.and.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Cummings Expected
 To Seek Nomination

WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar. 19-- It is thought in local political cir cles that Senator Albert B. Cum mins, of Iowa, will shortly make official annor1 cement of his canai- dacy for the presidential nomina7 tion. He has already been request ed to allow lis name to go on, the ballot at the Republican primary soon to be held in the State of New Jersey, and In the event that he does so, the die is cast, in: the opinion of. local politicians, !.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
M'Noble Resigns as
 Steamboat Manager

SEATTLE, Mar. 19,-Captain R J. McNoble, for many years the local superintendent of the Pacific Coast Steamship company, has ten dered his resignation to the com pany, to take effect immediately The reason he gives in his resigna tion is that advanced age forbids him to longer attempt to attend tc the everyday duties and troubles of business life.
 Captain McNoble will retire. He has always been prominent in lcca steamship circles, having been tho master of one of the Pacific coas' ships on the Alaskan run during the early days of Dawson.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
BULGARIAkS AND
 ROUMANlANS MOVE.

LONDON, Mar. 19.-A report re- ceived here is to the effect that Bulgaria is rushing troops to the border of that country and Rou- mania as consequence of the con- tinued activities of Roumania troops along the Bulgarian frontier. The railroads are being used for no other purpose than the transporta- tion of troops. according to the report
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
VILLA BUSY ON THE BORDER,

WASHINGTON, D, C.. Mar 19.- The hurry aong" dispatch sent to General Funston today followed the receipt Of adyices in this city to the effect that number of fol lowers of General Villa are attempt ing to stir up trouble on the hor der. It is stated in the dispatches that a number of American ranch CTS are in danger of being attacked by the MeXicans, and General Fun ston has been ordered to dispatch troops to theIr aid as soon as possi- ble
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
GERMANS ACTIVE
 IN BALTIC REGION.

AMSTERDAM, Mar 19.-A report received here is to the effect that General von Hindenburg In com mand of the German forces in the Dunaberg region has started an of tensive movement against the Rus sians The Russians themselves have been very active in that locali tv during the past week.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
VIVA WILSON Y
 LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS."

VERA CRUZ, Mexico Mar 19. The officials representing the city government of this place are much elated over the decision of the United States to invade Mexico anI make an attempt to capture tn" bandit Villa and his following. A celebration of the entrance of Am erican troops into Mexico was held today and President Wilson and Los Estados Unidos" we're round ly cheered
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
ANOTHER DUTCH STEAMER SUNK
 BY SUBMARINES
HOLLAND LINE STEAM SHIP PALEMRhNk SUNK OFF
 ENGLISH COAST.

LONDON. Mar l9-Announce- ment made from the admiralty of fees today ;s to the effect that the Holland line steamship Palem bank was torpedoed last night, in the North sea. off the southeast coast of England. But few details of the sinking of the boat are avail able, but it is understood that all of the members of the crew es- capped in the life boats before the Palembank was swept beneath the waves, and it is therefore believed that no lives were lost
 Whether or not the Palembank unsettled question. Nor will it be settled to the satisfaction of the admiralty officers until the com mander of tae Dutch ship arrive here and tells his story, It is be lieved, however, that d German submarine is responsible for the tOrpedOlng or the Cfalt.
 It is also thought. probable that the vessel might have struck one of the mines laid by British yes sels along the coast although the information received here states positively that a torpedo explosion sunk her A thorough investiga tion of the affair is now being made,
 Argentina Aroused
 BUENOS AYRES, Mar 19.-The press of this city is considerably aroused over the torpedoing Of the Dutch steamship Tubantia Practi cally all of the morGing papers ot this city today had editorials con demning such tactics, practically all of them blaming the German sub, marine policy for the sinking of the boat. They further declared that such outrages must stop ip the name of humanity if for no ether reason.
 Germans Not Guilty
 BERLIN, Mar 19.-The newspa- pers of this city this morning unite in saying editorially and otherwise, that German submarines were not responsible for the sinking of the Dutch steamship Tubantia, They claim tEat he boat was not sub marined but that she struck a mine And they have ample proof that it was not German mine that she struck, according to their statements
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
FUNSTON ORDERED TO HURRY THINGS.

WASHINGIO b C., Mar l9.-
 Following a conference held at the war department today upon the re ceipt of a report from General Frederick Funston concerning tn" movements of the American troops in Mexico it was decided that Fun ston should be ordered to push the invasion as rapidly as possible. Accordingly. an order was preparel and sent to he general telling him
 in effect. to speed up the Villa hunt,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
GERMANY WANTS NO MORE CONCESSIONS.

BERLIN, Mar 19.-The members of the Reichsiag have voted to de mand that the German government has already conceded too much, and if there are more concessions it will retract upon the dignity of the empire and of the German people, Numerous arguments as to why sub marine warfare should be allowed to continue were also advanced.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
WAR VESSEL OFF TO VERA CRUZ.

NEW ORLEANS, Mar. l9.- The United States battleship Kentucky sailed from this point this morning for Vera Cruz. She carries a full complement of sailors and marines and it is thought that it is intend ed that she shall stay in Vera Cruz harbor for time in the event that trouble might arise.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20

Olivia Lason has brought suit against Robert Spencer McMillan, an Alaskan mining man, for $5OOO0. The suit has been instituted in the courts of King county, Washington. The complaint recites that McMil- Ian married the plaintiff at ldita- rod when he had wife and family living in Canada. They became ac- quainred on Cleary creek during the early days of the Fairbanks mining camp.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
SITUATION IN GREECE GRAVE.

ATHENS. Mar 19-The financial situation in this country is becom- ing graver every day. It Is now practically impossible for the poorer classes to get hold of money. The chief sufferers are the families of the mobilized soldiers, who go hun gry for the reason that their pro
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Every Voyage May
 Be His Last One

NEW YORK, Mar 19.-The steam ship St. Paul left her dock here today for Liverpool Her purser is Thomas kinsey, who, with her sailing, started on his eleven hun dredth transatlantic trip. He has been on the St Paul ever since she entered the service, and has also made the trip across the Atlantic numerous times on other boats.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
LULU IN BATTLE
 BEFORE vERDUN
THANKS EXTENDED TO VON TIRpiTZ.

BERLIN, Mar. 19.-In a personal letter written today and dispatched from imperial headquarters. Kaiser Wilhelm thanked Admiral von Tir- pitz for his services as secretary of the navy It is understood tha. the kaiser will semi-officially deco rate gon Tirpjtz soon
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Department Wants Villa Hunted Down in Short Order and Sends Instruc- tiOns to Commander.
BATTLE BELIEVED
 TO BE IMMINENT
American Troops Hot on Trail of Villa Whom They Expect to Catch---Texans Are Getting Angry.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. l9.- Information received at the war de. partment from General Frederick Funston is 10 the effect that the army of invasion of Mexico under General PershIng is progressing as rapidly as could be expected. It has met with but little opposition on it's marc!, as yet, according to the adviccs received from General Funston.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
Jones Is Favoring
 Strict Prohibition

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 19,- Senator Jones, of Washington, made long speech on the floor of the senate yesterday in defense of pro hibition And in his talk he stated
 that he is in favor of strict prohibit tion throughout the District of Co.,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
GOVERNOR STRONG IS
 FOR HOME RULE

SEATTLE, Mar 19.- Governor J. r. A. Strong, of Alaska, who is now a visitor in this city, expresses him self as in favor of home rule for the territory He likewise states that Alaska unitedly demands home rule
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
TEXAS FEARFUL
 OF THE BANDITS.

MARTA, Texas, Mar. 19.-lt is reported here that a large number of Villa bandits are organizing in Mexico, just across the Rio Grande river from Presidio. in the county of the same name. and about 50 miles south of this place. The re port is the cause of considerable alarm being felt here. as the main line of the Kansas City. Mexico Orient railroad runs directly from Presidio to this place. and 1t would >>~>~>>-~~~~~>~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~>~~~~~~-~~~
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The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
ALLIES CUT GREEK CABLES.

ATHENS, Mar. l9.-An cables con- meeting Greece with any of the Cen tral Powers have been cut by or der of the French commander at Saloniki. The reason for such ac- tion is not known. unless 1t be through a desire to keep this coun- try incomunicado as far as the Teutons are concerned.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
More Steamers For
 The acific Coast

AMSTERDAM, Mar. 19.-Announce- ment was made here today to the effect that the Pacific Mail Steam ship company has purchased three large steamships from the Dutch West Indies Mail company. IL is understood that the boats are to be placed in a service which will be operated on the Pacific coast of the United States and the Orient, They will sail for the Pacific immediately
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20

He had just returned from Lake Manitou and of course, was telling his friends of his success at fishing.
 Are there many fish up thcre9" asked one friend.
 "Thousands of them" replied the angler.
 Will they bite easily?' asked another friend
 will they? Why, they're abso- lutely vicious. A man has to hide behind a tree to bait a hook"
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20
ARMY BILL ID
 BE DISCUSSED
 ALL THIS WEEK
CONGRESS- WILL DISCUSS BILL PROVIDING FOR INCREASE
 IN THE ARMY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar l9- 1t is believed here that the matter of bills relating to the increase ui the standing army of the United States will be completed this week. There is still some opposition t. the bills in both the house and tn, senate, even among the supporter 5 of the administration preparedness. plan, but it is thought that the op position in the house will be over come this week
 Wilson Enters Denial
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. 19.- President Wilson has entered 6 denial to the statement that the 1 Hay army blll, ss introduced n the house, was one of his pet mcI sures He states that he is in ia yor of the passage of the bill, but denies that he had anything wha ever 10 do with it's construction
 Among other things the Hay bjI} provides for the training, each month in the year. of citizen sol diery Work on the details con nected with it will start in the house tomorrow.
 Wants Big Army.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 19. Announcement has been made here to the effect that Representative Kahn. Of California, will introduce an amendment to the Hay army bill in the house tomorrow, proNid- ing for making the peace strength of the army 22O,O00 men Embodied in his amendment, according to those who know, Congressman Kahn will show where all of the men could be used advantageousiy by the government.
 Debate Today.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar l9.- The senate army bill is due for de bate tomorrow in the senate. IL is thought that it will be strenuOusly opposed but it is expected that when nmaber of contemplated amendments gre attached that it will pass. The bill provides for a peace strength in the army of i 194,O men
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-20

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-19
THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published by
fNE COURIER PRINTING co.
Ottunwa, Iowa
EDITOR
MATILDA DEVEREAUx
NAMES WERE LOST.

Dear Juniors: Last week the names
of the two prize winners were los
somewhere. We did not find it ou
until too late to make the correction
However, we will tell you all the1l
names today. One was Alice G. Con
ner and the other Clifford Irelan.
In the valentine contest, Helen Cor
rigan won the prize last week and Fe
Ncia Zenor this week.
Jennie Hedges is awarded the an
cestor prize because she wrote such
nice story about he rgreat grandfather
and Mary Keefe, the composition prize
because she selected February for her
subject.
We have reserved the Washington
stories for next week. There is still
Il little time for some of the "tardy
Juniors to write in the contest which
does not close until Feb. %.
Select prizes, first and second
choice, from among the following ar
tacles: Souvenir spoon, book, foun-
tain pen. small camera. writing pad,
box Of school supplies or roller
skates.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-19
Jennie Hedges Great Grand.
father Was a Very
Industrious Man
Dear .JuniOrs:

Dear Juniors:
will write to you about. my Great
Grandpa Hedges. His name was AL
fred Hedges. He came to the United
States from near Sheffield, England,
when he was 10 years old. He had
twenty-one brothers and sister. Two
of his brothers came over with him.
However, they soon separated and he
never heard of them again.
There were great storms on the
ocean and it took them long time
on the way over here.
While in England he worked at
watching rocks, birds almost like
crows, keeping them from the wheat
fields so they would not destroy the
crops He also pulled weeds out OF
the fields and carried them out in bas-
kets and sometimes he took care Of
some of the fine horses over there.
When he got over here he worked
at anything he could get to do. Then
he was married and travelled all over
the north and west in a covered wag
on looking for a home and then he
went to work for a man near Hedrick
in Keokuk county. In little while
he got a chance to buy twenty acres
of timber there, on which he built
house and cleared off the timber
and farmed. He was always very in
dustrious and bought more land from
time to time until, when he died at
the age of CT, he owned about 300
acres.
Jennie Hedges, Age 9.
Agency. Ia,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-19
THE HELPLESS Birds"

On day Mr.. Lincoln and several 9th
or lawyers we're travelling on horse
back along country road.
AS they passed a large tree there
under the tree lay two little helpless
robins The y had fallen out of their
nest. The mother bird was flying
Garound the tree crying out with pain.
Mr.. Lincoln tried to pass on without
noticing them but he could not. His
heart ached, he felt so sorry for the
little birds
After he had gone quite a ways he
suddenly turned his horse and rode
back to the tree as fast as he could.
One Of the men Lincoln had been rid
ing with looked back but Lincoln was
not there. He then said, where is
!1Ancoln?" Another man answered,
ssThe last I saw of him he had two
birds in his hands hunting their nest. !"
inst then Lincoln came riding up. He
Esaid: IF had not saved those two
little birds could not have slept well
Tonight. Their cries would have wrung
In my ears"
Wanda Long. age s
Box 1856, Russell, Iowa.