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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

On account OF preponderanee Of
advertisements in this issue. our first
iHstallment of letters to Santa
Claus has had to be kept till next
Tuesday. As many other such let
ters as we have space to publish viii.
appear in The Lancaster News next
week. Be sure to mail your requests
to Santa Claus so that they will
reach this office not later than Thurs.
DAY. December 21. as Friday will be
the. last day OF publication before
Christmas.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15
A CORRECTION.

We call attention to a correction
made this issue In J. B. MackorelPs
ad. In Fridays paper there was a
mistake in the price OF six Rogers
knives and forks, which should have
been $3.75 instead of s8.75. The sill
verware is priced correctly today at
sS.75. -
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

WANTED-You to know that we pay
you highest prices for scrap iron
of any description. copper. brass.
old rubber boots and shoes. old
buggy and auto tires. old rags. pa
per of any description. old maya
zines and books. Inquire at
Hirsch's Store. 14-tfc.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

CALL 35S Excelsior Grocery Com.
pany for fresh meats OF all kinds
delivered at once. Excelsior Gro
Gerry Store. at Southern Railway
Station, city. 67-tfc
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

WANTED-6.000 pounds OF csw
horse, mule. sheep. and goat hides
You will find us on White street
See us before you sell. Capus eau.
then & Son., Lancaster. q. C.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

FOR SAIIE-At Court House Hrst
Monday in January. 1917. three
acre lot, four-room house. two
room house, good water. centrally
located at Antioch church and
school. Good house for small
family 1-2 miles from town.
Alice Biackmon 18-3tp.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

FOR RENT-Two unfurnished con-
Meeting rooms with lights, water
and connections, bath on first floor.
Prefer married couple with no
children. Box 312. city. 1s-tfc.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

FOR RENT OR LEAsE-one good
two-horse farm, plenty of good
buildings and water. plenty of tim.
Der and close to school and
church. Splendid place for a good
man. Apply to ID. NJ. Kirkley.
Kershaw, s. c., No. 4. 1S-2tp.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

FOR RENT-DweiIfng House oppo-
site Graded School, Dunlap street
T. M. Hughes. 1s-2tc.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15
BUSINESS NOTICES | g

FOR SALE-Pointer Dog, two and
one-half years old, well trained.
Price $500. p. NJ. Plyler, Route
Z. Lancaster, S. C. 16-2tp.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-15

FOR YOUR BROTHER, HUSBAND OR
FRIEND WE SUGGEST.
Ncclties 25c to soc
Silk NIufflers 81 80
Dress Shirts soc to 81 so
Cotton and Silk Hose 15c to SOC
hid Gloves $1.00 and $3.50.
Cuff Buttons 25c.
Collar Buttons Sc
Cotton Handcrkerchiefs 5 and 1Oc
Linen Handcrchicfs 15c. zoe and 25c
Initial Linen Handerkerchiefs 25c.
Silk Handerkerchiefs 25c and SOC.
Suspenders 25c aand SOC each
Hose Supporters 1Oc to soc.
Hats $1.00 to $3.50.
Caps 25c to $3.50.
Underwear 25c to $15O Garment
Automobile Gloves, lined and unlined, $15O
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FOR SISTER OR BEST GIRL WE SUGGEST

Furs Hose, Handbags, Bedroom Slippers, Sta
tlonery, Hat Pins, Parasols, Silk and Cotton
Waists
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
HUGHES GETS GREATEST
 RECEPTION AT PORTLAND

jects interesting to the working class, told the people of Seattle they had great city with great op- portunities and inhabited by a great people who we'll knew how to profit by it all, urged the free develop ment of Alaska and expressed de- light at it's progress which would have been greater under a republi- can administration and indulged in other harmless congratulations that would do no one any injury, and are best described as an incon- sequential line of bull.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
ALLIES CANNOT ADVANCE, DECLARE TEuT0NS
Allies Checked Now
 AH Fronts By Teut0ns

sian advance in Galicia has come to dead stop with the. Austrians in turn countering with great effect. It is now believed here that the Russian drive is over for the year Similar is the situation on the west front where the British have been unable to pass Thiepval which the Germans are strongly holding and from which west of Pozieres their brilliant counter attacks regained sections of the lines captured by Haig on Saturday.
 At Verdun alone of all the west ern front is secious fighting pro
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

WASHINGTON, D. G., Aug. 16.- The White House announcement this forenoon relative to the rail- road situation was to the effect that President Wilson had postponed meeting the railroad men until to- morrow at noon when he would re- ceiye the general managers, the commerce commission and at s:& forty the workmen in the Last room.
 The invitation, the President states has been accepted unanimously by the railroad employees.
 President Wilson is of the belief
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
HOUSE AGREES.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 16.- The House finally agreed to ap- prove the Senate naval building program, including eight capital ships next year.
 The House finally concurred in the senate amendment increasing the naval personel to seventy-four thousand four hundred.
 This removes the last obstacle to final agreement say the members.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 16.- Justice Hughes arrived here today and admits that he has received the greatest reception so far extended him on his trip throughout the country. He certainly was ovated some, with enormous crowds on hand to great him.
 When his train arrived at the Union Pacific Depot the approaches were blocked with vast masses, the railroads and street cars advertising his arrival and arranging for excur- sion rates.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-Today the General Staff announces that the Allies are checked on all fronts. The situation in western Volhynla resulted in Brussilof's northern wing being stopped in it's forward movement by General von Linsin- gen, whose ability to further re- si.t the savage thrusts of the Slavic hordes is confirmed by the, report or Field Marshal von Hindenberg. Won Hindenberg returned to the Dvina headquarters accompanied by the Kaiser.
 Vienna reports show that the Rus.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
AS0UITH TELLS COMMONS
 DEMAND FRYATT PREPARATION

Adriatic fleet raided the Austrian munition factories yesterday morn ing at Muggia, near Trieste and have done extensive damage, start ing numerous fires.
 One of the French aeroplanes had been destroyed by the aero guns of the Austrians mounted near the intuition works.
 The rest returned to their ships without mishap.
 BERLIN, Aug. 16.-Some anxiety is felt for the Deutschland here Not that it is believed that the un- der sea liner has been captured
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

LONDON, Aug. 16.-Premier Asquith told the House of Commons today that Germany will have to make reparation for the murder of Captain Fryatt before any diplo- matic relations would be resumed with the Teuton nations. He said all of the Allies had felt outraged at the atrocious murder of Captain Fryatt and all had joined in agree ing with this policy of Great Britain all willingly and voluntarily being a part thereto.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
RUSSIA SAYS ADVANCE
 CONTINUES IN GAL|CIA

The fighting is severe and the Austrians have received additional troops at every line of battle front, according to the report here re- ceived from the Field Head quarters.
 Today, Sahkaroff captured two thousand prisoners.
 Fighting of desperate nature proceeds south and north of Kovel, with the Russian artillery trying to force the German positions.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

ceeding with the German advance making slow but positive progress.
 The summary concludes with the statement that the results of the weeks operations are very gratifying to the General Staff, being invari- able to the Teutons.
 The report adds the statement that the Minister of War at Con- stantinople advises that the Rus sians are checked in Asiatic Turkey, and have given way before all the Turkish assaults.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
ARRIVES FROM KOUGAROK.

James P. Daily arrived from the Kougarok last evening after trip made the later end of the journey in storm. He concisely described the situation in the Kougarok as lots of frost, shortage of water but an abundance of optimism that has always been the marked characteris- tic of that camp and called by out siders by grosser name.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 16.-- This afternoon it was announced that President Wilson's settlement plans in the railroad situation have been completed. Wilson favors the employees side of the controversy to the extent of the eight hour day but thinks that regular pay should prevail for overtime.
 The Interstate Commerce Com mission is to come into the settle
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
S0MME QUIET; INFANTRY
 ATTACKS CEASE vERDUN

ly artillery fire which is lasting into the night.
 The greatest intensity is between the Ancre river and Bazentin with Thiepval and Pozieres almost invis- ible with the smoke from bursting shells in the evening light. The German lines are responding with considerable yigor.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

ment by the other issues to be in- vestigated by them and reported upon.
 This does not appeal strongly to the brotherhood men. They feel that unless extra time is provided for over time, the eight hour day will be evaded wantonly under every little pretext and will be in effect a dead letter.
 The idea of paying extra for over time, says Carter, is to penalize it so that the railroad companies will realize that the enforcement of the eight hour day is real economy.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
IN HANNIBAL
 LEAVE MANY HOMELESS

The losses will be exceptionally large owing to the period of the year when so much is yet unharv- ested.
 The rivers are reported to be fall ing today, but no sign is given in local water measurements.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
BREMEN UNREPORTED AND
 DEuTCHL AND IS DUE

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-The United Press learns from official sources and is allowed to state that the Bre- men has not been reported since it left for America, exact destina- tion and it's date of sailing being withheld.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

SEATTLE, Aug. 16.-Everything in general and nothing in particular was the theme of the Hughes ora tion last night here. He denounced the Wilson policies in Mexico and in Europe, demanded preparedness, insisted upon Americanism, attacked pork and uneconomic administra- tion, was silent on economic sub
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

HANNIBAL, Mo-, Aug. 15.-Seri- ous floods now menace this entire district and already hundreds have had to evacuate their homes for safer positions. Immese acreage is now under water and crops and plantations a complete ruin.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
HUNDRED POLITICAL LEADERS
 COURTMARTIALED MEXICO

CHIHUAHUA, Aug. 16.---It is stated that one hundred of the lead ing politicians have been court mar tailed in an attempt to stamp out disloyalty. The first to be tried was a priest and he was acquitted by the court martial
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

The main charge is conspiring with American interests in the state to cause rebellion against Carranza so as to force intervention, strong evidence having been collected by the government before the arrests were made.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-North of the Dneister the Russians made only one weak attack yesterday following heavy losses in Mondays fighting. Vienna reports officially that all these attacks were repulsed with comparative ease.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

PETROGRAD, Aug. 16.-The Headquarters staff bulletins tonight that General Sahkaroff is continu- ing his advance in the sections south of Brody which have been occupied by the Austrians.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

captured from June to August 12 three hundred and sixty thousand unwonded Teutons, of which num- Der about third more or less are Germans.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

LONDON, Aug. 16.-The Somme front was quiet according to a re- port from the British Field Head quarters all day until five o'clock this evening when along the entire front the British opened up a deal-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

Hughes is to speak here tonight. As he drove to his hotel he saluted repeatedly to the continuous cheer ing that greeted him.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

PARIS, Aug. 16.-The Somme Is very quiet today after weeks in- tensive fighting and neither side ma nifesting any disposition to assume the offensive, says the three o'clock communique.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

The authorities also admit, that the last heard of the submarine Deutschland was on August when that boat cleared the Virginia Capes.
 The liner however took sixteen days to cross the Atlantic from Bremen to Baltimore and hence any delay would easily explain it's not being reported.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

Aug. 16.-The Rpssi- ans have resumed their campaign in the Carpathians where cooler weather pressages an early winter. They have captured series of heights which they are holding for winter campaigning. These are all west of Vorotka and Hardezemoy.
 The Russians, announces the Grand Headquarters Staff today,
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Details of the new British loan are ans nounced by Morgan and Co. The loan is for two hundred and fifty million dollars at five per cent. The loan is secured on gold notes to be dated September I, 1916 and interest to be paid semi-annually. A strong anti-loan agitation has been begun by German American societies.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
Wilson POStpOnes Strike
 Meeting UntH Today

that greater progress will be made by his personally meeting the com mitteemen.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

LONDON, Aug. 16.-The subma- rining of the steamer Glocester re- ported by Copenhagen is unfounded. The Gloucester arrived in London from Bergen today with a full load of valuable contraband.
 The trip was uneventful. Tho Gloucester is an armed freighter.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

PARIS, Aug. 16.-The infantry attacks in the Verdun sector today wholly ceased, neither side taking
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

on an offensive. The artillery fire however is brisk along the entire Verdun front.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

LONDON, Aug. 16.-French and Italian hydroaeroplanes from the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

PETROGRAD, Aug. 16.-On the south Brzezany, Zlota and Lipa riv- CTS the enemy counter attacks have checked the Russian advances.
 The Russians have advanced, fighting desperately and desperately resisted, occupying Solitivana and Griava. The Austrians hugely rein forced are pressing westward of Delatyn where the Russian artillery have frustrated the efforts of the Austrians to resume the offensive.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17

but that the submarine may have met with mishap due to defective machinery. It is an open secret that on his trip to Baltimore, Cap tain Koenig had some serious trouble with his engines.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
WHEN IN TOWN


 WHEN IN TOWN Drop into the
 MERCHANTS CAFE. The Home of Good Eats.
 WE CAN DO TT. For first class worK and prom p' delivery pin me Main 1S1 and thu Peoples Steam Laundry sul q ' and get your laundry.
 w. J. WILLIAMSON Prop
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-08-17
Drop into the

The Home of Good Eats.
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THE NOME DAILY NUGGET MAY 5. i0io
ALASKA DEVELOPMENT ' '
 BOARD PLAN

tive commission, under the con trol and supervisor of the secre- tary of the interior.
 Section 6. Telegraph and Cable lines.-That all government tele- graph and cable lines in Alaska and Alaskan waters, and all cable lites connecting Alaska with Puget sound, including the cable ship Burnside, and all other authority now exercised by the secretary of war, or the war de- partment shall be transferred to the secretary of the interior.
 Section /. Navy Radio Sta tions-That all wireless stations now under the direction of the secretary of the navy, with all au- thority pertaining thereto, shail be transferred to the secretary of the interior.
 Section 8.-Education, Indian Affairs, Mining Bureau-That all duty, power, authority and jurisdiction now exercised by the commissioner of Indian affairs the commissioner of the bureau of education, the director of the bureau of mines in Alaska, shall be transferred to the Alaska ad' ministrative commission, anC they shall perform all and every duty of said commissioners un- der the direction and supervision of the secretary of the interior.
 Section 9. General Land Office That all duty, power and au- thority relating to the disposition and control of public lands in Al aska shall be transferred to tho surveyor general, who shall be . member of the Alaska admins trative commission President ir Alaska)y and the secretary of tho interior shall have control of the general land office, and direct its affairs with the aid of the sur, veyor general
 Section 10. Forest Service That all duty, power and juris, diction now imposed by the law upon the forest service in flask; shall be transferred to the flask; administrative commission, ant also all authority now exercised by the secretary of agriculture over the forest service shall b. hereafter exercised by the secre'
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Secretary of the Interior Lanes development board plan, which has been introduced in the form of bill in the house by Delegate James Wickersham of Alaska, is a matter that will interest Alas kans generally. A resume of the bill follows:
 Section 3. Specially states that all sessions of the commission shall be held in Juneau, the cap ital of Alaska. That all employees of the commission shall be sub ject to the civil service regula- tions of the United States; their salaries shall be fixed by the commission, with the approval of the secretary of the interior, who shall delegate to this local exc cutive body the authority to per form all duties required by law
 Section 3. Requires the com mission annually, or at any other time when requested so to do by the president, the secretary of the interior, or congress, to render a detailed statement of its accounts and all its official acts.
 Section 4. Stipulates that in the absence of the governor, who is ex-officio chairman, the mem bers of the commission may elect one of their number to act as chairman, and not less than three members shall constitute quorum for the transaction of business Each member shall be authorized to administer oaths in all matters within their jurisdiction, and the district courts of Alaska shall en- fore obedience to their subpoenas and aid them in other ways with in their jurisdiction.
 Section 5. Roads, trails anc bridges-That all duty, power and authority of the Alaska board of road commissioners shal be transferred to the Alaska ad- ministrative commission, and al the work and duties heretofor, soerformed by the Alaska roac commission shall hereafter bt performed by the Alaska admin istrative commission, and all the work and duties heretofore per formed by the Alaska road com mission shall hereafter be per formed by the Alaska administra-
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kary of the interior in manner

tary of the interior in manner provided by law.
 Section II. Biological Survey Mork-That all duty, power and authority now exercised by the secretary of agriculture and the Biological survey bureau, over, such work in Alaska (except scientific research work) shall be transferred to the Alaska admin istrative commission.
 Sections B and I4. Fur Seal and Salmon Fisheries-All duty and authority now exercised over the fur seal and salmon fisheries III Alaska by the secretary of commerce in Alaska by the sec retary ofcommerce shall be trans freerd to the secretary of the in terior.
 Section 26. Provides that the secretary of the interior shall have general supervisoy appellate power and jurisdiction over the Alaska administrative commits sion and all its subordinate de partments.
 Section 27. Provides for the appointment by the president of an attorney general for Alaska, who shall be the legal adviser for the commission
 There will be an Alaska fund especially set apart.
 Section 30 reads: All money received by the Alaska admins trative commission other than from appropriations made by con gress, shall be deposited in the treasury of the United States and there set apart in an Alaska fund, and this fund shall be under the direction and control of the gov ernor of Alaska, who shall be the chief of finance of the Alaska ad- ministrative commission, and all of said fund shall be used for the administrative commission, and all developments and welfare of Alaska, subject to rules and reeu- lations adopted by the secretary of the interior.-Alaska Review
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Householders, owners and agents are notified to immediate ly begin cleaning up their prem ises and have the rubbish hauled to dumping ground or out on ice not less than POO feet from shore.
 w. DARCY CHACE,
 Health Officer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-05-05

Phe Nugget is gaving it's suhsc'Fh.rs mere telegraph news than a2y otaeI paper in Alaska and will conrirpe fo ao so. Bend h yenr name and ha%e she Nugget delivered 10 your home or ,fFire n, it ROW
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WE CAN DO IT.

For drst class work and prompt dse livery phone Main tSf and ths PsopIs's S>sam Laundry will ssnd and got your laundry.
 ". gJ WILLIAMSON, Prep.