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The Washington times., 1916-04-17
Rotary Club Arranging
For Annual Convention

Joseph Dolph. chairman of the
convention committee OF the Washing
ton club. is arranging for the delegation
To represent this city at the annual
meeting of the International Associa-
ton OF Rotary Clubs in Cincinnati July
10. II. Is. 10. and 20.
The local party. including both men
and women. will number at least twenty
hye. The delegation will probably leave
Washington July Is
The two official delegates have not
yet been named. George w. Harris,
president of the Washington club. will
take an active part in the convention
as governor OF the international or
ganization. representing the District,
pennsylvania, Delaware. and other ad-
Jacent territory.
The Cincinnati club has arranged n
series of entertainments for both the
Rotarians and the women members of
their families who attend. The program
VIII include concerts. Sightseeing tours,
and ball.
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
Jed Watching Stockings
To Locate Bride-to-Be

CHICAGO, April T.-Jedediah sil-
verhorn, flfty-three. Ashtabula county.
Ohio. was here today looking for his
"bride-to-be," a thirty-seven-year-o -old
blonde. wearing white shoes with
white stockings peepinE out between
the top of the shoes and a blue skirt"
Jed was to have met her yesterday.
Afte" waiting at the depot he told the
police he counted 724 women wearing
white stockings. and shoes. and, Roi
ding II, the Chicago wimmen-they got
mighty slick ankles"
His bride-to-be. said Jed, was Mrs.
Anna Thompson. whose acquaintance
he made through a matrimonial paper,
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
PRINTERS UNION
NOMINATES OFFICERS
Eugene F. Smith and E. w. Nor
cock Candidates for Presidency.

Eugene F. Smith and Edward w.
MOrcock were nominated for the presi-
dency OF Columbia typographical Union.
No. 10l, at a meeting In Typographical
Temple yesterday afternoon. The eiec-
tions are 70 be held the fourth wednes-
day In May.
Other candidates selected were: Vice
president, Frank d. Seiffert and Percy
/. Lowd; secretary, George @. Seibold
treasurer, Jerome v. Johnson; sergeant
at-Grms, William c. kechtig; door
keeper. Mullen c. Stoops; trustee, Joseph
G; Mhyte; auditors. Ernest J. hiwood,
Harry L. Murray. Albert c. Knight, and
Charles A. Morgan; executive commit
tee book and job offices, Gurnon X.
scott Harry W; Arthur, Emwert N.
son. Fred 8. Walker, Marsh A. Boden-
hamer, William r. Love. and william =.
Bill; executive committee, newspaper Of
nces, Frank A. Hughes, Royal II. Cor
srnwr Ein; Robert o6e p. B: wilsids; hide, Edgar T:
committee. machLnists. william II.
Cook. Louis w. Dorr, ana oscar T.
Homer; delegates to the l. T. u, or
nces under the Government, stephens
onvSn1 o. slmp'Sa; s.n John O. ,,:o Cole S !Snn 4.
koeblitz. Thomas }. McDonough.
Joseph e. Goodkey. ana Frank n.
Hambright; delegates to the l. Il.
u, offices not under the Govern
ment: Howard A. Harrison, George r.
Chitty. and William II. Angiin: alter
mates to the !. T. u. offices under the
Government. Robert E. Bragg, Charles
r. Bauers. and Robert z. STEINER; alter
mates to the I. T. u, offices not under
the Government. George Ii. Dooley and
George b. wood
The Tavenner bill providing for the re-
tirement OF aged employees in the civil
service. was indorsed.
-Four Journeymen and five apprentices
were admitted to membership. Two ap-
plications for old age pensions were re-
ceired and ordered forwarded to the In
ternational Typographical Union for
final action.
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
GENERAL WOODSEES
WAR CLOSE AHEAD
Urges Preparedness in Address
Made to Two New York
Church Audiences.

NEW YORK. April 17.-Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood. speaking at the Church
OF the Ascension forum last night. said
that this country may look forward TO
a war with some first class power.
Never in the history Of the United
States since II became q leader In world
events" sal General wood. have we
been engaged in war with a power OF
the first order. That is something ahead
of us.'
He urged the Importance OF military
training, and appealed especially to the
women In the audience not to oppose
training camps and military prepared
ness for their husbands ana sons.
To send an army of unframed men to
war would be a useless sacrifice. he
said. anl mentioned cases in the pros
ent war when Engllshmeh had to go to
tn front before they were ready to un-
dergo the hardships OF campaign.
tional church Of Flushing on prepared
ness. liberalization of the national
guard and Government owned NUM-
ton plants. He II in favor OF the first
two, but against the last.
He said the national guard had Eoo,I
for thcnn under a defective system.
but that In case OF war what was
needed was a weapon Of defense, a
unit, and not n lawsuit.
Discussing Government ownership
Of munition works he said that in
time of Leacc the Government would
have a great army OF officers and
skiIle' mechanics on its rayroiIs who
would have little to do except to wait
for a wn-. TTc said the men in charge
of Federal plant would not keep pace
with private enterprise. and that he
would not he concerned with the cost
Of production.
He made a plea to his women hear
ers. TT will be your husbands and sons
who will have TO fight II war comes"
he said. You want to give them q
Chance for their lives"
The Washington times., 1916-04-17

the other desperado Both Runmen
face charges Of highway robbery and
attempted murder
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
Laurel Electing Town
Officers at Polls TODAY

LAUREL, April 1.-THE municipal
election for a mayor and FIVE council
men 10 serve for the term OF two years
Is being held here today, ana much
interest is being manifested.
The two candidates for ma yor, George
w. Waters and J. w. Wachter, have
Vade personal canvass among the
voters and q close vote Is expected
Mr.. Waters, the present mayor, has
served two terms. and was strongly
urged by his friends to accept the
nomination for a third term.
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
Injured HOrsewoman Is
Reported Much Improved

Miss Mabel Flynn. Warrenton horse
woman. who was seriously injured
when her mount fell upon her at the
Warrenton draghunt Saturday, is maxi
ing progress toward recovery accord
ing TO physicians at Emergency Hos
pital.
Though her general condition Is i'm
proving the fun extent OF Miss Flynn's
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
Posse Captures Last of
Jersey Auto Bandits

MT. HOLLY. N. j.. April 17.-Alex
Cwalina, twenty one of two youthful
gunmen who escaped arrest after ter
rorizlng automobile parties near Haines-
port, was taken into custody TODAY at
Mo orestown by a posse while making
his dav tc philadelphia.
He will be arraigned with John Carey,
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
Certificate of Accident
Given in Child's Death

A certificate OF accidental death has
oeen issued by the coroner in the case
or fetta pobkin. three-year-old daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Annie Dobkin. 20lo Seven
teenth street northwest. who was fatal
~ burned while playing with matches
Tho child died at Emergency Hos-
pital last night.
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
Two Steamers Sunk
One Is Norwegian Ship

LONDON. April 1.-THE Norwegian
steamer Glendoon has been shelled and
sunk. The British steamer Harrovtan.
an unarmed merchantman. has been
sunk.
Shipping registers do not list the
Glencoon. The Harrovian displaces
t,300 tons. and is 1856 feet long. She was
built in 1914 and owned in London.
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
To Probe NAVY Collision.

Secretary Daniels today ordered an
investigation OF the recent collision be-
tween the battleships South Carolina
and Michigan on their way north from
Philadelphia. The damage Is estimated
5000.
The Washington times., 1916-04-17
Holland-American Line
Strike Has Been Ended

state Department dispatches today
said the Holland-AnierIcan line strike
has ended.
to New York April IL
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-03-24

CARPENTERS AND JOINEBS. Local, Union 17Ss. Carpenters ana soiners of America. meets every Fri- gay at Al orland's shop Front st'
 Carpenters Headquarters, Feder- al Labor Hall. Nt p. m.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-03-24
ORaANMrD LABOR.
LOCAL 24O. w. F. M.

LOCAL 24O. w. F. M.
 The regular meeting Of the Nome 9Sine Workers Union, Local No, $40. of the W. F. of M., is held every Saturday evening at p. m. at Miners Hall. Office hours p. m. to D. m, 7p. m: to 8 p. m.
 HAROLD JENSEN, President
 JOHN A. WILSON, Sec.-Treas. :.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-03-24

Fresh home made Chocolates, Peanuts, Candies and Ice Cream at the Rose Candy Store.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-03-24
ALASKA NEWS ITEMS = =. ..-
 AND TOWN TOPICS


 So far no one is even mentioned as a candidate for the school board
 Hart Humber was recently mar ried to Miss Durkee at Candle.
 Only another week wherein to record proof of labor.
 On the Bamboo claim, Carlson and Lee He'd are busy extracting the pay dirt.
 The last registered mail closes today. The last mail (letter mail only) closes a week from today.
 Because it was storming at Solo, mon, the Record Handicap was post poned.
 The registration of voters pro- ceeds apace and there are many ladies getting themselves enrolled in order to exercise the franchise.
 Carl He'd and Wclfrcd Larson are drifting on No. 1 Holyoke in hopes of picking up some pay as Swedoman is looking for.
 Ridiculous affection. Mrs. Joseph Bursik as Zenobia in A Scrap Of Paper. Eagle Hall, April 1st.
 William MCurdy left for Amer ican river for Walsh's dredge. Ho had Billy Arthur's dogs. Sexton will return with thcm.
 E. W. Carleton has announceo his ambition to be custodian of the city wad and will be another cnndi- date for City Treasurer. Lay on Macduff! (Shakcspeare).
 Freight and passengers by dog team. Rates reasonable. See Duffy, next the Northern.
 Duffy O,Connor expects to leave in a day or two for trip with passengers down the coast.
 Attorney O'Neill enjoyed the balmy breezes of Dexter yesterday on a trip connected with his pro- fession.
 It is now stated that the Record Handicap will be run at nine this morning. Fred Vincent it is stated. is an additional entry in this fast race. Advices from Candle show that there has been considerable mining activity there and in the Inmachuk this winter, and many dumps have been taken out.
 It is quite possible that Council man Blake will be an candidate for the city council. The new pumping nroiect has an interest for this councilman who himself introduced the resolution to mako the probe and he may accordingly run to see it through.
 The water mains which have been blocked are now again all right. There is no excuse for their ever having been blocked, no matter whose the fault.
 John Swedcman and Gottfriec Johnson on the Mistlctoe, Holyokc, moved their boiler house yesterday to the southwest part of the claim near where good pay YVES found some time ego by Carlson in tho claim adjoining. The latter are sinking 2 new shaft close by but the pay ap- pears to run into the Mictlctoe.
 The President of the Chamber oi Commerce has added the names of E. W. Carleton and Dr. Wesley to the committee investigating the Morningside asylum and the matter of the unopened detention hospital.
 A good many who intend to be candidates are just now submerged and will only come to the surface when they hope to launch success full torpedo. The icea that candi- dates are scarce is not correct, but they are not going to invite undue criticism by appearing too early in the game. They understand very we'll that they have until next Thursday, March 30. to file theil rotit,ons Only one petftion has SC
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-03-24

GIFT THE NEWS RIGHT. READ THE WORKER.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-03-24

Let us estsuare on your Jon w"v'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
BELIEVE LUSITANIA CASE
PRACTICALLY SETTLED"
High Officials Express Optimism Re-
garding Outcome of Negotiations
Cabinet Meeting Today.

Washington, Feb. 8.-President Will
son will take up with his cabinet to-
day the latest communication which
Germany hopes will bring negotiations
over the Lusitania disaster to a ter
mination satisfactory to the United
States. Official Indication or an
nouncement whether the offer of the
Berlin government is satisfactory is
expected soon thereafter.
The conference between Secretary
Lansing and the president did not ma
terialize. The secretary expects to
discuss the latest proposal with the
president today and it is believed in
Teutonic diplomatic circles Count Won
BernstOrff, German ambassador, may
be summoned to the state department
some time during the afternoon and
informed Of the decision Of the United
States.
Confidential advices received from
high official quarters are to the effect
that expressions of optimism regard
ing the outcome of the negotiations,
heard in certain official and diplomatic
circles, are not without foundation.
Chairman Stone of the senate foreign
relations committee, declared after
comforting with administration officials
that he believed the case was 'prac-
tically settled"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
British Detain Norwegian ship.

st. John, N. F., Feb. 8.-The British
admiralty has refused permission to
the Norwegian steamer Ontaneda, how
at this port, to take sufficient coal to
continue her voyage from Copenhagen
for Baltimore. The Ontaneda former
ly was under Spanish register under
the same name but was transferred to
the Norwegian in Ballast. The steam.
er was delayed by gales and when she
put in here January 20 to rerlenish
her bunkers, nearly all the wooden fit.
tings had been burned to keep the fires
going.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
.BAYONET WORK IS SICKENING
REPORTS DESPERATE FIGHTING
ON SOUTHERN FRONT.
Russians Leave Many Teuton Bodies
Near Wire EntangIements-Thou-
sands Killed in Single Attack.

Petrograd, Feb. S.-The recent fight
ing in the region Of Uszieuczk and on
the Russian southern front was most
desperate and sanguinary. The Rus
slams were almost sickened by their
work with the bayonet, while the leu
tons usually held out until their losses
exceeded one-third of their strength.
On the right flank 500 bodies were
left near the wire entanglements. The
TeutOn losses in a single engagement
amounted to 1000 killed.
Daring Night Raid.
In the Poliesie district mounted
Russian guerillas effected daring
nocturnal raid on the transports ac-
cumulated around Pinsk
Lying in ambush until the camp
fires of the Teutons had been extin-
guished and the majority Of the troops
were asleep, the guerillas disposed Of
the sentries and hurled incendiary
bombs among the wagons, causing a
panic and heavy losses im material.
The guerillas escaped unscathed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
KITCHENER TO GO TO EGYPT?
To Head Forces in Defense of Suck
Canal Says London Paper-Im-
portant Changes Contemplated.

London, Feb. 8.-Changes of great
Importance in the direction of the war
are contemplated, says the Daily
Sketch. It asserts Earl Kitchener
probably will leave the war Office.
The Sketch also says Sir William
Robertson, now chief of staff, probably
will take over active direction of the
war without interference, except from
the cabinet as a whole, and that a.
civilian of real ability for organization
will become secretary for war.
In event that Earl Kitchener leaves
the war office, the Sketch adds, he
will undertake work of an important
character elsewhere. London init
mates he will head the British forces
in Egypt in defense Of the Suez canal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL
AND STATE AUDITOR REPORT
SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRANT
cAsHED; MONEY RESTORED.
CLERK DISCHARGED FROM
SERVICE; TREASURER is ILL
Friends of Walter j. Smith, Who 10
Suffering From Nervous Breakdown,
Promise He Will Speak in His
Own Behalf shortIy-Many
Rumors Set at Rest

st. Paul, Feb. 8.-Following a four
day investigation carried on by w. J.
Stevenson, acting attorney general,
and J. A. o. Preus, state auditor, these
officials reported to the county attor-
ney of Ramsey county that an $4,000
Aitkin county school district warrant
had been forged and cashed, and that,
upon discovery, full restitution had
been made to the state treasury.
Walter j. Smith, state treasurer, is
suffering from a nervous breakdown
and could not be reached to obtain
statement from him, though his
friends promised that he would go
to the capitol shortly and speak in his
own behalf.
Clerk Makes Statement.
The name Of Mr. Smith was brought
into the situation in statement which
Mr.. Stevenson said had been made by
Robert G. Pickett, employed by the
state auditor as clerk to the board of
investments. Mr.. Pickett was dis
charged from the state service after
making his statement. Mr. Stevenson
said Mr.. Pickett had admitted that
he had share in obtaining cash for
the warrant but that he made claim
that he had benefited directly only by
borrowing money from Mr.. Smith aft
erward, some several thousand dol
lars in all.
To Examine Books.
There has been called for today
meeting of the state board of invest
ments at which it is promised that
there will be ordered forthwith COM
plete examination Of the books Of the
treasury department.
In a formal statement, which they
issued Jointly, Mr. Preus and Mr.. Ste
venson said that If any criminal pro-
ceedings are to be taken, they are
matter for the Ramsey county grand
jury. Mr. Stevenson fortified this
orally by saying that unquestionably
all the facts would be laid before the
grand jury.
Rumors Set at Rest.
When word leaked out about the
state capitol building of the investiga-
ton then under way all sorts of ru-
mors became current, but most of
these speedily were set at rest by the
state officials in charge.
Full reimbursement SO far as this
$4,000 warrant Is concerned was COM
pleted when Mr.. Preus and Mr.. Stew
enson turned over to the treasury de-
partment a certified check for $18,509,
the $500 representing interest on $751;
900 for the period this sum is declared
to have been absent from it's proper
place in the treasury vaults.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
BELIEVED FIRST
MOVE IN LONG EXPECTED
DRIVE TO OPEN WAY
TO DUNKIRK.
EXTENSIVE MOVEMENT OF
TROOPS FOR OFFENSIVE
Hundreds of New Guns, Fresh From
Krupp Works, Are Being Set Up
Behind Teuton Lines-French Ar
tlIery Replies Effectively to
German Attacks.

London, Feb. 8.-For 48 hours ter
rifle artillery duel has been raging
along the western front Huge German
batteries are pouring tons of shells in
to the Anglo-French trenches and the
Allied cannon are replying fiercely.
The German bombardment is believed
to be the first move in the long ex-
pected drive to break the Allied front
and seize Dunkirk.
Intense activity is reported behind
the German lines. SquadrOns of French
and British airmen returning from re-
connoissances. describe extensive troop
movements. The great offensive, it is
reported, will be launched under the
eyes of Emperor William. Dispatches
from several sources state that he has
arrived at the front.
Germans Set UP New Guns.
The present artillery battle, it is be-
lieved is only the beginning. Hun
dreds Of new guns, fresh from the
Krupp works, are being set up behind
the German lines, according to French
officers. Veteran troops from Russia
and Serbia are replacing the drafts
which have filled in the German front
during the comparative quiet Of the
last few months.
The French artillery is replying eff
fectively to the German bombardment
Heavy damage has been done to the
German positions and organizations at
numerous points on the front, accord
ing to an official communique issued
by the war Office at Paris.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
Sweden May Act For Peace.

London, Feb. S.-Notice of an inter
pellation on the subject of peace has
been given by Deputies Tindhagen and
Etroem, socialist members of the
Swedish parliament, says dispatch
from Charlottenlund, Denmark. The
inquiry is whether through the initia-
tive of Sweden or another Scandina-
Wan country there can be arranged a
peace conference of neutral states
with a view to preparing the way for
universal peace. 1t is said the inter-
pellation is to be presented at the re-
quest Of the Ford peace party.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
INDIAN UPRISING is FEARED
Red Men of Navajo Reservation in ArI-
iona Threaten to Massacre
Whites.

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. Staggered by
the killing Of one of their number by
a white policeman, Indians Of the Ma
vaio reservation in Northeastern Ari-
IONA are threatening an uprising, ae-
cording to advices received by Thorn
as Flynn, United States district attor-
ney.
Settlers reported that the Indians,
who belong to the same tribe whose
members in New Mexico we're pacified
only by visit from General Scott, the
army chief of staff in 1914, had de-
clared their intention to burn prop.
erty and massacre all the whites.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
DANGEROUS VARICOSE
Veins CAN Be REDUCED

IL you or any relative or friend is
worried because of varicose veins, or
punches, the best advice that anyone
In this world can give is to get pre-
scription that many physicians are now
prescribing.
Ask your druggist for an original
Ewo-ounce bottle of Emerald Oil Gull
strength) and apply night and morning
to the swollen, enlarged veins. Soon
you will notice that they are growing
smaller and the treatment should be
continued until the veins are of normal
size. So penetrating and powerful IL
wens and causes them to disappear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
Woman Shoots Texas Minister.

Sherman, Texas, Feb. 8.-The Rev.
H. M. eagle, prominent north Texas
Baptist minister, was shot and prob
ably fatally wounded here by Mrs.
Annie Faust, wife of Finis Faust, a
prominent farmer. Mrs Faust, who
was arrested Immediately after the
shooting, was released on $1,000 bond,
and returned home with her husband,
who had been summoned after the
shooting. When arrested Mrs. Faust
said, according to deputy sheriffs, that
the minister had slandered her.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
TO TAKE OVER CAMBRIA STEEL
MidvaIe Steel and Ordnance Company
Will Pay $4,000, 900 for Stock,
or $81 Share.

Philadelphia, Feb. 8.-The entire
outstanding issue of 100000 shares of
Cambria Steel company stock will be
taken over by the Midva1e Steel and
Ordnance company at $81 share or a
total outlay Of $72,9O0,000.
The announcement was made after
it had been officially announced that
owners of a controlling interest in the
Cambria concern had agreed to these
terms at a conference here few days
ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-02-10
Villa Promises Death to erlnaoes.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 8.-Francisco
Villa, the ex-Mexican leader, terror
lied the mining camp Of Laguma, Chi
huahua, Monday, and threatened to
"kill all Gringoes he caught" accord
ing to Mexican passengers who ar
rived here on the first train from the
South in eight days. Villa appeared at
the Pielagos mine at Laguna, coming
from Canon de ell Nido," nearby, and
ransacked the town, leaving only q
small supply of corn. they said. Upon
leaving, they said, Villa made the
threat against thesAmericans.
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x
y MINNEAPOLIS WOMAN
FILES AS DELEGATE

Minneapolis, Feb. 8.-Minneapo-
lis has the first woman to file as
a delegate to national convention
from state in which women have
no suffrage. Mrs. Bessie L. SEQ
veil, w. c. T. U. leader and tenn
perance prohibition advocate, has
filed with Secretary of State
SchmahI as candidate for delegate
to the National prohibition con-
Vention. She asked to be placed
on record as faVoring the presi-
Dental candidacy of Eugene N.
Foss of Massachusetts. Mrs. SEQ
veil, though suffragist, is main
Iy a temperance worker.