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The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17
NOME, ALASKA. JUNE II, 1916.

The Bethlehem Steel Company is gra- tuitously distributing to the newspapers of the country handsomely printed cir eulars each containing what is probably considered, from the standpoint Of the Steel Trust q strong argument against the establishment Of government armor plate plant A half dozen or more of these have come to hand recently, each explaining in concise terms just why. in the view of the trust, the government should continue to patron ze the urmor plate trust. None of the various argu- ments may be considered in any degree convincing. II is pointed out that the United States is paying less for it's armor than those countries which manufacture their own armor; that the government will simply be putting $l.O0O.0OO into Il plant which cannot earn anything as an investment and can. therefore. achieve no definite object. The pith of each argument is that the trust has so much
 
 money invested in its seven million dol lar armor plant and Is so nicely equipped 10 supply the needs of Uncle Samuel that II would not only be doggone shame for him to make his own armor but also that he would be throttling private in- dustry for the reason that the trust ato business
 The trust insists that il is only making a fair profit" on the armor sold to Uncle. but, as long as he is thinking the price is too high, it is willing to keep him good humored by lowering the same. The trust says it has been charging $425 but. despite the fact that II Is only mak- ing a flair profit" at that figure is will ing to knock off. 80 a ton, just to show Uncle that it's heart IS in the right place The concsely worded circulars say that the armor plate plant is merely a side issue of the steel business and could not exist if conducted as an independent business, but, in view of the fact that Uncle starts up, thereby entalling a loss to the trust of seven millions, It is not only willing to supply him with armor e. $395, but Is even willing to let him name his own price in case he is not satisfied with that rigure. And all the time it has been selling him armor at bed rock prices and nasn't made only q flair profit" at s425 a ton. The trust is so willing and so obliging. so desir- ous of pleasing Uncle, that it would really be q shame for him to put it out of business by starting a plant of his rage. Any one can see that. The gov crnment has no right to kill off seven million dollar industry As Mir Schwab suggests" 1t is the duty of the govern ment to conserve our investment" Of course 1t is! Uncle has no business to kill off private enterprise Tn the first place he owes a duty to private enter prise and besides 1t is dead wrong to put q fine seven million dollar armor plant out of business for selfish reasons. The trust seems to forget that it has itself put hundred of competitors out of busi- ness in order to build up that fine seven million dollar plant of It's own. In this respect its argument is unique Uncle has no proper reason for building an armor plant of his own when this nice benefcent trust Is ready to supply him
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

The best guarantee you can have for a successful issue of your clothes is to patronize an old established house; q be their permanent patron. Such a house is the Nome Tailoring Co.. We make alterations.
 We do cleaning pressing and repair ing We make suits to order We ap- preciate your patronage.
 NOME TAILORING co, 'eiween Segerstrom & Hagen and Zeh-
 ner's Jewelry Stores
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SHOE REPAIRING

Have your shoes repaired NOW. Lea ther and supplies have advanced out side sky high and are hard to procure at any price We are well supplied with materials and will not advance prices until we are compelled to. Our work is the very best that can be done.
 P A PETERSON SHOE co
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MEETING NOTICE.

THE NOME sARTENpERs UNION Local 86S. B. l. l.. of A. (Afiliate6 with the A P. of L1) meets every first Sunday in each month It il a. m
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Entered as second -class matter Feb. 26, 1907, at the poktoft1cs at Nome Alaska, under ehs Act of congvess of March 1878.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17
BOAT BULLETIN.

Benchley at Koyukuk. Schwatka down Nulato 5S0 D. m 18th. Yukon down Hot Springs a. m. Panama up Nenana Il 30 p. m. l6th David, Jacobs. Kelly. Hazelhurst and Reliance at Gibbon.
 Casca up Lake Lebarge. Dawson down Isaac Point a. m. Selkirk up Stewart 11:40 a. m. 18th. Canadian down bound due at Lake Le- barge.
 Julia B. at St. Michael. Delta at Fairbanks.
 Alaska down Eagle lO:l6 p. m. 10th.
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NOW IS THE TIME to have your spring job printing done-before the boats arrive, prompt service and reasonable prices at Nugget office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
Spirit Visits Them,
This Pair Insists
Maryland Couple Tells Of Ghostly
Writings Near Cam
bridge.

CAMBRIDGE, Nd. March 2O.-The
little village OF Rhodesdale, twenty miles
from Cambridge, Is stirred by the re-
ported appearance OF spirit which
since February II is said to have paid
nightly visits to the home of William l.,
Rhodes. former member OF the school
board and judge of the orphans court
of Dorchester county.
The ghost, according to Judge and
Mrs. Rhodes, is that OF Richard Rhodes,
an uncle of the former, who died TWEEN
ty-cnc years ago. Nothing Is seen hut
a hand, which reaches from under the
covers OF the bed, writes notes on paper
handed II, taps the members OF the
family on the arm and shoulder, and OH
one occasion Is said to have thrown a
pair of shoes from under a couch. One
OF the messages directed that a pole OF
the lnterurban Electric Light line be
moved, and stated that treasure would
be found. A pole was moved and moth
Ing found, but last night II is alleged
the hand again appeared and wrote that
1t was the thirteenth pole from the
briGge.
Stories OF the alleged ghost were cur
rent here yesterday, and a number oil
Cambridge folks motored To Rhodesdalt
| to ret 6rst-hand Information.
MIR. Rhodes suffered n nervous break
! down a year ago. but his wife seems II
normal health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20

and day by the thousand and Ameri-
can 'wage-earners employed in them
at high wages by the hundred thou
sand on munitions Of war make the
same purchasing power in our home
markets for all our other products
rs IL they were turning out for
Europe sewing machines instead Of
rapid-ire guns, plows instead Of
torpedoes.
But we must not forget that while
no man yet sees the end ofythe war
II will end. II we do not give heed
to that day, whether IL is to come
next month, next season, or next
year; If we, do not prepare, when 1t
comes, to shift labor from the pow
der mills to the textile mills, and
from the cartridge factories to the
hardware factories; IL we are not
ready to use our steel for rails where
we have been using IL for guns; IL,
as the belligerents cut off our for
eign war markets from American
capital and labor, we do not, by ex-
actly as much, turn over to Ameri-
can capital and labor our home
peace markets, now open to out
siders, we shall be living between
now and the firing Of the last shot Of
the war in FOOLS paradise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
A CHANCE TO STATE THE 0Ov.
ERNMENT WAGE CASE

The Federal Employees Union has
the chance of lifetime in the hear
ings beginning today before a House
committee on the Nolan minimum
wage law. The strongest plea this
union can put up is not an argu-
ment, but a presentation Of the facts
concerning the wages paid for un-
skilled labor by the Federal Gov
eminent.
Congress has passed legislation
designed to relieve workers in pri-
vate employ. It has enacted an
eight hour law for women, and eff.
forts are now being made, to push
through a minimum wage law. One
Government department is being
asked to inquire into the cost OF
living in the District.
These efforts are commendable,
but those in touch with social con-
ditions in Washington will testify
that much of the effort Of philan-
thropy here is directed toward aid
ing those in Government service
who ought to be getting adequate
wages.
Whether the Nolan measure
passes or not, any presentation OF
the facts about the wages paid, and
about the hours of work required, ir
the Government service will remain
on record as an argument for the
increase Of pay among these en-
ployes. No one has yet taken the
trouble to investigate this field Of
employment. 1t offers fruitful
source for inquiry, one that, might
be pursued to advantage by thos'
whose only interest in the Govern
ment clerk seems to be to, draw in
ferences about his hours Of ~worl
without any attempt to ascertain thu
facts. When the Government clerI
is considered in Congress at all hi
fate usually is in the hands of thos'
who have decided opinions about
him, one way or another, and yer!
few facts upon which to base an!
intelligent opinion.
If the Federal Employees Uniol
has made a comprehensive and &C
curate study of the wage scale o
the more poorly paid employees o
the Government it will have rem
dered a service which will make it
existence worth while.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
Minnesota University
Has a Regiment Ready

ST. PAUL. March 2o.-"The University
OF Minnesota could answer a call for
volunteers BY enlisting fully equipped
regiment OF 1,250 men and fifty-three
officers. together with a field battery OF
1S6 men with four three-inch guns. The
personnel Is composed entirely of pres
Ont and former members of the cadet
corps" said Capt. W. F. Rhinow, of
the military department OF the uni
vcrslty.
''The men have received the kind OF
training that would enable them to 20
direct to the front. They would be 80
per cent more efficient than the raw
recruit. They would be equipped with
the up-to-date guns and suits. The
officers know their men and are posi-
tive that they would be able to deliver
the goods"
According to Captain Rhinow II would
take raw recruits six months OF steady
training. eight hours day, to measure
up 10 the standard of efficiency of the
cadet corps. The students make the
best and most apt artillerymen, as mod
ern marksms nship Is mainly matter
OF applied mathematics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
Kaiser to Become
Catholic, Is Rumor
Churchman, Episcopal Church
Organ, Says Report Is Cur
rent in Spain.

A rumor has reached this country by
way Of Spain that the Kaiser intends
after the war TO become n Roman
Catholic. At present he Is a Lutheran.
The change is predicted In the current
issue OF the Churchman, an organ of
the Protestant Episcopal Church. The
statement follows:
Travellers who return to Paris re-
port that throughout the Spanish PENN
sula, and more especially in Barcelona
and Madrid. II n believed that Russia
and Italy are on the point Of suing for
peace and that the collapse OF France
and England will follow when they are
left to face alone the Central empires
aud their Turkish and Bulgarian allies.
"0ne method of the pro-0erman prop
uganda Is to represent France and
England as the promoters OF atheism
Jacobipism, and immortality. EHl 3 =.
This assertion mas gained such wide
acceptance that In some places life has
become extremely disagreeable for the
subjects of the allied powers In Spain
Particularly has this been the case In
the north, where religious houses
abound. and where many OF the monks
and nuns expelled from France In the
days before the war at first founc
ed to various kinds OF annoyances ant
prosecutions as the result OF the worl
oil German sympathizers.
1T Is said that at last the vatican
has been Obliged to put stop to tn,
persecution. Clerical Spaniards are en-
couraged to believe that the Kaiser in
tends. after the war. to become n Ro
man Catholic. and that his visit a few
years ago TO the Holy Land was tn,
prelude to his coming conversion"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
EXIT THE FIRE HORSE

Most people long ago reconciled
themselves to the final disappear
ance Of that picturesque feature of
our city life, the IRE horse. But few
realize how rapidly IL is disappear
ing. Il is safe to say that many per-
sons now alive will never know the
thrill which comes when the ponder
GUS, shiny engine, belching black
smoke, goes hurting along with its
fine, big horses straining in their
traces, while all the street turns to
watch. A motor-driven engine can
20 twice as fast, but the thrill is not
the same. Gone is the old punch.
Last year, in 315 cities where a
record was kept, there were 1859
horse-drawn fire vehicles. This year,
in $40 cities, including the original
316, there were only $3.50, loss Of
1,190 in the gross and Of about two
thirds in the per capita Of horse
drawn vehicles compared with the
number of cities.
But the census Of possible pur-
chases listed by the Fireman's
Herald even more clearly prophesies
the fate of the fire horse. The num-
Der Of automobiles listed is 800, of
horse-drawn vehicles, 7. Apparently
the buying Of horse-drawn vehicles
has ceased, and when the present
equipment Of this character wears
out it will be replaced by automo-
biles.
Doubtless efficiency will increase,
but there will be a note lacking
henceforth. A sigh Of regret will
follow old Dobbin to the boneyard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
SENATOR TA00ART

The expected has happened in the
appointment of Thomas Taggart to
be Senator from Indiana, to fill,
pending election, the vacancy caused
by the death Of Senator Shively. 1t
was rather the obvious selection;
Mr.. Taggart has been long enough
maker of governors and Senators
to be entitled to claim recognition of
his potency if he wants it; and like
other men who have welded politi-
cal power and been denominated
bosses, he seems to have reached the
time when he wanted the thing they
are wont to call vindicatien.
The political boss thus attaining
to high Office is mighty uncertain
proposition. Sometimes he turns out
well, sometimes i'll. Mark Hanna
became a great figure in the Senate;
and when his enemies made him a
kcloven-hoofed, forked-tail boyle in
the campaign Of 1900 he defied them
by going out to the people, stamping
the country, and bringing home the
proof that he could win his case be-
fore the public. Indeed, it is moi
difficult to understand that the man
who has been reviled as, a wicked
boss, once getting the chance in pub
lie place to show just what manner
of man he is, should take especial
pains to confound those who have
assailed him.
1t doesn't always turn out that
way. The old Republican party wa:
too considerate of the feelings of it.
bosses; too many of them insisted
on the vindication that is repre-
sented by election to high place, anC
too many failed to realize that theiI
conduct was watched and analyzeC
closely. The men like Hale, Aldrich
Plat, and Penrose were to the Re
publican party what Taggart typi
fies in the Democratic, and the!
wrecked it.
Mr.. Taggart has a chance t,
strengthen hiA party by the employ
ment of his great political talents
and at the same time to make a ney
place for himself in the public es
. ;Tigtiol. Perhaps he will do so; tn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
SUFFRAG|STS DONATE
$1,000 FORCRUSADE
Money to Be Used In Western
Campaign to Form Woman
Voters Party.

Checks amounting TO $500 were re-
ceived at Congressional Union head
quartcrs today from the suffraglsts in
New York State. seven hundred dollars
was forwarded from Syracuse and tbVl
canlo from tea at the -. Regis. in
Now York, a few days ago.
The money wass contributed toward
tho expense Of the Western campaign
Tint the union Il planning In order TO
FORM a woman voters party In the ems
franchlscd States.
Sunday a constant stream OF visitors
called at Cameron House. headquarters
OF the organization. The Western ex-
petition was the predominant topic OF
conversation, and many inquiries were
made regarding the object OF the trip
and It's possible effect on Congress. In
answer TO questions made by n group
OF California visitors. Miss Paul. IN
charse of headquarters. said:
What We want Is action from Con-
Eress IN THIS session. and not a plank
Would w platform ~ sn,,so ~ we indicate that We
amendment certainly viii not be passed
during this session, and II Il IL not
passed during this session we will not
again De In such an advantageous post
so%eS around. " and perhaps not s'eS even
then.
III Congress docs not act, Of course
We have the conventions as a last re
sort, and we will send representative
from the suffrage States 20 the resolu-
tions committees OF the national parties
TO ask for Endorsement OF the national
amendment. We do not want 60 turn
our thoughts or energy toward these
conventions until every possible avenue
OF securing action from Congress has
been exhausted"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
Workmen's Benefit Body
Holds Annual Banquet

Sick and Benefit Fund of the United
States, has paid out S6.53i.75 In sick
benefits and $2.75O in death benefits.
since the organization OF the branch.
according to a reprot that has just
been submitted by Frederick Steiner.
financial secretary of the organization.
The fifteenth anniversary banquet of
the organization was given Saturday
evening at Hammers Hall. w. NicFet
acted as toastmaster and the principal
address was made by r. = Mann, who
told of the history Of the organisation.
The committee in charge included u.
Schmidt j. Helm, j. Keller, u,
Schaefer. Frank Bauer, Frederick
Janda and John PAUL..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
IMPROVED CAVALRY
HORSES TO BE RAISED
Movement Started Among Stock
Breeders To Better Army Mounts.

NEW YORK. March 2O.-Amateur and
professional stock breeders Of the
Genesee valley have begun a move
ment for the raising OF better horses
for the cavalry OF the United States.
In this region. famous for its fertile
grazing lands and pure water. it is
hoped that a community OF thorough
bred breeders may be founded which
will equal. the Blue Grass region OF
Kentucky In the excellence OF the ami
mails produced.
The movement has been inspired by
Mrs, Herbert Wadsworth, of Avon, N.
", a lover and raiser OF good horses.
she has fired both the Genesee Valley
Jockey Club and the Geneshee Valley
breeders and Farmers Association with
her enthusiasm, and the two together
will work out the plan she proposes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
May Authorize, But Cannot Or
der, Consolidation Of Two
Street Railways.
FROM CITIZENS FEDERATION
Public Utilities Commission
Would Not Consider Move
Until Valuation Comes.

The Public UtiIItios Commission NAV
authorize but not order n consolidation
OF WashinRton's gtreet railway linesy.
This was the statement ,uf Envinncr
Commissioner l<nts. chairman. today
In reference TO the resolution adoJted
by the Federation OF Citizens iAEso-
Citations Saturday night calling upon
the commission TO consolidate the
Capital Traction Company. and the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany and asking for nearing on the
subject.
The federation pointed 10 the decision
or General Counsel Syme. under which
the commission authorized the purchase
bS the WASHINGTON and Rockville Rail-
way OF tho stocks md bonds OF the
washington and Tnterurban Railroad
Company as n precedent.
When Valuation Comes.
Colonel EutZ said today that even
should the Capital Traction Company
and the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company agree upon a consolidation
the matter would not be considered by
the commission until the completion OF
the valuation of the companies prom
critics.
1t is expected the valuation work vm
be completed within the next two -
three months. Dates will then be set
for hearings on the valuations as re-
quired by law. Following the compile
ZION OF the valuations consideration will
be given by the commission to the dues-
tons OF rates and universal transfers
The decision OF General Counsel
Syme In the matter OF the purchase by
the Washington and Rockville Railway
company OF the stocks and bonds Of the
pany Is regarded as OF far reaching
Importance.
Must File Application.
Under the public utilities law the pur-
chase OF the stock of one utility by
another IL made unlawful Unless APP
plication is filed with the Public Utili-
ties Commission and the commission
finds that such holding is In the pub
lie interest. and gives its consent in
| writing.
The general counsel held that the au-
| thority given the commission In the
public utilities law to authorize such
holding was sufficiently broad to DO
exercised In connection with the anti
be construed together to determine the
intent of Congress I'm the grant OF pow
err to the commission. In consequences
he holds that when the charters of
utilities do not expressly forbid they
can purchase the stoSS OF other utili-
| ties provided the commission has first
decided that such action. is In the pub
lie interest, and has authorized the
purchase by official order.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-20
Lacks Nickel, Goes
To Jail Six Days
Court Refuses to Cut So Fine to-
SOS, Prisoners Aggregate
Wealth.

NEW YORK. March 2O.-A lone nickel
stood between Henry Meisch and six
DAYS in jail when he was fined 81 BY
Recorder Young in the Patcrnso. N. j..
court. .Meisch went to Jail
I've only got 1885. judge" said
Meisch. tearfully. as he fumbled
through his pockets for the Grant
nickel.
"six days. then" pronounced the
court.
Meisch had been arrested by Patrol
man Alexander for lettering in the
short district, frequented by mum
tons workers from the du Pont powder
plants when they leave tho up-country
settlements for trip to town.