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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-19
EASY TASK FOR FOR
EIGN TROOPS To LAND
FOUR AND \ QLARTltR NIL
LION DOLLARS AppROpRI-
ATID FOR DEPENDENTS
OF SOLDIERS


Washington, Dec 9-The Natlona
Guard mobilized on the Mexican bor
der would have required nearly .
year Of hard training to prepare 4
to meet the trained troops of othe'
nations, Maior-General Hugh i Scot
chief Of staff Of the army declared ii
continuing 10 urge universal scr
vice military system before the Sen
ate military committee
Fortunately the Mexicans were
unframed troops. He said and our
purpose to protect the border was ac-
complished without firing shot
We never contemplated sending
the national guard over the border
until they had been trained. although
] sat up until two or three O'Clock
every morning at the war depart
ment fully expecting a message say
ing that the fight was on
If coalition Of the great powers
Oqs they existed on Aug /. 1911. were
- have made war on us, we could
'i'ave been invaded BY very large fore
es within about month from the dec
laration Of war" said General Scott
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-19
10Y HIIROFRFRs EXECUTED
II SING SING PRISM

q inning n Y Dec - IN keeping
with their wishes that they be exc
aiel today instead Of Friday owIng
e the approach o. Christmas chas
haHefow. 2e years old. # Buffalo.
aHl stanley Millstein. lg Of Utica.
met their death in the electric chair
at sing Sing prison today Both
went to the chair calmly
Al'sietn killed a policeman Of tti-
aa and kumerow shot to death a
watehman IN Buffalo
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-19

There are large number Of fam
ilies in Guthrie and environs in dis.
tress The families are big III some
cases the father is in bed with sick
ness and the children cry for food and
clothing.
This is sad commentary on an
enlightened and generous community
in this prosperity season and
Christmas time, too.
Therefore The Leader today In
augurates subscription list to help
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-19
fAHiNG PACKAGES
EiRL1 AND OFTEN

During the twenty-five years that
have been in the postal service at
his office saws Frank j SAfber
p got remember q holiday period
ehe The large number Of par<
rfged at the office for delivery so
atl' before Christmas as this year
'eams as though people are malIns
heir parcels both early and often
nd indications point 10 the largest
nhr mas business in the history Of
he office
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-19
Millions For soldiers pependents

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 The approp
Ration Of si.95o0oo for the depend
ent families Of the militiamen on the
Mexican border is included IN The urp
ent deficiency bill reported in tha
House today
Previous provision also Is made for
s20i0.0o0 for the Philadelphia mint
ureently IN need Of money TO contin
ue tho making Of small coins now
greatly in demand.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-19
Senator's son Chosen For Bench

Washington, Dee - Judge Kim
broneh stone Of Kansas city, Mis-
souri,, son Of Senator Stone. has been
selected by President Wilson for nom
nation as United States circuit Judge
for the eighth circuit, succeeding
Judge Elmer Adams. it was am
bounced here today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-19

the distressed to buy them food
clothing. medicines and medical ald.
pay rent and get better quarters, IT
necessary The money received win
be turned over to a committee com
posed Of Mrs L J Stark. Mrs II /
Miller and Rev Guy Findly. to buy the
necessities. win you help
r9nor Roll for Distressed.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
FUR OF ONE SEWARD
 GOAT IS WORTH $S2

l.. M Oleson arrived from the fox island at the entrance to the bay on the day before yesterday with the wool from some of the angora goats.
 The wool is worth S4 a pound and the amount from one goat this year is eight pounds, making the goats dress almost expensive as the gown of a lady. Mir. OlesOn brought over 4S pounds of the wool altogether and it is now at Brown & Hawkins store. Mir. Hawkins is interested in the ranch which is a regular menagerie, containing as it does not only AngOra goats, but various breeds of foxes, rabbits and other beasts.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
HILLES OUTLINES WHAT THE
 COP. PLATFORM WILL BE

CHICAGO, May 29.-Chainnan Hilles of the Nation al Republican Committee expressed the opinion today that the platform which will be adopted by the national con- venton will be unusually brief and will deal only with vital questions He believes the principal blanks will n- clude the following:
 A statement on Americanism.
 A statement on preparedness.
 Adequate naval and military defense.
 Declaration in favor of protective tariff
 Commission to be created by congress with special attention to the industrial needs of the country after the war.
 Declaration in favor of merchant marine.
 Statement dealing with the alleged shortcomings ot the Democratic administration.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
DEMOCRATS ELECT
 CENTRAL COMMITTEE

JUNEAU, May 29. - The Demo cratic Territorial convention adjourn ed Saturday afternoon after having elected the following central commit . tee:
 First division; W. c. Casey and c. M. McGrah
 Second division; 1I o. Solberg and Phillip Ernest.
 Third division; c. J. Todd and Fred Martin
 Fourth division; E. ". Griffin and F. ". Whitley.
 A resolution urging the extension of barbor defense to Alaska was un- animously adopted.
 On Saturday night a Sulzer ratf- cation meeting at the Orpheum was attended by an enormous crowd. He stated that if he is elected the people will not regret the action if they live for forty years in the territory. His record was clean, he said he stood upon his own feet and he would never betray the confidence placed in him. He will tour all parts of Alaska, leav- ing for the interior, down the river and will return along the coast. He will start on the tour about July 1.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
DEATH CLAIMS AGED
 PIONEER IN SLEEP

John W. Price, one of the pioneers of Juneau, died at his home in that city on May IT. He was the father of Thomas c. Price, of Anchorage, democratic candidate for the terri torial senate at the last election. The Juneau Empire of May r contained the following account of Mr. Prices death:
 John W. Price, an Alaskan pioneer and resident of Juneau for the past 20 years, died at his home on the Salmon Creek road at o'clock this morning of old age. Death was peaceful, coming when its victim was asleep. Mir. Price was "A years old and leaves a wife, two sons who are in Juneau at present, John and Mort, and one son Thomas C., who for many years resided at Cordova, but is now at Anchorage, another Chas. D., of Treadwell, and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Kragg.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
COMMISSIONER RIGGS
 WRITES ABOUT THE R. R.

In the Engineering Record for May, a copy of which has come to the Gate way office, Thomas Riggs, Jr, mem- Der of the Engineering Commission has a splendidly written article about the government railroad and what it means to the country. The whole front page of the big magazine is taken up with an illustration of the article, the Neaana canyon through which the road will pass. MT. Riggs speaks of Seward as the headquarters for all the executive offices. He also gives the interesting bit of infOrma- tion that the members of the Com mission report each month to Chair man Edes and that he sends in the re- port to the secretary of the interior. The whole paper is well thought out and closely composed.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
RESPECTED VALDEZ
 RESIDENT PASSES AWAY

". S. Dow, for a number of years a well-known and respected citizen of Valdez, died suddenly at his home yesterday morning about 8:9O of heart trouble. Mir. Dow had been seriously i'll but few minutes before he passed away. For about two weeks Mir. Dow had been suffering from a varicose vein in one of his legs and was recovered sufficiently to get about a little. He was about the house as usual in the morning when he was suddenly taken with a diff culty in breathing, and a physician was immediately summoned, but he passed away within a few minutes.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
SEWARD LOOKS BETTER NOW
 THAN EVER TO SHERMAN

J. sherman Haynes who returned from Anchorage a couple of days ago came to stay forever more. He went over with the view to a possible inves- meat but he came to the conclusion that Seward is now more than ever assured of the leading position amongst the towns of this coast, so he returned. He figures that there are about 5000 people over there al- together Many have gone further to the interior. Mr. Haynes is one of those who believe that we cannot have too many towns in the country.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
TURKS MOVE ON BRITISH

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 29. - The Turkish army which has been relieved at KutelAmara by the surrender of the British garrison has been reorganized and IS now taking part in the campaign against the British forces led by General Lake which is trying to advance west on the Tigrs where that river bends east and west The m- vestment of KuelAmara took away nearly one hundred thousand of our troops the city had to be guarded on all sides The British prisoners have been sent to Bagdad it is reported The Famine of this city says some of the Mohammedan Indians in the captured British army have asked to be accepted as citizens of the Ottoman empire
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
School Exercise
 Take Place Today

The school exercises take place this afternoon at A. B. Hall The graduates are James Hawkins, John Sauers, Raganhilde Johnson and Eli zabeth ToTey.
 There will be no school tomorrow as the teachers will be busy putting up the exhibits. The exhibit days will be Friday and Saturday from 1 p. m. to 9 p. m.
 Everyone is urged to attend the ex- ercises and parents are particularly urged so that they may be able to see the results of the work for the year.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
% % @ # % % q * q @ % < * CITY CALLS FOR {" * CITY HALL PLANS ."

The city council last Monday even ing demanded that the Electric Light company furnish light to a house or two north of Lowell creek. Council man Dubreuil went so far as to move that the franchise be revoked if the lights were not put in but the other members said that the company should get three weeks to put in the lights.
 O. II. Poehlmarn applied for the position of city assessor
 The petition for improving Second avenue was killed as the majority of property holders were not represented on it.
 B. Mcdonald was given the contract for the sidewalk worl, on Sixth ave, his bid having been the lowest It was S3LSO per thousand feet. Tuck CT and GilGs bid $32, J. H. Cavana bid $86.5O, Cotter and Whitfield bid S36.67, and J. c. Gilpatrck bid $37.
 The improvement of Adams street from Fourth to the R. R. was decided upon. Quite a discussion resulted from the desire of Hartman Bank to have concrete sidewalks when the petition only called for wooden side walks Judge S. O. Morford, repre- senting the Dickerman estate, also pointed out that part of that property, although detached from the rest by the government building, would be required to pay more than its fair share. The city eQngineer said the cost of the work on Adams street, in- cluding walks, crossings, gutters, etc. would be $2,S49.3O. Some of this will not be found necessary at present. During the discussion it was pointed out by Councilman Sauers and others that as the government pays no taxes it should be required to build its own sidewalks along the R. R. building.
 The petition to improve Fifth avenue was put off and a new petition asked for. The improvement is sug- gested from Adams street to the hospital. A bridge across Lowell creek is one of the items.
 Manager John Nelson of the Water Company appeared and declared that the company is making and is about to make improvements that will in- 1 sure a full supply of water.
 At the close of the meeting it was decided to issue a call to local archi- tects to submit plans for the proposed new city hall within two weeks.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
EDITOR HOPP Is
 SEIZED WITH STROKE

EVERETT, Wash, May 19.- Charles Hopp, formerly editor and proprietor of the Douglas Island News, was stricken with paralysis last night while sitting in the Maise Cafe on Hewitt avenue.
 He was immediately removed to the hospital.
 The physicians are doubtful of his recovery.
 He was chatting with friends prev iOus to the stroke. He has been un- conscious ever since,-Ex.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31

NEW YORK, May 29.-It is believ- ed in financial circles that the Nation al City Bank which is closely allied with Rockefeller will exert a mighty influence in the Great Northern now that Hill is dead. J. P. MOrgan's holdings in the Northern Pacific may thus bring the lines into competition Hill prevented active competition dur ing his lifetime.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
60 [" e {" & q 6 V e < % q * POPULAR YOUNG " * COUPLE ENGAGED @

Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Bradshaw an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Hazel Bradshaw, to Mr. Fred Johnston The marriage will take place early in June.
 Mr. Johnston and Miss Bradshaw are two very well known and popular young people of the city, the residents ot which will offer them warm felici- tations.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
Farragut Passengers

SEATTLE, May 3O.-The following left on the Farragut for Seward: Miss Leila Young, Miss Jennie Long, George Long and wife, J. D. Hull, A. Hutchinson and wife, P. E. Nelson and ten stcerGge.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
STEPHEN BIRCH WILL BE
 MARRIED NEXT MONTH

Word was received on the last mail that Stephen Birch, president of the Kennecott Copper Corporation, will be married the latter part of June to Miss Mary Rand, of Minneapolis. About July l, Birch, accompanied by his bride, will sail for Alaska.
 Birch probably is the bset known man in this section of Alaska, and tO him usually is given the credit for the development of the KennecOtt mines.-Cordova Times.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31

S. Adelman had rather trying ex- perience this morning when he at tempted to cross Resurrection river with his team and the horses were car ried off their feet by the flood. The animals reached shore safely,
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
Believe J. J. Hill
 Changed His Faith
Death of Builder May Bring Great
 Northern Into Competition.

ST. PAUL, May 20. - The official announcement that Vicar General Gibbons of the Catholic archdiocese will oficiate at the funeral of James J. Hill has created the belief that the famous railroad builder embraced the Catholic faith before his death.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
PROGRAM AT LAST
NIGHTS SERVICES

The following was the program car ried out last evening at the Memorial servics under the auspices of the Veterans at A. B. Hall:
 1 Flag drill by Miss Roots pupils. 9. Recitqtion: Lincoln's Cottys-
 burg Adress Elizabeth ROmig 9. The Flag, drill and recitations:
 Mrs. Forgy's class.
 4. History of American Patriotic
 Songs by Elizabeth Torrey.
 (Songs sung by all grades. 6. Closing Song: "Tenting To-
 night"
 Short addresses by Judge Green, Dr. Cook and Judge J. c. Murphy, speaker of the evening.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
MAY SPEAK
 TO CONVENTION BY PHONE

WASHINGTON, May 29. - Efforts are under way today to have Presi- dent Wilson address the St. Louis con vention by telephone when he accepts the nomination.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
HALF MILLION FIRE

VANCOUVER, B. C.. An estimated loss of half mil lion dollars was sustained Sunday night when the Alberta Pacific Grain elevators were destroyed by fire The plant of the New England Fish company was also demolished The cause the fire is not stated but the blaze had made such headway when the alarm was given that the fire de- partment was practically poweress
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31

Hank Salisbury came to the city couple of days ago after a long ab- sence on his mining property. He came on a short business visit.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
PITCHED BALL KILLS

TACOMA, May 29. - Palmer EIingsen aged 30, was killed here yesterday when he was hit on the head by pitched base ball. He lived unconscious for little time but he suffered from acute concusson of the brain and his case was hopeless from the beginning
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
SENATE PASSES THE
 RIVERS AND HARBORS

WASHINGTON, May 29. - By a vote of 35 to 32 the senate today pass ed the Rivers and Harbors bill. This bill provides for an appropriation of $42, 2,6OO,OOO.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
AUSTRIANS ADVANCE

VIENNA, May 29.-The imperial staff reports fWth- CT advance by our troops on the Italian frontier m the Zegnatorta region That place has been abandoned by the Italians and the Ausans have taken possession ot It and other positions in Italian territory.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
AUSTRIAN NAVY ACTIVE

ATHENS, May 29 - That the Austrian navy is as sembed at Poa to convoy Austrian field force which is meant to attack the Italians at Avona and drive them from Albania is information which has apparently been confirmed positively by most reliable persons who have come recently from the northern Adratic coast
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
TEUTON AND FRANK STILL KILL
 EACH OTHER AT BLOODY VERDUN

PARIS. May 29-Two terrific German attacks west of Cmeres have been repused by our troops after bat tie which lasted five hours. Fighting in the underground passages reported to be proceeding but no official state ment was given out as to its progress.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
NEW LEGAL FIRM

Judge S. o. Morford and J. J. Fin negan have entered into a law part nership and the new firm begins busi- ness tomorrow, June 1.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
ADVANCE IN AFRICA

LONDON. May 29-General NOrthey has marched with his British colonial troops thirty miles into German East Africa according to a dispatch received today
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
LADIES AID MEETS

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church will meet tomorrow after noon with Mrs. J, L, Green.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31

Mrs Jack Cummings will go out side for a visit on the Northwestern.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
BIG PROGRAM ON .
 FOURTH OF JULY
MEETING WILL BE HELD THIS EVENING IN THE FIRE
 HALL.

That the coming Fourth of July will witness the most ambitious ceIebra- tion of the National Holiday in the history of Seward is the wish and in- tention apparently of the people of the city and the first meeting will be held this evening in the city hall for the purpose of inaugurating the work The following notice has been handed in regarding the meeting and a large attendance is looked for:
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
NOtice

There will be an open meeting to- night at the Fire Hall, for the pur- pose of deciding on the character of the big celebration to be held at Sew ard on July 4th. All citizens are earnestly requested to be present and take an active part in the preparation of the greatest celebration that has ever been held on the Kenai Pen insula.
 Committees will be appointed and the work of raising funds started i'm mediately.
 Your presence at this meeting is earnestly requested.
 II. V. HOBEN,
 Manager Seward Baseball Team.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-31
FIRE BOYS MEET

The regular meeting and practise of the fire boys will take place this evening at 7:SO o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
ANTI-DEFENSE FORCES
MAKE PROTEST TODAY
Mass Meeting Will Be Held at Polls
to Attack Wilson Prepared
ness Program.
ness Program.

The peace and anti-preparedness forces
Of the District of Columbia are joining
in holding a meeting at Polls Theater
this afternoon at 2:so o'clock to make
reply to the Presidents speeches advo-
eating preparedness"
The committee met last night at the
Y. NJ. c. A. TO complete the plans for
the meeting. Representatives of more
than half a dozen peace organizations
were present. The comittee will here
after be known as the Advisory Peace
Council of the District.
Miss Grace Isabel Colburn will read
an original poem,. '"The Ballad of Beth
lehem Steel" in introducing Representa-
tive Clyde H. Tanner. Representative
Warren Worth. of Pennsylvania, will
preside. Martin Dies, who on Friday
spoke on the floor of the House in reply
to the President, will make an address.
Other speakers will be Representatives
Edward W. Saunders. of Virginia; Oscar
Galloway and william Gordon, of Ohio;
James l.. Slayden, OF Texas, and Clyde
II. Tavenner, of Illinois.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
ROTARY CLUB HOLDS
ANNUAL MEETING
View Paintings of the Washington of
the Future Loaned by Col.
w. w. Harris.

The annual meeting and banquet Of the
Rotary Club OF Washington was held In
the small ballroom OF the New Willard
Friday night A number of visitors from
clubs augmented the attend
ance. These visitors included c. F. Laugh
lin. Cleveland: II. s. Kissell, Springfield,
Ohio: Dennis P. Cooke. Columbus; f. S.
Hiett, Toledo: +. 8. Oppenheimer, New
York. and J. wylie Brownlee. Knoxville
Vice President william e. Shannon, in
an extemporaneous speech. explained the
series OF paintings on view of the WASH
ington of the future. The pictures were
loaned by Col W. W. Harris, engineer
of,cer In charge Of public buildings and
grounds. Mr.. Shannon also presented
each club member and visitor with q de
luxe COPY of Our Nations City" by
william H Taft and James Bryce.
The new constitution changed the time
Of the annual meeting from January to
the fourth Friday of May. and the present
ofiicers were continued until that time
II was announced that the members will
inspect the plant of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company February 4,
and be entertained at luncheon there by
the general manager. Rotariap D. s. Por-
ter,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
MICHIGAN MEN HOLD
ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Association Celebrates Its Own and
State Anniversary with Men of
National Prominence as Guests.

On Wednesday evening the men COM
prising the Michigan State Association
in Washington gave their fifty-third an
niversary dinner at Rauscher's. in cele-
bration of the seventy-ninth anniversary
of the admission Of the State into the
Union.
At 7:S0 o'clock about one hundred men
sat down to a splendid ten-course din
ner, after which an excellent program
was presented. with Hon. Patrick H.
Kelly. president OF the association, pre-
siding.
The special feature of the evening was
the singing of Miss Helen Rogers Smith,
late of Lansing, Mich, who, in addition
to her two program mum bers, sang sew
eral other. songs by special request.
Miss Smith Is a vocalist of rare talent
and expression, and added to this is a
charming personality that quite capti-
waited her appreciative audience.
Among the guests of honor were Ad-
miral Charles e. Clark, Surgeon General
Braisted, Hon. Charles A. Towne, former
United States Senator: Hon. @. j.
Dickema, former member of Congress
(all of whom are Michigan men); Hon.
John Burke, United States Treasurer;
Hon. z. A. Hayes, Justice r. NJ Mont
gomery, Justice George e. Martin and
nearly the entire Michigan delegation In
Congress-; also eight members of Con-
gress from other States, as the invited
guests of the members from Michigan.
Switzerland now owns the st. Goth
ard tunnel and railway.