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Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

According to figures compiled in London, the Germans have lost 3,135,175 men since the beginning of the war. Whether the statement be true or not, the resourcefulness of Germany in keeping her ranks full on a half dozen fronts is now and has been for sometime the wonder of the rest of the world. How much longer Germany can maintain her armies at their present stand ard is problematical. In addition to fighting her own battles, she is also doing much of the heavy work for her allies, Austria and Turkey
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

Roumania has finally declared war on Germany and is mobilizing her army for action. This means that Turkey and Bull garia will mix things with Roumania and all the Balkanites will have their hands full. Several of those Balkan countries have been for sale to the highest bidder since the be- ginning of the war and the world at large will not waste much sympathy on them in the event of their being sorely put. They will lose even if they win.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

For every million times women look m- der their beds before retiring the hidden burglar is not found on an average of more than once But it fell to the lot of Fair banks Alaska, woman to score the eXcep- tion. The man was right there. Did the woman faint? She did not She just callared the intruder, lead him out into the yard and called to a neighbor to- come and hold him while she telephoned for an officer. The latter came and marched the fellow off to jail He is bad one and has already been in jail several times since landing in Fair banks early in the summer. But as long as every million peeps reveal one man under the bed there is no danger of the peeping custom waning,
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

At Eetchikan few days ago young ladycallcd up and proposed to young man by telephone according to the Progressive Miner of that town, If the statement is true, the Progressive-Miner has no corner on the word "Progressive' in that burg
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

Any indoor function that is attended by nearly one thousand people that is as per fectly handled as was the Treadwell Fire mems ball Wednesday night is prima facie evidence of organization and ability All honor to the Treadwcll boys
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

A St. Louis woman who operates an ouija board, says she had conversation with the spirit of Mark Twain and that it told her there are no newspaper reporters in hell. In the first place we would regret to think Mark is now in position to speak authorita- lively on the lower world and in the second place, ouiia boards are not accredited in the best society. However there is little doubt but that reporters are very scarce down there.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

There is every indication that tthegeatest railroad strike the world has ever known will be inauguratcd next Monday, the em- ployes not only demanding an increase of wages, but also an eight hour day. While the demand for an increase in wages is prob ably based on justice, it is doubtful if an eight-hour day is feasible or best for either employer or employed. In some occupations eight hours may be and doubtless are suffi- cient to constitute a days work, but the fact remains that these United States of America of ours were never developed and brought to their present standard of wealth and afflu- ence on an eight hour basis. There is some thing wrong somewhere. The railroad em- ployes say they are not being paid in pro- portion to their earnings and the employers contend that to pay more will drive them to bankruptcy. At any rate, if the big strike now threatened matcrializes, worldsrecord for porolysing trade and commerce will be established.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

Chas. A. Sulzer, Democratic candidate for delegate to congress, in letter to the editor of the News from Nome, says the out look there, as we'll as at all points in the in- terior. are most favorable to his election. His trip around the circle is proving that he is a ready fricnd-mal,er. Even those who are opposing him have not a word derogatory to him as a man-honorable upright and capable. The Progessiye-Miner of Ketchi- kan, an outspoken Republican paper but ardent supporter of Sulzer, says: "If half of what the reports bring us from the interior of Alaska is true, Sulzer may be said to be elected. It is said that he has made of every man woman and child in that part, friend who will vote for him at the election. If he can get half of that number of votes, the First Division will land him high and dry. "
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

The Juneau Daily Empire produced a splendid zine etching of the proposed Gas tincau Channel bridge in its issue of last Saturday. It is hoped the bridge will be a reality in the near future In fact there is every reason to believe work on its construc- ton will begin next year.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

An Omaha man is suing his wife for five thousand dollars alimony. He says she promised to support him when they were married and that she even failed to give him enough to eat. Just under the upper vest pocket the average man will harbor wish that the court will order her to come across.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

Thus far We have not heard any barbers complaining about an outbreak of boards.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

Delegate James Wickersham will be here before another week is laid away on the shelf of Eternity for the purpose of looking after his political fences which, in some places. are in rather bad condition and sadly in need of repairs. But James k some re- paircr and those who follow him must rise early. The concensus of opinion is that he will find repairs harder to make this year than ever before.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
INDEPENDENCE FOR
FIL!PIh0S DEFEATED

Washington, May 3.-The admins.
trations fight for the senate Philip
pine bill, with its Clarke amendment
authorizing independence for the is
lands within four years, was lost in
the house.
After voting. 213 to 1G5, to strike
out the Clarke amendment the house,
251 to II, passed as a substitute for the
entire measure the Jones bill proyid
ing for a greater measure Of self-goy
ernment in the Philippines and carry.
ing a preamble declaring the intention
of the United states to grant inde-
pendence ultimately, but without fix
ing a date
Now the bill goes to conference be
tween the two houses.
Thirty Democrats joined the solid
Republican minority in defeating the
Clarke amendment. which had been
given unqualified endorsement by
President Wilson.
over the heated protest Of admins
tration leaders the house, 203 to 154
instructed its conferees not to agree tC
any declaration setting q definite time
for granting the ISLANDS their inde
pendence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
100000 SUBSCRIBE
TO GERnANY'S LOAN

Berlin. May 3.-At a meeting OF the
central committee OF the Reichsbank
Rudolph Heycnstein, president of the
bank. reported that the number OF in
diyldual subscriptions to the fourth
war loan was 100000. as compared
with l,002000 for the first war loan.
The number OF subscriptions for
sums amounting to less than 1000
marks g250J was nearly 100000. as
against 100000 in the case OF the first
loan
Pupils Of 500 high schools subscrib-
ed 1900 900 marks In $50 boys
schools 100000 marks was subscrib-
ed. Pupils of 81 Berlin schools Of
the lower grades raised 100000
marks.
President Hayenstein spoke OF the
decreasing part played by the loan
banks OF the first installment on the
first war loan p per cent was paid
with the aid of the loan banks
These banks financed only G12 per
cent for the third and 4t5 for the
fourth loan
Up to April q 8,34s.000 900 marks
had been paid in on the new loan, OF
which only 396.000.000 marks was Dor.
rowed from loan banks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
French FORCES
take OFFENSIVE
Paris Reports Capture of
German Trenches.
TEUTON DRIVE CHECKED

Latest Communication Regarding Sit
uation on Verdun Front Arouses En-
thusiasnn in French capitaI-Some
Activity on Other Fronts.
Paris, May 3.-In the most success
ful offensive blows delivered by Gen
eral Petain since the crown prince
launched the verdun offensive French
troops have captured $50 yards Of
German trenches southeast of Fort
Douaumont
I'm attacks on the slopes of Dead
Mans hill the French captured 1000
yards Of German trenches.
Tie war chice says that during April
French ayiators brought down thirty
one enemy aeroplanes
Gorilla, on the Austro-Italian front
again has come under the heavy fire
OF the Italians. In the Adamello zone
the Italians are on the offensive against
the Austrians at Topeto pass
On the Greek frontier there have
been frequent but unimportant skir
mishes between entente allies and
German-Bulgarian forces.
No news from the Verdun front
since the beginning Of the crown
princes offensive has aroused such
enthusiasm in Paris as the publica
tion of the latest report The official
statement was taken to mean not only
that the German drive had been def
nitely checked. but that the offensive
has now passed to the French armies
which are pushing back the German
i lines
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
TEST ARRANGED BY DANIELS
Will Try Out Nations Preparedness
for Communication.

Washington, Nay B. To test the
nations preparedness for communi.
cation IN time Of war telephone.
telegraphic and wireless demonstra-
tion has been arranged By which the
naval stations of the Atlantic and Pa
cidc coasts and the battleship New
Hampshire, at sea, simultaneously
will be in touch with the navy depart
ment. The demonstration will begin
at p. m next Saturday and continue
until Monday and during the entire
time the department will be operated
on an actual war basis
The test was arranged at the re-
quest Of Secretary Daniels by officials
of the American Telephone and Tele
graph company.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
C.. w. HARkNESS Is DEAD
Standard Oil Masnate Succumbs In
New York.

New York, May 3.-Charles William
Hardness, who, with his brother, Ed
ward v Hardness, was said to be the
third largest holder Of Standard Oil
stock In the world, died at his home
here, aged tifty-seven years.
He was a director In the old Stand
ard Oil company and in addition to
hsi interests IN the present company
was active in several other business
enterprises. being a director of the ST.
Paul railroad, the Baltimore and Ohio
railway and the Southern Pacific Rail-
way company.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
DIPLOMATS EXPECT
MORE NOTE DELAY

Amsterdam, May diplomatic cir
cles in touch with Germany believe
the reply to the American note will
be delivered on Thursday, but that In
all probability 1t will not be in the ma
ture OF a final reply.
Ii is expected Germany will make
counter proposals regarding establish
ment of new rules for submarine war.
fare.
II is suggested in political circles
that the king Of Spain will be asked
to arbitrate between the two countries
on the question of submarine warfare.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
ENGLAND To FORCE
MEN INTO TRENCHES

London. May 3.-Premier Asquith
said in the house OF commons that a
bill to be introduced soon would be
one of general immediate compulsion.
Mr. Asquith told the members that
the total naval and military effort of
the British empire since the beginning
of the war exceeded 5000,000 men
The premier said the British army,
excluding India and including the do.
minions. comprised eighty-three divi.
siOns.
He announced that the entire re
cruiting problem would be dealt with
In a single bill
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
AGREEMENT is
HARDLY LIKELY
Border Conference Appears
to Be DeadlOCked.
UNABLE TO GET TOGETHER

Washington Pefuses TO Discuss Ir--ne-
diate Withdrawal Of American
Troops, While Mexico Insists This
Point Be Settled First.
Fl Paso Tex. May 3-What may
be the final conference between Gen-
eral Scott and General Obregon, Car
ranza's secretary Of war, is proceed
in.
General Scott will advise Obregon
that Washington refuses to discuss
the immediate withdrawal of the
American troops
Obregon is expected to refuse to
discuss any other question until the
Withdrawal matter IS settled
lnterventionists are still very busy
along the border. especially at III
Paso, trying to bring about a situa-
tion which will make an armed clash
inevitable.
General Pershing is concentrating
and disposing Of his forces as though
an attack was imminent at any mo-
ment
With the conference hanging fire
and the situation admitted tense he
is taking no chances.
One hundred and thirty-fve motor
trucks comprising five trains, were
sunk deep in the mud near Ascension
4 rr.,H HIts hon
rainfall made quagmires of the trails
The machines were making rapid re
turn trips and piing up supplies
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
Bazaar Raises 100000.

Philadelphia, May 3.-More than
$4,000 for the hospitals and Red
Cross stations of the central powers
was raised at the German-American
bazaar, just closed here. The at
tendance for the seven days aggre-
gate 100000 persons, according to the
committee in charge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
ACCUSED or BRlBE TAKING
Several Members of Minneapolis Po-
lice Force Indicted.

Minneapolis, May Indictments
Against two or more members Of the
Minneapolis police department charg-
ing them with accepting bribes were
decided on by the Hennepin county
grand jury investigating vice condi-
tions in the Mill City.
The indictments follow evidence
given the jury by Arthur Rowe, Ed
ward Dazey and others.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
MOB CLASHES WITH GUARDS
Three Men Killed and Seven Hurt In
Strike Riot

Pittsburg, May 3-Three men were
killed and seven wounded when a mob
which has been attacking manufactur-
ing plants in the Turtle Creek and
Monongahela valleys charged the
guards at the Thirteenth street en-
trance Of the Edgar Thomson Steel
company's plant at Braddock.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
Took One Chance Too Many.

Mott, \. D., May 3.-Chance Hamil.
ton was correctly named, for he took
one too many chances with a bull
which had frequently attacked him
He was found unconscious In the pas
ture with several broken ribs and in
ternal injuries which caused his
death later.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
DOMINGO HEAD lMPEACHED
Deputies Charge President Jiminez
Violated Constitution.

Santo Domingo, May 3.-General
John l.. Jiminez, president OF the Do
minican republic, was impeached by
the chamber Of deputies for an alleged
violation Of the constitution In con
nection with the budget.
The motion for the impeachment of
the president was sent to the senate
and the approval of that body is ex-
pected
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
GREEK PRINCE TO BERLIN
Athens Dispatch Says George Will Go
to German Capital.

Berlin, May 3.-Prince George of
Greece will leave Athens soon for
Berlin by way of Sofia, says dis
patch from Athens to the Overseas
news agency.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
RICH ORE STRIKE Is MADE
New Copper and Silver Vein Found
In Montana.

Billings. Mont, May 3.-What is
said to be the richest strike of copper
and silver ore in the history of Lewis
and Clark county is reported at the
Peterson and Koch property near
Wolf creek Samples from the strike
assay As per cent copper and 100
ounces of silver to the ton. Ship
ments will begin soon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
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DENVER MEN IN Oil SEARCH
Lease 10000 Acres for Drilling Pur-
poses in Montana County.

Billings Mont Nay 3.-Deaver CAPT
talists. head by MI W. Mouatt have
secured q lease on 10000 acres along
the Big Boulder river In Sweet Grass
county and have shipped In rigs with
the intention of drilling for oil The
geological conditions are said to be
very favorable This district lies
west Of Carbon county, where success
full operations are being conducted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
o. KS WAR SECRETS BILL
Senate Naval Committee Endorses
TiIlman Measure

Washington, May 3.-Approval was
given by the senate naval committee
to Senator Tillman's bill amending the
national defense secrets act to make
any person communicating or attempt
ing to communicate a foreign gov
ernment information relating to Unit
ed States defenses subject to ten years
Imprisonment
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
EARNS 27l.20 PER CENT
Stock of the Hercules Powder Com
pany Proves Moneymaker.

New York, May 3.-The Hercules
Powder company earned 271.20 per
cent on it's common stock in the first
quarter OF 1916, as against 20.15 per
cent in the corresponding period of
1915, according to the quarterly re-
port A dividend of 10 per cent was
declared for the quarter The net
earnings were S4,941 ,236, as against
S466153
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
CONSISTS OF ONE VESSEL
Serbian Government Finally Acquires
Navy.

Serbian Government Finally Acquires
Navy.
Rome, May 3.-The Serbian govern
ment has acquired a navy for the
first time in history, though no foot
of Serbian territory is near the sea
and the country is overrun by the
enemy.
The acceptance Of the Italian de-
stroyer Velika is officially announced
by the embassy here.
The Velika viii be used to transport
Serbian troops from the island OF Cor
su. where they have been recuperat-
ing. to Salonid Each OF the allied
powers will present Serbia with two
other units before the end OF the war,
wiving King Peter the nucleus of a
navy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03

Pittsburg, May Am agreement
has been reached between the street
railway company and its striking en-
ployes ana traffic will be resumed
soon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
WELSH TO RETIRE JULY z,
is REPORT.

Chicago. May 3. - Freddie
Welsh, lightweight champion
boxer is planning to retire, ac-
cording to a statement by a
friend of the English fighter.
The date set for his retirement
is July I, 1916.
According to Welsh's friend
Freddie il tired of the game
and wants to quit.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
Bacon Order Set Aside.

Chicago, May 3.-Judge Richard S.
Tuthill, in the circuit court, issued an
order setting aside his recent decision
In the Selig- -Fabyan suit that Bacon
and not Shakespeare wrote the liter
airy works generally attributed to the
latter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
Which Do You Prefer?

It is important for reasons of health and
practical economy for every housekeeper
to ask herself this question:
do prefer pure baking powder like
Royal, made of cream of tartar derived from
grapes, or am | willing to use baking
powder made of alum or phosphate both
derived from mineral sOurceS?"
The names of the ingredients printed
on the label show whether the kind you
are now using or any brand, neW or old,
that may be offered is a genuine cream
of tartar powder, or merely phosphate
or alum compound.
Royal Baking Powder contains no alum
nor phosphate.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.
New York
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03

To add 10 his numerous other hon.
ors won IN tire war. Lieutenant I'm.
melmann, tie famous German army
aviator received decoration from
the kaiser few days ago at Verdun.
The bringing down of the thirteenth
enemy acropIane by Immoimann was
recorded recently. At his throat in
this picture he wears the highest Ger.
man military decoration, the Order
Pour L. Merite
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
SUNDAY LID HARD BLOW
TO CHICAGO SALOONS.

Chicago. May 3.-Mayor VIII
lam Hale Thompson's Sunday
closing order Of last October is
credited with having forced
ffty-six saloons out of business.
The Sunday closing is said to
have reduced the saloons In
comes so materially that they
were unable longer to make
money.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03

Dublin, May 3.-Soldiers are com
pleriu2 a thorough search Of the city
and il is hoped that within few
hours they will account for the last
of the snipcrs. a small band Of rebels
which has been causing a diversion in
the neighborhood Of Balls bridge.
A shortage 81 food has caused much
distress in several districts. but with
the resumption of almost normal con
ditions tho committee charged with
looking after the needs of the popu
lation expects to relieve those in want
within a very short time.
1t still is impossible to get from one
part Of Dublin to another without a
military permit No one is allowed
to pass the bridges, and merchants liv-
ing in the suburbs are, In most cases,
quite ignorant of what has happened
to their shops. factories and ware
houses IN tie city. Business men who
are unable 10 set money from their
banks in the city. which are closed,
have scraped together all the funds
they can borrow from suburban banks
to pay their employees.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03

WYE have installed the best equipment
wv Obtainable for steam cleaning and
pressing clothes, and have added a
separate department to care for this class
of work We believe you will find our
work good and our prices moderate.
Phone for our wagon.
We wish to thank our many laundry
customers for the consideration shown us
the last few weeks while we have been in
stalling our new boiler and other equip
ment, and bespeak their patronage for
this new department.
Hutchings' Ideal Laundry
"In Your Satisfaction Lies Our Success
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-03
BIRRELL MAY Be
FORCED To QUIT
House of Commons TO Take
Up SeCretary's Case.
SNIPERS BUSY AT DUBLIN

Small Band of RevoIutlonists Contln.
ues to Fight From Hiding, but Is Be
inc Cleaned Up-Scarcity of Food Is
Causing Some Distress.
London. May 3.-Spoaking in the
house of commons Premier Asquith
said he hoped to give an early oppor-
tuuity for decision of the motion call
ing for the resignation of Augustine
Birre1, chief secretary for ireland.
Mr. hsquith said communication be.
tween ireland and England was now
nearly normal.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-18
EDITORIAL
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ALASKA DAN

Local patriotism should run high ta tho hearts of the Alaskan on thi Ua. It is our Territorial hOlt- day, Alaska Day" With re- -reI We register the current cr-nts Of the day aur find that none ot the Skagway organizations have provided for a fitting ceremony to mark this day in our history. Skag- vay business man have declared q G..E holiday in commemorauOn of te day. May it be our wish that a- J-is ps@cl next year some sort rs fitting program will be staged ao Jl@t the event w:u be more firm Iy impressed ou our minds.