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Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
MASS MEETING AT FLAT
 TO DISCUSS LEGISLATION
 OF INTEREST TO ALASKA

A mass meeting, called to Initiate Alaska support for the Alaska development meas ure" now before congress, was held at the Moose hall, Flat, on Thursday last. The meeting was called at the instance of Charles Estmere, who had been in communication with Delegate Wickersham with reference to the proposed legislation which has been the special hobby of Secretary of the In teror Lane for the past two years.
 The meeting was called to order at 8 80 by MT. EStmere, who briefly stated the ob- lect of the meeting, which was to arouse public interest in a measure that was or dained to do away with the red tape meth ods of handling the federal business in the territory. The meeting was organized by the election of MT. Estmere as chairman and F.. M Stanton as secretary. The following communication was then read by the secre- tary:
 Washington, D. C., Feb. 8, 1916. Charles Estmere, Flat, Alaska.
 Dear Sir: have your letter of Decem- Der IS, calling attention to the fact that l have introduced a bill for the formation of an Alaska development board and express ing your interest in the matter, and offering to boost for it as hard as you can. 1 send you herewith a copy of the bill which l in troduced, but l very greatly fear that it will not be passed by congress.
 "1he difficulty lies with the secretary of commerce and secretary of agriculture, both of whom strongly object to having the bu reaus under their control placed under the control of this development board, although Secretary of the Interior Lane strongly ap- proves it. It has made quite a disturbance between the different departments some of whom strongly oppose the development board idea, and their influence probably will be sufficient to defeat it.
 Nothing has been done in this session of congress in its support, and l understand Secretary Lane is weakening in his support of the bl If learn anything further about it l will inform you, was greatly in favor of the bill and am disappointed at the opposition of the secretary of commerce and secretary of agriculture
 JAMES WICKERSHAM."
 Mr. Stanton also read Mir. Netherlands hiIl creating the Alaska development board synopsis of which recently was pub ished in The Pioneer.
 At the conclusion of the reading Mir Est mere made few remarks and was followed by Messrs. kiIgCre and Peck. All spoke in support of the general idea of federal ad- min!.trative board to be composed of resl- dents of Alaska.
 Resolutions were adopted to the effect that 'it was the sense of the meeting that the functions of the federal executive de partments should be placed in the hands of federal administrative beard resident in Alaska"
 The chair appointed a committee, con zisting of himself C. R. Peck and David Brown, to communicate to the department heads, to Delegate Wickersham, and to the newspapers of Alaska the sentiment of this community with reference to such board.
 AdjGurnment was then taken.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
POSTMASTER VIM. ANSLEY
 WILL TAKE CHARGE APRIL

On Saturday, April l, William Ansley, who was appointed postmaster of lditarod cn September II last will assume charge of the local postofiice, succeeding Albert Vile resigned On that date Claud Baker, who has been acting postmaster for the past several months, will turn the office over to the new postmaster.
 For the present the office will remain in its present location, and Miss Lucille Taylor will be retained as clrek.
 The campaign which was inaugurated to swell the receipts of the office so that it would again be placed in the third class now seems destined to failure unless there be an extra effort made during the few re maining days of the official quarter,
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
BRIEF NEWS NOTES FROM VARIOUS FRONTS

LONDON March 23The Norwegian bark Lndfeld has been sunk Her taken aboard the steamship Sas and have arrived at Queenstown.
 LONDON, March A-The Hamburg American liners Prnz Adcbr and kron Princesen Ccee have been condemned prizes
 PETROGRAD March 24.-General SoukhomInotf former minister of has been removed from the council of the BERLIN, March 24The German rechstag has taken definite action the question of the submarine warfare meeting.
 LONDON, March 24.-Rusan submarines in the Black have destroyed many Turkish and German merchant vessels.
 BUCHAREST, March 22.Russian warshps have sunk the steamship Esperanza flying the German flag the Black
 LONDON, March 23.The Galoper, hghtship the mouth of the Thames, has been torpedoed and sunk.
 PARIS, March 20Ihe French torpedo boat Renaudn has been sunk in the Adriatic by a German submarine
 LONDON March 2ONneteen hostile ships have been sunk ti month by vessels of the allies.
 ATHENS, March 19-Greece be brought to such by the food shortage that she compelled to the The prices of foodsuffs have greatly increased
 LONDON, March 21King George has signed proclamation prohibiting the importation of automobiles motorcycles and sica instruments
 LONDON March 1SThree British avaors have been killed during experimental flights.
 LONDON, March 19-Nine persons killed and twenty injured during raids by German aeropanes
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
ALLIES RAID ON zEEBRUGGE
 CAUSES GREAT DESTRUCTION

LONDON. March 22-Sixty- five allied aeropIanes On Monday last bombarded Zee brugge, the German seaplane base and sub marine station, and inflicted serious damage. The raid, according to official reports, was made in conjunction with bombardment by cruisers and monitors.
 Results of the Raid
 AMSTERDAM, March 22.-Two hundred persons were killed and three hundred and fifty injured during the raid on Zeebrugge last Monday A great fire was observed to be raging in Zeebrugge after the raid.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
CEnE,iHA9s STORM AND CAPTURE TRENCHES

BERLIN, March 24-Ihe war office declares that Verdun is still under attack, and that the prog ress made IS fully up to expectations.
 PARIS. March 23-The German army yesterday afternoon stormed and captured French positions at Verdun, and made gains of square mile of front. No infantry attack was made on Verdun during Tuesday, but the Germans bombarded Nlalincourt, French officials claim that the German forces now are on the defensive. Only intermittent bon1bard- nents were undertaken in the Verdun region early in the week. The Germans made five unsuccessful attacks on Vaux
 LONDON March 23-The Germans have gained ground in the Verdun district Heavy battles have been in progress northwest of Verdun.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
7DDiifkR0D FITTING rfAN
 IS MADE DEFENDANT
 Fl SENSATIONAL SUIT

Seattle newspapers of February 24 last, just received contain news of sensational suit brought against R. s. McMill9n, the we'll known Iditarod mining man. The laintiff is Olivia D. Larson, "a pretty laun9ry girl" who alleges that she was made the victim of mock marriage per formed in Iuit-rod in September, 1911. She asks damages in the sum of $50OOO.
 The charges are of a most sensational character
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
ENORMOUS MARINE LOSSES
 OF BELLICERENT NATI0NH1S

WASHINGTON, March p According to figures given out by the department of commerce, more than two thousand ships have been swept off the seas since the war began, with total of four million in ton mage. Germany heads the list, with s!% hundred sunk, captured and detained.
 The statement that one hundred and twenty German submarines have been sunk or captured since the war began was pub lished in this city today.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
CONSPIRACY AND FRAUD

CHICAGO, March 24-Indctments have been returned by the federal grand jury charging the big meat packing establish ments and certain railroad officials with conspiracy in connection with fraudulent claims and determinations.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
M0NEY ORDER BLANKS
 RECEIVED AT FLAT OFFICE

Mrs Chittck, postmistress at Flat, an nounces that she has received new supply of money order blanks For some time past the supaly of these blanks has been exhausted, and as the supply at the Idit- arod office was running low also it was feared that business might be seriously iii terfered with.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
ANCHORAGE DOG RACE On ST. PATRICK'S DAY
 WON BY IDITAROD PLAN

SEWARD Alaska, March 1S.- Tho St. Patrick's day event at Anchorage, a dog race over course of 1OS miles was won by team of bird dogs driven by Frank Gleason, with margin of thlrty-four mn utes over his closest opponent. The time was l2 hours 45 minutes and 5 seconCs. Srencer's team was second and Gust2fson. with a combination team, was third.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
GOMPERS MUCH CONCERNED
 OVER CARTS INDICTMENT

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March lS.-Sam- ucl Gompers of the American Federation of Labor has issued an address in which he dcnounces the recent indictment of Judge E. H. Gary, head of the United States Steel Corporation, who was charged with con spiracy in restraint of trade in connection with wage agreements with other employ CTS. MT. Gompers condemns the Ohio law which seeks to classify labor as com p,oCitu
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
LEfI is SOME WALKER

Lem Groner of Discovery arrived from the Outside on Monday last, coming over the Seward trail He left Seward on foot on March 6. and possibly has established a rec ord fer the journey He made more than forty-fve miles the last day lie reports that at least seventy-fve persons are on the tra;l, hradinc for this district
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
DR. BUTLER MAY BE CHAIRMAN

CHICAGO March 21-Dr. Butler, presi- dent of Columbia university may be chosen as temporary chairman of the Republican national convention, which meets ill Chi cago in June.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
IMMATURE WAR VESSELS
 ENGAGE IN RUNNING COMBAT

LONDON, March 21.-Four British ter pedo boat destroyers have been engaged with three German destroyers off the coast of Belgium The German vessels were put to flight and two of them were hit. The British had four men wounded.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
ST, PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS
shamus O'Brien Defeated

NEW YORK, March 17.-Barry Leonard today knocked out Shanus O'Brlen in the seventh round. Bia Advance Sale for Willard-Moran Fight The sale of tickets for the Willard Moran fight has reached total of more than s100,000.
 Jim Flynn Receives Quietus MILWAUKEE, March 17.-Fred Fulton tonight knocked out Jim Flynn in the sec ond round.
 Mike Gibbons Wins ST. PAUL, March 17.-Mike Gibbons to- night outpointed Jess Smith in boxing contest of ten rounds.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
TEXAS CITY RAVAGED BY FIRE

PARIS Texas, March 22-More than half of ths city has been destroyed by fire which ragged for six hours Thirty residences and many business blocks were consumed. There was no loss of life, but the property dam age IS enormous
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS
 OH ALASKA STEAMSHIPS
 TO PAY INCREASED TARIFFS

SEATTLE, March 21-Efective April l, the freight rates cn all steamship lines en- gagged in the Alaska trade will be advanced from s to s per ton. First-class passenger fares will be raised S5. The increase Is the result of the great demand for tonnage
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
FORMER CABINET OFFICER
 WILL SUPPORT PRESIDENT

LINCOLN, Neb., March 21.-Wiliam J. Bryan, in the opening speech of the cam paign for statewide prohibition, insisted that he would stand by President Wilson in the forthcoming national campaign.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
SWEDISH EDITORS ARRESTED
 ON CHARGE OF TREASON

STOCKHOLM, March 24-Three Social ist editors have been arrested on a charge of high treason because of their advocacy of strikes and revolution in case Sweden enters the war.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
FRAUD IN REVENUE SERVICE
 RESULTS IN MANY ARRESTS

NEW YORK; March 22-Charges of col fusion between the international revenue agents and cigar and cigarette manufactur CTS have resulted in the arrest of forty seven persons. Ninety warrants have been iSSleJ
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
GERMAN CONSUL TO BE TRIED

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24-German Consul General Bopp and others, charged with bomb plots, were given preliminary hearing today, and were held for trial
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
JUNEAUS NEW POSTMASTER

WASHINGTON, March 2O-President Wilson today sent to the senate for con frmaticn the name of Z, M Bradford to be postmaster at Juneau Alaska,
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
LOSS OF DUTCH STEAMSHIP
 GREATLY STIRS COUNTRY

THE HAGUE, March 1S.-The loss of one of Hol and's finest steamships, the Tu bantia, has stirred the country deeply. The press announces Lat it must be the last of q series of mistake
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
FIRE AT NASHVILLE

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 23-Thirty- five residence blocks in this city were de- stroyed by fire last night, and three thou sand persons have been rendered homeless.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
BLOWN FROM TRACK

MARION, Ind, March 22-Three pass enger coaches of the Cleveland limited, on the Clover Leaf line, were blown from the track last night, and number of the pas sengers were injured
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
CHARGED WITH MURDER

NEW YORK, March 24-Dr. Arthur Warren Waite has been arrested here for the murder of his millionaire father in-law, I K Peck
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
DISASTROUS FIRE

AUGUSTA, Ga, March 23.-Fire caused loss estimated at sS,0OO,000 to the bus- ness and residence sections of this city last night,
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
Looks Serious at Fl Paso

FL PAsO Texas March 23.stree between this city and Juarez Mexico ordered stopped last night No expana ton the given of three hundred infantry men equipped with machine held in readiness to augment the police of emergency General Bell has applied censorship to dispatches the commercial Wre which are said ncenday character The troops m Mexico suffering greatly from swollen caused by the kal and from dysentey result Of the impure drinking 
 Villa been driven into by the rapid advance ot the American and his capture depends only upon the ability the forces hold their side of the mountains
 Enco Vscon Italian subject and o the best known Mexico been murdered by bandits at lS ranch at Encnas The foreign colony Fl Paso according to the Exrre have expressed great indignation and will send protest to Secretary State Lansing with reference to the committed south of the border.
 The American troops reached Caas Grandes midnight the General Gavra under orders from Carranza refused the United States to enter the city Inc heelng bandits burned the bridges the path of their pursuers
 report that Colonel Cano engaged Villa Tn battle of Monday last Namquipa The result Of the fighting learned.
 Villa has established base westward from Namlqupa, Tn order to reorganize his command and recruit men.
 Orders from Fort Sam Houston provide for rapid acton at various points along the border should usngs in Mexico if
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
SOLDIERS KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK

MEXICO CITY March 22-Ffty Mexican troopers have been killed and hundred wounded accident on the Mexican Cen tral railway.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
WOMEN AND CHILDREN LEAVING TORREON

TORREON March 22-Thomas O'Shea the British vice con su here engaged box last night and children to the border.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
Members of Aerial Corps Lost in Desert

COLUMBUS, Texas March 22-Wire communication between General Pershng the United States stopped the wires being cut in different places eight miles and the wires carried away The wireless also has failed to work Last night leutenans the aeropane servlce squadron were lost somewhere the desert the foothills ot the Sierra Madree mountains. They had rations for three days Wireless with the advanced base ot the Aer can force has restored and several code messages were ceved There word in the messages as to the eu'ehan of the aeroplane corps. The search being continued The lost avaors of the command ot Capan ou m who arrived here yesterday aeopanes and left for for Villa.
 Missing Aviator Found
 COLUMBUS Texas March 24-Leutenan Corre one Of the missing aviato has found nnured He delayed by leaking tank Repairs made and he resumed his journey to Casas Grandes
 Pershing Reports
 SAN ANTONIO March General Pehing reports to Gen era that Villa be forced into fight with the Amer can troops within the thirtysix hours
 Villa Continues His Devlry
 GALVESTON March 22The oil fields south of Tampco in the hands Villa who demands of two million pesos to prevent comee destruction Rotng Tn progress n th city which taken by V forces ten days ago The American gunboa Mahias has been sent to Iuxpam Carrsnza soldiers attempting hold the oil fields routed by Villa
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
phCIFISTS IN MAJORITY
 II HALLS OF CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, March 24-The house has passed the Hay army bill with only two dissenting votes Under its provisions the peace strength of the United States army will consist of 100000 men.
 Although Republican Leader Mann pleaded earn estIy for the passage of the amendment to the army bill to increase the peace strength of the army to 250OCO men, it was defeated on Monday last
 WASHINGTON, March 22-Senator Timans bill providing for the erection or purchase by the government of an armor plate factory on the Pacific coast, at cost not to exceed 5 100000, passed the senate yesterday by vote of AS to 3. It IS likely to pass the house.
 Hearings have been commenced before the com m;ttee on merchant marine and fisheries the bill of Representative Carlin of Virginia, which seeks to restrict he control of the territory of Alaska the fisheries.
 The senate has passed the Chamberlain bill which doubles the number of cadets to be appointed to the West Pont mitar yacademy
 Reports to congress show that the exports from the Philippines have increased to the amount of five million dollars during the past year.
 Would Force Prohibition on Alaska
 WASHINGTON, March 24-Representatve Smith of Idaho has introduced bill prohibiting the sale of alcoholic liquors in Alaska Hawaii the Dis trct of Columbia, Porto Rico and the Canal Zone, effective one year from its approval
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
Herd Fighting Reported

BERLIN, March 24-Dspatches tell of hard fighting along the northern section of the Russian lines The Russian shells are battering the German wedge.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
Would Force Prohibition on Alaska
FIERCE FIGHTING IN PROGRESS ON EAST FRONT

LONDON, March 2l.-The Austrian forces on the Dneister have been forced to evacuate ther brdgehead Notifications and abandon their trans ports by the Russians.
 Nine thousand Russians have been killed in an unsuccessful offensive against the Germans at Dvinsk The northern portion of the Russian front has met with heavy losses, but the changes in positions have been llnluDortant
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25

COLUMBUS Texas, March Z3.-Ieneral Her rera. until recently military governor of Chihuahua, has renounced his allegiance to Carranza and has joined forces with Villa, the outlaw, taking with hlm into the field force of two thousand men.
 Apprehension at Washington
 WASHINGTON, March 23.-ApprehensIon as to the outcome of the United States expedition into Mexico was in evidence for the first tune upon re- ceipt of the dispatch from General Funston telling of the Herrera revolt.
 Mobilization orders for the National Guard are ready for instant dispatch in the event that ther services are needed in Mexico. The lweny-tourth infantry. stationed ct Fort Russell, Wyo, has been ordered to the border. General Funston has asked for more troops and the Fifth cavalry Wl be or dered forward at once. The military authorities be- Eeye that the capture of Villa will be easy if he comes out into the open. They expect him to dis band his force if hard pressed and try to pass as peon.
 Carranza has protested formally against the occu- patton of Casas Grandes other cites Tn Nlexlco by the United States troops.
 Cabinet Takes Things Calmly
 WASHINGTON, Msrch 24.-The question of call ing out the National Guard for border service ln or feilSNe lo III was decided at the cabinet meeting today. It was decided that there was no present need tor such ac- tlon
 A telegram from Douglas brings the information that Mexican troops are massing along the border It points out that the Columbus massacre easily could be repeated, and asks that precautions be taken.
 United State; Troops iii Action
 FL PASO. March 24-A courier arriving at Iiarez reports that t1e American forces have en- gaged Villa in battle 1t EIoso. The joint attack ot Carranza's forces and the United States troops was expected to start at dawn today.
 Funston Is Advised of Danger
 SAN ANTONIO, March 23-General Funston has been informed of the Herrera revolt, and has taken precautionary steps fer the purpose of meeting ag- gression along the bor3er.
 Villa Surrounded and Battle Imminent
 FL PASO, March 24-General Garcia has re- ceived telegram from General Bertani saying that Villa IS surrounded at Eloso, five miles south ot Namqu;pa by American and Mexican troops, and that decisive battle IS imminent.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
Missing Aviator Found
Pershing Reports

SAN ANTONIO March 2Genera Pershing reports to Gen er Funston that Villa be forced into fight with the Amer- can troops within the thrtysx hours.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
Villa Surrounded and Battle Imminent

FL PASO, March 24.-General Garcia has re- ceved telegram from General Bertanl saying that Villa is surrounded at EIoso, five miles south ot Namiqupa, by American and Mexican troops and that decisive battle IS imminent.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
LITTLE CHANCE FOR VILLA
 ID ESCAPE JOINT FORCES

COLUMBUS, Texas, March 23.-General Her rera, until recently military governor ot Chihuahua has renounced his allegiance to Carranza and has joined forces with Villa, the outlaw, taking with hm into the field force of two thousand men,
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
Funston Is Advised of Danger

SAN ANTONIO, March 23.-General Funston has been informed of the Herrera revolt and has taken precautionary steps fer the purpose of meeting ag- nrecsion alonc the hOrIer
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-03-25
Cabinet Takes Things Calmly
United States Troops iii Action

FL PASO, March 24-A courier arriving at harez reports that ne American forces have en- eaged Villa in battle at EIoso The joint attack of Carranza's forces and the United States troops was expected to start at dawn today.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-09-28

J. T. Stubblefeld and Mrs. Geo. Beadles of Fulton, Ky, an uncle and cousin of Mrs. T. G. Moody, are visiting her this week.
 MAXIMUM Rubber Goods are Guaranteed against defective work. When you buy foun- tain syrings, water bottles, etc. insist on a maximum. Guthrie Drug Store. Telephone 76. We pay the postage.
 20-acre Suburban Home with city conveniences without the high city taxes, in the very heart of the swelIest suburban resident section adjoining the city, new Groom residence. For price and further particulars write or see
 Moore < Martin.
 It want do to fool with Pres colt news papers, every time l put an add in them, 1 have to advertise for help. I have the best business 1 ever had and they are the cause of 1t because they tell the people what 1 do and when they come to me for work l give them what they want, SATISFACTION. Res pectfully, A. J. Oliphant.
 o, Cornor pleasure and commer- cial Motor Cars are assembled of World-knoWn Standard Parts, medium priced, and sold on a convenient PAY-AS.YOU-RIDE plan. Catalogue mailed on re- quest. Exceptional agency proposition and exclusive terri tory for persons desiring to act as representatives. Inquire of The O'Connor Corporation, 6331 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-09-28
ePHWORTH LEAGUE ORGANIZED
 AT MOSCOW

At meeting held at Moscow Sunday night, an Ephworth League was organized. A large membership was enrolled and much interest was manifested. The following officers were SC. lected for the ensuing year
 Bake Gladon, president, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, first vice president Miss Mae Horne, second vice president, Miss Carrie Lowder- milk, third vice president, Mrs. U. L. Moore, Secretary, Miss Violet F1t'er, aa~raopordjng sae-
 ~faN. and Miss Ru,b LoUGyr- milk. Treasurer.