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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
By Associated Press.

LONDON. Aug. S.-Reports from Petrograd today indicate that the Nnsslan army situation is far from being relieved of the treason and de- lection which has resulted in the al most complete overthrow of the Gal .ician and Bnkowina armies.
 Official reports of the Pctrograd war office admit that the German oc- cupation of the important strategetic heights above Molit was practically due Co two regiments of Russian in- fantry voluntarily leaving their posi- thons in the front defense line and allowing the Teutons to advance without opposition on a wide front.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

mans took more than thirteen hun dred prisoners in addition to q quan- tity of war supplies.
 X continuation of the attacks along other sections of the front also nctted the Germans substantial gains of ter ritory
 The Austro- German armies in the Bukowina and Galician. sections are making steady progress in spite of desperate rcsistence offered by sec tions of the retreating Russian arm
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

Nothing had been heard from the Juneau up to a late hour this after noon. Unless the vessel should have mail for this port it is certain that she will not put into Nome at the present time. As previously reported the big freighter carries a cargo of steel rails for the Ncnana Fairbanks railroad line.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
Germans RepuIsed in Southern 3uko-
 wina.

PETROGEAD, Aug. 7.-Thc leu tons have received decided setback in their efforts to advance in the southern Bukowna section owing to an unexpected stand of the recently retiring Russian armies i1 the dis ulc' eouth of Grijmalov.
 I he general staff rcpo ts sqy that tae Russians have taken up strong ief'nalve positions in tlat region and nave rcpulsed all efforts of the Tcutons forces to again drive them back toward the Rumanian o5rder.
 Fighting or great idter s;ty has been under way in the Gr,jimalov section for the past twenty four hours.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

The departure of the mail for Solo mon and Council was delayed this morning on account of the non -ap- pcarance of the Flyer, which failed to show up this morning on account of the storm. In the event of the rough weather containuing, nhe mail will be dispatched by stage at 8 q, m, to- morrow morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

Work on the power schooner White Bear, has brought that trim appear ing craft close to completion over on the sandspit It is the intention of the owner. Captain Hccllla to install a high power engine which is expected to shove the coaster along in lively fashion when she is placed m com mission.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

The German efforts r this section resulted in heavy losses to the at tacking forces through inc able ma chine gun defense of the French troops The fighting continued throughout the greater part of the night. The French forces ins the British on the Belgian front also repelled several at 'empts Of tn. Ger mans to advquar t1a,r lines ~n the Flanders front.
 British Artillery Pounding German
 Lines.
 LONDON, Aug 7.-The British
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
FOOD BILL EXPECTED BY
 PASS BY WEDNESDAY
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Thc sen ministratlon food control bill this morning and it is the general belief pass not later than Wednesday and will be ready for the presidents sig nature before the end of the present week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
RUSSIANS CLAIM
 REPULsE 1EuT0Ns
By Associated Press.

KISPINEV, Russia, Aug IA war office announcement this afternoon hng between the Pruth and Dneister rivers have repulsedN "a series of Ger man attacks along a front of ten miles in the region southwest of Chotin.
 The report of the Russian com- mander asserts that the troops fought with the greatest vaIor in the face of extreme odds, finally breaking down the German aggressive and causing the Germans to retire to their defenses after suffering severe losses.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
NIGHT LETTERS RESTORED.

Announcement that the nigt lettetr telegraph service. will be resumed on August s was received at the local signal corps headquarters today. Night letters will be received at any hour of the day and the sooner send = CTS desiring to avail themselves of the night letter service place their mes sages in the office. the less liable they will be to delays. Messages for night transmission should if possible he in the office of 5 D. nm
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.--During the course of the senate debate over the food i'll olav. Senator John Sharpe Williams delivered d heated denunciation of the group of senators who are the leade g of le continued opposition to th passage of ttat important measur2.
 Senator Williams denounced what formed into an anti administration, anti American party" whose whole
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
TEuT0NS INACCURATE BIG
 OFFENSIVE R0uhANIAM REGION

ies. The German troops have taken possession of several Important posi- tins in the Stripa river region and are also in occupation of the Molitz heights in southern BukoWina follow ing their evacuation by the Russian troops engaged in their defense. QUOTH THE WHITE RAVEN
 "EvERMORE!"
 WHY?
 DREAM THURSDAY
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
LUMBER MILLS ASSUMING
 ON EIGHT HOUR SCALE
5y Associated Press.

5y Associated Press.
 SEATTLE, August 7.-RepOrts ar irving from the lumber sections in ,iicate that the lineup of the lumber interests against the eight hour day proposal is slowly crumbling with ;he continuation Of the tieup. A nuni- Der of mills have resumed work on ,he eight hour day proposal of the strikers and others are fast falling into line. A number of logging camps have also accepted the eight hour day. It is expected that the industry will he fully resumed within q short pe- riod.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
NEWS NOTES

Up to the hour of going tu. press the Mueller Goggin case was still be- fore the district court. Most of the morning session was taken up with testimony of an expert nature of fered by Engineer Irving Reed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
By Associated Press.

BERLIN, Aug. 7.-Gramd head quarters today announced the inau- the Russo -Roumanian and MoldaVia- Rouma nian fronts in the Roumanlan war thcater on Monday last.
 The offensive was commenced by the German troops storming the Rus sian positions north of Fokshani and along the main line of the railroad running north from Buzeu. The Ger
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 PARIS, Aug. 7.-After severe fight ing, the French troops broke into the German lines in the Champagne reg ion at three separate and dIstinct points last night and beside intilctIng heavy losses on the Germans also brought back q number of prisoners
 The official report of the var office says that the French also severely man counter attacks in thc region between the Avocourt Wood ana the famous Hill 304 in the crdun sec tor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
DESTRUCTION OF FOOD BILL
 DENOUNCED BY WILLIAMS

in preparing the country to meet the present disturbed conditions. In spite of the continual Instructions laid in pected that the measure will be in the hands of the president hy the end Of the present week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

Silk and Wool dresses ia off until sold. Every gown and party dress big reduction. A. F. OESTREICH.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
SUBMARINE ATTACKS SPANISH
 VESSEL IN HOME WATERS
By Associated Press.

LONDON, Aug 7.-The British admiralty has learneh from Spanish sources that German U boat yes terday attacked a Spanish merchant ship while the vessel was in Spanish territorial waters. According to the advices. the action of the German vessels has 'caused a revival of the recent widespread indignation of the Spanish people over the illegal sink ing of Spanish boats.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

Petrograd Admits Troops Still Un-
 reliable.
 PETROGRAD, Aug. 7.-Reports to the war office from the Russian field
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
WHITE RAvEN!!!" DREAM THURSDAY

Fresh reindeer. Pacific Cold Stor. age Company.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
SUB. SINKS 60,OOO
 TONS THREE WEEKS

the submarine and taken aboard He remained on the diver for several days before being ordered to take to the small boats of another shlp at tackled by the submarine. While on the German vessel, he was told by the commander that the latter had overtaken and sunk no less than nineteen ships of total tonnage ex- cceding sixty thousand tons.
 POE'S RAVEN SAYS:
 "NEVERMoRE!"
 THE WHITE RAVEN" SAYS:
 "EVERMoRE!" DREAM THURSDAY
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
FOR SALE.

50 chickens, Mrs. J. A. Ryan.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

WHITE RAVEN!!!" DREAM THURSDAY
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
"WHlTE RAvEN!!!"
 DREAM THURSDAY

Subscribe Now for the Nugget
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

"WHITE RAvENi!!" DREAM THURSDAY
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-25

When Ordering Job Work Don't Think It is Your Duty to Build Up Concerns in the States, But Give The People Who Are paylno Wages and Spending Their Money In Cordoya a Chance to Live.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-25
AN IDEALIST FAITHLESS

With all the biographies of the that being written his sendoff into oblivion interesting stories of the recent ruler told Mr. Gardner in we'll known bi- ography repeats the story told by Mr. Heath English to the when he in his teens, before ascending throne The story is that day and reading together 'The Lady of the Lake, When they came to that passage telling of the swinging open the gates Stirling case where King James rode and the popuace cried, Long live the commons king King James the boy said Mr. Heath, cried out eagerly The king That is what should like to be The biographers this that Nicholas Il of those msanhrops in whom emo ton IS divorced from conduct deast fathess his ideals a visionary doomed to violate his visions'
 Nicholas it seems as human the rest of us-each born to kingdoms and prncedoms and pride and power his kind each with wealth of good intentions and the honest and sincere ongng to rise above the circumstance and condition that would withhold prevent full realization that birthright Nicholas not big enough He down and out and done for. His life holds lesson.
 On account of the great interest the high of food
 uffs and in order that readers may keep fully informed to the fucuaon prices which principally upward the Daily Times has arranged to publish market report which will receive twice week by telegraph from the We that this feature will be fully appreciated and warrant the extra that will be incurred in placing these quota tions before the public At the present time other paper in Alaska publishing this and the innovation more in the nature of an experiment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-08
Little InterUiews

ers, there are always round table dis
cCssions on matters OF vital interest
ana help TO all in the club"
The unparalleled growth Of banking
and commerce in e Paso and its ter
rItory the past year will continue
whatever the future may bring with
relation 10 the Mexican question" said
president. An index OF the conf
dence FL PasOans feel for the coming
year is shown in their support OF the
chamber OF commerce. the activities of
establishing this city as the livest one
Of its size in the world"
The lobby OF Hotel Sheldon is
probably the most cosmopolitan lobby
IN the United States said Frank Ian
gan, manager. Almost any time YOU
can meet people from all parts OF the
world and some OF the most unique
gatherings take place there. II has
been a well known fact that juntas from
nearly every political faction in Mexico
have held their clandeStine meetings
there and sometimes right under the
very noses Of the secret service men
who were sent here TO break them up"
I have about 400 little pigs on my
anch down the valley and when
dreas and myself intend 10 take all the
children from the Rescue home out 70
the ranch and let them see this sight
said Arthur Peters I don't know what
would tickle these little children more
We VIII take the youngsters out in
automobiles and viii be their hosts
for day at the ranch
There Is no danger said A.
Schwartz manager Of the Popular Dry
Goods company, of any outside cOndi-
ton arising 20 retard the growth o.
II Paso- This town cannot be stopped
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-08
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

Congress kills much time and many
desirable measures to no good purpose
Chicago News
Chicago man says he can't support =
wife and 4 motor at the same time
Why not sell the wife?-Milvauke
News
The man who thinks he is getting
the worst of IL as a rule Is getting
exactly what he deser7ss.-Weyauwe
Chronicle.
With it's eye on the white house and
rs ear to the ground. congress is in no
position to have its picture taken
Dallas News
What's the use Of worrying about
not having a two-and-a-half-cent coin
when you can buy two-and-a-half cents
worth OF almost anything for a nickel?
Austin Statesman.
A news dispatch says a prominent
Turkish general was shot in the Zlota
Lipa and modification has set in. It
would mortify any one to get shot IN
the zlota Lpa-Houston Chronicle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-08

in its growth, and I an expecting q
big trade and increased business pros
perity this year The only danger lies
in high rents. The raising OF rents
might result in killing the goose that
lays the golden egg The cost OF every
thing has gone too high and increased
rents and taxes will send the necessa-
Tfes Of life up higher, for, after all.
the consumer must pay for the high
rents and the increased taxes. As II
to increase the burden OF the consumer
the government, in addition to the in
come tax. is now going to exact eight
percent OF all a man owns IN excess OF
eight percent on his capital But hon.
estly, II our landlords are not careful,
they VIII by excessive rents not only
cripple their tenants, but viii play
business district"
"As long as the war is between Ger
many and the european allies" said
whole heart is with Germany; but
should war come between Germany and
the United States. l would not hesitate
to fight for the United States How
ever, there is not going to be any wa-
between the TWO countries. I left Ger
many when I was Is years old and
adopted the United States as my coun-
try and IL is my country I have spent
the best years OF ny life here. l make
my living here and find the people hos
pitable and kind and the government
just"
I do not believe the report" said
jim COnklIn. that several young law
yers have already packed their grips
for San Elizsrio in order to qualify for
the offices of county Judge and county
attorney for Hudspeth county What
I want is the contract to build their
court house There is always good
money in building court house for a
newly born county.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-08

and valley. IL has been deemed best to
have the three committees meet to-
gether so that the publicity commit
tee can learn the needs Of the other
committees and work along lines sug-
gested by these committees in induc-
ing capital and farmers to come hero
to locate.
Robert Krakauer, chairman Of the
committee on manufactures, has plans
for an elaborate campaign to attract
capital to Ell Paso in the interest Of
starting new manufacturing lines
3lr- Roe and his committee will, Tor
q time, continue the operations OF
Phil Erickson in SECURING farmers and
their families for the valley. They will
also take up the matter Of collecting an
exhibit for Ii PaSo, TO be shown at
the international Soil Products exposi-
ton at the meeting of the Interna-
tlona1 Farm congress at Peoria. Ill,
this fall. The committee has already
recommended that the chamber of com
merce make an appropriation for this
exhibit and also that the states Of Arr
iona and New Mexico make aDprO-
priations for similar exhibits. 1t is
the plan of chairman ". G. Roe and
Of George r LeBaron, a member OF
the executive committee Of the Inter-
national Soil Products exposition and
the international Farm congress, 20
have a special train, II possible. to
take delegates from the southwest 20
the congress next year and 70 make
as much noise generally and such
showing with exhibits that the people
back there will be carried off their
feet in d general desire 10 come to
the southwest 20 settle. Mr. LeBaron
also wants the counties OF western
Texas TO cooperate in the sending Of
exhibits to the congress.
Boo Page received an injury 10 his
head in an automobile accident the
other day. He was in the Zeiger hotel I
when cowboy walked up to him, and. Z
looking up. said: Say pardner. what I
happened2 Did a airplane run into I
your
Gen Pershing does not look as II I
''roughing it, in Mexico is injurious /
10 q mans physical appearance.
=
In 1885, the army wasn't away from 4
home as long as Pershing's was il Z
1915 and We whipped a great nation !
during that time. But we sent the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-08
Ornate Street Signposts Point Way To Visitors
ii Paso's Commerce Grows Despite Wars Alarms

T7EW cities can compare with e.
r Paso in The matter o. the names
- OF streets posted in a position
where everyone who Is unfamiliar with
the city can see them" said R. D.
Harris, OF Los Angeles. This action
Of the city officials. while II may be
considered q small one by some people.
is tremendously important and shows
that FL Paso is a city with progress
sive spirit FL Paso has too many
streets for anyone to attempt to re
member any number Of them at one
time, and the street signs posted con-
venientiy on a corner are just The
thing for visitors. besides being at
t-active and well selected
After the 18th of the present month
automobiles who have not complied
With the recent ordinance making IL
necessary esq, Tor . number 10 be aftixed
70 both enQs OF their cars viii be ar
rested said police chief B. J. Zabris-
k-e- Ire ordinance originally went
into effect on February !. but as IL
is customary TO give a short grace in
which motorists may he allowed 10
study the ordinance. we are not going
10 begin 70 enforce II strictly until
February Is
Interest in the activities OF tie
local Adclu5 seems % have Increased
considerably during the past Few
weeks" said Gene d'Ailemand. bust
ness manager Of the club. Nearly
everywhere 7 20 I have to either
ANSWER questions relating TO the work
which the club is doing or else give
out information with regard 10 the
steps necessary for one TO become a
IN embeT. ! feel that the weekly lunch
cons have had a lot 70 DO with this
awakened interest for az these lunch
cons, in addition TO prominent speak
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-08
4 Serial of Wide Appeal
A GIRL AND A MAN
By VIRGINIA rERHUNE VAN DE- WATER.
Agnes Tries Hard to Console Her Aunt.
CHAPTEE IN.

going. 70 set we'll But. dear. I .ln
fearfdIly weak
of cour-e. YOU are. Honey Agnes
tejolned- But you are much better,
The nurse says"
.Yes-and can breathe SC easily
now Miss Lucy said II I can only
SET my strength back, then 7 can
come home 10 YOU in couple of
weeks
j need YOU. dear Auntie.~ Agnes
uurmurmed. STOPPING TO kiss the thin
hand resting on the outside of the
counterpane- The action prevented Miss
l-ucy'S seeing the tears that rose 20
rer niece 5 eyes with the longing to be
mothered again rs her aunt had so
often mOthered her.
Are yon wei, dear childc- Miss
Lucy asked anXioUsly. 1T seems 10 me
that you look thin and pale"
oh. yes, / am very wen. only miss
ing YOU Agnes spoke lightly. And
now ! am going back home. for I must
not tire You"
Home Are you going homer the
patient inquired startled Il thought
YOU had only slipped away from the
Once Tor an hour perhaps surely
you re not at home and away from
business, agnes, are youZ'
The look creeping into the sick
WomanS eyes warned Agnes OF her
mistake before 1t was too late.
Did 7 say nome How siliv IF
ne, she eNcla lined. I meant the or
flee. or course"
Are you sure the invalid per
sisted Mr.. hale didn't mind Your
sing the time off TO come here, did
he.'
of course he does not mind" Agnes
assured her. He is kinder to me than
ever before she added.
4 Smile of Peace.
Her effort 10 allay her relatives
anxiety was rewarded by the smile OF
peace that crept over the face on the
pillow
Everything is. working out so beau
rtully." Miss Lucy sighed. And
an 50. thankful! Don't forget to be
thanfui, Agnes"
No" Agnes returned. STOPPING 10
drop a goodbye kiss on her aunt's
forehead. Z won't forget 10 be thank
ful.
For what she wondered as she Iefr
The room. For Aunt Lucy's safety. Of
course Yet when she came out Of the
hospital what kind of a life would be
ahead Of the elderly woman WoUid
Agnes be able TO support her. Would
Agnes ever want te live another day
OF her own life II the horror that
was troodlnE over her became a reality
instead Of an All abscrbiug fear1
The nurse followed hcl out info The
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-08
(BY H. D. s.

submarine following out Ruthless" policy announced
by Berlin?
If not for ship life for how many ships OF
how many lives shall we 20 to war?
VIII it make any difference if the ships armed OF
VIII it make any difference If the lives lost are those of
mOnares and Buebook celebrities hosers and deck
hands?
If 20 American lives are sacrificed all at one time viii
it peptate the crisis than if two lives
lost in each of several disasters?
The IS not obscure. It OF the clearest
any people decide Under the letter Of inter
it has been written students of the embryo
science the United States claims the right to sail the seas
subject to the laws of contraband with its ships carrying
passengers and freight everywhere except where ectual
blockade is mantained-n other words, where port of
begeTeHt actually by enemy patrols The United
States has admitted the correctness Of the practice OF
both sides in the present of establishing paper block
ade the high But hitherto the United States has
not tried to its rights by the of military and
naval force. Shall do so?
The people of the United ought try consider
calmly with fun Of the possible consequences
the mminenoe of 1t may be easy enough for to
enter upon But so years would not suffice to
tange the complications should get into. For US to
enter the European at this stage would make it
sary for take part in world affairs to degree beside
which all previous commitments would seem like
kindergarten game.
There is danger that the people of the United States may
drift into which, to navigate, will take all
skill and endurance There is danger that the active
propaganda carried on In behalf Of the entente allies IN this
country and abroad may misguide into taking step
that not to the best interest and veal Of
country. these things be into
try to come to a decision
Above ALL let be that play Americas game,
Engand's Germauys. Let be that, when
decide fight energies shall be used TO promote the
welfare of mankind and to safeguard Americas FRIGHT TO
PEACEthe right of ourselves remain safe from outside
aggression and injustice and TO develop along political
nOm material spiritual social governmental and cultural
lines according the genius of this republic without pres
destructive assault from any other continent
or nation
Are ali prepared to Ohand the questions set
this arce2 It is time all concentrating
our minds upon problem which may upon with
q mighty shock at any moment.