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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
ir +ernational News Service.

LONDON, April lG.-Fighting every inch of the way the British broke through the northern end of Non Hla- denberg's line and captured portion of the town of Lens this morning. The fighting IS general and the Germans are evecuating their positions and are now in retreat from the town.
 Vast quantities of ammunition and supplies as well as many guns have been captured as well as hundreds of prisoners.
 The final assault on the city was made this morning when the British forces in the face of terrific machine gun fire charged the positions carry
 g them all at fearful cost.
 Both Labasse and Lens are now in he hands of the allied forces who are receiving endorsements for their general advance on Lille. This ad- vance will be carried on and there is to be no let up until this valuable city is in the hands of the British.
 Considerable Belgian troops partici- pated ia the fighting of both yester- day and today and Field Marshal Haig has made especial mention of the bravery of these troops.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
international News Service.

international News Service.
 WASHINGTON, April 16.-Prus- sian1sm is doomed to die according to official statements made here with reference 10 the coming international conference which will take place on Wednesday,
 Official statements have been made here that the United States will never make permanent peace with the gov ernment of Germany as it is at pres ent constituted.
 The dispatch in this matter states: "The United States will not endeavor to make permanent peace with the present government of Germany and
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
WILSON RECEIVES FOREIGN COMMISSION
 ON WEDNESDAY

known until later in the day, as no information has been forthcoming as to the time of their arrival.
 That no time is to be wasted on entertainment, has been stated by the president, on the contrary these com missions will immediately yet down to businss, and conferences of the utmost importance will begin at once.
 These men are all so badly needed at their own stations, that their stay must of necessity be a short one, therefore every effort will be made to carry out their mission and return quickly to their respective countries.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
ESCAPED MURDERER IS
 KILLED BY N0ME|TE

a man was coming in little row boat. Frantzen took his gun up and await ed the man who on landing made for the house.
 He was recognized as Krause and without hesitating Frantze1 rushed out and shot him dead.
 krause is well known in this sec ton as man who will not stop at anything and his criminal record is of the worst kind. Frantzen will get the reward offered by the governor. The body has been removed here and will be inferred by the authorities.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
DUPONT POWDER
 PLANT DESTROYED
international News Service.


 WILMINGTON, Apri: 16.-The army plant of the Dupont powder company was destroyed by fire early today. The fire which was of incendiary origin, started at about four o'clock this morning.
 It spread quickly to all the build ings and in very few minutes the entire plant was mass of flames. A repetition of explosions took places, damaging much property in the im- mediate vicinity, but at the risk of their lives. the fire department so eff fectually protected adjoining property that the fired was confined to the plant itself. The losses run into a heavy figure, and the authorities are at a loss to fix the blame.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
NEWS NOTES.

At the Moose memorial services Sunday at D. m. the ritualistic worl, opened the services. After which the memorial address was made by Mr. Ralph Lomen. The services were in- terspersed with solos by Mrs. A. D. Poteet ant Mrs. F. Polet and closed with prayers for the dead.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
LENS AND LABASSE ARE
 CAPTURED BY THE BRITISH

o1 St. Quentin and that their artil- lery are still shellins the eastern DOT tion of the city
 Many of the forts and positions which were most active in the fight ing of Saturday are silenccd. The dispatch states that the German losses in the city must be terrific. However their line of communication is still intact.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

Two years ago it was $6S a ton which was considered high it has now gone to $l90 and is even hard to get at that figure, Tools, machinery and any ma terial in which metal is used is away up. and the cad is not yet, as our going to war will also affect the mar ket"
 MT. Miles states that he will put all the men he can to work right away, and will rush the work so as to be in readiness for the machinery when it arrives on the first boats.
 Speaking of the trip he says that Irish" was in the lead all the way unti. he struck Solomon yesterday: and that the Downing pups were the best they had even seen on the Yu- kon. He enjoyed the trip immense and gained four pounds in weight.
 Mir. Stevens who is with Mir. Miles is also connected with the Alaska Mines. He will superintend the work of drilling which will be carried out right away. John Brewer has the con-
 ct and will get his big drills on
 e ground in few days.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
J. s. GUNBOAT SEIZED
 AT CONSTANT|N0P!E
international News Service.

LONDON, April 16.-An official dispatch reached here from Amsterdam today saying that at Constantinople the smal: American gunboat Scorpion
 been seized.
 The Scorpion was placed at the dis posal of the American embassy in 1908.
 No word accompanied the dispatch giving information as to what officials made the seizure, or what was done with the crew.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
NAY WHEAT $2.30
 AT OPENING
International NeWs Service.

CHICAC o, April 16.--At the open. ing of :he pit this morning May wheat touched two dollars and thirty cents per bushel.
 This Is the highest price ever reach- ed in history. That it will go still higher is firmly believed here, as houses that are known to be short millions of bushels. are making fran tic efforts to buy In for delivery.
 This together with the embargo of the Argentine, is forcing the market to price that is expected to bring disaster to number of these big op- orators.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

Lens and labasse are the keys to the Lil,c situation and IIiadonberg is rushing rc-enforeoments in his en- deayor to stop the rush of the allied forces in this direction.
 PARIS, Apr' lG. oniciu dispatches here state that the French forces have made material gains in the suburbs
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

ned whether they arrive or not.
 It is evident in official circles that a finn stand in this matter will be taken by all the representatives in council assembled and is stated to be most determining factor in bringing the war 10 a specdier termination.
 yeral rumors are rife here that the German people are in Q state of great unrest since the United States entered the theater of war and that the machinery of internal politics is not running any too smooth in that country.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
International News Service.

international News Service'
 WASHINGTON, Apri. 16.--Presi- : dent Wilson will receive the mem- bers of the joint high war commis- sion headed by Lord Balfour on We'd nesday next.
 This announcement came after the receipt at the White House of a wire less saying that tn British commission would reach an American port late today or early tomorrow.
 The French commission headed by ex-President Viviani with Gen. Jof- free as chief military member. may be on hand for this reception.
 However. this will not be definitely
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
ROYAL ARCANNUM
 ON THE ROCKS
International News Service.

BOSTON, April 14.-The Royal Arcannum lodge today passed into the hands of a receiver. An investigation of its books was recently made by insurance inspectors and the lodge found ia an unsafe financial condition.
 Upon this report of the inspectors, the insurance commissioner ordered a receiver appointed which was done today. Thhs order effects twenty thousand members many of whom have been paying assessments for years.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
Pacific News Service.

Pacific NeWs SerVIce.
 JUNEAU, April 16.-Edward Krause, escaped murderer who broke jail at Juneau on the night of April 12 whilst under sentence of death and for whose body, dead or alive, one thousand dol lars was offered, was shot dead by Ar vid Frantzen, former Nomlte, yes- terday afternoon.
 Frantzen lived at Doty Cove a short ways from Juneau. He had been notified of the escape of the con- demned man and yesterday afternoon oae of his children shouted to him that
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
BRYAN TO TAKE THE
 STUMP
International News Service.

NEWS ScTNiCc,
 WASHINGTON, April l6.-Wm. J. Bryan is now ia conference with President Wilson, his request for an interview early today having been granted
 It is understood that the conference has to deal with his offer to serve the government in any capacity, said offer having been sent to the presl- dent early last week.
 Speculation is rife as to what par icular assignmet will be given him concensus of opinion is to the effect
 at it vii, have to do with prohibit ton.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

Office and 1esidence of J. F. McAl iister. treighter and transfer, Elit 6aths. Phone Red 157.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

WASHINGTON, April lG.-Aa om- al announcement has issued from the White House, stating that Vim. J.
 an is to help in the conservation # food.
 Bryan will soon take the stump to ge citizens of the United States to cmply with the conservation sug-
 on of President Wilson.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

All krn,is of sleigh and ski wood on sale at Ros" mill and shop. Also building and mining timber.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
NOTICE.

You should keep posted on the war and international and local news of the day by subscribing for the Nome Daily Nugget. s2OO per month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

WAR NEWS-inlist your name now on the subscription list of the Nugget and lssep posted on the war.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
L. o. o. M.

All Loyal Moose are directed to be present at meeting tonight. Work in the initiatory degree.
 NORV1N w. LEWIS,
 Dictator.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16

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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-16
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 FOR THE BEST
 LINE IN TAILORING

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The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
GOMPERS WOULD
TRY VOLUNTEERS

WASHINGTON. April l4.-LAbor
registered a vigorous protest against
conscription without nrst trying out
the volunteer system In the house
committee hearing today. letter
from Samuel Gompers featuring the
virulent opposition.
Labor stands nrmly by the vol
untary principle Gompers' letter
said We know that only under
voluntary institutions can the ma
tion mobilize good will. Good will
r. essential TO enthusiastic and ef
fective united action"
Gompers' letter. which was read
hy Grant Hamilton OF the American
Federation OF Labor. declared the
voluntary system had not been
eiven a real effective and conclu
sive test"
The organized labor movement
~ said. has always been fundamen
tally opposed to compulsIon."
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
POLICE SPY
IS HELD As
GUN T0TER
X. ID. Williamson Is
Arraigned in
Police Court
SENT REPORTS
TO COMMISSIONER
COuzens Admits This
But Denies Hiring
Private Sleuth

4 r. d. WiiiIamson. pSSvNSevJtx4zS
tive and professional strike-breaker,
known TO union men OF Detroit as
Snake Bye Williamson, was ar
rslsned Saturday morning before
Police Juytice Sellers on a charge
OF carrying concealed weapons.
Williamson. arrested for threaten.
ing q man with a pfstol Friday even
ing at hichigan-ave. and Sixteenth
St. startled police circles by decIar-
Ing he was the paid agent Of Po-
lice Commissioner James Couzens,
engaged to spy on members Of the
Detroit police department.
He dared oficers to lock him up,
and threatened them with dismissal
from the force. declaring he would
bring the wrath OF the commission.
er upon their heads.
Justice Sellers hXed bail at $500,
two sureties, when Williamson
pleaded not guilty. He set the date
OF the examination for April 90.
Williamson was ordered under ar
rest by Assistant Prosecutor Sid A.
Erwin. after he had stated In the
presence OF numerous officers that
be was a police spy, and that he
had "the goods" on several lieuten-
ants and plain clothes officers. He
said the commissioner promised
him $40 a day for his work and
that he already had submitted a bill
for 1910 TO the police department
for his services
Did you get monsy from the
commissioner or fron the depart
ment2" he was asked Saturday.
well I've never doue any work
for nothing yet" said the strike
breaker detective
While Williamson was being ar.
faigned Commissloner CouEens was
busy denying that he had promised
any money 20 the private sleuth
He admitted however. that William.
CContinued on PsEs TueD
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
WHEAT PRICES
STILL HIGHER

CHICAGO. April l4.-shsrpi"
higher prices in all pits. with scar.
city OF offerings, featured the mar.
ket today. Demand for cash wheat
- most urgent and reports OF rsirs
over the wheat belt failed TO Offset
the bullishness induced by the
shortage and high prices In each
Grains.
May wheat opened up lac ann
later gained i-2c, closing at t2.25
July opened down l-sc. later al.
vancing three TO sls2. the closing
figure September opened up 1-2c
and advanced 7-sc 10 the close st
S.71 SIS.
Corn showed strength. Offering
were extremely light May opened
up ic. later gaining i2c. closing at
sl3s July opened up lac. aud
later gained i-2c. closing ~
sl.35 l-4. September opened ND i-sc.
subsequently gaining I 1.sc CLOSING
A. $50 rs.
Oats had a strong undertone. FOL.
lowing the major grains in the I'd
vance May opened up &C. later
advancing l-2e 10 closing figures ~
CSC. July opened up l-tc and closed
~ % i.2c a gain OF l.2c September
opened unchanged but advanced
&c 10 81 s-se.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14

ATTACK US.
GuARDSMEH
Serious Trouble ID Ex.
perienced I'm
Minneapolis
MARTIAL LAW
MAY BE ORDERED
T hree e Soldiers and
Three Civilians
in Hospitals

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, April IA
Sensational reports OF battles be-
tween guardsmen and spies came 10
light here today. despite close cen
sorship and refusal OF the military
authorities TO talk These include
meagre details OF the reported kill
ing OF a plotter by guardsmen, the
wounding OF four guardsmsn and
three plotters and the court martial
OF several supposed spies.
Public anger was aroused as the
attacks on gusrdsmen became
known.
Guardsmen yesterday frustrated
an apparent plot to blow up the
washburn-Crosby -four mills and
the ST. Paul railroad bridge at
Mendoza. near here. A stranger
seized in the Washburn Crosby
mills carried a suit case containing
Is sticks OF dynamite and two bot.
ties OF nitro glycerine. He was TAX.
en- TO the Fort Smelling Euardhouse
and with others TO the Federal peni.
tentiary at Fort Leavenworth. II is
reported.
II is reported another prowier was
shot 10 death by sentries az a mill
here. Military officials refused com
ment
A St Paul sentry carries bull
let in one leg today after being
fred on from ambush. Three guards
men and three civilians are in the
Fort Smelling hospital as a result OF
frustrated plots
The Washington correspondent Of
the ST. Paul Daily News wired his
paper today that the military au.
thorities are seriously considering
placing Minneapolis under martial
law. as result OF the attacks on
gusrdsmen and the many incendiary
fires since the break with Germany.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE
United States has in contempla-
tion" sending a commission 10 Rus.
sla. to offer assistance and 'probs.
bly," will send other commissions To
the other Allied countries Il vas
oriciaIly announced Al the state de-
partment today.
Thus far the plans have not taken
shape
But they are in such form that
II can be said they contemplate
sending TO Russia American aid In
rcorganizing the industries and a.
sjsting in making Amerlcan-Russian
cooperation so forceful that a SEP.
crate German. Russian peace VIII be
out OF the question
n Russia chooses. she could have
American help in reshaping her gov
eminent along republican lines tho
ttat idea does not actuate the pro
posed sending Of the commission
Similar commissions will be sent
10 Italy. England, Frame, and. per.
haps. Japan.
Russia's need however, Is recog-
riSed a. the moet pressing now be
fore the warning nations
Her industries are crippled: her
transportation system Is disrupted
and inadequate and she has literal
" millions o' men IN army service
that cannot be supplied and mobil-
,zed as a real lighting factor.
The commissions task would be
r. vitaliEe all these factors
II was stated tha, he visit Of
Charles r. Crane to Russia IL not
part Of the government plan, ;ho
Cranes influence " m some of the
Russian leaders anC his closeness
10 the Wilson administration are eX-
pected 10 be OF assistance in paving
the way for the commission.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
By PERRY ARNOLD.

NEW YORK April l4.-Approxf
nately one month ago the British
and French offensive began eotnei-
dent with the German strategic re-
treat" on the western front. ssa
In that month. including rieit
Marshal Haig's captures today. the
Franco-British forces have recovA
cred approximately $50 square miles
OF French territory from the invader
extending over a front OF more than
IS miles. Some OF II has been
wrenched from the Germans hands
I'm the most violent nghting of the
war.
In some places the British ad-
vance has reached forward ~ mflsa
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
81. LOUIS
POLICEFIND
EXPLOSIVES
Enough to Stock Small
Arsenal Taken
From Germans
CLEAR DANGER
ZONES OF ALIENS
All Teutons are Elected
From Houses Near
u. s. Plants

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Anil lt.--SL
Louis police stations today resem.
bled government arsenals. Enough
explosives TO blow up the city to-
wethcr with firearms of all descrip-
tons wsre IN the various station
houses. Everything that might be
looked ON a. a menace 90 the coun-
try" In the hands OF aliens was
brought in yesterday and last night.
The removal OF aliens Germans
only-from districts surrounding
government establishments eontln-
ued today.
The police guard in the Moolah
temple. where the French war re-
lief bazaar is being conducted. wa
increased today following reports
that an effort would be made 10 do
stroy the war display All persons
entering the temple will oe searched,
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
$lQoqo0999Q |! !! =! ! .! var !!A B! BOZ! ]!
b III PASSED BY A0US|
First Act Toward Aligning
u. S. Resources Against
Kaiser Accomplished

relating to the denomination and
maturity OF the bonds and refused
20 curb the power Of Secretary Nc
Adoo and President Wilson tc
handle these matters. II also TO
jected amendments by Reps. Sloan
and Green TO name q committee OF
the house and senate to cooperate
and advise the president in making
the loan 10 the Allies
Several amendments OF the ways
and means committee. designed 70
overcome possible objections were
agreed upon. One says none Of The
money shall be loaned except TO
countries engaged In war With a
country with which the United
States also In at war. Another ssys
none OF the ts.ooe. .0oo. 900 that may
he left In ths treasury shall be
Snuco - (1Inuunwnnonn nmGnA,
70sssisssk ;. fsss Ns.f
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
r ACES


first Raoe-sh furlongs: Refugee,
III (Robinsonl. $50 Ns0, s370.
won. MarKery. io3 Cw. colilns).
$3.50. IS, second; colorA lio (wArdD .
man. LeomA- Laura. Nolii. Little Nsp-
hew. Lucille r.. Wiley. Lone Star also
ran.
Second RAee--Mile and 10 yards
o. 90. ,sIo' won. q ". Kisssr. io5
iw Collinsl. tfs.7O. $50. second
Song OF the Valley. ia (obert), ttse.
third Time. i:41 as. Flying Feet.
~ orc, AiGardi. Tom Hancock. Mar
shon. Welga and Page white also
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14

WASHINGTON. April lt.-The
house passed the administrstion
s7.oeo. 900 900 bond issue bill this
afternoon. practically ss suggested
by Secretary hcAdoo. providing for
the immediate loan Of $4,000 ,0oo,-
600 to the countries now al war
with enemies OF the United states.
There were no dissenting yotee on
the hrst roll-cAli.
Turnout the two days debate on
the measure there Was little oppo-
sitior TO the terms OF the bill which
places In the hands OF President
Wilson and Secretary McAdoo un'
limited authority In making tho
greatest individual loan In the his-
tory OF the world.
The bill now win 50 70 the sen
Nt&. =. -. -. =. = =.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
WAR LOAN BILL
TO PASS MONDAY
Patriotic Program Is Ar
ranged In
Capitol

LANSING. Mich. April I4.-Mich.
igan's war loan bill has been made
special order for Monday after.
noon and the patriotic program an
nounced for the event win be car
ried ont a band and singers from
the industrial school for boys will
render the Star SpanEled Banner
and a hfe and drum corps will lead
veterans organizations 70 the floor
OF the house 70 witness the event
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
First Inning.

CLEvELAND--Gran walked and
Chapman sacrificed. Boland 90 Burns
Speaker grounded 10 Burns, who was
unassisted. Bush got Roth's ny. No
run. no hit. no error.
DETROIT-Bush singled past short
Young singled TO left Chapman
fumbied Cobb's bounder and all
hands were safe. with the bases
full Veach walked. forcing Bush
across the plate. Heilman died 20
Roth. who made q very spectacular
catch. Young scored after the catch
Cobb was out At the plate, Roth 10
wamby 20 O'Neil. Wamby threw out
Burns. Two runs. two hits, one err
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
THREE RACES
WIN HONORS
IN ORATORY

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April IA
Albert r Freemsu an Indian. of
Oepauw university; Ching Y Tang.
a Chinese, OF Beloit college, and Ir-
win J. Lubbers, OF Hope. Mich.
we're the winners in the Middle
Western oratoricRI contest held at
Butler college
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
WOULD DRAFT
100000 MEN TO
WORK ON FARMS

WASHINGTON. April l4.-Rep
Scott. Michigan. today introduced n
bin authorizing the secretary Of
war 10 draft an army OF 100000
men from ~ to 80 years to work
or farms. They would receive the
pay OF an army private and be en-.
listed for two years
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
War Bulletins

RIo DE JANEIRo. April a.
OwtnG TO damage done 60 ma
chinery OF German vessels In
termed herr, the government for
nnaIly assumed cestody OF all
such ships todsy.
It was ofaetatIy announced
that Brasil 4. now arming all
her merchaatmeR.
NEW LONDON. Coaa-, April "a.
All telephone commanicn tion
In the eastern hah of the city
was today crippled By the nays
teFtoua burniRE Of ESQ Telephone
wires In q conduit runniag alonG
state-st.
It was neeesssry 90 call out the
are department. 60 eNtinEuish the
blase. An inyestiERtion was i'm
medintely begun ny the autheyi-
tfes-
WAsHINGTON. April IA
new hiEh record for n dRy's re-
cruiting for thr navy was s~t
yesterday when .8S8 appIlcaats
were aecepted.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
CATHOLICS s
CALLED TO ARMS
Church Must Never Be Feund
Wanting. Says
Cardinal Farley

NEW YORK. April it--Cardinsi
Farley today issued q call to arms
TO Catholics.
NO demand on our Americas
manhood or American cttisonshiD
viii 30 unansvered or vill not nn1
us true Americans. true children -
our church that never sas 1ounI
wanting m any cri<is e 49,
hisssry.- ~ ssA6 n - q S
The Detroit times., 1917-04-14
Fifth Inning.

CLEvELAND-Klep struck out.
GrRney flied TO Neach. Chapman was
safe when Bush fumbled his ground
er. Chapman stole second Cobb got
Speakers ny. No run. no hit one
error.
DETROIT 49, wamby threw out
Ionee Spencer grounded 10 Turner
Guisto ieaped and speared Boland.s
liner with one hand. No run, one
hit. no error.