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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
CONsCR|PT|ON DEBATE
 ON TODAY
Pacific News Service.


 WASHINGTON, April 23.-The debate on the selective conseription bill was resumed in both houses today, and adherents say that a count of noses shows that the measure is go- ing through to victory.
 The presidents influence has made itself felt, according to those who are in a position which should qualify them to judge.
 It is an understood fact that Presi- dent Wilson has openly stated that this bill must go through that he has used pressure to this end, is evil dent from the fact that number of democratic members, who have re- gently expressed themselves as in favor of the volunteer system have suddenly had a change of heart.
 All indications point today to the adoption of this measure. and an ear ly assentng vote is looked for.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23

to January l. 1918, and ,ha; m el"c- tion is unnecessary.
 ]. R. T.cl<tl.,
 Di trts~ Tudgc. Nome, aka. April 9. 1917.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23

The Sons of the North held a dance at their hall on Saturday evening and as usual this affair was well attended. Miss Bertha Johnson and Prof. Peterson furnished the music giving the dancers a treat with many of the latest popular airs which re- gently came from the outside. The party was most enjoyable, and broke
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
NEWS NOTES

J. J. Keenon and wife are in the city from Bangor creek
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
HOME GUARDS! ATTENTION!

Acting on the suggestion of the secretary of the interior and the gov ernor of Alaska I hereby invite all loyal and patriotic citizens of good health and military age, to assem- ble at the city hall, tonight at S:30 o'clock. to organize class or com pany for military driH and instruction. A generous response IS greatly de- sired.
 Nome, Alaska, April 23, 1917
 c. J. LONEN,
 Mayor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
VAN FAlkENHAUSEN IS
 NOW GOVERNOR OF BELGIUM
International News Service.

THE HAGUE. April 23.-Colonel General Van Falkeahausen has been appointed military governor of Bel gium according to dispatch received here from Hanover
 The kaiser decided that Van Fal- kenhausen would be the man to suc- ceed von Bissing in that position and it is so ordered.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23

Owing to a protest being entered against Bert Mccarthy, who was the winner in the Moose burden handicap a special commttee-together with the race ofIicials-met in session yes- terday afternoon and took up the hearing of the matter. It was dis cussed at length from various angles being eventually decided in favor of Mccarthy who tonight will be pre- scented with this beautiful trophy. The decision of the judges meets with uni- versal approval.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23

The Eskimo school at Solomon are holding the closing exercises today. This school is run Independent of the bureau of education, and is SUD- ported by, and run under the super vision of the residents of the Solo, mon district, Mrs. Thos. Shaughnessy being one of the leaders in the main- teneance of this worthy institution. The school has had an enrolment of 26 native pupils all winter, and grea. success is reported by Principal Gar fed who is an Eskimo and a grad nate of Carlisle.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
LIQUOR LICENSES WILL
 EXPIRE JAN. 1 1918

The petition circulated by the vets and drys of the city of Nome which were handed in to the clerk of the court on Friday last were taken up by the Hon. Judge I. k. Tucker and his decision rendered this afternoon was to the effect that the majority rules in this matter and that an elec- ton is unnecessary.
 The decision of the court is as fol- lows:
 United States District Court, District of Alaska, Second Division.
 In the matter of the petitions for and against the issuance of licenses for the sale of liquor. it appears that the total number of signers for license is 790, of which 69 persons signed both petitions and B are disqualified: ana that the total number of signers against license was 39S Concluding ! by private letter,) of which @ signed both petitions and 34 aie disqulhed.
 The above figures, slowing net result of 391 for license. I il stais- fled that a majority of the qualified voters favor the grating of licenses
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23

The Dream presents Ford Sterling tonight in a roaring comedy skit en- titled "Smity Joined the Army" Also a thrilling 1nelo- drama "The Old Bobbler" in two parts and a strong subject called "The Animal" picture that vibrates with dramatic intensity and living realism. Tomorrow night The Shadows of Great City" fea- turning Adelaide Thurston and Thos. Jefferson. Five reels of feature photo- play.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
BRITISH COMMISSION
 CALLS ON WILSON
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, April 23-The British commission headed by Lord Balfour is now in this city.
 They came in a British cruiser to Canada leaving England April II, landing at Halifax, N. &,
 They came secretly by train from Halifax, and took up the quarters arranged for them here, surrounded by strong guard.
 Escorted by Secretary Lansing, the commission at II this morning, pre- scented themselves to President Will son.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23

All of the younger set who partici- pated in the Moose burden race are loud il their expression of the hos- pitality of the people of Solomon giv- ing especial mention to Lady Shaugh- messy. All state they had the time of their lives and the members of the Loyal Order of Moose here congrat- ulate that lady on giving the order such consideration and such a beau- tiful trophy for their anuua, race.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
SARAH eERNAARDT IS DYING.
international Nsws Service.

international News Service.
 NEW YORK, Apri. 23.-Sarah Bernhardt who recently underwent a serious operation, rallied and seem- ed to have Q strong chance of re- covery.
 A change for the worse took place early this morning and she is now slowly sinking.
 Physicians attending her say she will scarcely pull through, and the end Is being looked for hourly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
TURKEY NOW SEWERS
 RELATIONS WITH J. 5.
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, April 23.-Minis- ter Stovall has notified the depart ment here that the Turkish govern- ment officially breaks diplomatic re- lations with the United States.
 The minister at Berne was so noti- fled this morning and in turn sent the wire to Washington This break of relations was expected and will so says the deparement-- in the near future mean the declaration of war between the United States and Tur- key.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23

At Eagle hall Sunday afternoon were held the memorial services in honor of the deceased members. The ritualistic services were most impress sive, and the choral tribute was of a nature to enchant the large gather- ing of members and invited guests.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
SOCIALISTS NOT FOR
 SEPARATE PEACE
International News Service.

PETROGRAD, April 23.--A cable inquiry was recently received from London regarding the exact stand of of separate peace for Russia.
 In response the executive commit tee of socialists in the duma te,e- graphed that the entire Russian rev. olutionary democracy is strongly against separate peace.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-23
WAR CHEST FILLED; WILSON GETS
 SEVEN BILLION
InternatIonaf News Service.

InternatIonaf NeWs ServIce.
 WASHINGTON, April 23.-The worlds greatest war chest is filled to overflowing, seven billion being added through the passage of the bond and certificate measure.
 The measure granting issuance of five billions in bonds and two billions in certificates, was placed in Prest- dent Wilson's hands this afternoon.
 The president will this evening at tach his official signature to tho meas ure.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
PREACHING MISSION
AT EPISCOPAL CHURCH

During the week series of serv-
ices of special interest have been
held by Bishop Page of Spokane.
They will continue daily at 3:00 and
7;45 p. m. until Sunday night In
the afternoon the addresses are in
tended for women, and deal with the
spiritual and moral foundations of
wholesome life. In the evening the
services are for all, and deal with the
great factors which together consti-
tute the largest life. The addresses
are searching. yet most gentle. and
full of kindly yet just view of God $
dealing with man. The services on
Sunday will be at 1880 a. m. 1900
and 7:45 p. m. Also on Friday and
Saturday at 1900 and 7;45 p. m.
Bishop Page is stationed perma-
nently for work in Washington. east
OF the Cascade mountains. and is a
man well worth knowing. A cordial
invitation is extended to all to attend
the services.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
ASSESSOR NAMES
FIELD DEPUTIES
They Yesterday Began Work of As
sessing All the Personal
Property In the
County

County Assessor True last week
appointed his staff OF field deputies.
They began work yesterday assess
ing personal property, but will mot
have to assess real estate this year.
The deputies and the territory as
signed to them are as follows:
Geo. l.. Corner-ColfaX city.
u. c. Pullman city.
+. l.. Diamond district.
G. Il. Irwin Elberton district.
W. T. Sharp -Steptoe and Colfax
country.
Il. G. Faires-Garfeld and coun-
try.
S. G. Leonard Pennington and
country.
J. w Salmon akesdale and
country.
G. NJ. Witter--Thornton and coun-
try.
A. Schumacher-St John and
country.
l.. Ii. NoYeS-Tekoa and country.
NJ. II. West-Rosalia and country.
j. ID. Buter-Pine City and coun-
try.
O. p. McNall-Lamont and coun-
try.
J. G. Dobbins-E ndicott and coun-
try.
H. NJ. Moffatt-Winona and coun-
try.
H. b. Wnlams-Penawaw and
country.
S. w. Hickman-Almota and
country.
Mrs. Laura A. Barnes Palouse
and country
j. NJ. KIemgard Wawawa and
country.
Byron Richardson Cotton aud
country.
w. d. Henry, Jr., Uniontown and
country.
w. W. Pickett Lacrosse and
country.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
INLAND EMPIRE F|vES
IN INTERSCH0LASTIC
Basket BAH Tournament 10 Include
Entries from Eight Prep
Schools

The athletic council has made
definite arrangements for the annual
interscholastic basket ball tourna-
ment, to be held in Boiler hall ON
Friday and Saturday March and
10. Eight teams will be entered,
representing eight sections of the
Inland Empire.
The committee in charge, consist
ing OF Physical Director Boiler. Art
Durham, Benton Bangs, and Roy
Boiler. have selected AS near as pos
sble the teams that will have the
right to compete in this tournament.
In three cases, games must be played
Yet between close contenders before
the final selection can be made. The
following comprise the list chosen:
Spangle. Harrington or Davenport,
Wenatchee, Chewelah or Colville,
Pullman, Waitsburg or Walla Walla,
Goldendale, and Ellensburg. These
teams are all going strong this year,
particularly Walla Walla, Ellens-
burg, Goldendale. Pullman, and
Davenport, and some good games
should result.
The tournament will start on the
afternoon of Friday. March 8,
when two games will be played. In
the evening, two more games will be
played, leaving four schools in the
competition for the finals, so one
loss will eliminate team. Saturday
afternoon, two more games will be
played and as many more teams elm
mated, leaving the two winners in
for the final game Saturday night.
Admission will be charged to these
games, 25c for Friday afternoon
and evening, and Saturday after
noon. and soc for the final game
Saturday night The O. A. c. wrest-
ling meet will be run off Saturday
night before the last game. allowing
the high school men plenty of rest
before their final contest. Season
tickets will be sold for 75c, making
a saving of soc on the whole series.
Ticket statesmen" are to be appoint
ed and will canvass the student body
in the near future.
The teams will be matched by
drawing, and the highest number of
games to he played by any individual
team will be three, which the two
teams that qualify 70: the finals will
have to play. Pullman high school
qualified for the finals in the last
interscholastic, but lost to Lewis and
Clark high school of Spokane simply
because they had already played
heavy days schedule and were not in
the condition that the Spokane five
was. This difficulty will be avoided
this year by the arrangement OF the
program, aud a thoroughly satisfact-
DRY series is promised
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

State College, pullman, Wash,
Feb. 27.--An art exhibit of approx
imately fifty water colors
and oil paintings-by Professor Will
liam 7. McDermitt and Miss jeanette
Powell of the faculty of the Depart
ment of Music and Fine Arts of the
State College of Washington, now be-
ing held in Van Doren Hall, on the
State College campus, especially fea-
lures Washington scenes.
Lake Washington. Seattle, &"
Lumber Mills. Aberdeen; The
Mount That Was God; Lake Che
Ian" "Hoquiam Hin; "Tacoma";
Point Defiance Pavilion; "Sentin-
els Of the Palouse are few of the
subjects treated which carry an in
slant appeal to the resident of this
state. These are such places as he
knows The artists have utilized
their eastern training in the portray
al Of western landscapes.
Practically all the paintings are
strongly emphasized expressions of
local color. Professor McDermitt's
work consists of three series, dealing
with Lake Chelan; North River; and
diversified landscape, ranging from
New York City to the Palouse coun-
try. Miss Powell's pictures span in
their scope localities as far apart
as the eastern tip of Cape Cod, New
England, and our own Straits of
Juan de Fuca.
Sunshine and Shadows, Province
town, Mass; Autumn in Montre-
al; Thousand Islands,; st. Law
renee. River; "Fishermans Hut,
Cape Cod are titles representative
OF Miss Powell's range of locality out
side this state, though approximate
y half her subjects are found within
its boundaries.
The Lake Chelan country is the
subject of eight OF Professor McDer.
mitt's paintings. and his North River
series comprises three scenes. I'm
the Night Riders Country" repre-
sents the. peighborhood made motor
ious by the Ross night riders Incl
dent. Others of the landscapes, par
ticularly those portraying phases of
the Palouse country, are especially
appealing in truth of tone and at
mosphere.
Because of the artistry shown in
the paintings in this exhibit and be-
cause of their loyal appeal to resi-
dents of the state, a movement is
now on foot to exhibit them else
where than in Pullman in the spring.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
BAPTIST CHURCH

The services at the Pullman Bap-
list church promise to be especially
interesting next Sunday.
Either Rev Powlesland or Rev
Bailey will preach at the morning
and evening services.
II Mr.. Powlesland is sent 10 US If
VIII be his last day here. and many
VIII want to be present. because If
me earnest, efficient service he has
given this church this winter
II Rev. Bailey, our mission super
lntendent. comes, it will be Of vital
Interest to the church for all 70 bo
present.
The ordinance of Baptism viii be
administered at 500 p. m. at tbs
Christian church. All are invited r.
attend these services.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

Professor William Hislop, head of
the division of Animal Husbandry at
the State College of Washington
spoke on The Livestock Situation in
Washington" at the Northwest Live
stock Conference held in Spokane
under the auspices of the Spokane
Chamber of commerce on February
% and %. +. NJ. Ammons of Den
yer, former governor of Colorado
and president OF the Denver Live
stock show, was listed among
the prominent speakers. Professor
Thomas shaw from ST. Paul and o.
NJ. Pummer, manager of the Port
land Union Stockyards, were also
scheduled among those coming from
Il distance to attend.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

The Christian Science society
holds services every Sunday morning
al 1900 O'Clock in Masonic hall.
Subject OF lesson-serm for next
Sunday, Christ Jesus. Testimonial
m ceilings are held every first and
third Wednesdays of the month at
500 o'clock p. m. in Masonic hail.
A free reading room is open to the
public every Saturday afternoon
from 200 to 400 o'clock, where
authorized Christian Science litera-
tnre may be read or borrowed
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
EVANSVILLE

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The most ehJoyaoie dance OF the
winter was given 'ast FRIDAY hIsh'
AT the Grange nail me Ia" Oh
dress Tor the occasion was oNeraliS
and aprons. OF pay Tine Oh 80 cents
very ie" quarters were 10 Ve 'oi-
lected as nearly everyone dressed as
ruled
NJ Farley has rented the kimball
farm and MIR. and Mrs. Fred Paulius
are moving onto II this week.
Mrs. John Kane and little daueh-
ter Frances. were guests OF Mrs. l..
II. Rucker from Friday until Satur-
day.
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
RIFLE TEAM LEADS
BY SEVENTY POINTS
Unusual Margin Practically Assures
L. ). Championship-Sco of
gS7 Made in Fifth shoot

Following the fourth shoot in the
intercollegiate gallery matches,
Washington State leads it's nearest
com petitor, the Michigan Agricul-
tural College by the broad margin of
10 points. This is an unusually large
lead to have been gained by this
stage of the match, and it is very
doubtful if it can be overcome. The
Michigan Aggies are far below their
customary standard this year. The
scores for the fourth shoot follow:
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
HONORED AT NATIONAL CON-
NENTION

Word has just come from Ames,
Iowa, that T. J. Newbill. State cad
er of Boys and Girls Clubs in Wash
Ington, has been elected President of
the Nationals State Leaders Conven-
ton, representing this work in all
the states of the Union. Mr.. New
bill has been attending the National
conference held at Ames, Iowa, and
will go on from there to Washing
ton, d. c., to visit National head
quarters of the States Relations Ser
vice, U. S DepaI tment of Agricul-
ture
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
TAXPAYERS MEETING

The second annual meeting OF the
taxpayers of Whitman county will be
held at the courthouse in Colfax ON
Wednesday, March IA All taxpay-
ers in the county are invited to be
present.
F. A. Thompson, Secretary.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

The Ladies' Aid society of The
Methodist church will hold a general
meeting Wednesday afternoon in the
basement Of the church at $3.50
O'Clock. Important business. All
ladies' Of the church and friends are
invited 10 be present.
MRS :. c. COLPlTTS.
Secretary.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Rev, }. G. Robinson. Holy Com
munion, 100 a. IN. Sunday school
9:45 Il. m. Morning service. 1900
a. M. Evening service, 7:45.
Bishop Page will be in charge of
all services and will also speak 10
the Sunday school The evening
service will be the closing service of
the mission. Welcome to all.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

The Washington State College
Basket Ball team has received an in
yitation this week to compete in the
national amateur basket ball tourna-
ment in Chicago, on March Is, 10,
and IT.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

FOR SALE-The quarter section
OF land one mile west of Pullman,
known as the Fl. M. Aten estate.
Terms; $4,000 down. balance on
long time to suit purchaser. For In
formation see F. e. Sanger. attorney
Tor the estate. Ella M. Aten. Ad-
minIstratrix. jan12u
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

FOR Burbank and Gold
Coin seed potatoes. Unusually
clean and free from disease Inquire
OF w X Whitaker, phone 1924
or Geo. Severance phone 1924
mch2-23
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

Employment files of the Washing
ton State College Y. NJ. C. A. show
a record of 905 jobs provided for
$50 men, during the current college
year, yielding 1892 previous to Feb
ruary %, 1917.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

Extra Special for Saturday only:
Preferred Stock brand. extra fancy
seeded Muscatel raisins,. in fun
weight l5-oz. pkgs., two pkgs. for
25c. Don't neglect getting supply
at this price Saturday. Phone 80.
mch2 G. r. SANDERS co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
FEDERATED CHURCHES
Baptist and Congregational

c. II. Harrison, minister. Sunday
school al $50 a. m. Public worship
at ll:00 a. m. Evening service at
$50. A welcome for everyone.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

homemade Brown Bread. Cook
les, DoughmIts. Salads. Pies. Baked
Ham, fresh Saturday at the deliea-
lessen counter Phone 80.
mch2 c. r. SANDERS co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02
GREENAWALT-FOLGER co.
PULLMAN WASHINGTON

FOR SALE-Fresh mich COW;
baled alfalfa hay, SIS per ton; Me-
lntosh Red, Beethoven and King
apples. 75c aad s per box. Max
Hinrichs, M27X6. jan12tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

FOR SALE-Well bred Shorthorn
bun, coming two years old. r. f.
HaXtOn, phone M227. mch2-23
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

The best Rock Springs coal In
town at the Potlatch Lumber Co.
Feby 23-Mar 2.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

HAY FOR SALE-Call w. O..
Campbell. Phone MAG. feb16-23
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

Insure with McClaskey. jan26tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-03-02

Insure with Mcclaskey. jan2stf