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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-07-12
OPERATION DATE OF
DRAFT Is AUGUST Is

The last step necessary to make
the entire national guard available for
duty in France was taken on Monady
by President Wilson with the issu,
ing of a proclamation drafting the
state troops into the army of the Unit
ed States ON August 5.
To make certain that the purpose
of the national defense act is carried
out, the proclamation also specifically
declares the men drafted to be dis
charged from the old militia status on
that date. In that way the restraint
upon use of militia outside the coun-
try is avoided and the way paved for
sending the regiments to the European
front.
Badgers Go July IS
The national guard Of New York,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia.
Michigan. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
North and South Dakota and Nebraska
will be called into the federal serV-
ice on July Is and sent to concentra'
ton camps in the south, although the
draft will not apply formally.to them
until August 5.
Similarly the state troops from
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connec-
ticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Mary
land. District of Columbia, Virginia,
North and South Carolina, Tennessee,
Illinois Montana. Wyoming, Idaho,
Washington and Oregon are called IN
TO the federal service on July Is.
Units from other states are to be
sent to the camps on August D. The
call covers all members Of the nation
al guard and it's reserve not ALREADY
in the federal service except lew
officers and special units not required
for tactical organizations.
To Avoid Congestion
The mobilization arrangement was
necessary to provide for movement OF
the regiments south to their camps
without congestion and, to the same
end. the division of states into these
increments was revised from the orig
inal schedule.
The operative date of draft was
DELAYED until August 5, so that all reg
iments can be taken into the army 81
simultaneously.
Fourteen camp sites for the sixteen
tactical DIVISIONS into which the guard
will be ordered for war purposes have
been selected and the militia bureau
is preparing railroad routing for the
troops to the camps. Seven of the
sites selected are in the southeastern
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-07-12
DENz.E:R

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Baier of Troy
were guests recently of Rudolf Liedig
and family. The trip was made in
their new car.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jesse and fam
lily Of Sumpter were guests Sunday of
her mother, Mrs. F. Bettschieder.
Otto Markert has purchased a car
Mr.. and Mrs. John Yoreks and fam
brother George and family, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Knoll of Lo-
ganville visited relatives here Sun
day.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-07-12

j. ]. Stoner, one of Madison's early
residents, was buried in the Stoner
family lot at Forest Hill yesterday
at Madison. He died at Berkeley, CAL,
May 81, and his body was cremated.
The ashes arrived in that city about a
week ago, but they were not Inferred
until yesterday, owing to the absence
of friends from the city.
Services were held in Berkeley,
where the widow and son still live.
They did not come for the burial. No
services were held at Forest Hill but
a number of intimate friends gath
cred around the grave. He was 80
and had lived in Madison many years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-07-12
LELAND

Mr.. and Mrs. William Alvin and
son Martin Of Baraboo called one day
last week on Julius Alvin. The trip
was made in their new car. They al
so called on Mr.. and Mrs. John Mil
Ter.
Miss Ella Lesch of Baraboo was a
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Mielke few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mallon enter
tanned relatives and friends on Sun
day
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-07-12
HONEY CREEK
SUMP1ER
A Mt

August J. Alvin was elected as
clerk of the school in district No. Z,
town of Honey Creek.
Bonnie and Ella Hillen of Milwau-
kee returned home Monday after
spending week at the H. A. Buelow
home.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob L. Kl'ngman of
Woodstock visited at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. julius Alvin Sunday.
John Huber, Sr., is at the hospital
at Chicago on account of poor health.
Miss Helen Pankalla of Madison is
visiting at the H. A. Buelow home.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-07-12

The correspondent saw the notes
made by Gallois during the flight.
There were just few fords and fig
ures marking the places sighted and
the hours of arrival. The last entry
is: Essen, it is there" showing that
he reached that point on schedule
time.
The others also returned. Some
did not reach Essen, but dropped
bombs on other towns.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-07-12

department, five in the southern and
two in the western. The two others
will be in the southeastern depart
ment. The only two divisions posi-
lively assigned are the Nineteenth,
including the California guard, which
will go to LindasVista, Calf, and the
Twentieth, including Oregon, Wash
ington, and other states in the north
west, which will go to Palo Alta, Calf.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-07-12

five sisters-in-law, who, with his four
congregations and host of dear and
near friends lament his seemingly un-
timely death.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
BURIAL OF DEAD :. PROBLEM IN
 ENGLAND
(By Associated Press.)

y LONDON, Feb. 6. - A new public danger threatens the country in the difficulties of burying the dead. It Is caused by the scarcity of undertak- CTS. coffin makers and grave diggers, and has resulted in delaying funerals for days, condition which if agra vated by an epidemic would become very serious. To forestall that danger and also to remedy the present situ- ation compulsory cremation is being advocated.
 The tribunals which sit in all parts of the country and hear appeals for exemption from military service, have pressed into military service every man whose work is not indispensable to the existence of the nation. The result Is that they have "comber out the undertaking trade and taken most of the skilled grave diggers for an other sort of digging.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
154 ST TRAINERS DESTROYED BY
 SUBMARINES
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Feb. 6. - The destruc- tion of merchant tonnage by subma- rines of kindred war causes was great CT during January than any previous month. The gross tonage lost was 337,000, involving the sinking of one hundred and fifty-four vessels The total destruction during the war was 4,369,000 gross tons, or twenty-four hundred ships. The British shipping suffered the heaviest during January, with fifty-four vessels destroyed Nor way is second with thirty-four and France third with twenty-five.
 The German blockade has not de- layed the transportation of war mater ials and munitions from the United States to Great Britain and France. Five steamers are now bound for Flu rope, and they carry enough war contraband goods to equip an army corps. Two steamers on the way car ry the French colors, and others the British. Four of the vessels carry passengers.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
WANT RAILROAD EXTENDED ID
 |O|TAR0D !
(By Associated Press)

SEWARD, Feb. 5. - Miners of the lditarod district and the lower Yu. kon, 1nnoko and Kuskokwim districts are heading a movement to have work begun at once on the branch line of the government railroad system in Alaska, which has been protected from Susitna valley northwestward in. to the lower Yukon valley. Prelimin- ary surveys were made three years ago by J. L. McPherson, of Seattle, at the request of the Alaskan engineer ing commission.
 The miners point out that within the last few years new placer camps have been established at Marshal City. the Tolstoi and at points along the kuskokwim, and that mineral de. posits have hardly been scratched ow- ing to the high cost of transportation. Freight rates from Seattle to the lditarod. via Boring sea and river boats, run from $100 per ton for gen eral merchandise to nearly twice that much for explosives.
 Placer ground of ordinary richness cannot be touched, it is said, unless the yield is sufficient to offset this high freight rate A railroad from the Seward. Fairbanks line to this dis trict would enable the miners to bring In cheap fuel from the Matanuska coal fields. and also insure a greatly reduced freight rate. via rail from here.
 Engineering officials here realize the value of the Iditarod line as part of the system, and it is possible that its construction may be consid- cred after the main line Is connected up along Turnagain arm.
 With the shutting down of work north of Anchorage additional con tracts have been let along the arm. and there are now about 1000 men at work on this section, which includes the heaviest construction on the entire line.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
HAPPE EN|NCs IN
 NE|GHB0R|NG ........T TOWNS

Herds of caribou have been seen recently near Talkeetna crossing the Susitna river on the ice just at th. verge of the settlement
 J. G. K. Toussaint, of Fairbanks, has received notice of his appoint ment as land agent to handle cases before the United States land office.
 Rev. Jack Dunstan, of Anchorage, has announced that he will establish l peoples church in that city, and that suitable building would soon be erected for the purpose
 The Alaska engineering commission has awarded a contract to the Eska Creek Coal Company for 5000 tons of coal at s5 per ton f. O. b. cars at Eska siding.
 For the first time since the shut ting down of the old Alaska Northern railroad the big rotary snowplow was put in operation on the line few days ago between Seward and Mile g.
 J. P. Anderson, a former assistant to Prof. Georgeson, head of the gov ernment agricultural experimental station in Alaska, will operate floral hot house in Juneau.
 While cooking her Christmas din ner, Mrs. Horace Hill, wife of Fore man Hill at Talkeetna, burned her arm so severely that she was laid up for nearly a month.
 U. s. Deputy Marshal Healey, of Talkeetna, and Miss Anna Nessit were married at that place by Judge Wolff
 It is reported from Anchorage that I $150,000 concrete hotel building will be constructed there in the early spring.
 Peter Bruseth, an employe of the Gold Bullion mine at Willow creek, was brought to Anchorage recently suffering from an attack of paralysis
 A. c. Allingham, who is taking a tAOSh oA ohcCp No "CStSiH AlaShh loI experimental purposes, sailed on the Dora for Coal harbor.
 Louis Levy. we'll known Alaska fur buyer, is authority for the st9 ment that furs are going up and that the price of mink skins are soaring
 The Wells brothers and Coffey claim owners in the Broad Pass coun try, are freighting in supplies for the summer. and already have one load at their camp.
 The Alaska Pageant, given by the Douglas Island Women's Club to raise funds for the domestic science depart ment of the public school, netted the sum Of $175.
 w. D. Elliott. proprietor of the road house at Eklutna, has had 8 trail GU, across the Arm from his place to Knik, which shortens the distance about nineteen miles.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
u. $. Takes Over Informed Shins
ARCTIC LUMBER CO CHANGES
 HANDS

One of the most striking indications Of the healthy development and growth Of Cordovs Is the recent or. ganizatfon among iocel investors of the Cordova Mill ( Lumber Company, corporation organized under the ter ritorisl laws and having an authorized capitalization of $75.0O0. Articles were recently filed with the secretary Of Alaska. and the company is now ready to begin active operations. The company will operate at Cordova a large and thoroughly appointed and equipped sawmill, with a daily cspa- city.of from thirty to fifty thousand feet of lumber. It is proposed, also. to erect dry kiln, and to carry on in connection with the mill a factory for the manufacture of various lumber products and building materials. The mill is admirably situated upon the spur track of the Copper River & Northwestern railway, extending from the foot of Second street past the Are tice Lumber Company yards, and is upon ddewater. The location of the mill upon rail connection and tide water gives to the enterprise a marked advantage.
 By conveyances executed and de iivered late yesterday afternoon. the Cordova Mill & Lumber Company has become the owner of the entire lum. Der and buildings material stock of the Arctic Lumber Company. together with the lumber yard. warehouses and equipment of the lattss company To- cated at the foot of Second street and adjacent to the plant of the new company. In taking over the Arctic Lumber Company's stock and proper ties. the local organization has pur- chased. as we'll. the good will of the older and retiring corporation. The Arctic Lumber Company is closing up It's affairs. and will not compete with the Cordova Mil ( Lumber Company in the lumber market
 The work of installing the machin- cry of the mill is now practically com pleted. and it is expected that the plant will be steamed up and the ma chinery turning by this evening. Log ging operations have already begun for the new company, and within a day or two the hum of the flying buzz saw will be heard
 The new company has in the lumber and selling field one of the most flat tering opportunities that could be de sired, and the immediate success O the venture is predicted by everyone
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
WELL KNOWN ENGINEER IS
 WEpoEo IN FRISCO.

Private advices received state that Louis A. Lavenssler. the well known mining engineer, was married on Jan uary 24, at the home of his sister in San Francisco. to Mrs. Pollock of Sc attle, and that the happy couple are now on a honeymoon trip through southern California.
 The groom is probably one of the best known mining engineers in the northwest, and particularly in Alas ka, where for a number of years he represented the MOrgaB-Gugsenheim interests. He has . host of friends throughout tho country who will unite in wishing . happy and prosperous voyage over the sea of mstrimony.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
UNCLE SAM NOW LOOKING
 FOR A MARRIED FARMER,

There is an opportunity at present for good farmer, proficient in the ways Of everything from turnips to cows. to secure position with Uncle Sam.
 N. D. Snodgrass, superintendent of the government experimental work in farming in this section is looking for He wants young American, who has been brought up on farm, who is a man of family. The successful appli- cant will be sent to Kodiak by Snod- grass and installed on the farm there
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
QUARANTINE BE LIFTED FROM
 STEAMER

The steamer Northwestern has been quarantined at Ketchikan ,on her trip. Advices from there state that she will be released tomor- row morning, leading to the belief that the contagious disease aboard is measles, and not smallpox as has been currently reported On account of her delay the Northwestern's re- turn trip from Cordova to Seattle will be made via the outside passage.
 The Northwestern sailed from Se- attle last Thursday morning with fir teen passengers aboard for Cordova, and was due here today. Judge Fred M. Brown Is among those on the boat booked for Valdez.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
LARGE CONCRETE BUILDING BE
 ERECTED

Captain A. E. Lathrop, who con ducts chain of moving picture shows in southwestern Alaska towns, returned last night from Anchorage, and spread the glad tidings that he will erect four story concrete build. ing in Cordova this spring. The plans have all been prepared for the new structure, which is to cost $65 1000, and Captain Lathrop left on today's steamer for the states to close the contract for the material and furnish ings for this modern and elaborate building.
 The new theatre will be built on the lots adjoining the Northwestern Hard ware Company, on First avenue, and will be 50x100 feet. The basement will be used as central heating plant and it is the intention to supply all the buildings in the business section of the town with heat. The ground floor will be occupied by the Empress theatre, with 2 couple of sfore rooms in front. There will be offices fitted up on the second floor and living apartments on the third floor. The building throughout will be equipped with all modern appliances, including an automatic elevator.
 Captain Lathrop shows his con fidence in the future of Cordova by so large an investment in real estate. and the improvement he is about to make is only forerunner of others that are to follow in the spring.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
AERIAL ACTIVITY ALONG ENTIRE
 FRONT
(By Associated Press.)

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN FRANCE, Feb. 6. The announce ment that improved weather condi. tions permitted increased aerial ac, tivity along the entire front" is the lacOnic and prosaic way in which the official communique dismisses some of the most spectacular episodes of the war
 To those who have once witnessed this increased aerial activity" such an announcement conjures up at once picture of countless aeroplanes ir the air - scouting, fighting, diving spinning. lowering over enemy tar, gets and calmly sending wireless sig nals through the fountains of enemy fire, phOtographing the enemy lines bombing his ammunition dumps and sheds and supply columns, and other. wise carrying on" in the sky in a manner wholly bewildering to the on. locker. but typifying in supreme de gree the indispensable part aviation is playing in this war.
 With a candor often uncommon in times of strife, the British com munique may end from day to day with the simple statement that one or two or three or four "of our machines have not returned" This means they have either been hit and forced to land in the enemy lines. or have been shot down to fate more certain. Ii is no child's play to circle above a Ger man battery observing for half an hour or more. tortured by exploding shells and black shrapnel puffballs coming nearer and nearer like the ex tending finger tips of some hand of death. But they are little more than children these mere boys who are bringing the lustre of everlasting fame to the British aviation service. Some are scarce eighteen. It is rare tc find flying mar over twenty-five.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
COUNCIL DECIDES PURCHASE
 FIRE NET FOR DEPARTMENT.

At the regular meeting of the city council. held last night, Chief Dooley was instructed to purchase a fire net for the use of the local department Charles NJ. Rosswog was appointed registrar of votes for the municipal election and he will at once begin en- rolling names at the postoffice store. The city clerk was instructed to pre- pare two ordinances. one regulating the installation of electric wires and the other to prevent dogs on the streets unless under leash.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
EAGLES ANNIVERSARY BALL
 TO BE HELD TONIGHT

All arrangements have been per fected for the anniversary ball to be given by Cordova Aerie, F.. o. E., at Eagle hall tonight. Decorators have been at work and their labors speak for themselves. Excellent music has been engaged and the floor put in the best of condition, so that all is in readiness for a good time.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
MECCA SALOON TO CLOSE
 UNTIL AFTER IT MOVES,

The Mecca saloon will have to sus- pend business temporarily, as it is compelled to move from it's present location and will not be able to occupy the Finkelstein x Sapiro store room until the latter firms new building has been fitted up for occupancy This means that the Mecca is compelled to close for a couple of weeks.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06

R. D. Menzie, manager of the N. c. stage line between Fairbanks and Chitina, arrived in town last evening and left today on the steamer for an extended visit to the states. This is the first trip outside in seven years. He will go direct to the company headquarters in San Francisco, and take boat from the latter place for Philadelphia, via the Panama canal.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
ALASKA SAILS FOR SEATTLE.

The steamer Alaska sailed for Sc attle at noon today. taking a large shipment of copper ore and the fol. lowing passengers: D. J. McAlplne, F.. w. Tillman. Robert Layery. s. How ell, Mrs. Gust Peterson. Mrs. J. P. Rockafellow, Angus McDouEAll, W. H. Bogue. R. D. Menzie, Howard Merritt and wife.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
NJ ALARM EEL I IN GERMANY
 OVER BREAK
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. Ger many's disposition to regard it's break with the United States with calmness and deliberation and in a peaceful spirit brings new expectation to those who hope the breach will go no further than severance of diplo- matic relations. The real test will come on the actual performance of the submarine campaign.
 BERLIN, Feb. 6. - The Germans have manifested consideration and courtesy to Americans here and else where in Germany.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
PASSENGER SHIP IS SUNK BY 4
 SUBMARINE
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 6. - The British steamer Port Adelaide, carrying pas sengers, has been sunk, ninety-six of the passengers and crew being picked up later. Five shots were fired by the German submarine U-45 at the American steamship West Wego on January 31, but all of the shots missed their mark.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
SPORTS PAY
 BETS ON DELEGATE ELECTION.

Several bets were turned over yes terday as result of the latest re- ports from Juneau in regard to the delegate election that appeared in the Times to the effect that Wickersham was reelected. The stakeholders in several cases were loaih to disgorge. as they had carried the money around so long they thought it belonged to them.-Anchorage Times, Jan. 26.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06

Craig Miller and A. J. McGowan have purchased the Swift-Armour. Crosby Company salmon cannery and will double its capacity. The new ma chinery will be installed this spring before the run of fish commences. The cannery is situated on Hecate island. !n southeastern Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
SMALL BOAT |S SUNK NEGRO
 KILLED
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. s. - The An- erican consul at Queenstown reports that an American negro seaman, Rich ard Wallace. was killed during the smelling of small boat by a German submarine after the crew had left tht British steamer EavenstOne, which was afterwards sunk.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
JAPS SATISFIED
 WITH NEW LAW PASSED
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. The working of the new immigration law is causing no apprehension. friction or differences between Japan and the United States. In fact Japan has made no protest against the law as finally passed.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06

J. s. NJ. Nelson. agent at Chitina for the Ford car, will open a garage and repair shop at that place In antici- patton of . great rush of tourists dur ing the coming summer.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06

Hjalmar Nordale has been endorsed by the Democratic divisional commit tee of the Fourth division for the po- sition of game warden, made vacant by the resignation of Andy Hoey.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06
NOTICE.

All MasOns and families and mom- bers of the Eastern Star and families are cordially invited to attend the Eastern Star ball at the Bungalow Fri day. February 9, g p. m.
 2-5-3t R. l.. PATTON, Sec.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06

Dr. Robert Simpson, of Juneau, who examined the eyes of the Cordova school children, returned last night from trip to the westward, on his way home.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06

J. R. Lamb. foremin on the pile driver ct Nenana, for the Alaska en- gineering commission. suffered . frac tured leg recently by falling while at work on the driver.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06

The Border Line Transportation Co.,. operating the steamer A-Ki between southsastern Alaska points and Sent tie. has called off It's agreement with the other companies and has an uounced . reduction in rates.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-06

The office of the Pacific Steamship Company at Juneau, which for many. years has been located on Main street. has been moved to the new Pacific Coast Company's dock. below Ferry Way,