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Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-15

difficulty in getting recruits and agents for former President Roosevelts prospective division find every where more men for the organization than Arizonas share would be.
 Arizona cannot afford to let the word out through the nation that it's citizens have to be seized by the "scruh of the neck" and dragged into the National Guard That sort of an impression would undo all the advertising that has been done for the state The news of conscrpon in Arizona would be msconstrued by the enlistments have been going into other military organizations It would be assumed that there was something wrong with citizenship which would ap pear to have deeroratcd sadly since those days twenty years ago when the Rough Riders organization was formed followed by the First Territorial Volunteer In fantry In both those organizations Arizonans led in their eagerness to join
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-15
BRITISH TROOPS
 ENClRCLING LENS

Continued From Page One) nd suffered many killed and wound d in addition to the loss of more than 100 prisoners.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the reg ist, ,a.ion books of the City of Nome, Alaska, are now open at the office of the City Clerk of said City of Nome. where all electors may registere ,n accordance with the registration ordi- nGnces of the City of Nome.
 Said registration books will remain open until and including the fourth Saturday in March. 1917.
 Notice Is further given that all electors to vote at the Municipal and School Board election to be held April Sr. 1917, will be required to register i3 order to vote a: said election.
 F GRIMM,
 City Clerk.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20
CITY COUNCIL HOLDS
 REGULAR MEETING

The council meeting was held last night at seven o'clock in City Clerk Grmm's office, all being present with Mayor Moler ia the chair. The min utes of the preceding meeting were red and approved.
 \ letter from Mr Shaughnessy of red and was laid over for further consideration.
 Announcement was made that the registration books would be opened on Wednesday. Councilmaa Wesley of the finance committee reported that the bon was up and cells ready for oc- cupants and that the old jail had bet ter be left where it is until spring when it can be dismantled to advan- [, so.
 Councilman MeAllister of the com mit;ee on fire and water reported that tlo pumping plant is in perfect con- dItion.
 The steam whistle over the Wild Goose heating plant was discussed. It was stated that blasts can be blown to indicate the box number without using too much steam. Some of the councilmen favored having merely q certain number of toots to indicate a fire in the east end of the town and a certain number for the west end as most people don't know the box num- bels anyway. Announcement will be made. as to what method will be adopted
 Councilman Poteet explained that the lights on the steeple of the Cath olc church were not kept burning on h' igh: moonlight nights because Faith CT Post deemed them unnecessary on su1h nights.
 Under the neau Of claims against the city. Charles Ross presented two bills totalling $2.05251 for material and labor put in on the new pumping plant with :he explanation that he bn was no: presented sooner be-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

theitiy the history of the islands since their discoverye by E,uroepans, gave a crncise accoun, of their resources, and a description of their physical char acteristics. She touched upon social customs and the last days of kingly rule which she participated in as d girl. Her personal experiences illus tIated happily many parts of the ad d'ess. A number of stereop:ican views country she described. She was heart il! applauded.
 Mrs. Frank Poet sang "A Little Grey Home In the Vest" with such enec: that she was eneored and re- spaonded with "A Girlie was Just de to Love-"
 pr. II. H. Sharpe then gave an in- formal and instructive address on lerrosy and particularly the leper colony on one of the islands. He ex- plGined the universality of the dis etse and that it is now practically under control being chiefly prevalent in the tropics although cases exist in Iceland and Norway. He explained the nature of the disease and methods ot treatment which are similar 70 tu- be! culosis. He paid tribute to Father Da amien. The fathers marble monu- mf nt was depicted on the screen ana the doctor said that he had establish ed an even more permanent. monu- ment in the minds of men. Stereop- ticon views showed the nature of the two forms of leprosy and the island e lony. pr. Sharpes lecture was brief but was full of facts not of common kr owledge.
 Nil. Dealkin then sang song de- s,riptive of Ireland and responded wi:h an encore If 1 Knock the l. out of Out of Kelly" which contained local hits at Frank Kiesele and Con Kelly which provoked merriment.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

Ihse Il Was agreed among the mem m.l meetings that the bill should be dc 'ayed until there were funds in the treasury.
 Mayor Moller inquired in.o the au- thorization for the changes in the plans of the fire plant that made this labor and material necessary He aid not question that both labor and material were put in but asked if they had been ordered in public meet ing.
 lie was answered in part by Messrs. itoss, McAllster, Rose and Burgh who explained how the fire plant was start ed and how a change in the plans was decided on after the plant was cost of eight thousand dollars
 Mayor Moller appointed Councilmen P.teet and Wesley to investigate the items enumerated in the bills with trc help of Mir. kelling and make q repor: before further action is taken in the matter.
 Councilman McAllister stated that there is d long trestle belonging to the railroad company that might be bought and put up for use of the Sandspitters. This matter was re- feIred to the street committee.
 Mayor Moller stated that he had ordered q warrant drawn for $575 as monthly payment on the fire house and asked that his action be ratified by the council. This was done.
 Bills that had been passed on by tte finance committee were ordered ln.i and new bills were read.
 City Clerk Grimm reported that taxes are coming in very slowly.
 Notices of he near approach of tho datc when taxes will become denn- quept, and of the opening of the books for registration were ordered printed in the official paper. Whereupon the mt eting adjourned for one week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

Three matches were played in the Beard of Trade billiard tournament yesterday. h the afternoon there was game in class b between Modini. 70. and Grant. 100. which was won by Mo dini in s5 innings with Gran. reg is'ering IS.
 In the evening a class C. match was played between Mish. '95, and Ohrem, ll5. which required 90 ia. nings to conclude. Mish ran out while OhIem stood at 93. Mishs average was l.05 and Ohrem's l.0S.
 Then came a class A match be- tween Roy Wells, 200. and kiesele. 2s0. This match was q disapoint- ment to kieseles many admirers for he did not play up to form while on the other hnd Wells acquitted himself very we'll. It took 99 innings for Wells to make his two hundred which gave him aa average of POP. Kiesele's average was l.79 lnaSmuch as ne scored only IFS. He is a finished cue man and will give a better account of himself in other matches in the or inion of his friends.
 Tanight ut S:30 Doyle, 115, will play Borland. 115. in class B. Following this m6 tch Lilly. 1S0. and Allan. 250 will clash cues in class A.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

According to a telegram just re- ceived Scotty Allan will reach Fair banks today His coming is anticipat :. ed there by the people as he is famed az q dog driver. If he reaches Fair banks at noon he will have made the Journey in 19 days.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

Seven thousand five hundred feet of lumber was recently sent ou: to the Flat creek dredge to be used in the construction of cook house and bunk house in preparation for large sum- m1r operations The work there is in charge of Billy Ewing and Mort Powell.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that he taxes on real and personal. property will be delinquent on March lst, 1917. Penalty and interest will be added on said taxes not paid on or prior to said date.
 E. GRIMM,
 City Clerk.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20
NEWS NOTES

Cassen and Seppala have had a lajge cabin moved out to their ground oh Rock creek where they have pay a. d depth of about 30 feet.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

Otto Mills was brought in yester- day from Specimen gulch and taken to Holy Cross hospital. He Is Ill with intestinal trouble of some sort pr. Mustard is treating him.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

Tonight the Pioneers will celebrate their anniversary at the Igloo by { dance. card playing and refreshments Pioneers and their lady friends vii be presen:
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

Messrs. Garret and A. E. Hanson
 left for Council this morning. Mrs. Taylor who has been visiting in Nome for some time went along as a passen- ger
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20
F. GRIMM,
 City Clerk.

Let the Nugget do your letter writ Ing by sending the Weekly Nugget to your frtsnas cn the outs4ds-Soc no.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20
HEAVY CANNONADlNG.
International News Service.

PARIS. Feb. 20.-It is officially al- nounced that heavy cannonading is in progress between the Disc and Ai3ne rivers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

All kinds of sleigh and ski wood on sale at Ross mill and shop. Also building and mining timber.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

Office and Residence of J. F. MoAl- lister, treiohtsr and transfer, Elite Baths. Phone Red 157.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

The Moose social dance las. night night was q very pleasant affair Ow- ing to the entertainment of the Dream which was not concluded until 10 o'clock the crowd did not arrive ear ly The attendance was just right ftr the capacity of :he hall. Music was furnished by Miss Johnson. Yio- lin. and Prof. Petersen. plano. The Nome Bowling Clubs trophy which was won by the Moose team was presented to the order at the regular nie eting which preceded the dance and w1s on exhibition during the evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

The Alaska Lighterage and Com. nc: cial Company's office and coa yards will be closed on Thursday February 22. which is Washington birthday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

There was standing room only last night in the Dream thea:er at the entertainment for the benefit of the Catholic school. The program began with motion picture and was fol- lowed by two violin solos by Miss Johnson with Mrs Burgh playing the acmompanimen: on the piano. MT. Hand That Feeds You" and was en- cored.
 Mrs. Darling then gave an enter taining and instructive address on the Hawaiian islands. She sketched
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-20

A newspaper clipping dated St. Paul Janaury 20 stated that the longest dog race in the world would be held u , following week. The race was 70 be held from Winnipeg to St Paul over what is known as the Pembina tr1ii a distance of 476 miles. which the dispatch calls attention to. is longer than the Nome Candle course for the famous All-Alaska sweep ts.kes.
 The race was suggested by Louis N Hill, :he railroad magnate and was held under the auspices of the St. Paul Outdoor Carnival committee. It was expected to be made an annual event.
 Fourteen teams had already been CT tered. They represented chiefly Manitoba and Hudson Bay breeds. The drivers were to include Indians, Ice landers and possibly several Alaskans.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
PROF. HUMPHREY SPEAKS con.
VERNING THE TOBACCO
STEMMERY

| recently visited the stemming fac
tory of the American Tobacco Co. in
the East End-Union and East Third
streets. There is not better place in
which to work colored people-both
male and female. Every thing is san
itary, the overseers are perfect gen
tlemen and the conduct Of those work
ing there perfect. No place else Of
fers the advantages that this Company
does-at least IS a week while learn
ing trade. Some are making Sc, 81
So, SO, $40, $11 and $12 each week.
Between twenty-five and thirty OF
our larger boys and girls have not
the money with which to buy their
books Immediately. In view of this
fact have agreed to pay for their
books provided they work with me
each Saturday in the stemming fac
tory until their books have been paid
for. So beginning with Saturday Sep
TENDER 8, at Z o'clock in the morniong,
thirty of our pupils and | will be
found stemmng tobacco, and we shall
continue to do so every Saturday. !
would also advise every colored man
and woman without steady work to
look up this stemming factory and ask
the officials there to let you work
Honest work should not be below any
ones dignity because of the place in
which its done 1t is idleness that de-
stroys dignity regardless of its loca-
ton.
In conversation with Superintend-
ent Thomas this morning he inform
ed me that he wanted $50 men and wo-
men at once
w IT HUMPHREY
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
How's Your Kick?

If the feet have tendency to go on
strike and growl with pain, feeling
hot and uncomfortable, you can take
them before board of arbitration
that will restore them to sure and
cheerful working power at once
Here's they way. First, hot foot
bath in which has been dissolved at
least tablespoonfuls of 20 Mule
Team Powdered Boric. You cannot
use too much of the Boric. The more
the merrier.
When dressing, shake a little 90
Mule Team Powdered Boric into the
foot of the stocking and also sprinkle
a little in the shoe, especially on the
sole and in the toe. Then you are
ready to walk, work, dance, or just
merely kick!
All leading druggists sell 20 Mule
Team Powdered Boric.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
sll,5ss,ot5,loo WAR BOND BILL UP

Washington, September - The
House today began consideration Of
the $1l S,9l5,4G0 war bond and GER
tificate bill, the biggest measure of
its kind ever presented to Congress.
1t has, in the main, the support Of
both Republicans and Democrats.
General debate on the bill will con-
tinue until Wednesday, when it will
be taken up for amendment and a
final vote. 1t will be passed probably
late Wednesday to be followed by the
war insurance bill.
Republicans of the House will en-
deayor to amend the bond bill to pro-
vide for the creation Of congress
sional war expenditures committee. A
similar provision written into the food
control bill recently by the Senate
was thrown out in conference because
of objection by President Wilson on
the ground that it would embarrass
him in the conduct of the war.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
American Association

Louisville, 6; indianapolis, l.
Columbus, 2; Toledo, /.
st. Paul, 10; Milwaukee, 3.
Minneapolis, 8; Kansas City, 9.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
TOBACCO FOR SOLDIERS
Can Be Sent to Europe at Remarkably
Low Prices Through Special Offer
Of the Liggett & Myers TObac.
co COmpany-Cards May
BE Had at the Ledger
Office.

For the convenience of those wish
ing to send tobacco to soldiers of the
United States in Europe, the Liggett
& Myers Tobacco Company has ar
ranged to send and distribute among
them through perfectly reliable chan
nels leading brands of their manufac-
ture.
1t is made possible for you to send
the liberal supply listed below, for
twenty-five cents, because the expense
of carrying is contributed, the ex-
pense of distributing to the soldiers
is contributed, there is no Internal
Revenue tax or duty on tobacco to
our soldiers in Europe, and because
of the fact that the Liggett & Meyers
Company will contribute substan-
tial part Of each kit itself.
The Ledger now has on hand a
number of cards furnished us by the
Liggett & Myers Company on which
anyone may write what brand of CT
garettes or tobacco Is wanted. A
stamped card with your name and ad-
dress thereon will be placed IN each
kit you donate so that the grateful
soldier receiving it can conveniently
make acknowledgment. AS a safe
guard we suggest that contributions
be mailed or brought direct to us or
handed only to persons whom you
know personally to be responsible.
The donations may also be sent direct
to the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Com
pany.
Following is the form of the card:
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co.
1874 Broadway, New York City
Genltmen
l enclose $.... for which please
send our soldiers in Europe in the
most direct way, the KITS | have
marked below and place stamped
mailing card with my name and adj
dress thereon in each kit:
(Do not send currency-it is unsafe
in the mails)
How Many
Contents of Each pc Kit
-. rs Kit MOL. Three pkgs. Fatima
and one pkg. Piedmont-70 cigar
cites.
-. .25c Kit No. 2. Five pkgs Chester
field-100 Cigarettes.
-. 25c Kit No. 8. Five pkgs, Pied
mont-100 Cigarettes.
-. Csc Kit No. 4. Ten &c pkgs. Vel
vet Smoking Tobacco.
-. .25c Kit No. 5. Five 1Oc pkgs. Har-
mony Pipe Blend (Foil Kit Pack
age.)
-. .25c Kit No. 6. Ten SC pkgs Dukes
Mixture Smoking Tobacco.
80. .25c Kit MOI Five 10c cuts Star
Chewing Tobacco.
-. Use Kit No. s. Five 1Oc cuts Mas
terpiece Chewing Tobacco.
Street Address ....................
City and State. ...................
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
Personals

Mrs. Charles Hart of st. Louis is
the guest of the Misses Hart OF Fifth
street. Mr.. Hart will join her the lat
ter part OF this week.
Mr. and Mrs. M. b. Easton and son,
Fred, OF Cincinnati, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Frederick Of Front
street for few days.
Mrs. Matte A. Wise Of Union City,
Tenn, is here to spend the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. William M.
Jones of East Second street.
Miss Theo Curran Of Dover, accom-
panied by her grandmother, Mrs. Han
nah c. Curran, of this city, returns to
her home in Dover this afternoon.
Hon. and Mrs. W. II. Cox and Miss
Tebie Farrow returned yesterday from
an extended visit to Rev. and Mrs.
Clayton Earl Wheat at bingham,
Mass.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05

Joseph Ramsey, a well known and
much respected colored man, living on
the Sardis pike, near Mayslick, died
Tuesday afternoon The funeral will
be held from the Mayslick NJ. E.
Churcr Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Burial in the Mayslick Gene
terry.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05

Miss Nell Sutherland. former teach
er in the Maysville High School, is
spending a few days in the city, en-
route to Ashland, where she is teach
or in the public schools. The Ashland
school open next Monday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
BASEBALL
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
National League

Philadelphia, o. Brooklyn, 0; called
In IA inning; darkness,
Boston, 3; New York, !.
Cincinnati, 4; Pittsbury, 8; 10 in
nlngs.
st. Louis, 8; Chicago, IL.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
CINCINNATI MARKET

WHEAT
No. . Red-$2.20.
No. 3 Red-$2.lS.
No. 4-$2.16.
No. 5 Red-$2.1362.15.
CORN
White ear-$2.O602,OS.
Yellow ear-$1.95@1.97.
Mixed ear-$19401.96.
OATS
No. 2 White-6Oc.
No. Whlte-59c
No. White-5SG5S1ac.
No. 9 MiXed-56@57c.
No. b Mixed-52@54c.
No. White-5S05S1ac.
No. 8 White-57@571ac
No. White-55656c
No. Mixed-57@571sc
No. 3 MiXed-54 ms5c.
No, Mixed--53@54c.
HAY
No. Timothy-$l9.OO@19.50.
No , NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
No. 3 Timothy-$17.5OM1S.0O
No l Glover MiXed-Sl9.50.
No. 2 Glover MiXed-$lS50N1S.75.
No. | Clover-$1S.00.
No. , Clovcr-$1750.
MILL FEED
Bran-s99.OO@39.OO
Middlings, brown-$45.00@460O.
Middlings, white-$49.OO050.OO.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05

e. W. Shambers of Maysville Star
Lodge No. 194S Y. U. o. of o. F. has
been appointed Special Deputy of this
district by j. l.. Gordon, ID. Y. M. of
Y, U. o. of o. f., Kentucky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05

The Maysvile Public Schools re-
opened yesterday with large enroll
ment
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
American Lpngue

Chicago. 10; st, Louis, 6,
Washington, /; Philadelphia, 2.
New York, 81; Boston, 40.
Only three games scheduled
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
NASHVILLE PRODUCE MARKET

Following are this mornings quota
tons on country produce telephoned
rs at 8 o'clock by the T.. l.. Manches-
ter Produce Company:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-05
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

Aunt Jane Summers is quietly cele-
brating her Saith birthday at her home
in Forest avenue.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-27
"CROCKERLAND'' ONLY MIRAGE.
RETURNED EXPLORERS SAY
Donald Macmillan Back From North With Proof That
Peary's Continent Does Not Exist in Fact.

Sydney, \. s., Aug. 26.-Donald
MacMillans Arctic exploration cxpc-
dition arrived here tonight on the re-
lief steamer Neptune after four years
spent in the Polar regions.
Mac MILAN. who was one Of Rear
Admiral Peary's leutenants OH his
successful dash for the North pole,
confirmed previous dispatches from
him that there was no Crockcrla nd
such a% had been reported by Pcary
Pcarys mistake was due to a mirage
50 real that the Macmillan party had
becn deceived by il for four days, h"
said.
The first objective of the Macmillan
expedition WAS to prove or disprovc
the existence of Feary'S trOckcrla nd,
which has been a source of prolific
disput" among g"ographcrs and SCicn-
lists. The next purpose of the cNpe-
dition WHS to conduct 4 survey of the
Greenland ice cape.
Silent As to Discoveries.
While Macmillan did not deny that
he had made some discoveries he was
/. ticcnt concerning them, saying he
was under orders to report to the Mil
scum of Natural History in New York.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-27
fop,ssf fae Summary

SEELEY lAkE-More serious than
With 200 men fighting fire, Deputy
Forest Supervisor w. j. Derrick
feels that he can handle the situa-
tion if lie has another calm night
and DAY. aAa
FLArAEAD FoREsT-tire becoming
more and more serious. Three hun
drod men arc fighting this fire and
the situation at Elbow lake is re-
ported had. Men are being brought
from Spokane and Great Falls to
fight this and other new outbreaks
In the district.
SALMON CAkE-Rangcr Findell says
there Is fighting chance to control
this fire is wealth conditions re-
main favorable.
GOLD CREEk-T.ogging Engineer j,
w. Girard took trip around fire and
says that with another calm day and
night they VIII be able to control
entire fire which has burned over
i.bOO acres.
lOlC-Supervisor Elers Kotch left
with so men yesterday for Howard
creek to attack IT. from that side.
DEEP CREEk-Situation encourag
ing. Lolo fire did not Jump creek
and unite with il as feared.
IOAHO-Adair fire under control and
100 men are being let out from
there.
MILLER cREEk-Supervisor ". W.
White came from there last night
with the report that the fire liz very
serious and more men arc being
sent today.
DEER lOOGE-fIrc at Warm Springs
creek, north of Anaconda, was un i
der the control OF 200 men last
night.
6LACkFEET FORESr-l.arge mum
Der OF small fires are burning, with
about roo mon fighting them.
kOOTENAl-This fire has broken
loose and is raging utterly beyond
the control of the two or three hun
drcd men fighting 1t.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-27
Catholics Will Discuss
POpe's Peace Proposal

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 26.-Peace
and Pope Eencwict's proposal to the
bellgcrcntS that n way be sought to
end hostilities are expected to occupy
an important place in deliberations Of
the sixteenth annual convention of the
American Federation of Catholic so
cieties, which began here today to
continue until Wednesday.
Federation officers today predicted
that the pontiff's proposal would be
indorsed but said they expected it
would be entirely along broad lines.
The convention opened today with a
pontifical high mass Business ScS-
sions will begin tomorrow,