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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-11
HOME AFTER FORTY YEARS
Charles Stevens Family Scattered
While He Sought Fortune.

MARSHFIELD, Ore.-Of the many
Americans coming out of Mexico e1th
stories OF adventure the history OF
Charles III. Stevens is probably the
most striking, becauee of the many
features connected with his forty
years among Mexican Indians, ranch
Ing In the wilds OF chihuahua and
the Enoch Arden side of his stay.
Seeking fortune there when n young
man, he was captured by Sonora In
dians and reported dead by his com
panions who escaped; lived as n cap
tive and medicine man for eight
years and on regaining his freedom
! believed return TO his former home
might have brought embarrassing
martial disclosures, and so went back
into Mexico and started ranching, re-
naming 2S years until driven out by
cavalry from Villas army Itk was
only then he set out on a search for
his wife and family OF three children,
who lived at Old Town, Me-, when he
went away to make a fortune in four
years. He came from Mexico. how
ever, wealthy man and is enjoying
life on Coos bay the best he can
away from what he calls his flowery
and entraNcing Chihuahua.
In gathering proofs to maintain his
claims against the Mexican govern
ment, Mr. Stcvents spent $1,000 and
nearly another $1,000 in advertising
and searching out his children. Had
the Mexican revolution not conspired
to drive him back TO America 1t is
probable the adventurers story would
never have come to light. In his trav-
els In the past two years and half
numerous newspapers have sought to
secure his story, but this Is the first
time IL has been printed.
Adventures Come Early.
Adventures came to Mr. Stevens
early In life. He was drummer boy
in the Thirtieth Maine, company f,
In the Civil war and was wounded five
times in the battle of Baton Rouge.
He served under Neal Dow. In after
life he was shot and wounded in from
tier and Mexican fighting ten times
and was mangled by the explosion of
boiler on big ranch in Chihuahua.
He had many close calls to death in
Mexico among the wild hogs, pee
carries, bears and panthers.
Married and having three children
In Old Town, Maine, forty years ago,
he heard the call of President DiaZ,
who was inviting Americans into the
southern republic. Leaving his fam
lily In comfortable circumstances, he
set forth on a fortune hunting eXpe-
dition to last four years.
His entry into Mexico was made
from Tombstone, Ariz., where he
found five experienced miners who
joined him. The party crossed the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-11
Quite Appropriate Motion.

Thrones are rocking these days.
Quite right, too. A rocking throne
is the cradle of liberty.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-11

Two specials-musical service and
short talk by a returned missionary.
Presbyterian church. Seventh and
Boston. Sunday at 1880 p. m.--Adv.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
MRS. JIM BURKE BREAKING
 RECORD WINS B0kum CUP

With flags and banners waving and the town in holiday attire the ladies race for the Bokum cup took place this afternoon and was won by Mrs. Jim Burke who completed the course in 26 minutes and 42 seconds lower ing the time of last years race over the same course by two minutes Miss Kate Ginnivin was second and Mrs. J. J. Kee1an third.
 The race was run over slow .rail owing to the recent wet snow. Had the race taken place during the hard dry weather some great time would have been put up as the best dogs in Alaska were ou. after the beauti- full trophy presented by Mir. Bokum.
 Ten of the swiftest teams ever en- tered in short race lined up at the starting point and were sent off by
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
A GREAT LOSS.

One of Nome's leading citizens, whose name is withheld as he dreads aotoriety, suffered a great loss last night, when his safe was rfied. Said he: q wouldn't have cared so much if the miscreants had merely taken my money, for I could easily replace that-jus. boost my prices bit and blame it on the war; but no, they weren't after money-they were af- ter the most valuable things in the safe--things that money cant replace the bes. reserved seats for the big minstrel show tonight. Why Billy Rose says those reserved seats are selling like hot cakes and man has got to step lively to st any seat at all"-Ady.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
COUNT UnkLER COMMANDS RAIDER---
 HAS SUBMARINE C0NS0RTS AL0NG---
 PLAYS HAVOC WITH ALLIED SHIPPING

gas motors She is in command of Count Unkler of the German naval reserve and has seventy of d crew.
 They state that the raider is heav- ily armed and carries many torpedoes for her divers as well as d number of long range quick firing guns of light caliher. On all occasions in the capture of the ships destroyed the raider was flying the Norwegian flag
 Her mode of operation was to lay in the track of passing vessels which she overhaulod. took their crews off. replenished her supplies if necessary and ssnt the ship to the bottom. The captured sailors were not let above matches and were at all times kept
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
$1,000 IN A
 FEW HOURS

owing to the unfortunate financial condition of Bobby Brown his many friends in the city decided to raise q subscription to tide him over the rough spots. To that end a com- mittee consisting of Con Kelley, Har- ry Riley, Ned Darling and Fred Aver set out this afternoon and raised a thousand dollars inside of few hours.
 Candle and Council as well as Dime creek and Solomon expressed themselves in the matter and a good ly sum will be raised for this good cause. If ever there was a man of his word, a good husband, father and friend it is Bobby Brown.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

Mrs. Darling at intervals of two minutes. The best part of the trail was the first half mile and the way those teams went over .hat distance was sure good to look at.
 Mrs. Downing met with a whole back full of hard luck along the trail. At the turning point her dogs took liking to Lucky Peterson and wanted to roll him in the snow before taking up the race again. Mrs. Vim cent also had a jinx and got tangled up with Mrs, Berg's team losing much valuable time.
 In all, it was the most exciting ladies race held in Nome. All of the drivers worked hard, kept their heads and made a great fight for the beau tiful trophy offered to the ladies of Nome by Norris H. Bokum. It was a
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
CAN THE ESKIMO VOTE?
 C0CHRAN'S OPINION

o. D. Cochran furnishes the fol- lowing opinion on the legal status of the Eskimo in regard to the elec- tive franchise. It is of the greatest number of natives have applied for fegistration-and speaks for itself:
 Have the native of Alaska the right to vote is question again presented in the coming municipal election.
 From legal point of view it is so clear that they have not such right except ia rare cases. that one wonders a. the persistency of some in urging such right.
 If the native have the righ. to vote such right is based so,el" upon his status as citizen ot the United no such rght, and if a citizen he has not only the right of elect .'al finT- chise but he has also all the other rights. privileges and immunities of n citizen, including the rights to buy and drink all the whisky he wants to
 And this is so hold by the United States circuit court of appeals for .he ninth circuit in the case of Nagle vs. United States reported in 1910. Federal Reporter. page 1H, an Indian case on appeal from Alaska and de. cided October ?, 1911.
 In that case 1t is said .'at In dians who are descendants of abori- ginal tribes who have voluntarily taken up their rcsidcrca separate and apart from any tribe. aud have adopted the habits of ci.ilzat on are citizens of the United stats, and thG. :he sale of liquor to such ar Indian ucts not cons. ute an cfrence under the Alaska code"
 If an Indian has right to vote he has a right to buy whisky and 1t Is no offense to sell whisky to him.
 An examination of the authorities disclose clearly that the Eskimo Is
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

classcd az an Indian and that he be- comes a citizen by force of congres- sional legislation, whenever he adopts the habits. modes and customs of civilization and abandons the life of aborigines.
 And until he can measure up to this standard he is not citizen nor entitled to vote.
 Each case, must rest upon it's own particular facts, and little difficulty should be encountered in determining whether q native has in fact adopted the life habits and customs Of the white man, and if he has not his right to vote should be denied.
 There are indeed few Eskimos on Seward peninsula who are citizSns or should be allowed the right to vote.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
International News Service.

QUEENSTOWN, March 31.- Whilst en route from Newport News to London with large cargo of gen eral merchandise the big freighter Crispn was sunk without warning yesterday and several of the crew were drowned.
 Sixty eigh: out of a total of one hundred and twelve were Americans many of whom are missing. The sur- vivors state that when off Hook head. on the southwestern coast of Ireland, I submarine came to the surface and without giving them any warning Launched a torpedo which struck the f.eighter in the engine room killing five of the crew, two of which were Americans.
 Fortunately the big boat sank slow
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
lOMEN HAS THE
 GOODS SAYS MURPHY

One of the biggest mercan- for over a year took place yesterday when Lomen Brothers purchased the entire stock and good will of Phil Murphy of the Bessie store The deal ran well into four figures and was the largest consumated since the hands last year.
 The entire stock vii be moved into the Lomen Bros. clothing house right away. Mir. Murphy will still be seen on the floor, as he has entered the employ of Lomen Bros. to work in
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
International News Service.

NEW YORK. March 31.-Cable ad- vices from Rio Janeiro received here today ;o the effec. that the French bark Cambribbe arrived in that port yesterday having on board two hun which represent the crews of eight ships siezed and sunk by a German raider who is operating all along .he Brazilian coast.
 The crews of the sunken ships state that the raider is accompanied by submarines and describe the par ent boat as being a fast ship built on the lines of a yacht with three masts Jnd equipped with powerful
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
BAKER SAYS WAR
 DEPT READY
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, March 3l.--Secre- ary of War Baker announces that all arrangements have been completed and everything is in radiness pend ing dcision of congress.
 He states that there are retained in the army as many men as the president could desire to carry out any plans made by congress in deal ing with Germany.
 Baker says :he army is ready for immediate action.
 I. is believed similar statement will be forthcoming from Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
REINDEER FAIR OFF
 FOR ANOTHER YEAR
A. T. & T. Telephone.

MARY'S IGLOO, March 3l.-And they're folding ther tents like he Arabs and silently hitting the trail; for the big reindeer fair is passed and gone. Yet, it's memories will finger pleasantly in the minds of all who were lucky enough to have been present at-what is considered Q be one of the most unique field meets if one can call it such-in the world.
 owing to the inclemency 0 f the weather yesterday the big parade was reluctantly struck off the program and the delegates were in convention assembled to form what they termed q reindeer government. The various reindeer herds formed a joint coop eration to regulate this coming in dustry and discussed many subjects pertaining to this business. They finally selected five delegates to ac. as an advisory board ia all matters pertaining to reindeer and the rein deer business.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

German raider They state that the raider is fully manned and equipped to the minute with wireless and every up to date appliance used on the smaller class of cruiser.
 Eleven ships have been sunk by the raider in the past few days ac- cording .o the refugees and it is sur missed here that two of these sea pi- rates are in operation along the Uru- guary and Brizlian coasts. From all reports these ships have come direct from Germany evading the French and British patrols.
 Don't be an April fool See the big show tonight.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

erpool and Queenstown announcing the sinking of the British ships Snow den and Grange both of which ships carried Americans.
 The department has notified the consuls to give the matter their inn mediate attention and to forward full particulars as to the sinking of these ships and the number of American lives los..
 Later dispatches state that one of these boats was sunk by q German submarine off the coast of Cork and landed at Kinsale. Consul Frost will wire q full report on investigation.
 Don't be an April fool! See the big show tonight.
 Advertise In The Nome Nuqast
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Amer- ican Consul Frost officially notifies the department here of the sinking of the British steamer Crispin off the coast of Ireland by a German sub marine 9ht states that fifty -eigt { Americans were among the crcX, many of whom are missing
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

race worthy of such prize. The teams arrived in the following order:
 Mrs. Burke 26:42.
 Miss K. Ginnivin 29:24l-5. Mrs. Keenon 31:15.
 Mrs Vincent 33.2O.
 Mrs. sheldon 3445.
 Mrs. Riley 3S:19.
 Mrs. Downing 39:02 Mrs. r. Berg 41:1l. Miss Llye 47:43.
 Mrs. Anderson got tangled at the milk ranch and she withdraw from the race.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
WASHINGTON AGAIN AROUSED; AMERICANS KILLED ON SHIPS;
 SUBMARINES ACTIVE AGAIN

ls and allowed of the launching of the boats in which operation three more sailors lost their lives The submarine did not in any way assist but slowly steamde away and a storm same up shortly after.
 Two of the bonts are missing con : :;,!ning twenty-five of the crew. Tor prdo destroyers are rushing to the vicinity in the hope of rescuing the missing boats.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

The ois&p'ch declares that th2 Crispin vas sunk without any warr- ing whate"cr. the submarine coming to the u'ace but a short distanec off ths frelghter and almost im:no- dia:ely discharged a torpedo which exploded in the engine room killing five of the staff, three of which are Americans.
 Consilerai e indignation is cvi- denced throughout the country at the further loss of American lives and the action of the diver in allowing before their eyes. The matter will receive the special attention of con grss which will convene in a few days.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
TWO GERMAN STEAMERS
 RUN BLOCKADE
International News Service.

International News Service.
 BERLIN, March 31.-Two German steamships broke through the British blockade at German East Africa.
 These boats had as cargo large amounts of war supplies.
 This report is official.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

his old line. He laughingly remarked today that Murphy has life goods"- qualifying his statement, however. by saying in the future the slogan would be 'Lomen has the goods and Mur- phy is there to sell them"
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. William Larson desires 10 thank her friends and the community in general for their kindness and sym pathy to her and daughter In her sad bereavement.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
Some party Cabaret April z.
TRIAL SET APRIL t6.

On the assignment calendar being called in the district court this af- ternooa the case of NJ. J. McNeii vs. Max Hirschberg was set for hearing April 16. The grand jury will meet in session at the courthouse on Mon day at II o'clock.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
BOBBY BROWN
 FIGHTING HARD
A. T. & T. Telephone.

CANDLE, March 31.-Notwith- standing all that medical aid and at tontion could do Bobby Brown is in n bad way, He has just a fighting chance as blood poisoning has set In and Dr. Welch fears for the worse.
 Bobby is conscious and his wife Is a, his bedside, comforting him over the hard places--and there's a chance
 while there is life their is hope and Nome Is hoping and praying for the best.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
WAR ADDRESS
 TUESDAY
international News Service.

WASHINGTON, March 3l.-A spe- cial war address will perhaps be de- livered Tuesday by President Wilson.
 This it is thought will be made necessary through recent develop ments, news having been received re- garding submarine torpedoing the Crispin which had sixty eight Amerl- cans aboard.
 One American was killed and a number were in the two life boats that are missing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
MAYOR GILL FOUND
 NOT GUILTY
International News Service.

SEATTLE, March 31.-Mayor Gill, Chef of Police and detectives ac- quilted of accepting bribe money from Bilhngsly bootleggcrs.
 The mayor, Chief of Police Beck ingham and Detectives feyser, Me Ienaan, Boom ard IIoolman, had all teeE drawl, n.o the ease that has created so much notoriety since the Billingsley's were first placed under arrest.
 All of the above were under in- dictment on federal charges, and ac- quittal came when the jury after be- ing out twelve hours returned verdict of not guilty.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31
NOTICE.

Election cards printed at the Nuo. get Office while you wait.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

Don't be an April fooll See the big show tonight.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

Now 'ala es9s at Prosser's Harness Shop, $1.00 per dozen. Phone Black 5.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Omcial dispatches have been received here from the American consulates at Liv-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

BUENOS AIRES, March 3l.-A Norwegian bark arrived here yes.er- day and landed fif;y-two sailors from ships who were the victims of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

Get our prices on election cards be- fore having your cards printed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

An April fool. He missed the min stel show.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

Pretty misses with smiles by the mile. Eagle Hall, March 31.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

Kennel Club Cabaret April Z.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

under a strong guard.
 Members of the raiders crew in formed some of the captured sailors that many ships were sunk other than those whose crews were on board; also that one British merchant ship had opened fire on boardng paryt from the raider and had been imme- diately sent to the bottom. Again that several ships were sunk with out taking their crews off owing To the stormy nature of the weather.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

Advertise In The Nome Nugget
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-31

Don't be an April fool! See the big show tonight.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-02-23
BANDITS KILL COWBOYS
in Raid on Border Ranch Found
Shot and Cut by Mexieans.

Hachita. n. NJ, Feb. l6.-The fate
Of the three Mormon cowboys, Andrew
p. Peterson. Hugh Accord and Burton
Jensen, captured by Mexican raiders
on the Corner ranch on the border be
low Hachita Feb. ~. was disclosed
late Thursday when their mutilated
bodies were found by searchers on
Mexican territory, about three miles
west of the ranch. The bodies, stripped
OF their clothing, lay about fifty feet
apart on the Mexican side Of the boun
dairy. where the captives had been
taken to be killed. Each had been
shot by rifles and pistols many times
in the head In addition to mutila-
ton by bullet wounds and powder
burns. the head Of Accord had been
hacked beyond recognition with a
machete Acting under instructions
from Col. F. C. Sickel, commanding
the Columbus camp. Lieut.. Col. ]. C.
Waterman. in charge here, ordered
all available troops from here into the
Corner ranch section.
The discovery was made by Lem
Spillsbury. the Mormon scout who
served with Gen. Pershing in Mexico.
and was the only white prisoner taken
In the Ca-rizal affair.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-02-23
Should He Not
APOLOGIZE!

It Is very peculiar that in the
latest issue OF our recent news
paper arrival there l. no further
mention OF the ridiculous charges
against Road Superintendent
Wiley, charges which he iudig-
nantly denies.
This paper said.
zone hundred and eighty-hve
dollars for carrying road labor
ers to work in an auto, for auto
repairs and for new set OF tires
for an automobile. That's what
Elmer Wiley made the county
pay him AT the last meeting of
the county commissioners. y
Mr.. Wiley replies
Il have owned car since
May. 1918, and | DEFY Mr.. Won
Mueller Dr any other person to
show that ever received one
cent from the county for auto
repairs or for new tires, or for
hauling labOrers to work in an
auto-and | have hauled a great
many Of them
Alter filling its columns for
several issues with innuendoes,
and slurs, the above was direct
charge.
Did this paper find that the
charge was made without inves-
tigntion, without grounds and
without knowledge OF the facts?
II so, the part of Il newcomer is
to fairly and frankly apologize.
Thischarge isagainst "A respected
"A popular and important public
official. II cannot be over
looked.
limo apology comes, what are
we entitled to conclude?
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-02-23
House Passes Reclamation Bill,

Among the measures passed BY the
House were the bill authorizing drain.
age districts to reclaim 900. 900 acres
u scep lands in Colorado. the Rogers
till increasing membership of Denver
school board from five to seven d..
rectors. the Best bill appropriating
$50 roo for the defense of Coloradu's
water rights. adopted on second read.
lug Rogers bill. extending powers OF
state Public Utilities Commission
Passed Ardourel resolution endorsing
senator Thomas federal bill author.
lzing s5OO,n00.O0O for war prepared.
ness. Killed Friend bill extending the
.ight.hour workday for women to hos
pitfalls. Four House bills, appropriating
sIl7.U00 for state institutions, passed
third reading in the Senate. and the
Loan SHARK bill was approved by
Judiciary committee.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-02-23

Washington, Feb. Is.--News OF the
release of the seyenty-two American
seamen taken to Germany by the
prize ship Yarrowdale came Thursday
night, after President Wilson and
other administration officials had re
tired Their liberation disposes OF
one of the most pressing and irritat-
ing phases of the German American
situation.
With President Wilson's approval
a note permeptorily demanding of
Germany that the Americans be re-
leased had been prepared at the State
Department.
Representatives OF the American
I Commission for relief in Belgium will
not withdraw from the occupied por-
tons OF Belgium and northern France
as previously had been arranged. but
will remain for the present. il is now
stated in dispatches from London.
The dispatch stated that at meet
ing held in Brussels the German au-
thorities announced that all repre-
Ssntatiyes of the commission might
remain in Belgium and northern
France on the same footing as here
,ofore. Present at the meeting were
Baron Won der Lancken, civil govern
Dr. OF Brussels. the American and
Spanish ministers. representatives OF
he Belgian Relief Commission and OF
| The Belgian National Committee.
The British steamer Yarrowdale
was one OF the vessels captured by
I German raider in the South Atlantic
and taken into German harbor Dec.
81. She had iG9 prisoners on board
including seventy two Americans,
who. the German foreign secretary
[ stated. were TO be interned
Many responsible officials have con-
Guided that unless there is a prompt
and decided change in the general at
.itude of Germany toward the inter
ests of the United States the appear
ance OF President Wilson before Con-
grcss TO ask authority TO afford pro-
/ lection to American lives and prop
| arty is only matter OF days.
Any doubt as 10 the ruthless char
acter of the new submarine campaign
and its violation of neutral rights
long since has disappeared. and the
| situation is made more and more
grave daily by aggravating incidents.