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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
AGREEMENT ARRIVED AT AND WORK TO COMMENCE
 ON ROADS OF DISTRICT

A wireless message received by J. F. Riley on Tuesday last from H. H. Ross, chairman of the divisional road commission, indicates that an agreement has been reached on the apportionment of the $50,000 road fund to be expended in the Fourth division this year. By the terms of this agreement the Idtarod district receives $l0000, Ruby S1O,OOO, and presumably the balance of the fund will be expended in the Fairbanks and other districts The message advised MT, Riley to start work at once and notified him that the necessary forms had been mailed to him.
 Mr Riley lost no time in launching his plans. He announced that he would have men and teams at work on preliminares yesterday morning While he has received no official advice from the federal road com mission it is expected that $3,0C0 will be at his disposal from this source making a total of $13,00O for road work here. With this sum he expects to be able to accomplish a great deal toward making passable high ways before the freeze-up.
 His plans include the graveling of the present road between Iditarod and Flat from the city limits to the base of the hill south west of the city. He will not be able to start on this at once, however because the gravel must be obtained from the river bed, and the water is now too high to allow of this. The present Flat lditarod road will be extended up Cottonwood creek to the Sum init, thus cutting off the worst section of that highway, which has been by way of the steep hill at the outskirts of the town of Flat The new route will give an easy grade from the Summit to Flat
 No further work will be done on the road from the Summit by way of Boulder creek to Discovery, Otter. This road will be abandoned and work will immedistcly be commenced on the road from Flat to Discovery up Otter creek. This much needed road Is expected to be made available by fab. and may be completed next year.
 It is not expected that with the funds available boulevards will be provided, but Mir Riley expects to get these projects in such shape this year that next years work will make them passable for teams with fair loads.
 The limited recognition gwen to the road needs of the district through the divisional commission has encouraged miners and mer- chants to hope that in the near future aid may be secured in providing roads for the outlying districts, which are entirely dcSti- tute of transportation facilities at present.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
General Ladies' FURNISHINGS ladies' Furnishing Store MRS. L. C. THORNTON, Prop.
MINING DEVELOPMENTS
 IN KUSKOKWIM DISTRICT

Recent arrivals from the kuskokWim re zion bring word that Carl Ihlel, the well known trader, brought in with his shipment of goods to the mouth of the river large hydraulic outfit for Harry Stevens and as sociates on Crooked creek Sometimes called Donlin creek, which consisted of a large amount of pipe and connections, giants, etc. besides large consignment of provisions
 Mir Thel also brought in hydraulic out fit for Louis Huber and associates, on New York creek, which will also be installed this summer, and which is expected to greatly increase the production from this promising camp. New York creek produces nuggets "as big as walnuts."
 It Is but a few miles above New York creek to where Charley Worden and asso- ciates have been prospecting during the past winter and where Mir Worden is still at work. The prospecting is being carried on on tributaries of Sue creek
 Along the same belt with New York creek a considerable number of holes were sunk and very good showing of gold was found The character of gold, accompanied by granite sand and small cinnabar pebbles, very much resembles that found at the head of Flat creek, in the 1ditarod district
 One of the latest improved gasoline power drills made by the Union Construction Com pany has been ordered by Joseph Lewis and associates for prospecting on Ophlr creek, where the banning has greatly encouraged the owners. Drill and outfit, with extra parts, cost over S20O0 Included with the order were three tons of gasoline and other supplies A four r-cylinder thirty horse power motor has been ordered by wire and will be used in specially built boat to operate be- tween Bethel where the ocean boats dis charge, and Whitehsh lake, where the drill will be in operation. Other improvements have been planned for the Ophir creek camp for the coming summer.
 The probabilities are that a power drill
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
WASHBURN'S STAY BRIEF
 AFTER BRINGING BARGE

The steamer M L. Wa5hburn arrived at Iditarod about o'clock last Sunday morn ing bringing the refrigerator barge Lthgow. She left about 30 a. m. with a number of passengers to connect with the Seattle No. 3 for upper Yukon river points Among the passengers, besides Judge Bunnel and the court party, were: Mrs, J. c. Rivers and two children, Mrs E. D. Garter, Dan Me, Donnell of Candle creek and Al Rowe.
 Three commercial travellers who arrived on the Washburn were: Gael M. Kennedy, representing the Imperial Candy Company of Seattle; F. D. Labbe of the Marshall Wells Hardware Company of Portland, and Dave Dunbar of the National Grocery Com pany, Seattle. They departed down river on Tuesday, having chartered Gene Nor tons launch Comet to take them to Holy Cross
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
REGIMENT OF RUSSIAN GIRLS

Two hundred girl students of the Petro- grad Technical Institute have entered their names on the rolls of female regiment which is being raised by Ensign Butchkaretf, says dispatch from the Russian capital, The aim is immediately to start to the front and to fight in all respects under the same conditions as men. Scores of girls and women, eager to enlist, appeared at the of fees of the League of Equal Rights for Women, which has expressed its approval of Lieutenant Butchkareff's plan, The other day the women warriors held their first meeting. They were addressed by Colonel Popoff of the Twelfth army who appealed to the women to shame male slackers and to admit to their hearts only suitors who have actively helped to defend the father land
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
EIGHT MILLIONS FOR RAILROAD

The sundry civil bill carrying en appro- priation of between seven and eight million dollars for the continuation of construction work on the Alaska government railway was passed by congress and signed by the President Included in this important ap- propriation, says the Anchorage Times of June 25, are other items of importance to the territory, among which may be men tioned appropriations for United States geo. logical survey work in Alaska, game pro- lection, education of the natives instalia- tion of additional lighthouse facilities, etc. This bill failed to pass at the last session because the LaFo!lette fiIbuster delayed it, as we'll as other highly important legisia- tion While not officially stated, 1t is com mon street talk that about million dollars will be turned loose in the community cn July 1, in payment of contracts on Turn again arm and other railway projects.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
DEATH OF JOHN HOLMES COMES AS A SURPRISE
 AND CAUSES SORROW

wireless message to Charles Ross of the Miners X Merchants Bank on Wednes day last brought the sad news that John Holmes, vice president of the institution, died that morning at 10 o'clock at his home in Tacoma No word was received as to when the funeral was to take place, but as a mark of respect to the deceased the bank was closed all day Thursday
 The news of the death of MT Holmes was somewhat unexpected He left here last summer in feeble health, and went to a sanitarium in California. His condition grew rapidly worse and he was removed to Seattle. Recent reports were to the effect that he had greatly improved in health and was able to be about again. But his friends and physicians knew that his condition was serious. Death was due to Bright's disease.
 The death of John Holmes will come as a personal loss to every member of this com munity He had been connected with the camp since the early days of its existence had taken an active part in its development and was known to all as an enterprslng foresighted business man. No activity which required the concerted action of the com munity but what John Hclmes took a keen interest in it and helped to bring about its success He dearly loved the North its people and surroundings When he left here last summer broken in health and discouraged, he felt keenly the parting from the friends with whom he had labored for so many years, and seemed to have pre- montion that he was taking his last look at the scenes he loved so we'll
 John Holmes was born in the state of Washington in 1881, and received his early education in the public schools of Tacoma, He graduated from Leland Stanford Uni versity in 1904 Shortly after the establish ment of the United States assay office al Seattle he was appointed assayer at that institution, which position he filled for some years In 1906 he went to Candle, Alaska, as cashier and assayer of the Miners & Mer- chants Bank of that place, remaining there three years. After a stay of year In Se- attlc he again came North, this time as cashier and assayer of the Miners Aer- chants Bank of lditarod. He came here in lq1O and had been connected with the bank ever since, at the time of his death being vice president.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21

will be put to work on Bear creek for fur ther prospecting
 Marvel creek, on the Aniak, has a crew at work shoveling in. The power drill shipped last season for this creek had number of essential parts missing, and as they failed to get in on the first boat, its installation will be delayed
 Although four vessels-the steam schooner Santa Ana, and the gasoline boats Ruby, Bender Brothers and Eunce- came into Bethel loaded to the waters edge, there was much freight left at the dock in Seattle, which they report the inspectors would not allow them to load. The Santa Ana carried twenty -one first cabin passengers for the kuskokWim
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
OATMAN BOOM COLLAPSED

A letter received in the last mail from Sam Bayies, formerly in the clothing busi- ness here and now business man of Oat- man, Ariz., states that the mining boom in that vicinity has collapsed. But two real mines" are in operation, employing about $50 men, and there are about 150 others employed in the camp. In spite of this, Sam is doing fairly well. He reports that Sam Winner also former resident of Idit- arod, is located near Los Vegas, New, and "is looking we'll and to all appearances doing we'll" The thermometer indicated IA ln the shade when the letter was written. He confesses to "a lingering soft spot for 1dit- arod, and asks to be remembered to his friends.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
BRITISH SLACKERS IN AMERICA

British subjects in this country who do not enlist either in the American or British armies probably will lose their citizenship and become linen without country" ac- cording to a statement made in New York on June 12 by General Bridges of the Brit ish war commission. General W. A. White, c. M G., who is at the head of the British recruiting mission in the United States, cor roborated the statement
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
DISTRICT COURT

c. W. Albrecht has filed suit in the dis trict court against R. L, Carlisle for pay. ment for goods sold and delivered.
 C. W. Albrecht vs. Angus Mcclellan, An gus McKinzie, Edward Williams and John Borl.on, doing business as Mcclellan & Co.,, Is the title of q suit flied in the district court to racover payment for goods sold.
 An amended complaint has been f;eo in the case of Charles Bowman vs. A. E Edwards, Frank Waskey ct al
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
MISSING MEN

Inquiry has been made for the following persons through the Iditarod postmaster
 George L. Hale-By Mrs Maud Haivor- sen, 1034 East Fifth avenue North, Rose burg, Ore.
 Duncan Russel By Mrs E. E. Dilley, box S95, Fairbanks Alaska. Kussel IS wanted to settle his mothers estate in Ga lena, Kan.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
TRACTOR ARRIVES

The big caterpillar tractor and seds for the Yukon Geld Company arrived at Dike- man on the last trip of the Washburn, and is being hauled to this city, The machine is to be used for hauling wood during the coming winter The wood aeds twenty seven in number, are the heaviest of the kind ever seen here
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
FRANK JOAQUIN BRINGS BRIDE

Among the twenty-one passengers of the Santa Ana, which passed through Seward recently on the way to Bethel, was Frank Joaquin of the Kuskokwim Commercial Company who WAS accompanied by his bride
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
FOR OFFICERS RESERVE CORPS

Commissioner Kigore has received blank application forms for admission to the off cers' training camps of the United States army Those desiring to become members of the officers reserve corps should make application immediately, as the camp opens on August 27 next
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
LOUIS PEIME AND FAMILY

Thursday, June 21, MT, and Mrs. Louis Peime and two boys fioated down the Yukon from Whitehorse in houseboat says the Ruby Record Citizen. This side of Fort HamIin, on the river bank, they picked up little moose calf, which they had with them on their arrival. MT. Peime and family were on their way to the Innoko
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
WIRELESS AT MARSHALL

It is announced that John Currins wire less station at Marshall, or Fortuna Ledge, is now working by permission of the gov ernment Rates have not yet been an- nOunCed
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21

Mr. Peck telephoned from Flat an additional subscription of s by Harry leland.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21
THE MAIL

The mail on the summer schedule has been arriving and departing as regularly as clock work Last weeks consignment ar rived early on Saturday morning, and the outgoing mail was dispatched on Thursday, the 10th. There will be no mail either out going or incoming, between August 26 and September 29, according to Postmaster Ans ley.
 Tub and steam baths at all hours. Shy der tinlsn EIat
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-07-21

Job Printing at The Pioneer office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
UNNECESSARY REGULATION

In time when impressions count Tor
much, and camouflage has become fine
art, to look dead is equivalent to being
dead, and deserted street is one Of the
deadest-looking things on earth.
To strip city of it's automobiles is to
slow it's activity, to strip street of alto
mobiles has the same effect only in, smaller
degree.
The ordinance pending before the City
Commissioners prohibiting the parking Of
motor vehicles on Palafox street between
the hours of a. m. and six o'clock p. m.
will prevent the display of natural develop
ment, wealth, and activity which automo-
biles tipify in the minds of the people. Tt
will create bad Impression on visitors,
and constitute an actual inconvenience to
local motorists, as we'll as having depress-
ing effect on the business of Palafox street
merchants.
If Palafox street was so narrow, or traf-
fic SO heavy as to make the regulation es-
sential to the safety Of the public, it might
be justi6able. London, New York, nor
Chicago have yet found it imperative to
enforce such stringent traffic laws, and
they are hardly necessary for Pensacola,
yet.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
Daily Weather
Report

U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.
Charles +. Marvin, Chief.
Daily Weather Bulletin.
Pensacola, Fla, Dec. 8, 1917.
PeHsacola's Data.
Temperature: highest On record for
December n degrees.
Lowest on record for December IA
degrees.
Day temperatures in December
usually rise 20 G2 degrees.
Night temperature In December
ucua1ly fall to 46 degrees.
Highest temperature "a hours end
ing 2 p. m. 66 degrees.
Lowest teanpera ture, "a hours end
ing Z p. m. SO degrees.
Rainfall for "a hours ending p
M, 0 incAes.
Normal rainfall for the month OF
December AT inches.
Total rainfall this month to p.
m, 10 Of an inch. =.
Total deficiency this year TO No
vsanber Soth, S.s4 inches.
Humidity Z a. m. 81 per cent.
Barometer p. m. 30.15.
Pensacola. - Clear.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09

Sixty per cent Of those called to the
United States Army have been rejected by
the army doctors for physical unfitness,"
says the National Association for the study
and prevention Of tuberculosis.
The National Association in cooperation
with other organizations, is advocating an
annual medical examination of every per-
son, sick or we'll, and has set aside this as
tuberculosis Week, December 30 inclu-
sive
Anti-tuberculosis Associations, state and
local boards of health, women's clubs and
other societies have been asked to interest
everyone possible in the subject of at least
one medical examination year.
The compulsory examination of ten mil
hon OF our citizens for army draft pur-
poses has given new impetus to the an
nual medical examination idea and par
ticularly to the anti-tubercolosis phase OF
the movement. For tuberculosis alone one
| to SIX per cent of these men are being re-
jected, which means sharp revision up-
ward of previous expert estimates of the
disease. Most of the cases, the experts
declare, would never have developed had
the preliminary symptoms been discovered
and treated in time These results, it is
pointed out, clearly indicate the wisdom OF
| extending the periodic examinations to
| citizens
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
PEACE THAT ENDURES

Zone very embarrassing obstacle that
stands in our way is that we are at war
with Germany but not with her allies. L
therefore very earnestly recommend that
the congress Immediately declare the
United States in state of war with Aus
ria-Hungary. Legislation should be
enacted defining as a criminal offense ev-
cry wilful violation of the presidential
proclamation relating to alien enemies
1t is likely that as time goes on many al
len enemies will be willing to be fed and
housed at the expense of the government IN
the detention camps, and 1T would be the
purpose of the legislation [ have suggested
to confine offenders among them in peni-
tentiaries and other similar institutions,
where they could be made to work as other
criminals do" said President Wilson, be-
fore Congress.
In recommending war on Australia
gary the president says: Does this seem
strange to YOU that this should be the con-
inevitable logic of what [ have just ad-
dressed to you? 1t is not. 1t is, in fact, the
inevitable logic of what I have just ad
dressed to YOU" 1901 Let there be no mis-
understanding. Our present and immed
late task is to win the war;"
1t was the Prince of Peace Himself, He
Who came that all people might be free,
Who said:
L came not to bring peace. but sword 4"
The words of the President were no moro
illogical than were the words of Nazarene.
The fight that is being waged today is
fight for peace, enduring peace, which can
not be achieved without the sword.
We talk of democracy. But what is de-
mocracy? Is it a mere word, for lip-usage
alone. Or is it an underlying principle of
civilization?
Ii 1t is the later, and we must believe that
it is, if we believe in any of the funda-
mentals Of righteous living, it is something
that must be secured, if civilization is to
remain.
This is no time to bubble or TO talk vain
ly of peace, while our country is honey
combed with spies, and disloyalty hides it's
head like snake in the grass.
The pacifist and the alien enemy are of
the same cloth, to. all intents and purposes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09

The time has indeed come not only to de-
clare war against the allies of Germany
who are acting ~ instrumsnts of another
nation against this country, but to enact
such legislation as will make It possible to
hold In check the enemies who are hatch
ing their nefarious schemes, and when ap
pretended, are suffering such slight pun
ishment as to encourage rather than dis
suade them from their purposes against
the United States government.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
EXPEL TRAITORS

Every true American will have more re-
spect for London, the New York Socialist.
VINO cast his vote in the lower house
against declaration Of war against Austria,
than thus not only showed himself lacking
in harmony with the Congress of the
United States, but coward as we'll
Both La Toilette and London belong in
Germany. The United States has no room
for Hun-Americans. But it is doubtful if
even the German empire would have La
Toilette. Whatever one may say of the
German nation it is not a nation of cow
ards, and in that class La Toilette has
placed himself, by refusing to cast his vote
either for or against war with Austria.
The people of the United States are back
CT the government The men of this coun-
try are facing the fire of the enemy The
women of this country have sent their hus-
Lands and sons. their lovers and friends
overseas with their blessing. and have
taken up the duties that lie before them Of
work and waiting with high and steadfast
courage.
America is giving her best.
And as she sends her sons forth to fight
for freedom she turns her level gaze to-
wards Congress, where of all places her
principles of liberty should find representa-
ton.
Wherever the men OF the congress nall
FROM however much part of their state
hood an adnixture of foreign blood has
become, they are, or should be, Americans.
Every state in this Union is founded on the
same undying principles, otherwise it could
not be part of this republic.
The alien enemies of this, country are be-
ing tried for treason. Pro-German edit
Gators are being expelled from schools and
colleges. And Hun-Americans should be
cebarred from the hearings, much less the
participations in the business of the Con-
o-ess of the United States.
The people of the United States, espec-
i: llv the fathers and mothers who are send
i, 9 their sons to fight the enemy, are MAX
ING these heroic sacrifices that this country
NAV be safe for acknowledgment that its
enemies. tainted with Prussianisr and
stained with the blood of innocent women
and children. shall be enabled to cloak
themselves in folds of hypocrisy and hide
behind the shield of the United States,
which they would desecrate.
Prussianism cannot and must not be
tolerated. The people of this country
should demand in no uncertain terms, that
10th houses of the Congress take action to
eNpell members who in word and action do
lot consecrate themselves to the principles
of liberty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-09
REPORTS THE ESCAPE
FORMER RUSSIAN CAR

Washington, Dec. S.-The American
consul at Tiflis today reported a huINor
that the former car of Russia. has es-
capped His message contained no de-
tails and made it clear that there was
no confirmation of the rumor. No
other news was received here today
from Russia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
.R. ARMENDARIZ
ON TRIAL AGAIN
Owner of the Bohemian
Club, Facing Last Charge
by the County.

The last Of a series Of three trials
m which the Armeudarez brothers,
pick. Gus and Faustino. are the ac-
rused. began Wednesday morning in
The county court at law. judge w. p.
Brady presiding. The three brothers
had been discharged by a jury in the
same court Tuesday evening. follow
ing an all day trial Of charge Of
Illegally selling liquor, and Wednes-
lday morning county attorney ". II.
Fryer opened the prosecution Of the
last charge Of the same nature. This
ease is against Dick.
The case under trial Wednesday is
the outgrowth of the raid of July p.
on the Bohemian club. 10y deputy
sheriff Henry Blum and other Off
GERS. c. A. Martin. who accompanied
the officers on the raid of the club.
gave the court a complete story Of
the rid telling of about 75 persons
in the valley resort Witnessing a
blonde girl al a dance, and describing
The finding of beer in the place. both
on ice and 10 storage Some Of the
beer was I'm court as evidence and
was Identified as intoxicating liquor
by this witness
The Armendarezes are represented
by judge Dan ~ Jackson and $. D.
Isacks
81. A. Paeano and j. I. Queseda
were each fined So and costs in this
court Tuesday afternoon on charges
OF Vagrancy