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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-14
Prince Joachim to Succeed
Emperor, Says Report, Which
Is Taken With Reserve.
EMPEROR CONFERS
WITH ARMY LEADERS
Advices Say That Resignation Of
Bethmann Hollweg Has Been
Accepted.

By the Associated Press
LONDON, July 14.-A dis
patch to the Morning Post from
Amsterdam says that rumors cur
rent that Emperor William has
abdicated in favor of his son,
Prince Joachim, are uneonfrmed
and must be taken with all re-
serve.
A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company from Copenhagen says 1t is Of
ficially reported from Berlin that Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg. chief of the
general staff. and Gen. Ludendorn,
who have been summoned to Berlin
by Emperor William, arrived In the
capital yesterday morning The Tage-
blatt learns they had long conference
with the crown prince and later were
received by the emperor.
Drastic Measures Possible.
BERLIN. Thursday, July IL, via Lon
don, July 14.-H the Prussian diet, whose
present complexion is of a conservative
view. tails to meet the conditions set forth
In Emperor Williams decree for cleo
toral reforms, it is not unlikely drastic
measures will be adopted to overcome the
obstructionists. The lower chamber might
be dissolved. In the case Of the house
of lords 1t would be necessary to augment
its membership by a wholesale creation OF
new peers for the purpose OF procuring
the desired majority.
A significant feature OF the en-
peror's edict is the specific stipulation
that the reform measure must be forth
coming in time for the next elections.
introduction of equal, direct and secret
suffrage in Prussia will put an end to
plural voting, as well as to an electoral
franchise based on taxation The re-
form substitutes primary for secondary
voting and insures secrecy OF the ballot
in place Of the embarrassing publicity
heretofore attaching to the casting OF
each individual vote.
ID Make Stubborn Fight.
It II a foregone conclusion that the
reactionary old guard will make stub
born fight on the measure. but its
champions confidently predict victory
in the struggle wherein the monarch
and the people are pitted against the
junkers and big industry. It is now
commonly believed that the parlia-
mentary reforms for which there has
been such a clamor will come in auto
matically.
Such reforms, being an affair of the
empire, cannot be undertaken without
the consent of the federated states,
circumstance which complicates this
phase of internal reforms.
No Definite Program.
The four-party coalition in the
reichstag. which appeared to be Arm
unit early in the week. now seems to be
disintegrating. No definite program or
concerted line of action has been
evolved thus far, either in respect of
the pronounced demand for parliament
ary reform or of joint action on an in
terpeilation regarding Germany's war
aims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-14
GERMANY EXPRESSES REGRET
OVER BOMB PLOT m NORWAY
Makes Apology to Norwegian Government
for Acts Of Teuton Military Authorities.
Which Are Not Justified in Any Way

LONDON July IA Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Company says it officially christana that
Germany has expressed Norway for the Germans
connection with the bomb plot recently discovered The German
reply to the note long explanation of the and
the German minister Chistan has been directed
apology and that Aron Bautenes courier
possession explosives found, has been dismissed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-14
DIVIDE UP QUOTA
Of DISTRICT DRAFT
Commissioners Appertion. 929
Men Among the Several
Exemption Divisions.
POPULATION TO GOVERN
Draft quotas for exemption d.
visions In the District Of Column
bfas

The quota of 929 men to be drafted
for the national army from the Dis
trict of Columbia are to be divided W
in the eleven exemption divisions. The
District Commissioners today, in {
proclamation, issued the schedule Of
population Of each district, the proper
tion and quota for each.
The proclamation, signed by Commits
sioners Brownlow and Kutz, sets forth
as follows:
by virtue of the authority vested
in US by regulations prescribed by
the President pursuant to an act of
Congress entitled An Act to Au-
thorize the President to Increase
Temporarily the Military Establish
ment of the United States approved
May Is. 1917. we. Louis Brownlow
and Charles W. Kutz. the Commits
sioners of the District of Columbia.
acting for and by the direction of
the President, do hereby, in accord
ance with said act and regulations,
apportion. as set forth in the sched-
ule hereto appended, to the several
divisions in said District of Column
bia. the net quota apportioned to
said District of Columbia under a
$4,000 men. ordered by the Presi-
dent on July 20. 1917, by virtue of
the authority vested in him by said
act of Congress-.
THE several local boards estab-
lished in said District of Columbia
will furnish, as required by said act
Of Congress and rules and regula-
tions prescribed pursuant thereto,
the net quotas SO apportioned to the
respective divisions in and for which
said local boards have been estab-
lished."
Exemption Headquarters Changed.
A change in the location Of the head
quarters of several of the exemption
was announced by the Dis
trict Commissioners today as follows:
Division No. From 325 District
building to Franklin School.
Division No. 2From No. police
Division No. s-From No police sta
tion to the city post ofiice.
Division No. 4-Remains at No. 4
police station.
Division No. 5-Remains at No.
police station.
tion to room 427 District building.
Division No. From No. police
station to Western High School.
Division No. S-From No. 8 police
station to the Business High School
Division No 9-Remains at the Henry
Division No. 10-Remains at No. 10
police station.
Division No. 11-From No. II police
station to the Eastern High School
Location to Be Permanent.
These headquarters are to be the per-
manent locations of the exemption
boards for the respective divisions. They
are to be opened upon announcement
from each exemption board. The lists
of draft numbers are to be at these
new headquarters
The rules and regulations in con-
nection with the draft exemption were
discussed at a conference between the
District Commissioners and members
Of the various exemption boards at a
meeting late yesterday afternoon at
the District building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-14
CLEAR, SHARP
PHOTOGRAPHS

Sunday Star. readers watch each week
for the =, clesr c shaIp I, photographs sI in
they know they will find every detail
of each photo reproduced as clearly
as it is in the original; there is no
eye-strain. no trying to make out what
picture is of on page of smudgy.
disappointing half-tonss; every picture
tells its story at glance. Among the
photographs for tomorrow may be
mentioned:
"HERE AND THERE WITH THE
ats:a MANbneudins sf ding P.-hns shas
upon his arrival in France: an i'm
pressive portrayal of French officers
cross-examining a German prisoner: a
bomhproof British Red Cross laboratory
at the front: American ''Sammiesf'
seeing the sights o. London, and others
equally as interesting.
STARS OF THE MOVIE WORLD IN
PLEASING PoSES'-Attractive pic-
lures Of Eva Taner ay. Ethel Ritchie.
Thurman. Juanita Hansen, Doris Pawn
and Madge Kennedy.
I'm THESE wAR.RIDDEN TIMES
MIIADY rs NOT DEPENDENT UPON
} FASHIONS FROM PARIs"-Photo-
graphs Of four Ameriean-made cos
woman reader.
GENERAL WAR PHoToGRAPHs-
odd Glory. "soene in British
Munition Factory" Commander Of a
British Submarine Watching Through
the Periscope,'' IA Company Street in
the United States Marine Corps Cam
Torment at auantico. Va" italian
Zee Trenchea.'' "An Improved German
Gas Mask Adopted by Uncle Sam and
many others Of real news value.
IN THE
Planogravure Section
OF THE
SUNDAY STAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-14

The German government, the note
says. has made a thorough investiga-
that the trunks containing the bombs
and other explosives. which were sent
from Germany to Christiania, were for
warded some months ago from a cen
trail military depot to the chief officer
Of the German foreign office. with the
request that they be shipped to Chris
tfania in the care of a courier. The for
efgn office. as was customary, did not
examine the trunks. being under the
impression that they did not contain
the forwarding of which was
not permitted by international law.
Admission by the Military.
The military authorities, the note con-
state that in order to carry on
warlfke operations on enemy territory
they did not hesitate to permit the
passage of explosives through Nor
wegian territory. AS far as the military
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-14
WEATHER.

Thundershowers this afternoon or to-
NIGHT; probably fair tomorrow.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending IL noon. highest, IS, at pm.
yesterday; lowest. 80. at II midnight.
Full report on page Z.
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE FILED AT FAIRBANKS
 BY TOLSTOI COMPANY

The Fairbanks News Miner of February 13 contains the following:
 Tn the office of the clerk of the court incorporation papers have been filed for the Tolstoi Mining Company. The incor- porators are j. E. Riley Charles Ross and Ira D. Orton, the latter partner of former United States District Judge Thomas R. Lyons"
 While no information relative to the new company has been given out locally, it is assumed that the purpose of the incorpora- ton is to handle the considerable area of mining ground acquired by J. E. Riley and associates on Boob creek last fall
 A considerable force of men have been employed all winter in getting out dumps on the claims, and it is expected that the coming season will see considerable activity in further developing the property,
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES

SEATTLE, March 22-The government announces that the grand jury will be re- called to inquire into the fixing" of wit nesses on the part of the defense in the Gill trial.
 WASHINGTON, March 22-Secretary of the Navy Daniels has requested the press to assist in stimulating naval recruiting
 NEW YORK, March 19.-Japan is said to be profting greatly as a result of war or ders, It is said to be the only belligerent nation not suffering because of the war.
 LONDON, March l9.-The bishops of the Church of England have released for mill tary duty 5000 clergymen.
 NEW YORK, March Ambassador Gerard was given a great ovation on his arrival here
 trial of members of the l. w. W. for the Everett murders declared that the l. w. w. did not expect trouble in Everett The trip was said to be in the nature of an eX- cursion.
 SEATTLE, March 21.-The Seattle team won the second game in the worlds cham pionship hockey series with the Montreal team by score of to 1.
 WASHINGTON, March 17-The senate, which has been in special session for the consideration of presidential appointments and treaties, adjourned today. The Colom- bia treaty was withdrawn.
 SEATTLE, March INV. T. Houlahan, salesman, shot himself this morning, per haps fatally in the office of the T. Grove Company.
 OLYMPIA, Wash, March 17.-Van Dull, the slayer of Industrial Commissioner Olson was found guilty of murder today
 PORTLAND, March 19.-Eleven sticks Of dynamite, with caps and fuse attached, were found near the moorings of a government vessel this morning.
 WASHINGTON, March 2O-Pupils of the Central high school today tore the pie ture of Emperor William from the walls of a class room, where it hung near draped flags.
 BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March 21.-David D. Overton, the convicted murderer of Pro- bate Judge Lawrer, who escaped from jail yesterday was surrounded in the suburbs today and shot, together with two other con- victs
 BUFFALO, N. Y, March 2O-A New York Central freight train was held up and footed last night at Hot Springs.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
RESIDENTS OF CREEK TOWN PROVIDE GENEROUS PRIZES
 FOR LADIES' DOG RACE

The interest aroused in dog-racing by the excellent sport provided on St. Patrick day has induced the citizens and business people of Flat to provide a generous purse to be hung up for ladies dog race to be run next Saturday. March 31. This will in all likelihood be the final event of this nature in the district this season, and it will be looked forward to with anticipation of lively race.
 There are many ladies in the district who are quite expert in handling dogs, and a former similar event is recalled which WAS participated in by quite list of entries and which provided much sport and amusement No announcements as to entries have been made as yet.
 There will be four prizes to be competed for as follows: First S100; second, $50; third, s35; fourth, S15
 The course Is that followed in the St. Patrick's day affair, with the exception that the start and finish will be at Flat The teams will run from Flat to Discovery, fhence back to Flat, thence to Iditarod and back to Flat.
 There will be big dance by the Moose in the evening.
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REGISTRATION BOOKS OPEN

The registration books for the city cleo ton to be held on Tuesday, April 3, are now open at the office of the city clerk, in the United States commissioners office All residents of the town who are entitled to the elective franchise should see that their names are written there It only requires few minutes to perform that duty, and besides, it tends to tighten and expedite the work of the polling officers on election day. Do it now, while you think of it.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
OPHIR IGLOO OF PIONEERS ENTERTAINS MANY GUESTS
 IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK

OPHIR March 1S-The Pioneers If Ophir celebrated St. Patrick's day with a dance and supper, which was well attended, many being present from the creeks and Tolstoi and Takotns were also we'll repre- sented.
 Dancing wss begun at 9:3O, and supper was announced by the committee at mid night, after which dancing was resumed. Mrs. William Warner presided at the piano, and Robbie Gierkie arrived from the Kus- kokwim just in time to help out with his guitar.
 Among those present from Tolstoi were Mrs. and Miss Simel and Mrs. Stanford : from Tokotna came Mrs Harry Lawrence, Mrs J. Ryan and Mrs. w. F. Green, and from nearby creeks there were several la dies, including Mrs Charles Olsen of Canes.
 A large number of old-timers were pres ent, and all seemed to be enjoying a thor oughly good time
 The order is steadily increasing in mem- bership, four new members being admitted at the last regular meeting, and more have declared their intention of joining.
 Ophir is looking more prosperous than ever, and that it still has future of sev- eral years before it is the general opinion
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
CRAZED RUSSIAN SUICIDES
 IN MOST HORRIBLE MANNER

Haunted probably by fear of real or fancied insanity Peter Toleko committed suicide in most horrible manner on Tues day morning last, at a cabin occupied by him on the North fork of Otter creek, some miles above Discovery, where he had been engaged in cutting wood.
 The body was discovered by Jack Stephen son, who rapped at the door of the cabin early on Tuesday morning Receiving no response, he found the door locked on the inside Through a window the body of the suicide was seen lying on the floor covered with blood from a ghastly wound in the head. Stephenson at once went to Discovery and notified Commissioner Geraghty.
 The commissioner at once visited the scene and impaneled a jury to hold an inquest On entering the cabin they found that Toleko had fastened a string to the great toe of his right foot and the trigger of a rife and while in a sitting posture had thus discharged the weapon, probably placing the muzzle in his mouth Almost the whole of his face was shot away, and blood and brains were sprinkled on the walls and cell ing of the cabin. The jury brought in a verdict in accordance with these facts.
 Toleko was a Russian, and is believed 10 have had wife in the cid country, but so far as known had no relatives in the United States Recently he had been haunted by the fear of impending insanity, and had sought advice on the subject. He was not thought by those who knew him to have shown any signs of dementa. His posses sions consisted solely of 15O cords of wood, he result of his labor
 The jury which sat on the case consisted of Charles Knutson, J. T. Mullen, Ben Ce- darmalm, Charles Strandberg, Henry Du Rand and Joseph Keen.
 The body was brought to Smiths under taking parlors in this city.
 The funeral will take place tomorrow Sunday at ? o'clock p. m. in the chapel of Smiths undertaking establishment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
WINTERS SOCIAL SEASON TO WIND UP AT FLAT
 IN A BLAZE OF GLORY

The Moose lodge, after a winter Of soclal activity during which it has furnished plenty of wholesome and varied entertain ment for the people of the entire district will cap the climax one week from tonight at Moose hall Flat, by 8 grand wlnd-up dance and supper This affair will be the last social function of the season, as the busy time of the year IS fast approaching and the boys are already preparing to re- sume their labors after several months Of leisure.
 The Moose entertainment committee, cf which Jay J. Johnston is the chairman, IS making all the necessary arrangements for the final event The tickets for the dance have been placed at the modest sum of s2.5O, including the refreshments, and the committee has taken special pains to secure the best musicians obtainable to furnish the melody.
 On Sunday, April l, the annual lnstalla- ton of officers of the Moose lodge will take place to be followed by one of those never to be forgotten smokers which have fur nished plenty of amusement at different times during the winter
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
AT THE MCDONALD

Jim Ekeda, William Hanlon, Thomas Hanlon J. H. Mckee, John Huckfeldt, R. McMillan, Gene Norton, MT. and Mrs. George Mutchler, George Nj. Doan, Jake Mutchler, Mir, and Mrs Ed King, Sandy Me Donald, Arthur Marlett MT. and Mrs Grouse, D. Callahan, S. McConaghey, Owen Gray, Mike Lucey, Ivan Wales, L. Began, Fritz Wolters, J. A. Gallant J. E. Beattie, Harry Meehan, Frank O'Brien, A. c. Burg lin, Mathos Schomtrauer, Mir Ogorrie, Evan Makler Julo Makler R. Crompton P. Fitz- gerald, H. DuRand, Ed Wilkeson, Toney Morcoju, Angelo Colatenie, George M No gulich
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

make their home at Dikeman for the pres ent It is probable that they will leave fol the coast to make their home some time during the coming summer.
 The following is partial list of the wed ding gifts, with their donors:
 Hand painted china sugar and creamer cake plate, salt and pepper William Stone man.
 Carving set-Mrs. L. S. Dunn and Mis- Lizzie Alexson.
 Cut glass water pitcher-Jack Honeywell Coffee percoator Tobias Perry. Cut glass berry bowl-Mr and Mrs Joseph H. Smith
 Silver depositware olive dish-A. J Weiss
 Half dozen silver teaspoons and Mrs Frank Larson.
 Two silver serving spoons -Christy An thonison.
 Cut glass celery dish-Cameron X Finne gan.
 Butter knife-William Ansley.
 Silver pie knife-Harry Yeager.
 Silver gravy ladle-Mr. and Mrs, A Currie.
 1land mirror-H Boas
 Hand painted china salt, pepper and suga set-Miss Nelson.
 Hand painted plate-Mrs. Anna Young.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
INITIATE NEW MEMBERS

There were ten old-timers initiated into the local igloo of Pioneers at the meeting held at Flat last Wednesday night, and { big crowd was present to enjoy the evening" fun. The new members were: John s Price, Thomas F. Gardiner, Edward Menard Fred Wolter Herman Naechter, Jr. ". F Gciger Jr., Arthur Marlett, Daniel Ma guinness, Charles Schubert and Joseph Lewis Young Geiger is probably the youngest member of the order he having been born in Belgium (where his parents were visit, ing at the time) in January, 1900, and was brought to Nome in June of that year He is the son of Captain Geiger of McGrath
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
WEDDING GIFTS

MT. and Mrs. Norton were the recipients of many handsome presents, and express themselves as truly grateful for the kind ness and hospitality of their friends in the [ditarod district. The home of MT and Mrs. Percy G. Charles had been placed at their disposal and was occupied by them up to the time of their departure for Dlke- man on Tuesday Their plans for the fu- lure are somewhat indefinite, but they will
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
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Harry Watson arrived in Flat on Thurs day evening from Marshall
 Mrs Lottie Thornton is still at Fist, where she is conducting sale
 Bill Schirmier of the Halfway rosdhouse has been in the city a couple of days.
 Jerry Ford returned Thursday from a visit to Tokotna, the Innoko and Tolstoi
 Ed Wilkinson, who spent part of the win ter Outside, returned Thursday over the Seward trail
 Dr. Auringer was in town on Monday last, on his way to Tolstol, where he ex- poets to spend several days.
 Dr. W. F. Green of Tokotna, who under went an operation at the Flat City hospital recently, is entirely recovered and reports himself "as fine as fiddle string"
 Thomas Harlne formerly of Georgia, who has been playing the mining game in the Ophir camp since 1908, arrived in town last Sunday, and will remain here during the coming summer
 Deputy Marshal Charles, accompanied by George Adams returned from Ophr Thurs day evening They had in custody James Reed, convicted of a misdemeanor before Commissioner Vnal, and fined S25 and costs.
 Karl Theile, the lower Kuskokwim trader, passed through the city on Sunday last on his way Outside He had two sled loads of furs, some of which were extremely valu- able. He will return to the Kuskokwim by boat from Seattle
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
WARNING

Notice is hereby given the public not to cash, discount or any way trafnc in checks Nos. 2t, p, 23, 24, 25, 26. 27, 2S, 3t, 33, 35 and 3s, for one hundred (st0O.O0) dol lars each, issued by Betsch & Delbar, July 15th, 1917, on Miners & Merchants Bank, Iditarod, Alaska.
 These checks were obtained from me by fraud and intrigue, and the same will not be honored by the bank when presented for payment. J. BENNETT.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

FOR SALE-A quantity of hard lead (type metap superior to babbit for making re- pairs to machinery, on account of the small percentage of copper alloy therein. Call at Pioneer office, Idltarod.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

Are you in dead earnest in meaning to buy all goods where dollar gets most value, or do you merely THINK you are? Let the way you visit our store answer that question.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
FOR SALE-TEAMS

One team of horses and one of mules, with sleds and harness complete.
 NORTHERN COMMERCIAL co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

Dr. Green will be at the Grand Flat, for ten days only. Those wishing him to do any dental work must hustle or they will be too late.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
WEATHER REPORT

The following is record of the tempera- lures of the past six weeks compared with those of the same period one year ago:
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

FOR SALE -Victrola No. 9, and 31 rec 2rds, s75 Inquire N. c. Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

For steam baths, go to the Snyder House, Flat
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

For steam baths, go to the Snyder House, Flat.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters, S1 50 per can. Iditarod Meat Co.,
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
Committee complimented

Many compliments were bestowed upon the management of the St. Patrick's day celebration, and especially as to the arrangements for the dance and its accom- panying features To MT. Farrell and his associates on the committee was given un- Btinted praise for their arduous labors, and the indefatigable Grant Murdock came in for his share of praise for the comprehen- sive scheme of decorations.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

A fine of S25 and costs was imposed on E. M. Stanton by Commissioner Geraghty yesterday for breach of the peace at Flat recently.
 Harry Yeager left for the Outside last Tuesday He was accompanied as far as the Innoko country by Al Walsh.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

Harry Watson arrived in Flat on Thurs day evening from Marshall.