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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
ELECTION IRREGULARITIES
 MAY CONSTITUTE GROUND
 FOR CONTRASTING RETURNS

In case the official count of the election returns in the contest for delegate to con- gress, which will take place some time in February, should reveal the fact that the vote is ss close as now appears, it IS not improbable that there will arise legal con flict The latest returns received by The Pioneer showed that Sulzer had lead of but nine votes over Delegate WicAersham, and it is evident from the newspapers of other sections of the territory that these figures may not be altogether correct, as the claim is still being made that Wickersham has received a majority.
 The closeness of the contest may lead the defeated candidate, whoever he may be, to contest the official awerd, and 1t Is likely that sufficient irregularities will be found upon which to base such contest
 Elections in Alaska have been conducted in a notoriously slipshod manner in the past, and it appears that the lest electlon was no exception to the rule. Whether these alleged irregularities will be considered serious enough to furnish cause for upset ting the award of the canvasslng board re mains to be seen.
 One question which is likely 10 have a bearing on the matter IS that of the par ticiyation in the election by natives. It has been held that native Alaskans are entitled to exercise the franchise under the terms of the treaty of purchase from Russia. Re gently, however, it has become the custom to bestow citizenship upon the natives only through court action, upon showing that they are leading civilized life. Whether or not this procedure has the sanction of judicial test Is not apparent. But 1t ap- pears that there is a confusion of ideas on the subject, and that this course has not been generally followed The Nome news papers speak of the natives at UnGlakleet having voted, apparently In considerable numbers. This in itself might furnish the grounds for contest.
 In the matter of selection of election otil- cials also there apparently has been irregu, larity One outlying precinct has been re ported to The Pioneer as having an cleo ton board which consisted of two aliens and one qualified voter The alien mem bers of the board did not further incrlml- nate themselves by voting. Whether this would furnish sufficient excuse for throwing out the vote of the precinct Is not clear; in fact, court decisions rather infer that 1t would not, although TO hard and fast rule $ cited.
 It appears that many persons still hold to the belief that an alien acquires the right to vote upon making his declaration of in tention to become citizen, and there Is no doubt that many such votes were cast in remote precincts at the recent election.
 It seems entirely probable, therefore, that either Mir. Wickersham or MT Sulzer, should he be defeated by a close margin. would have little difficulty in finding grounds upon which to base conflict.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
TOUCH TIMES ON THE TRAIL
 REPORTED BY MAIL CARRIER

George Adams arrived yesterday after noon from the Halfway roadhouse with the mail, which had been brought to that point by Henry Martella on Thursday evening. The arrival of the mail wss somewhat un- expected. as it was not thought possible that the mail carriers would attempt to travel in the face of the severe cold. The severity of the weather was shown by its effect on MT. Martella's dogs, nearly all ot which were suffering from frostbite.
 A letter received by Postmaster Ansley from T. w Boyd, the mail csrrler, says:
 On account of carriers between Seward and Anderson roadhouse using twelve days, the mail will be billed out of Flat and ldlt- arod at the same time, Wednesday, instead of Monday, in order to accommodate pa irons of the office ss much as possible"
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
MASK BALL POSTPONED
 BECAUSE OF COLD WEATHER

The committee in charge of the Pioneers mask ball which was to have been gwen on the evening of January l, were compelled to call the affair of for the present, owing to the severe weather On Monday morning the temperature was 52 degrees below zero, and as it was impossible for the creek people to face such weather, it was decided to post pone the ball until more propitious weather conditions prevailed.
 No definite time has been set for the event as yet, and none will be until the weather moderates The committee states that at least three days notice to the public will be given of the date, end that the orlsl- nal plans will all be carried out.
 Considerable regret was expressed at the unfortunate necessity of postponlng the ball as much expense already had been in- cured in preparations.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
WALTER STOKER TO BE TRIED
 FOR THANKSGIVING MURDER

Walter Stoker, the man arrested for the murder of John Hendricks on the Alaska Northern railroad on Thanksgiving day, was taken to Valdez on the Evans last evening to stand trial, says tie Seward Gateway ot December 8. He underwent a preliminary hearing yesterday, but waived examination and was held to the district court. Only the officials were present at the hearing. It is believed that the defense will rely on plea of insanity.
 During the time Stoker was in jail in Seward he never in the slightest way alluded to anything connected with the shooting He seemed to be in dazed condition when he was first placed in the jail, but ap- peared to brighten up when he learned that he was to be taken to Valdez.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
DISAPPEARANCE OF MORAN
 REPORTED BY ANIAK MINERS

It has just been reported here that Frank Moran, miner well known in this part Of Alaska was in all probability drowned in the Aniak river, tributary of the kusko- kwim, some time last fall A strange fea ture in connection with the matter Is thst the news of the disappearance of Moran should have remained unknown for such long period
 W. Y. Fisher and Harry Buhro, who are engaged in mining on Marvel creek, a trib- utary of the Aniak, arrived in Iditarod some weeks ago, and have been awaiting break in the weather before returning. They state that Moran left Akiak, on the lower kusko- kwim, about September 1, in polling boat, bound for Marvel creek, where he was to work for Mir Fisher. He had load of grub. The only information since heard of him was contained in 8 note which he lett at the roadhouse at Stubbs' crossing of the Aniak. The note read: T am on my way to Marvel creek. Common sense tells me to leave part of my load But l am Tn hurry and am going to try to make it.
 Mir. Fisher says he left Marvel creek on the 25th of November, and Moran had not shown up.
 On the way to Iditarod Fisher and Buhro made the round of the different cabins where they thought he might have stopped, but could find no trace of hlm.
 The Aniak is treacherous stream, and two men, Oscar Boulet and Roscoe Marker, have lost their lives in it's waters Tn the past two years. The river was very hlgh and swift. last fall, and it is thought that Moran's boat, with it's heavy load, may have been swamped.
 Messrs. Fisher and Buhro expect to return to the Kuskokwim within few days, ana intend to make another search tor the missing man.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
FORMER IDITAROD SURVEYOR
 COMMITTED TO MORNINGSIDE

Charles Estmere, a man vel known ln the Iditarod district, who left here for the coast during the past summer, has been ad- judged insane by jury in Judge Davids court at Anchorage. He was committed to the care of Frank Hoffman, the marshal, pending provision for taking him to the Morningside sanita tarium at Portland, Ore. This news reached here in the mail which arrived yesterday.
 Mir. Estmere, who had been engaged ID mining operations on Flat creek, was 8 surveyor by profession, and had been res'- dent of this section for some years. He met with financial reverses, and recently he acted queerly. His eccentrlcities while in this district were noticeable, but he vas apparently afflicted only with harmless de lusions. He was married, and his wife left here two wears ago for Juneau.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
LABOR AND LLOYD GEORGE

LONDON, Dec. S-That Lloyd George has been successful in making British labor friendly to him is fact which is being emphasized by ell the newspapers here, It fs now taken for granted that Lloyd George accept the proposal to include British labor representatives in the peace conference when that body IS convened This is be !ieved to be a concession demanded by the labor leaders for their support of the new prime minister The laborltes also demand government control of mines and shipping, the distribution of vacant lands to the peo- pie, the increase of food production, the conscription of wealth, and the government appropriation of war profits. On the whole the people begin to see with the elevation of Lloyd George to the premiership an ex- traordinary revolution in British social lite already.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
VILLAS FORCES ROUTED BY CARRANZA,
 WHO INSISTS ON WITHDRAWAL OF PERSHINC

CHIHUAHUA Jan. "A Carranza bulletin says that Villa has been driven south by General Murga. and that headquarters of the de facto government troops have been established at Juarez. Torreon, Laredo and Gomez Palicio are reported to be in the hands of the Carranza troops.
 WASHINGTON, Jan, 3.-Carranza refuses to sign the protocol prepared by the joint Amercan-Mexi- can commission unless General Pershing and his force are withdrawn from Mexico The troops may be ordered withdrawn
 FL PASO, Dec 3O-The Carranza government recently sent million dollars to Japan for guns. Report says that one shipment has been received.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
INCENDIARISM ATVALDEZ
 CAUSES IMMENSE LOSSES

VALDEZ Jan 2.--Incendary fires started in four different sections of the business district at o'clock this morning caused conaagration which destroyed the Golden North hotel the Arcade cafe the big antile establishments of Blum & Co.,, the Empress theater, the Pnzon bar and cigar store the Louise cafe Max Schmidt's sore the postofice. the Arizona hotel. Alameda house. Ellis block, three residences and the Haines Sheet Metal Works
 The loss is estimated at $3OOOO0. only partially covered by insurance.
 One suspected person is held by the federal au- thorities pending an investigation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
ENTENTE ALLIES REPLY
 TO WILSON'S PROPOSAL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2-The reply of the entente allies to President Wilson's note suggesting peace demands reparation and restitution with a special guaranty of the integrity of the small nations of Europe They also want the blame for the war put on Germany. The reply Is refusal of the German peace offer, and is the subject of much discussion here
 Explanatory Note to Follow
 PARIS, Ian. 2.-The allies, in addition to the note already sent to President Wilson, have also drafted note said to be of explanatory nature, which will be forwarded to President Wilson soon
 Berlin Makes Discovery
 BERLIN, Jan 2-Germany regards the reply of the entente allies as flat refusal of the peace offer A member of the Russian duma IS quoted by the Overseas News Agency as saying that the indications are that the Russians tired of the war
 London Newspaper Comment
 LONDON, Jan 3-The general comment of the newspapers on the reply of the allies to the peace proposal indicates that there IS no present chance for peace. The newspapers say that the war must go on indefinitely. The Spectator devoted almost the whole of recent issue 10 discussion of the peace demands of the allies, which would have the effect of stripping Germany to the bone.
 Lodge Criticzes Bernstorf
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 4-Senator Lodge of Mas sachusetts today criticized Ambassador Bern stora in speech for publicly approving President Wilson's peace suggestion The senate again defers indorsement of the Wilson note
 Investigating Leakage
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.--Ihomas W. Lawson has been before congressional committee which IS Investigating the manner in which the news of Presl dent Wilson's peace note became public
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
ADAMSON TO PRESS NEW LEGISLATION
 WHICH PROPOSES DRASTIC STRIKE REMEDY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4,-President Wilson is pressing the railroad legislation for consideration by congress. Representative Adamson is pushing his bill providing for sixty days notice of an intended strike. and empowering the President to place the railroads in danger of tie-up under military control
 The railroad companies are represented at the congressional hearings on the compulsory arbitra- ton measures, and may have suggestions to make.
 The railroad officials and employees brotherhoods, who have been in conference here, have reached a deadlock, and the questions at issue will be put up to the four hundred thousand members of the broth erhoods for the next move Developments may hasten action by congress President Wilson's legislative program.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
NEW BILL TO REGULATE ELECTION EXPENSE
 CONTAINS SOME STRINGENT PROVISIONS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2-The new election bill that is now up for consideration by congress limits campaign contributions to one-haf cent per capita of party membership penalzes betting. and compe!s newspapers to accept all nominations advertising matter or lose their mailing rights. Reports must be submitted ten days before election.
 Congressional leaders are going the free list. and may propose an extension of the tariff to avoid a deficit during the present fiscal year.
 The senate committee continues its hearings on the proposed railway legislation
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
MOOSE LODGE TO ENTERTAIN
 LADIES OF THE DISTRICT

The entertainment committee of the Moose lodge is making preparations for a social and entertainment to be held at the Moose hall in Flat on January 20 which promises to be of great interest. It is to be in honor of the ladies of the district, and will be in the nature of an appreciation of the work of the ladies in connection with the Christmas entertainment which wss 80 much enjoyed. It is stated that splendid program is in course of preparation, and a good time is guaranteed. The entertain ment Is free to all ladies and their escorts.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
PATRIOTS HEIRS ASK BIG SUM

The heirs of Hyam Solomon of Phila- delphia, Jewish patriot who more than 40 years ago gave George Washington s66O,OO to help finance the American revo- lution, will petition congress to restore them the money, says Baltimore Md dispatch, Many years after Solomon died congress ordered the money refunded to his son, Hyam II. The papers reached him on Jew ish Sabbath. He declined to sign them un- til Monday, as he was strictly orthodox. lhe next day he fell dead
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
CALIFORNIA SOCIALIST VOTE

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Dec 2-Socialist presidential electors in California boiled 42,6l5 votes at the recent election, and Prohibition electors 36693, according to semi official figures obtained from the sec retary of state
 In the election of 1912 Eugene V, Debs received 79,2Ol votes, and Chain, the Pro hibtion candidate, received 23,366.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
COMMISSIONER AT MARSHALL

The Nome newspapers contain the an nouncement that Martin Moran, recent can ddate for the territorial legislature, has been appointed United States commissioner of Wade Hampton precinct with headquar- ters at Fortuna Ledge. He is to succeed Ray Fuller, who has been filling the posi- ton since the resignation of Commissioner Waskey.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
WIFE OF PROMINENT DOCTOR
 HORSEWH!PS HER TRADUCER

WALLA WALLA Wash, Jan. 3-Mrs. N. C. Montgomery wife of prominent physician, today horsewhipped County Treasurer Guy Allen Turner. She gays Turner slandered her.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
PECULIAR DECISION UPHELD

OLYMPIA, Wash Dec 30.-The su
 preme court has upheld the conviction of Pau! Hoffer, Socialist, for libel, in de flaming the memory of George Washington.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
MYSTIC ADVISER OF CHAR
 WAS PROBABLY MURDERED

LONDON, Jan. 3.-Reports from Petro- grad say thst the Russians believe that the death of the monk Gregory Rasputin, the czar's close friend and adviser, was the re- isult of s murder blot
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
ON THE WAY HOME

Mir. and Mrs Percy G. Charles arrived on the Mariposa en route to lditarod, where MT. Charles IS or was deputy marshsl. - Seward Gateway, Dec. 9.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
Japan VIII Arm Merchantmen
ENORMOUS INCREASE IN PRICE OF FOODS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-The department of labor reports that food prices have increased from 20 to l2O per cent during the past year.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
BUFFALO BILL IS WORSE

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 4.-William F. Cody, who has been ill for four weeks, is reported to be worse.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
BRITISH CASUALTIES

LONDON, Jan. 2.-Briti>h casualties in the Somme campaign total 520,0l7. A decrease was shown in December.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
THIS FELLOW BELONGED TO WRONG CLUB

PORTLAND Ore, Jan. 6-E L. Mcclure broke up meeting of the Efficiency CIub" last night by brandshng knife The Maturity Manhood Club wanted the same hall
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
OLD-TEME BASEBALL PLAYER

NEWARK, N. J. Jan AR A. Walters, who was famous baseball pitcher forty years ago, and who is sad to hsv', pitched Ihc first mol hit" garna. tued here today.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
OPERATIONS OF GERMAN SUBMARINES
 BRING OUT ANOTHER PROTEST FROM SPAIN

MADRID. DEC 3O-The Spanish government has send note to Berlin protesting vigorously against the operations of submarines off the Spanish coast, and refusing to recognize submarine warfare as lawful. The recent reports of submarine activi ties in the Bay of Bscay were responsible for the action of the government.
 This is the second note Spain has sent to Berlin on the subject, and recent dispatches from Spain said that indignation was growing throughout the country over the loss of Spanish ships through the operations of German submarines
 Japan Will Arm Merchantmen
 WASHINGTON, Jan 3.-Japan has notified the United States that she will defensvely arm her chant ships to guard against submarine divers in the Pacific
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
FRENCH EDITOR BECOMES ALARMED
 BY PROPOSED ACTIVITIES OF GERMANS

PARIS Jan Aired B. Litney, Paris editor, says that France IS in danger of German drlve through the Alps Won indenburg, he says, has massed his egions for the supreme effort of the war; and Germany has added from half million to mil lion men, with quick rush through the mountains in view. He makes strong appeal to Great Britain for help.
 Russians Evacuate Do5rudja PETROCRAD, Jan. 6.-The Russians have evacu- ated the Dobrudja region, and leaving Machln have crossed the Danube toward Brala.
 German Progress Uninterrupted BERLIN, Jan. 4-Machin and Jnilai towns in northern Dobrudja have been captured by the Ger mans The Russians have dropped back to the Sereth line. The Germans forces pressing the attack in Modavia through Pennsylvania and are still forging ahead in Roumania. Stubborn resistance by the Rus sians has been met, and the Germans have gained only slight victories
 Prisoners and Guns Taken BERLIN, Jan 6-About thousand prisoners and machine guns were taken before the Rouma nans and Russians could quit Machin.
 British Transport Torpedoed LONDON, Jan. 6.-The British transport ]venia has been torpedoed in the Mediterranean One hAn- dred and fifty military officers and men were lost
 The Deported Belgians THE HAGUE, Jan 6-The Belgans deported by the Germans complain bitterly of poor food and bad treatment.
 From Other Sources PETROGRAD, Jan. 3O.-The Teutons are battling with the Russians and Roumanians for the heights at Sesmezo.
 BERLIN, Jan. 3.-Turksh reports say that the British have retired from Magdhobo.
 ROME Jan 3-Artillery duels continue along the Austro-Italian front
 PARIS, Dec 30-Ihe Germans are pressing the fighting northwest of Verdun.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
TIE PIONEER ON TIE TNAI.

Residents along the route of the Seward Iditarod mail trail can have The Iditarod Pioneer delivered to them weekly during the life of the mail contract for the sum of &. Send in your names. You cannot afford to be without 1t.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
CHILDREN KILLED IN SCHOOL HOUSE WRECK

MUSKOGEE. Okla, Jan. CA tornado yesterday wrecked school house near here, killing eleven children and injuring twelve
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06
MURDER MYSTERY SOLVED THROUGH SUIClD

ATLANTIC CITY, N J.. Jan. 6.-Bernard Wesley Iewis, son of wealthy Pittsburgh coal man, com mitted suicide here yesterday to escape arrest in connection with the murder of Maizie Colbert an artists model The police believe the suicide solves the murder mystery. Maizie Colbert was killed in a Philadelphia apartment last Saturday night.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-06

Until you have made arrangements to have The Iditarod Pioneer mailed to your ad- dress. It will be welcome weekly visit pr while you're on the Outside or in any oi the mining communities in Alaska. Do Ii now, before it slips your mind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-16
COMMUNITY CENTER
TO HAVE Meeting
AT LOCUST GROVE

ABINGDON. Ind, Nov. 16.-Rev. E.
E. Hale, president of the Community
Center, has sent out invitations to the
meeting to be held at the Locust Grove
church, Saturday evening. The lee
turer of the evening will be Rev. ]. b.
O'Connor of Centerville M. E. church.
He will talk on THE Right Kind Of
Influence" There will be musical
program. The members are planning
for Community sing in the near fi-
ture.
Charles Colvin, who has IS acres in
corn, estimates the yield will be about
co bushels to the acre. From % acres
In wheat he threshed out Sc bushels
to the acre. He had a good hay crop
for the wintering Of the stock. His
hogs have twice been vaccinated. He
has lost considerable from the hog
cholera.
The new barn built by Tom Williams
OF Richmond for Charles Kaufman is
completed, and to mark the even,
Dixon's Saxaphone Orchestra has beer
engaged to give the young folks q
dance in the new building Saturday
| evening. Invitations were sent out
| Friday for the event. A luncheon viii
| be served.
Elmer Hall received Thursday til,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-16
BANK SELLS $50
HEAD OF SHEEP

Six hundred and sixty head OF sheep,
all coming two year Odds, have been
distributed among number Of Wayne
county farmers by the conservation
department of the Indiana Council of
Defense, acting for the United States
government The distribution was
made under the direction of the Ger
man-American Trust and Savings
bank
Each sheep was sold for ST. and the
average purchase WAS between twenty
and thirty head. Sheep are scarce
and valuable at this time and have
sold as high as $25 per head. The
price paid to the government by
Wayne county farmers is considered
very reasonable. The $50 head receiv-
cd is Wayne countys allotment, and
the sheep were disposed Of as rapidly
as they were received
The ewes will bear lambs next year
and the farmers who have purchased
herds from the government expect
good returns on their investments, for
the demand for wool, leather and NUT
ton will increase rather than decrease
for an indefinite period. it Is antici
pated
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-16
Baker is Appointed
Deputy Great Sachem

Captain Hendrick. warriors and
braves, in full war paint, clad in the
buckskin costumes OF the primitive
Indians, conferred the adoption de-
gree on Irving Wilson at the council
fire of Osceola Tribe, Improved Or
der OF Red Men, Thursdays sleep.
A communication from the Great
Council OF Indianapolis announced the
appointment of ]. w. Baker of this
city as Deputy Great Sachem. The
members adopted the resolution for
one dollar assessments for members
funeral benefits.
]. M. Hutchinson, Elmer Ford and
Wilbur Taylor, entertainment commit
tee, presided atIthe luncheon of veni-
son and corn. A number of visiting
chiefs spoke On the good of the order
and all present enjoyed good time