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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURE RECEIVES SOME ADVICE
 FROM GOVERNOR STRONG

JUNEAU, March 23.-The biennial mes sage of the governor of Alaska was delivered to the legislature last week. It stated that the growing needs of the schools demanded S35, ,OOO extra annually for the next two years, making the total needs from the ter rtorial treasury for the biennial term s14O,OOO The governor recommended that schools be authorized wherever there are ten pupils. He also recommended raising the funds apportioned to each school from $1 900 to $500.
 Revision of the election laws and the en- actment of an eight hour law in accordance with the plebiscite of last fall were also urged He desired that strong memorials be presented to congress in regard to the preservation of the fisheries and the care of Alaska insane. Alaska finances were sound, he said, and expenditures have been kept we'll within the bounds of appropriations. The balance in the treasury on January l was S217, ,0OO
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AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS UTILIZATION
 OF FORESTS OF ALASKA

WASHINGTON, March 20-Secretary of Agriculture Houston has issued a statement virtually recommending that the United States government establish news print paper plant in Alaska utilizing some seventy billion feet of spruce and hemlock timber in the national forests of that territory.
 He estimated that a mill with capacity of one hundred tons of news print paper per day can be built in Alaska at cost of S2, 2,50O,OOO He says that experts of The forest service report that it is entirely prac tcable to manufacture news print paper in Alaska and deliver it in New York, through the Panama canal, at cost of s35 per ton CT less.
 The secretary expresses the belief that Alaskas value to the United States as a source of paper supply will be found to ex- ceed the value of any of her other resources, including coal, minerals or fisheries.
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SULZER IS WINNER
 BY COURTS ORDER
Judge Jennings Issues Writ of Man date Directing That Certificate
 Be Issued to Democrat

JUNEAU, March 23.-Judge Jennings of the district court this afternoon entered a default order in the delegateship mandamus proceedings An hour later he issued per emptory writ of mandate commanding the territorial canvassng board to issue cer- tifcate of election to Charles A. Sulzer as delegate to congress, which was served upon every member of the board
 A protest has been filed by Valentine in behalf of Wickersham, which is generally regarded as frivolous and made solely to prevent Judge Jennings strong opinion from being the last word The defects alleged by Valentine would apply to all precincts in the Second division which failed to regis ter the voters.
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GILL TRIAL DRAGS ON

SEATTLE, March 17-In the trial of Mayor Gill and others for conspiracy today Sergeant Putnam was recalled to the stand and testified that Chief Rockingham told him to Hay off Ayers warehouse.
 Evidence was introduced proving that Bill kingsley had been arrested twenty times pre- vious to the date of the alleged bribe given to Gill, but was not arrested once subse- quenty. The sergeant in charge of the "dry" squad testified that he notified Gill that Billingsley was operating extensively, but was not instructed to arrest him.
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RUBY DERBY CAPTURED
 BY NATIVE CONTESTANT

RUBY, March 22.-The Ruby Derby, run last Saturday, was won by George Jimmy, native in hours 23 minutes 34 seconds Alex Brown was second his time being hours 23 minutes 39 seconds ;; Walt Coyne took third place in , hours 2S min utes 50 seconds. Jimmy showed the nose of his sled across the line, but in spite of wig orous protest he was awarded the decision.
 The route was to Long and return, dis tance of ffty-eight miles. The track was heavy, and glaciers caused trouble to the contestants. A consolation race has been arranged for the first week in April for a purse of $500,
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STENBERG WINS
 IN RECORD TIME
St. Patrick's Day Dog-Team Race Provided Excellent Sport for
 Holiday-Makers

The St. Patrick's day dog team race, un- der the auspices of the local igloo of Pio- neers, not only provided excellent sport for the holiday crowds, but furnished an exhi- bition of driving probably seldom excelled in the North. It was case of intelligent and experienced driving winning race with a team that was generally admitted to be of rather inferior caliber The race was won handily by Sure Stenberg, with team of six dogs in the remarkably fast time
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Patriotic Railroad Managers

NEW YORK March l9.-The threatened general railroad strike has been averted. The railroad managers have, owing to the national crisis and especially in view of the sinking of American ships on Sunday last, authorized the Presidents media>ors to make whatever arrangements are necessary. The men will get virtually everything they asked for Under an agreement entered into later the men are to receive the present pay for ten hours for only eight hours work.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
DOUBT HONOR OF GERMANS

PHILADELPHIA, March 18.-Govern- ment officials have been ordered to search the informed German vessels for munitions suspected to have been smuggled aboard. The vessels commanders threaten to throw the investigators overboard If munitions are found they will be confscated, and seri- ous complications will probably ensue. The German steamship officials hitherto have been on honor not to load munitions.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
GEAR AND HIS CONSORT ARE PRISONERS
 BUT NEWS IS VAGUE AND CONTRADICTORY

LONDON March 21The Russian de faco government has the deposed and his conor who already have been deprived of all liberty be brought TsarskoSeo the summer home of the imperial family The Grand Duke Michael has cepted condition that he is acceptable the Rus people according received here Saturday from & semi-offca Russian agency.
 The Central News says informed that the statement that the Grand Duke Michael has abdicated is incorrect.
 The entire Baltic fleet and the fortres of Vborg and Sveaborg have joined the revolutionary movement
 Petrograd dispatches tell of many residences burned and civil killed the fighting during the of the rebel lion The entirely clear but it believed the intention overthrow the bureaucracy and establish dmoc racy eliminate from any part the the hlth strong poGman influences The consensus of opinion of the strongly favors the entente and influence has received its death blow by bar military activity which is expected to take place immediately
 signed his abdcaon the throne of the Romanos on Thursday Dispatches from Russia said the formal of the had been Kipiaof According paper reports the abdcaton made Peterho and throughout the nation pacad announcing the renuncaon had been posted
 TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT BY COMMITTEE
 PETROGRAD March 17:-The abdicaon of Nicholas may the dynasty it reported that the achy will be abolished for the time being Russia being ruled for three months by committee twelve The government is restoring order with amazing rapldly.
 Grand Duke Michael himself has abdicated thus bringing the 
 tona assembly government be vested in committee of the duma The prior his abdcation behalf of himself and heir apparent transferred the command of the armies to Grand Duke Nicholas.
 OPPOSED GEAR IS A PRISONER
 STOCKHOLM March 17.Czar Nicholas prisoner of the revoutionsts Taude palace and Prince Gotzn has commit ted suicide in prison.
 TROUBLE IN FINLAND
 LONDON March 17Maor General Zein governor general Finland has been arrested by the commander of the Baltic fleet order of the provisional Senator Borov no president of the department the Finnish ae also has been arrested Rodche Federal Constitutional member of the duma has been appointed minister for Finland and has proceeded to Helsngfors
 MAY LEAD TO SIMILAR REVOLT IN GERMANY
 WASHINGTON, March 22:The opinion held by government officials here that the successful revolution Russia will hasten the end of the and lead similar revolt in Germany The throughout the United States and Canada yesterday that revolt had occurred in Berlin but it believed this report is baseless
 The United States has recognized the de aco of Russia
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR
 MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE

WASHINGTON, March 19-Candidates for governor of Alaska are multiplying Charles F. Whittlesey spent some days here developing strength for his claim to the ap- pointment, and Charles E. sulzer has been prominently spoken of in connection with the office. Judge Jennings of Juneau and Judge Bunnel of Fairbanks are reported to be strong candidates, and John W. Troy has considerable backing for the position. The President is reported to be in no hurry to make the appointment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
CHINA TAKES A HAND

PEkIN, March 19.-Indications are that China is preparing to take part in the war on the side of the entente allies. Chinese troops have occupied the German conces- sions at Tentsin and Hankow
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
ALASKA ROADS AND TRAILS MAY BE UNDER SUPERVISION
 OF SECRETARY OF INTERIOR

WASHINGTON, March l9.-Secretary of War Baker is considering proposition to transfer the supervision and management of roads and trail construction in Alaska to the department of the interior. He is sad to be inclined to recommend the transfer either by executive order or by congress sional action. It is probable that decision will be made by the time congress convenes.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
NEGRO RUNS AMOK

VANCOUVER, B. C., March 2l.-The chief of police was killed today by Robert Tait, negro dope fend whom he had tried to arrest. Tait, who resisted arrest, was slain by the police after long battle, after killing George Rolph, Swear old boy, and wounding Detective Cameron
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
CONGRESSMEN WILL NOT COME

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The legisla, ton authorizing delegation of congressman to visit Alaska during the coming summer having failed in the last congress because of the flibuster the plan will be abandoned unless action should be taken at the extra session.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
BRITISH VESSEL SUNK

ST JOHN, N B., March 2l.-The sink ing of the British steamship Bray Head by a submarine Is announced by cable from Belfast Captain Hoy and seventeen mem bers of the crew are missing
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
GERMAN SAILORS DROWNED
 IN AN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE

PHILADELPHIA, March 20-Sailors from the interned German steamships Prinz Enel Frederick and Kronprinz Wilhelm at the navy yard attempted to escape last night. All save four were recaptured.
 It appears certain that Lieutenant Chorts and Machinist's Mate Herman Schroder were drowned during the attempt to escape.
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EX-SENATOR ELIHU ROOT
 DENOUNCES GERMAN ACTS

NEW YORK, March 23.-Ex Senator Elihu Root, addressing great mass meet ing which was called to urge immediate ac- ton against Germany, charged that the Teutors were defying civilization and the teachings of religion. They had set about with fire and sword to subjugate the inhab- itants of other lands, he said
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
GERMAN EMBASSY IMPLICATED IN BOMB PLOTS

NEW YORK; March 23-At the trial of Captain Charles Won KIest chemist of being engaged in making bombs Karl Schmidt former chief engineer of the steamship Friedch der Crosse Becker electrician and others testimony given that money for establishing bomb factory Hoboken furnished direct officials the German embassy in Wash ington.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
PUNISHMENT FOR CROOKED BANK OFFICIAL

SEATTLE March 23-W L. Collier president of the North en Bank Trust Company of this city, which closed its doors owing depoors than million and half dollars
 d to the prosecuting attorney that he had embedded $30O He allowed plead guilty to making false entries and was sentenced by Judge Smith to from years mpson in the penentiary at Walla Wala.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
ADAMSON EIGHT-HOUR LAW
 DECLARED CONSTITUTIONAL

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The United States supreme court today rendered de cison declaring the Adamson eight-hour law for railroad men constitutional
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT ON BRITISH AGENT

SEATTLE March 23-Rendered nsenbe ten days by a mysterious assault the Frye hotel where he guest Sidney w. Stevenson British service agent and munitions buyer reganed consciousness night Minor hospital carried S3O0OO in cash and travellers checks.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
FOR AMERICAN INTERVENTION

SANTIAGO Cuba March 21.-Llberals formerly high in government ranks have begun a persistent propaganda in favor of American intervention.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
MAKING RAPID GAINS AGAINST THE TURKS

LONDON March IA portion of the town of Bakuba right bank of the Dala northwest of Bagdad has been occupied by the British The Turks have fallen back the right bank of the Tgris.
 PETRoGRAD, March l7-The Russians have diodged the Turkish summit of Naespian northwestern Persia
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

lost considerable time on this section of the course, and although he regained con- siderable of 1t later, it practically eliminated him from the contest.
 The Finish
 Stenberg continued to gain on the leader throughout the race, and it was evident that he was driving hard. Costar kept up steady pace, and when he crossed the finish line at the Northern Commercial Com pany corner Iditarod, his dogs were still fresh and going strong. Stenberg crossed the line minute and 45 seconds behind his opponent, having gained 8 minutes and l5 seconds. His dogs were badly winded how ever, and it was evident that he had driven them to the full extent of their ability. He made the finish with one dog in the sled. Cyril Wood made the finish at AIS, and the probability is that his dogs would have been equal to repetition of the dis tance
 Following is the official record of the race:
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GERMAN FIGURES ON DESTROYED TONNAGE

BERLIN March PA French baeship of the Danton class has been sunk by German submarine in the Mediterranean Me chant ships total tonnage 800 destroyed during February the admiralty announced yesterday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
COUSIN OF KAISER BELIEVED TO BE LOST

BERLIN March 22An aeropane poed by Prince Frederch Karl of Prussia cousin of the kaiser has not returned from raid over the allied The office stated today that he fate of the prince Is unknown.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
PRINCE RUPERT ASHORE

SEATTLE, March 23-The steamship Prince Rupert went ashore this morning on Glenn island, near Prince Rupert. The pas sengers were all taken of and removed 70 Prince Rupert
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
The Start

The race was run over the regular course from Idltarod to Flat, thence to Discovery, Otter, returning over the same route to Flat and Iditarod, distance of approxl- mately twenty-two miles.
 The teams started ten minutes apart Gar rison Costar leading of at ? p. m. He was followed ten minutes later by Sure Sten- berg, and at 2:2O Cyril Wood got away, Costar got away to a good start and it was therefore somewhat of a disappointment when his time to the Summit was recorded as 26 minutes It was evident that in order to win he must show more speed, and this opinion was confirmed when Stenberg was reported at the same point in "A :l5. Wood
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
TERRITORY REGAINED
 BY FRENCH AND BRITONS

LONDON March 17-Bapaume has fallen the British entering the town morning fighting The Germans retreated setting fire the Other important towns in the vicinity also in the hands of the British,
 OCCUPY EXTENSIVE FRONT
 LONDON March 19-The British continue their rapid ed flank of the retiring Germans and have occupied the important of Nese Chaunes and Peronne Along front foryve miles long they have entered the German posi- depth of miles places and in addition the British have taken sixty villages according onighs official reports
 MORE VILLAGES IN BRITISH HANDS
 LONDON, March 20-Genera Hag reports that forty add tona villages the front have fallen into his hands is officially that the ereating Germans poisoned the wells in the village of Bareaux
 FRENCH ALSO PRESS ONWARD
 PARIS l9The French advance guards have entered the important of Rove and the French have also occupied Andrechy south Chaune and the Disc Rbecour comprising the powerfully fortified lines which the have held for than Sundays advance continued today between Avre and the Ane front along front of kilomee The cavalry have entered Nee In the direction of Ham, the Somme front the force of the for ward movement reached depth of twelve miles
 FLEEING GERMANS CLOSELY PRESSED
 PARIS March 20The French office the cap of twenty additional villages The official that the line is full section which extends oneh of the front from Switzerland the and sare closely pressed by the French and British
 MUCH TERRITORY REDEEMED FROM INVADERS PARIS March 22-The total of French territory ber from the German invaders up March 2 is 753 miles, situated in the departments of Pas de Calais Disc, Asne Somme and includes 266 and villages the homes of 935 Frenchnen The Germans still in possession of 7l26 square miles of French territory
 report that of the villages before their lines St. Quentin in flames French cavalry have ad vanced within four miles of St. Quentin
 "A SYSTEMATIC RETIREMENT"
 BERLIN, March 19:-A systematic retirement of German troops between and the Ose the French front nounced by the office today Peonne Noyon Bapaume, Rove and several other towns have abandoned
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WHAT MIR. HUGHES SAYS

NEW YORK, March 2l.-Charles E. Hughes, late Republican candi- date for the presidency, declared in an interview here today that the German method of attack on the United States is "an onslaught on liberty and civilization itself"
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

of 1 hour Al minutes and 45 seconds, beat ing all previous records for the course by minutes and 35 seconds Garrison Costar, with his five bird dogs, finished strong in the excellent time of hour and 50 minutes
 and Cyril Wood, with Ira Woods five hus- hes finished third, in l hour and 5s min
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
A HISTORIC EVENT

LONDON, March 21.-The British imperial conference was inaugurated today, and for the first time colonial statesmen have sat with members of the government in the council room at the premier's official resi- dence.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24
"A SYSTEMATIC RETIREMENT

BERLIN, March 19.A systematic retirement of Germsn troops and the Ose the French front nounced by the office today Peronn Noyon Bapaume, Rove and several other towns have the
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

Mike Lucey and Denny Callahan left Flat for Tolstoi last Wednesday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-03-24

WASHINGTON March 22.An offer of mediation to prevent actual warfare between United States and Germany pected by the administration which learned today that European neutral nation contemplating such It was frankly branded as another effort by Germany divide sentiment .pn in rdar tn neinna the President.
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LONDON March 9Ihe sinking of the American steamships City of Mempbs Illinois and Vancs announced having taken place yesterday persons from the Nganca are missing and some City of Memphis also The crew o +be Illinois were landed The Memphis ballast from Cardiff ,rk by fire
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PREPARATIONS FOR WAR
TO COOPERATE IN CLEARING SEAS

WASHINGTON March 2O.The United States Great Britain and will join guarding the transatlantic lanes against Uboats the present plans materlaze The admin istraon work today formal negotiations ,uith
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
CALEDONIA COUNTY
HAHDWICK.

The Rev. r. II. Eddy of the Baptist
Church read his resignation March L. to
take effect the last OF March. Mr.. Eddy
will go to Geneva. n. Y.-Mrs. Salomc
Nadeua Howieson. widow of James
A. Howieson, died at the home
OF her daughter. Mrs. f. c. Smith.
March I. after a long and painful illness.
endured with great patience. The funeral
was held at St. Norbert's Church Satur-
day morning March 3.-Mrs. Howie-
son is survived by six children. Horace
A. Howieson Of Lake Megantic. Quebec,
George F.. Howieson of Pittsf1eld. n. H.,
Lillian s., Gertrude E.. wife Of II. C.
Smith, j. Bert Howieson and A. r. How
ieson, all Of Hardwick. also by two broth
ers. Edward and Joseph Nadeau of
Kecne. n H.. and one sister, Mrs. Lea
Barraby Of Orange, Mass.
Miss Effie l.. Waldron was at home
from Montpelier last week for a day, 20.
ing from here to Enosburg Falls to re-
main several wecks.--Napoleon Damon
was in Boston Sunday. r. Conant was
ut homo from Springfield. Mass, Sunday
Adam Silver has gone to Barre to work
The Rev. Mr.. Merrill preached In the
CONGREGATIONAL Church Sunday.-The
Rev. Edward G. French is In Sayerville
p. O.. called there by the illness Of his
parents.-Foster Howley and family OF
Morrisville were guests Of Mrs Lydia
johnson Sunday.--Guy Herrick. who has
been employed at the Bingham clothing
store for several months. finished work
Saturday evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-15
Sheriff'S Sale,

Taken by virtue OF an execution issued
from the Chittonden county court to me d-
rected. and now in my hands. in which
n. Z. Brothers ct al are plaintiffs and NJ. C.
Hailock Is defendant, the undivided one
half interest of said defendant in and to q
certain piece or parcel of land. with dwell
ling house and barns thereon. with all the
sppurtenances thereto. situated on the high
way leading from the Halo Fuller farm to
tho residence Of John Grace and bounded
as follows: On the northerly side by lands
Of George Rounds. ID. ]. Hulett Hale Fuller
and Thaddeus Fuller. on the casterly side
by lands Of o. G. Haliocl; and Julia Ann
RavIin. and by the highway leading from
the residence Of said farm to the residence
Of John Grace, on tho southerly side by
lands of Watson Moody and John Grace.
and on the westerly siGe by land owned by
ID. J. HDlett in the town Of Starksboro. and
tie same will be sold at public auction, to
the highest bidder. on Thu sdsy. tho 22nd
day Of March, A. d., 1917. at II o'clock in
tho forenoon, in the highway in front of
the town Clerks Office I'm tho town OF Starks-
boro. and county OF Addison. to satisfy said
execution and the legal costs thereon unless
the same Is otherwise satisfied tefore that
date.
Dated 81 Burlington. this 18th day OF
HENRY TODD.
SS.w.ot. Deputy Sheriff.