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THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
VOLUME XVII. NO. 115. TELEPHONE MAIN 48 NOME, ALASKA, TRIDAY, MAY 11, 1917. TELEPHONE MAIN 48. PRI^E 25 CENT9
GEWEHAL HUGH SCOH IS ORPMED TO BUSSI
GOVERNOR’S ACTION PUERILE
SAYS DONOHUE AT JUNEAU
Pacific News Service.
JUNEAU, May 10.—T. J. Donohue,
democratic national committeeman, is
here from Washington. The local
democratic organization entertained
hint last night when he made the
statement that Delegate Sulzer is
more than assured of holding his sent
in the house and that Wickershamism
is a thing of the past.
With reference to the various ap
pointments to he made throughout the
territory Donohue declared that nearly
all of the candidates put forward by
the local committees would be recog
nized by the organization whose ac
tions were never more in unison than
at the present time.
Speaking of the governorship Dono
hue states that Governor Strong will
not he reappointed and that the dem
ocratic leaders in Washington consid
ered his notion on the canvassing
board to lie puerile.
The territorial central commit ten
voting on the names fm governor sub
mitted some time ago as follows: Troy
of Juneau, -i: Griffin, of Ohena, 2;
Whittlesey, 2; and Judge. Jennings, of
Juneau, 1. Governor Strong did not
offer himelf as a candidate for re-ap
pointment.
There is considerable Sentiment
throughout the territory however,
which favors the present governor. He
is well known to us here 'in Nome
where he resided for many years. The
interior is well acquainted with him
also for he made many friends when
he transferred his affections in the
newspaper field to that section of Al
aska.
In the event of Governor Strong not
being reappointed it seems likely that
Judge Jonn'ings of the first division
will (ill the bill. The judge, however,
in a recent contribution to the terri
torial central committee announced the
fact that he was seeking re-appoint
nu nt in his present office and did nrn
care to enter the gubernatorial arena.
NEW YORK GREETS ANGLO
FRENCH; ALSACE LORRAINE OR
NO PEACE SAYS VIVIANI
International News Service.
NEW YOIiK, Mny 11.—City hull
gloriously decorated in honor of the
visiting French commission, caught
fire at the noon hour today, and for a
few minutes held the crowds spell
bound.
In some unaccountable manner the
hunting: near the entrance became ig
nited. and within a few seconds th<
blaze enveloped the entile structure
destroying all of tin* decorations, but
quickly spent itself as there was noth*
ing more upon which it could feed,
everything about the building itself
being strictly tire proof .
LANSING SAYS U. S. NEVES
WILL ASK SEPARATE PEACE
International News Service.
WASHINGTON, May 11.—No offoi
of a separate peace with Germany xv'ili
ever receive the consideration of the
United States is the statement made
by Secretary of State I-ansInghere this
morning.
AI1 peace offers from the central
powers must be offered in conjunction
with the entente allies otherwise they
will not be considered in any way.
Obviously this agreement was en
tered into between the United States
and the representatives of the foreign
'■ commission who are 'in the country.
Secretary Lansing today also made
the announcement that a commission
of statesmen from Russia would visit
the United States shortly and would
make the trip from I’etrograd via Lon
don.
These ministers are making tlie trip
on the invitation of the authorities
who consider the work done and the
plans adopted by the Franco-British
commission should also lip acted on and
agreed to by Russia.
Several of the members of the joint
commission will remain in the United
States until the arrival of the Rus
sian delegation when matters of great
importance will he again taken up.
The American commission to Rus
sia headed by Flibu Root will leave
for I'etrograd shortly is a further
statement given out by llie authorities
The building was not damaged fur
ther than slight dseolorutions, and as
the British commission are expected
to visit the city tomorrow work of
redecorating is being rushed.
Mayor Mitchell has extended himself
in the entertainment of these foreign
guests and prior to the arrival of the
French he announced through the
newspapers that ns these two parties,
consisting of some of the most prom
inent men of the age were coming to
see what the greatest city in the world
looked like, it was up to New Yorkers
to show I hem, so "gel busy.” And if
the reception to the French, was any
criterion to go by, in getting at the
meaning of those simple words, "get
busy” it is suggested that the war de
partment adopt the expression, for
New York's five million people got
busy a plenty with the result that the
French could only shake their heads
.and look at each other in wonder.
Te mayor complimented the citizens
today, saying that they had done
very fairly considerinf this recep
tion to the French was really a nice
little rehearsal, but now that they
know their lines, he shall expect n real
performance when the British reach
here tomorrow, cautioning New York
ers that these British have quite some
little village of their own that he be
lieved they called London, and stated
that no arrests were to be made for
disturbing the peace dicing the stay
of the .British, so "throv’er into the
high,” ending with saying that the city
officials had at least shown the proper
spirit in trying to make a bonfire
of city hall In honor of the distngu'sh
rd visitors.
Former President Vivani who was
the spokesman for the French party
put himself on record yesterday with
the statement, that there would he no
possibility of peace until Germany
shall release Alsaee Lorraine.
DREAM TONIGHT
PATHE FEATURE
"The Quest of the Sacred Gem,” a
romantic production In four reels,
featuring an all star cast of pathe
players will be shown tonight and to
morrow night. A thrilling picture
from beginning to end, it has powerful
action, plenty of heart thrills ends hap
pily and carries a vein of humor that’s
new and unique. The various actors
are the pawns of fate, and the direc
tors have put some exceptionally fine
touches into the action, mounted with
convincing realism, it is a perfect
achievement of the silent drama. Two
nights, Friday and Saturday.
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AMERICAN
PRISONERS IN
GERMANY
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International News Service.
WASHINGTON, May 11—The state
department have received dispatches
bearing the information that one hun
dred and thirty three Americans are
under arrest .and being held prison -
era m Germany.
Trumped up charges of a political
nature have been made against those
under arrest. and officials here
aljj reticent regarding .my expression
| of-opinion as to what disposition may
bo made of these prisoners by the
Germans.
It is lo be expected, however, that
the state department will be railed
iidiiii to use considerable diplomacy in
IS'ir efforts to secure tin. release of
lla sc prisoners, and as soon as the re*
port lias received verification. the
l’nlte.1 States authorities will stall
action toward the relief of those con
fined.
AGE LIMIT 21
TO 30 TEARS
International News S<rvice.
WASHINGTON, May 11. The con-j
sertption conferees reached an agree
ment yesterday setting the age limit
in the draft measure at from twenty
one to thirty years. The amendment
permitting Roosevelt to raise his ov n
troops for the front, has been reject
ed at this conference, hut it is thought
that this matter will lie lighted Intel
in the senate where sentiment is
strongly in favor of letting Teddy head
his volunteers on the fighting line
The amendment leaving llireo loops
of cavalry on the Mexican horde • lias
also been rejected.
The conscription bill will now come
up for repassage, and no further op
position is looked for other than the
possibilities of fur*'ter amendments
being suggested, and t is expected flint
the bilj will slide through in short
order upon o.omng up for the final
vote.
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STUDENT MOVEMENT
GAINING STRENGTH
international New* Service.
CHICAGO. May U.—'The patriotic
movement .started among the students
of Harvard college has spread through
the middle west, nnd every student
body of any size has fallen in fine, with
the result that not alone have they
offered to enlist in a body in the Uni
ted States army and navy, but a great
number have gone the others one bet
ter and have already left their classes |
nnd joined the colors. It is expected j
that following the commercement ex
ercises in many of the universities,
thouasnds of students will enlist for
active service, nnd it is known that
mnay of these will insist that if they
Join either the army or navy, It will
be to go into action across the water
and not be compelled to go to the
Mexican border.
This proves the caliber of these
chaps and is sure evidence of the
proper spirit, but of course the gov
ernment has something to say in mat
ters of this nature, so the rah-rahs for
their own protection will undoubtedly
be put through their course of sprouts
for several months before they cross
. the briny.
SCOTT IS OFF TO TEACH
RUSSIA GAME OF WAR
Pacific News Service.
ShJATTLK A < v* it The mi. I mi’
eis have decided to add the name of
Cmeral Hugh S > t, \\!m. is Him f ol
s'aff of the fun ?d Si.it* - . rn , to
the list of the .1 iiio «. . .mmi. :<>n
for Itussia. During his absent-*- in Uus
sia his place will !*• talon l>\ Um
eral Bliss. on hi; return to tl* I'ni
ted States to m-i il Scott v. ill r« .• inf
ills position .is i hi. f of st iff.
This decision was arrived <t late
this afternon aft* r a lengthy consul
tation. This in m . cuiuplptc reor
ganization of built the Russian army
and navy which was not first consid
ered when the commission was called.
General fcfrott arrit'al in Wuahingr
ton this morning and was in attend
ance during tin: session. Jb was nnti
fled to hold .If in i < uliness to
(•rot to ltuss,.i Ifti' d iely and (be
date of sailing i- not \ ■ 1 y reniole.
General S. oil was l oin in Ken
tucky over sixty-four years ago and
for a man of Ids j.ars in one of the
most active in th 1 I’niled St.lies.
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MESSAGE FROM SEA
STATES KATHLEEN SUNK
International News Service.
NORFOLK, Ma> 11. Found in a
bottle Washed up oil the beaell hen
rest erda \ was a n<d. stating that tin
llnlish ship Kathle n, whieh left hera*
on April l.'l. was sunk tin- following
day l*\ a (h i in.in suhiuaiiin u'dluaii
wa rni ng.
The note stat'd that tin submarine
was operating: elose to tin* Atlanta*
sen hoard also, that at tin time of * * 11
eounering the suhinarine the w*other
was had and the gist rough.
Inquiries here disclose tliat the
IJntish ship Kathleen left port on
April 13 with • gomii! tango fof an
Knglish cit,\ and with a * i•w of
twenty il v hi ', . ii * • i \ tieh w *■ i * \m
• i i«-aiis.
\\ In I J, ■ •• | ],t ■ |\ i II i ii . i l I 1 | \ * d ill
England has not yet been kt *\v a fi r
tin- authorities r» fuse !•> divulge news
. |M*rtan'mg t«* shipping.
It’ tud ii i-U.iilv imlii itrs lh.it (Jor
um n submarines .uv oetive on our
very coast line.
NAMES ANNOUNCED OF
COMMISSION TO RUSSIA
lo'er national New* Service.
WASHINGTON. May 11. The num
bers of the American commission
which will leave for Russia in the ef
fort to rehabilitate that country were
made public this afternoon. The Am
erican representatives will leave for
Russia in a few days and are now in
Washington where they an in con
ference with the authorities,
Klihu Root is chairman of this great
delegation the members of which ore
as follows: Chat I - U. Crane, pub
lisher inventm •[' C Vce go; Join
II. Mott, student md evangelist, of
v York1 .1.1 in- I't n whowasfoi
years one of the strongest representa
tives of organized labor in America
and who was at one time \ ice presi
dent of the Ainerii an Federation of
Labor, and Charles Kdwnrd Hussell,
the greatest known socialist writer in
the 1'nited Stales today. Admiral Gh-n
non is also Included in the party.
TORPEDO AND AEROPLANE
RAIO BELGIAN COAST
International News Service.
LONDON’, May 11. Semes of Kng
lish aeroplanes made a laid on Zee
brugge which they bombarded with
great effect this morning. In con
junction with this movement a large
torpedo flotilla was observed off
Mushing. This they subjected to a
severe bombardment as well as many
other const towns.
The air raid was planned on a gi
gantic scale, All of the air craft
were loaded up with the most power
ful explosives known. It was their
intention to destroy lh( German sub
marine base if possible.
Ftegnrdless of the air guns used by
the Germans many of the planes
succeeded In dropping their bombs on
the submarine base and much havoc
was occasioned.
Following on the heels of the first
dock of aeroplanes came another which
were originally intended to re-cnforce
the British planes In the event of an
ail battle. These Wen- licit Called oil
for that purpose but attacked the dock
yards and subiimi'iia ha-., with great
effect.
The flight cumin.i inter reports that
before leaving the Belg' a coast tiro
had broken out in the dockyards at
Zrebrugge.
Tonight, Federated church. "Holy
City,” illustrated. Mrs. Poteet.
Big Dance follows May Day enter
tainment. Full orchestra. Eagle Hall,
Saturday night.
Office and Residence of J. F. McAl
lister, freighter and transfer, Elite
Baths. Phone Red 157.
Every home in Nome should have
the Nugget delivered to it—Subscribe
now and keep the household enlighten
ed—$2.00 per month by carrier.
Travelog tonight is ‘Chicago.”