FRENCH GENERAL IS
DRIVING FAST AHEAD
LONDON, March 28—The advance
of the Allies continues undiminshed,
and the capture of the first line of
trenches in the so-called Hinden
berg line which has been reported
to he months in preparation is re
ported today at several points. It
is announced that the French gen
eral, Nivelle, who is in supreme
command, is following the retreat
ing Germans with marvelous speed
and notwithstanding the tremend
ous rear supports placed to offer
resistance to their own retirement
the Teutons are unable to make a
definite or effective stand and are
again yielding.
LOCAL ITEMS.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and
Mrs. D. H. Hutchinson last evening
at eight o'clock. Mother and baby
are done finely. Dr. Neuman was in
attendance.
• * *
Leo Seidenverg the proprietor of
the Cheap John store returned on
-Tuesday night from the Hot Springs.
He was on a fur buying trip and in
cidentally attended the Reindeer
Fair where he was among the big
chiefs who delivered addresses to
the aborigines. He got fine furs
on the trip, acquiring many white
and red fox, lynx and ermine from
the natives who were attending the
proceedings. He says that there
w-as a very large attendance of na
tives at the Fair.
WE CAN DO IT.
For first class work and pron p»
delivery ph >ne Main lrtt and tht
People’s Steam Laundry alii tili
and get your laundry.
W. .1. WILLIAMSON Pro*
PARIS, March 2S.—General Ni
velle reports the continual with
drawal of the Germans, with demo
ralization following frequent drives
with cavalry brigades when the re
sisting forces begin again the retire
ments as planned. The infantry
attacks today compelled the Ger
mans to evacuate four villages be
yond La Fere and the airmen report
a continuos retirement back from
there.
On the Oise sector the British
guns have been massing a concen
trated fire upon the German position
and have gained a foot hold in the
extreme westernmost trenches of the
Germans on the other side. A tre
mendous barrage fire is protecting
these from counter attacks, while
the shelling of the main positions
continue. The fighting is violent
along fifty miles of front. Prison
ers are being brought in in large
numbers, but both sides are fight
ing with desperation.
SHERIFF SWEARS HE
SAW TRACY SHOOT
SEATTLE, March 28.—Sheriff
MacRae today was on the stand in
the Everett murder trial. He was
engaged all the day in giving testi
mony directly and was not subjected
as yet to cross examination.
His is the first testmony to di
rectly connect the defendant Tracy
with the crime charged. The wit
ness swearing that “he saw Tracy
the defendant, shoot into the do<&
crowd”.
Interesting cross examination on
this testimony awaits MacRae.
He will probably be on the stand
tomorrow.
SUTHERLAND ROASTS
BUNNEL AND ERWIN
JUNEAU, March 27.—Dan Suther
land, as a matter of personal privi
lege, took the floor of the Senate
this afternoon to attack Judge Bun
nell and Marshal Erwin of the
Fourth Division, charging that they
railroaded Callahan and others to
the penitentiary because politcal
enemies. Sutherland read at length
from the Alaska Citizen published
I
The Nonpareil
The Big Store With Little Prices
MUXSING and MEDLICOTT stands For The Best In
MENS UNDERWEAR
Our stock of these Standard brands is most complete in both
Seperate Garments
AND
Union Suits
PRICES FROM
$2.50 TO $0.00
COTTOLENE
, ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS YOU SHOULD US ONE
THIRD LESS THAN LARD OR BUTTER.
OWING TO THE HIGH COST OF BUTTER AND LARD
THE SAVING IN THE USE OF SAME AND THE LOW PRICE
AT WHICH US NOW OFFERED FOR SALE SHOULD BE
DOUBLE INCENTIVE FOR EVERY ONE TO AT LEAST BUY A
'
CAN. . ( v
SPECIAL PRICE
Per Med tin. $1.10
„ Lge. „ $2.40
Polefs Stores
at Fairbanks and quoted an article
in the Nome Nugget published when
the case against Woolridge was re
versed by the Circuit Court and also
from other papers. Both the officials
worked hard against Wickersham
in the recnt campaign. Sutherland
excoriated the officials in scathing
terms.
POSTPONED.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 27.—
The trial of Israel Weinberg on a
charge of being implicated in the
preparedness parade murder has
been postponed for a month.
WILL RECONSIDER.
SACRAMENTO, March 28.—The
The senate today defeated the anti
saloon bill by only one vote. It is
announced that the bill will be re
considered.
POLITICAL CARDS.
FOR CITY ATTORNEY
Hugh O’Neill
ELECTION, APRIL 3, 1017.
FOR CITY CLERK
James J. Bogan
ELECTION, APRIL 3, 1017.
FOR CITY CLERK
E. Grimm
!
ELCTION, APRIL 3, 1917. :
H>K COUNCILMAN
Jas. F. McAllister
ELECTION APRIL 3. 1917.
HINTS ON COMFORT.
To look well you must feel well.
Clothes help you to look well, If
they are made to order and fit well,
repaired well, cleaned well and well
pressed.. Therefore you will feel
well.
M. PASCOFF.
Ladies and Gent’s Tailor does it all
well.
A11 work guaranteed
Cor. Lane’s Way P.nd Front Street.
FOR SALE CHEAP.
Two 4 H. P. Uoilers.
One 12 H. P. Boiler.
One 10 H. P. Boiler.
Two 0 H. P. Boiler.
DARLING & DEAN CO.
Dream Theater
TO-NIGHT
J. RUFUS WALLINGFORD IN
TWO EPISODES. TWO ROM
PLETK 1NSTA LM ENTS.
« BIG SHOW
THE BANG
SUN ENGINE
2 Parts.
SUMMER
BOARDERS
2 Parts.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
J STAR FEATURES.
MAX FIGMAN (PATHE),
Adm. 25 c
We have the finest stock ot
Salted, Smoked and Canned FISH
on Seward Peninsula.
ALSO
CABBAGE, CARHOTS
PARSNIPS AND RU
TABAGOES.
Thorulf Lehmann
\
Gan You Beat This?
RED-MAN & E. & W.
THE SUPERIOR COLLARS.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
FOR
CASH
$1.00 per Dozen. pQg
Priced so low. They’re bound to no.
With each dollar purchase or dol
lar paid on account you receive one
chance on our monthly drawing
contest.
Lomen Bros.
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THE HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHES.
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SOMETHING GOING
WAR ON APPLES
Three Big Days
MARCH 20TH, 30TH AND 31ST.
We will offer 50 boxes Apples at .$1.50 per box. 5 boxes
given away free.. A number with every box. Drawing Saturday
evening March 31st.
G. P. GOGGIN
THE QUALITY STOKE
WHEN BUYING HARDWARE, let quality be your first considera
tion. Then look into the matter of price. Price without quality
results in the accumulation of a lot of useless junk.. But qua
lity at a reasonable price Hives you lasting service.. We handle
quality hardware, and the price is as low as consistent, or poss
ible.
CARLETON HARDWARE CO.
*10 Wont Ht- Phono Main 11.
DONT WORRY
WE STILL HAVE SOME OF THOSE
Mens Suits
AT $15.00 AND $22.50. GOOD SIZED LOTS OF STOUTS, UP TO
SIZE 48 INCHES. ALSO MENS SHOES IN ALL KINDS OF
LEATHER AT $4.00 A PAIR, SOME AS LOW AS $2.00
NO RAISE IN PRICES WITH US.
BRING THE CASH.
""SURPRISE STORE
NOW IS THE TIME
TO SUBSCRIBE
INDEPENDENT
MEAT MARKET
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
In Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal,
Ham, Bacon Poultry and Fish
Game in Season. All fresh
Stock. No old or damaged.
W. H. \Vebb prop. Phone M.1H
BOARD OFTRADE
Restaurant
and
LUNCH ROOM
George Modini,
Proprietor