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WILSON MAKES FORMAL
STATEMENT WILL ARM
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 9.—1
A formal statement is made by Pie
sident Wilson that he had decided to
authorize the arming immediately
of American merchantment for the
protection of American lives and
property on the high seas.
This formal announcement does
not state whether the government
will provide gunners from the
United States navy, although it is
HAVE PAY.
Leo Williams and partners on
Chas Ross’s ground are reported to
he in fair pay in the shaft which
they have sunk. Center Creek.
HARD TIM US DANCE.
Tonight the Song of the North
will foregather to a Hard Times
Dance to which a general invitation
is sent out. Everything will be
done to make everyone forget hard
times and have a real good time as
only the Sons of the North know
how—first class music, refreshment
and everyone happy.
most generally inferred that this
will be done.
The movements of ships which are
to be armed as well as their names
will be kept secret and newspapers,
wireless and cable companies are all
requested to refrain from carrying
or making public any such informa
tion. This request of course is
simply a courteous way of ordering
that such shall not be done.
Simultaneously with this an
nouncement, President Wilson cal
led an extra session for April 16.
\ It is stated that Wilson is very
well today although his physician
still insists upon his remaining con
fined to his bed. He dictated to Tu
multy a mass of statements, in
structions and correspondence from
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Front St. 3 doors west of Alaska
Bank.
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CLEANING
PRESSING
ALTERING &
REPAIRING
Ladies and Gentlemens Clothe*.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
ANNUAL BALL
UNDER AUSPICES OF THE
Knights of Robert Emmet
17th MARCH
Eagle Hall Adm. 1.50
DANCING 0:30 SHARP DADIES FREE.
The Nonpareil
The Big Store With Little Prices
ANNUAL
Rummage Sale
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
8th. 9th. 10th.
Price Sacrificing
On All Merchandise
See Circulars For Prices
LENTEN SEASON
IS NOW ON
Have You Received
m
Lenten Fish Specialties Booklet
IF NOT GET ONE
IT IS FULL OF VAUABLE, SAVING AND SEASONABLE SUG
GESTIONS. GOME AND TAKE A LOOK AT OUR FISH
DISPLAY.
Polefs Stores
his room today.
NEW YORK, March 9.—Almost
coincidentally with the announce
ment that American ships would be
armed, orders were received from
the Navy Department directing ships
which had already applied for such
protection where to go to get such
guns mounted at once.
AMERICAN MARINE LAND
IN SANTIAGO DE CURA
WASHINGTON, D. C„ March 9.—
American marines landed in Santi
ago de Cuba today to protect the
city against an expected attack by
the rebels who are said
to be concentrating in force
around San Juan hill. The landing
of American troops has greatly re
assured the people and residents
and the city is believed to be safe
from molestation.
The foreign residents of the city
were immediately placed under the
protection of the American marines
when the latter landed and they
were very welcome.
SENATE STILL DEADLOCKED
NO SIGN AGREEMENT
JUNEAU, March 9.—The Senate
is still deadlocked with a bitter
feeling developing. Aldrich has
still four solid votes with the other '
four alternately swinging to Heck- :
man or to Hubbard, a solid Wickite |
four.
The house elected committees as
follows; Allan chairman Koads,,
Coombs Ways and Means, Corrigan
Labor, Daly Mining, Allan is also
on Education and Fisheries, Daly
on Ways and Means and Roads,
Coombs banks and territorial insti
FEDERATEO CHURCH.
At the Congregational Church
Sunday the following services will
be held. Rev. John Parsons, pastor
11 A. M. Bible School and
children-s service. R. B. Julian,
superintendent.
7 P. M. Christian Endeavor.
8 P. M. Worship and Sermon bf
Dr. John Parsons. Subject;
“Jesus and the Jericho Road,” a
study in the last days of our Lord.
Special music will be given by the
choir.
The public is more than welcome
to all the services of the church.
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tutions, Corrigan Elections and Mu
nicipalities. The Governor’s mess
age will he read Monday, the elec
tion in senate for the presidentcy
delaying it. The Second Delega
tion is a unit on the school legis
lation.
LOCAL ITEMS.
Mr. Fehse is authority for the
statement that the emergency mail
is now being operated on the over
land route. The carrier each time
taking a portion of it. As far as
Nomeites are concerned that there
has been an extra arrival has not
been apparent while many are far
behind in magazines and papers.
• • • •
Gus Berendt has been awarded the
contract for dismantling the tower
of the cable way by the Alaska
Lighterage and Commercial Co. bids
for which were called some time ago.
It is quite an extensive piece of
work, the wood work and material
having to be removed without being
damaged in any way.
GET THE NEWS RIGHT. READ
THE WORKER
Dream Theater
TO-NIGHT
THE BLESSED MIRACLE
3 PARTS
COMEDY
WHEN SMALTZ LOVES
Sunday Night
5 REELS EXTRA 5 REELS
PATHE WEEKLY
THROUGH TROUBLED WATERS
3 PARTS
A ROARING COMEDY.
DOUBLE CROSS IXG MARMADUKE.
Ad trim 25 Cm
Another Batch of
LUTFISK
Now Ready At
Thorulf Lehmann
iSiSSi*!
For March Contest
First Prize=One chance
on a round trip ticket to
Seattle and Return.
Second Prize=Thirty five
dollar photo album of
Alaskan Views.
Lomen Bros.
THREE STORES.
WE HAVE ALWAYS NOTICED
That our competitors get peeved when we have a social sale.
NOW WILL THEY LIKE THIS ONE?
Tea Garden or S & W Jelly Cglasses.$t.OO.
Libby’s Tamales, 2 cans ... . 25c.
Mrs. Porters Salad Dressing, :15c. size.25c.
Tea Garden Pea nut butter, 1 2 oz. jar.25c.
Highland Olive Oil, Quarts.75c.
Highland Olive Oil, Pints.40c.
And many other first class articles, now on display in our window,
at exceedingly low and “TRASHY” Prices.
G. P. GOGGIN
THE QUALITY STORE
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 gives you lasting service.. We handle
quality hardware, and the price is as low as conslstant, or poss
ible.
CARLETON HARDWARE CO.
810 Front M. Phone Main 1L
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GOOD NEWS
OUR BUYERS IN NEW YORK AND ELSEWHERE SEND
US WORD, EVERYTHING CHEAP AS EVER, PLENTY OF
GOODS AND PROMPT SHIPMENTS.
THAT’S ALL WE W ANT, CONSEQUENTLY NO RAISE IN
PRICES WITH US, GOODS AS CHEAP AS EVER, REGARDLESS
WHAT OTHER STORES DO.
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In Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal,
Ham, Bacon Poultry and Fish
Game In Season. All fresh
Stock. No old or damaged.
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Restaurant
and
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