The Daily Deadwood Pioneer-Times from Deadwood, South Dakota • Page 1

'Li; A 4 Jk ML I ti 4 pi! A ryis Mo 7r FOKTV-FIHST YEA 1 1 ujlack iiim.si, south Dakota, satckday jkiknino, dhckmiikh, so, vuicn rivi: 1LI1IS SI ILL I ESGB'L ft OK mm 3Y A RUSE VILLA TOOK IIOUIRY SUDDENLY CLOSED OF SA GO li I AFJbTnESIDENT'S HE CONSISTORY RUEING COMING MONTH Notlct-s have been sent out for a meeting of Ulack Hills consistory No. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Kite of Freemasonry, of the southern print investigation and came to a Jurisdiction of the United States, sudden end when the paper manufac- Otlent of South Dakota. Valley of turers refused to discuss the reason- Deadwuod. to be held on January 22. ablenes.

of news print prices. The 2S. 24. 25, 26. 1917, at the Masonic publishers and Jobber had already temple in Deadwood.

The follow- been heard. The manufacturers de-Ing prorram has been arranged: dared they had not time to study A special meeting of all the bodies the tables prepared by the cotnrais- will be held at Masonic temple. Dead- slon's Investigators, purporting to wood, S. on Monday, January 22, show huge profits. 1917,.

at 7:30 o'clock p. for the The commission said the manufac- no UMANS I IN MtiUMUA DLSI'ITE THK MOM" STUimoilX HY THE F.N EM COSHDOJA 15 CIK3ED OF ITS LAST IT.TIUMUtAli ULA1MS ll.t 1 1 HAVE liEEN KEPUI-SEO AT M)ME I "OI NTS NOT MUCH ACTIVITY ON THE OTHER FRONTS Pressing in on southern Moldavia from three aides, the central powers are making progress against a ttff icMstenre. Suvctal lines of new positions and 1,400 prisoners were taken during the first day's offensive in Moldavia. Petrograd says that along the Kasino river the Rumanians were driven back nearly a ml to. A desperate battle is reported ca near SoMiiezo.

Petrograd saya all the attacks north of Hlmolk-Sarat hare been repulsed. Von Mackensea has captured several villages. The province of Dobrudja appears now to be sltnoKt cleared of Ita defenders. Berlin saya that Ratchelu, on the Danube, oppoclte Uralla, has been The French haa been repulsed by the German crown prince's force purpose of rocelvlng and acting on petitions and doing such other bust- necs as may properly come before said meeting. Golden Holt Lodge of Perfection nounce tomorrow night whether the No.

5, Tuesday. January 2S, 1917 paper distribution plan discloses an Work will begin at 9 o'clock a. m. actual paper shortage and the need sharp, and the degrees from the 4th for distribution under the supervls-to the 14th. inclusive, conferred dur- ion of the commission.

It Is atrong- WASHINGTON, D. Dec. 29. Hearings were re-opeced by the federal trade commission in the news turers apparently were unwilling in help relieve the situation. Its re- port will be Issued In about ten days, and, it is said, it will be able to an- ly Intimated that the facts uncovered will be turned over to the department of Justice.

Its report to congress, It Is understood, will score the manu facturers for raising prices to the ex-' tent of forcing many snvall publlsh- era out of business RUSSIAN REGIMENT LOST W11KN NTF.AML'R IS SUNK UKRLIN. Dec. 29. The Flush hteainer Oihonna, with a Russian regiment of coast artillery from thi Alan Inlands, struck a mine ard sunk In a few minutes, according to Copenhagen dispatches. All were drowned eicpt fifty.

Miss Jessie Stevens waa a paitsen-ger on the Northwestern for Chicago, after a delightful visit with her aunt, Mra. Fargo. AM, OK I HfcM TAKE A LIVELY INTEREST IN HIS PR01OSAIK lOOKlNG TO THK ESTARLISH- MENT OK A Dl RAHI.K THICK south mm NATIONS Will TAKE NO ACTION i a i vigorous protest AGAINST GERMAN SURMARINU ACTIVITIES HAS RENEWED ANXIETY IX WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, D. Dec. 29.

The threw Scandinavian nations Norway, Sweden and Denmark through Identic note, have exprested a lively Interest in President proposal, "looking toward the establishment o( a durable peace." Unlike the Swlsa government, which offered to help In any way possible, the Scandinavian countries havt made no direct offer of co-operation. It is Indicated that moat of the South American nation will not end communications regarding the president's note. Spain's vigorous protest to Germany against hei aubmarlno activities has overshadowed peace negoti-atlona here. American officials are outspoken that submarine activities may yet furnish a cause for real anxiety. This Issue has been kept In the background pending peace overtures.

WOUTII DAKOTA ROY WHO DIED FOR FRANCIS YANKTON. 8. Dec. 29. On Tuesday afternoon occurred the funeral of Robert Warren, younger son of President Warren, of Yankton college.

Robert, who waa a acholar at Oxford, from South Da- kola, was in the American ambu- lance corps in the service in France, where he won the approval of the French government to such an ex- tent that a beautiful, gold medal was ILL lAHi THE IIOAI.S A.tii MK.IfvYAlM OK 1IILJ.fi There is la course of preparation a little booklet descriptive of the IHack Hills by a Deadwood gentleman who Is particularly well informed on the subject on which he I engaged, which he hopes to have ready for publicution before the season ct tourist travel has started. The booklet is being for the guidance of automobile parties and others driving vehicles of any kind through the Hills, and will contain dficriptlons of all o' the places along the routes mot tiaveled, also of beauty spots which be reached by side roads and trails, where fUhlog la good and where accommodations liny be had and supplies obtained. It will be a log of the Ulack Hills roads, and iiould prove of value to the tourist, and even to the average resident of the Hills. Thin booklet will not conflict with the log which will be published by the forestry service, for It will give in greater detail much that will be serviceable to the traveler, and will contain information that government publication will not. Among some of the routes to be logged will be the road from Deadwood to Sundance, la Ice Ilox.

Deadwood to Sundance, via Spear-fish and Ueulah. Deadwood to Sundance, via Fpeer-flsh. Deadwood Spearflsh. Deadwood to Utile Fourche. via to Uelle Fourche, St.

Onge. Deadwood to Hot Springs, via Stur-gls'oud Ttspld City. Deadwood to Hot Springs, via Sylvan Iake. Deadwood to Edgemont, It. A Y.

trail, two routes from Prlngle. Deadwood to Silver City. Deadwood to Nemo and Piedmont. Deadwood to Trojan. Deadwood to Flatiron.

I-ad to Hill City, via Rochford. Iad to Terry and Trojan! Lead to Hanna. Lead to Newcastle, via Ice Uox Canyon. Lead to Elmore. Lead to latiron.

Rapid City to Hill City, via Key stone. vjaJ or the Mouse. I'aris admit a slight German success in this sector. Some New Legislation That Will Be Up at Coming Session mm KL PASO. Dec.

29. Villa troops, although expected to attack the city, took Torreon by surprise through a rime on December 21, according to details reaching the border. Ry falne dispatches the rebels made the Carranza garilson believe a train entering the city was bringing reinforcements from General Mur-gula. Instead. It carried Villa troops, wh quietly disembarked, rushed the ton and the garrison retired.

General Herrera, the Carranza commander, was taking a social drink with his staff at a eaf. ordered the troops to retire when the bandits ar- rived. Herrera and his companions were killed. Germany to ehtaulish a kuhmarink mail UK II LI Dec. 29.

The postal authorities have announced that the ubmrln Peutsrhland end a sister hip will soon be carrying mall to the United States. Central and South America, the West Indies, China, the Dutch Kast Indlea and the Philippines. All letters must be sent to Ilremen and marked "snbmarlne letter." MKYICO KTXX KIM UP MIT1I WAR MATUIMAI.S KL PASO, Dec. 29. The Carranza government has transmitted a million pesos in gold to Japan in payment for ar munitions, it Is learned front a well informed One shipment of munitions has already been received, and It Is said a second is due.

It Is said to consist of artillery, shells and field guns. Including nntl-alrcraft csnnon. constitutional amendments at the last election will have a lot of time at the session, as they brsnch out Into new fields in many Instances, and will framing the leKi.tin for carry Ine Into effect rural in be one of compromises, between the radicals and liberals along what such a should contain and will probably be one of the battle grounds of the session. The speakership appears to be set- to show up will begin to show where the honor is likely to land, and the different Issues which are to come up will no doubt b'ya controlling factor In which one will receive the honor. President Wilson acre, public lands in the wet and S75.O0O.fc05 acres la Alafka could be utilUed for stck rsllrg onder the w.

Tlut. Le thouiands cf horr.ele. cltlwns win be able to gala home. amountiBg to dollar and a quarter aa acre matt be made ty the Under the Utks cf th set any pr- son qualified to mske estry neder the borne4 law. may acq re 149 (Cor, r.

oed cn rare F'rvt 10 presented to Mm for his devotion to An Interesting program will oe ar-the cause of the wounded on the field ranged by the committee on arrange-of battle, the only medal of the kind, mcnts. rarely bestowed, to be given a man. A few noted nurses were given the PLANNING TO MEET THK PIERRE. S. Dec.

29. That school book legislation will have its shate of attention at the coming session is outlined in the fact that the State Educational association at its Rapid City to Hill City, via meeting at Watertown, adopted out numerous new Ideas. That medal. Robert broke down under the strain and died In France Novem- ber 25lh last. On account of the young man'a distinguished services to France permission wss given to bring the remafns home, although the fram.d'br the county superln-lof tendinis denartment covering manr of fealnrMI of tho tm whtch win be dan.

Rapid City to Wasla. Uelle Fourche to Camp Crook Uelle Fourche to Newell. PEACE WORKERS TO MEET IN WASHINGTON WASHINGTON. D. C.

Dec. 29. Directors of the American Peace society have decided to call an open ing the day and evening. Lunch served at noon and dinner served at. 6 p.

ni. in the temple. Robert Druce Chapter Rose Croix 1 No. 3, Wednesday, January 24, 1917. Work will begin promptly at 10 a.

and the degrees 16th to 18th, in- elusive, conferred during the day and evening. Lunch served at noon and dinner at 6 p. m. in the temple. Deadwood Council of Kodobh No.

3, Thursday, January 25, 1917. Work will begin promptly at 10 a. and the degrees from 19th to 30th, inclusive, conferred. Ulack Hills Consistory No. 331 degree to 32 degree, Friday, January 2C, 1917.

Ten o'clock p.m., 31st degree. Four p. sharp, work will begin on the 32nd degree. The 32 degree banquet will be served In the Deadwood Auditorium, at 7 o'clock p. m.

and will be restrict- ed to 32 degree Scottish Rite Masons and one lady (wife, mother, alster, daughter or sweetheurt). Tickets for the banquet must be procured from the registrar and must be accompanied by the 1917 card for dues. FORTH(X)MINO DEFICIT WASHINGTON. D. C.

Doc. 29. a tentative approval having been tivB by President Wilson to pUna for a bond issue to meet a part of the prospective deficit at the end of neu a plan providing lor me issu- ance of II25.O0O.O0O of ranama can- si bond, for army and navy expenses and 1195.000.000 additional for oth PRESIDENT'S RAILROAD FROM II CDfiSRESS WASHINGTON, Dec. 29. Prompt consideration in congress of president Wilson's proposed railway wtflation is predicted after the an- Bruneemeot of the termination of conferences between the railway and brotherhood heads in New Ycik in an unucrs'ul attempt to settle dlf-j Terences.

Hearings on a psrt of the tnks icauirles. and to au- thoriie the president to take over the telegraph telephone line, in tiroes cf mlllury necessity. It is Indicated that the brotlerhood to9, aided by the American Fedcra- tion cf Labor, will f.ght the proposed posvponement cf th amendment. AI Reed cf Stargt. wa vliItlEg la fad wood.

I government of France desired to do the next fiscal jear, administration (0 nioa de-' cover a wide field, and will mean honor to hlra by burial in the soil of loader, are preparing to bring In the fputp(J TbHr for dutr1ct 111ny of before France. Mrs. Warren, the bereaved revenue bill as soon as possible afte, urlformItr the tUon to be made It 1 finUhed. The same will apply mother, made the long Journey to the holiday recess. The preside by wlth the and con- but probably in not so large an extent France and returned with the re- has been urged to deliver a special of the cnunty I In the matter of irrigation districts mains of ber who was accorded message on the subject, or adopt some and to uMmPy refiut free text but with the court decision, and ac-a public funeral here.

Rev. F. V. other ta-lc to spur the house, to book for fc puplli of lhe tual working operation, under pastor of the Congregational prompt action before the end of tie staN P.na,or nowdell has a plan of age laws as a guide in procedure The church and Vice President Durand of kf s(ion. Representative Hull out- own wfclcn he wlU prM1t.

and prohibition Idea will without doubt meetlng of the jwace worker, berejbers, with the exception of W. J. for January 20, to consider a definite Thornby, being present, program for an International organ- R. E. Meyers, present auperinten-izallon.

designed to secure a lasting i dent of the Deadwood schools wa. The French have repulsed all other efforts to advance. There is no Important activity on any of the other fronts. Half's Rt-rt (hi Rattle of eWmive LONDON. Dec.

29. The battle of the Sow me la pictured as a triumph for the entente allied arm lea In a detailed report by General Sir Douglaa Halg, covering operation, from July 1 to November 18. General Halg term, the battle a triumph, in which the German western armle. were saved only from complete collapse and decisive defeat by a protracted period of unfavorable weather preventing the Anglo-French from taking full advantage of their successful advance. He declaim the battle proves beyond a doubt fne abll- of lh etltD t0 Ger many "when trie times comes.

lie shows himself a firm believer in the doctrine thst the allies can win the war on the western front. MEETING tK DEADWOOD HOARD OF EDUCATION The monthly meeting of the board of education wa. held last evening. President Peck presiding, all nein- unanimously re-elected superintendent for the school year of 19 17-1 S. this ailon of the board the nrhoo's will be assured of the services of Superintendent Meyer, and will make possible the carrying out the advanced Idea, that have been Inaugurated alnce he wa.

elected superintendent, and which undoubtedly have been of great value to th school. Many matter, bearing on the conduct of school affair, for the present and next echool year, were discussed, and many tentative plan. made, all tending to the development of tbc Deadwood monthly bills, covering aal.r- were allowed. Ad- inurnment wa. then taken.

South Dskoa Fair Saturday and Sunday; warmer. Tim WEATHER Deadwood. 14, rtsrM C'Tv. 2. tlvcif-L-d.

12. clear. 11 ri'r, 4, 5 I wi include the state nt- own tt Thst the Richards primary law is to be a factor in the next election la Indicated by the sending out of 4e- titlons by Mr. Richards for the Inltla-. tion of hi.

act at the coming session. ning down to a content between A. C. which will place it upon the ballot Roberts of Day. and Jamtk McFar-again next ejection.

It I. reported land, of Codington, with the Indlca- that the bill a. initiated thl. timetlons up to the present more favor-will be modified In several particular, able to Roberts, but a hot contest from the old act. Ion the part of McFarland for the hon- me co.iege, imOTHKRHOOIl I.EADKRH APPEAL TO THK MEMBERS NEW YORK.

Dec. 29. Special circulars, putting up to the 400,000 member, the responsibility for the next step by the railroad brotherhood. In their controversy with the railroad, over the application at, ia-terpretatlon of the Adamson act, were sent broadcast by telegraph af ter a conference of the four brother-j hood The leader, issued a cryptic statement aaylng that tb railroad, to wipe out the ben-1 eflU accruing from the passage of the Adarasoa act. They refused to whether their action wsa a veiled threat for another strike Tote.

FOOD PRICK ROOSTERS The city manager plan, and thejor. The chance, are that the first 'budget system of raising revenue. dajr 0r two after the member, begin win bp'n uk'n np special future, by Representative Lyon, of county. The act. whtch are brought to the front by the adoption of the different peace a.

soon a. the present war I. vrr. Secretary Lansing, it i. n-erstood, has the plan.

KEDMERICMI GOKKISSIOil GOMUEO WASHINGTON. Dec. 21. There will be a continuation of the conference, of the Mexican-American Joint eommisMon without regard to the question of withdrawing the Araert- can troAP. to ratify the Atlantic City protorol.

Coupled with thl. tlon. in the new appeal Tor Ue recall I of the Tershlng expedition, i. thei declsrstion that such action by the United State, will permit aa adjust-men of all the remaining question. within a wek" It Is lnd.cteS the.

conference, will continue. It la of-! flc'ally stated thst nothing baa oc- curred to alter the adr.iinitratlon policy toward Mexico, and it i. gen- eraTly cndertoo1 thst eo Iftsg as northern Mexico Is in IU pretert tss settled stste ma will where they are. The AnHrn nsert Yf" ra 'be' Py of A( hcTO HnmOCtenl Iflltl 1 iltl l. IlVllll.tfll.UU AUM WILL I.K I preident's program being before NEW YORK, Dee.

2s. After a senate eomii)rce committee Tues-confereaj with the federal distrtct dar. Wifn-is for the railroads and attorney, from Maine to West Vir- rotherboods were advisM to appear gtela. who have InwtScating ard present their views ca the the high cost of UviEg. George W.

An- proposal, to prerect threatened Signed By WASHINGTON. D-e. 29. President has sljfned the Terr'. HI opening up the 40 acre home- sieads for stock raUitsg and grai.ng i-urpos-.

It Is considered of great Irr p'lsnce to the wettem The bill passei the bouse a year ip. and the senate on the closing day of the 'a. the fnal agreement be- i-g reached ttwen the conreree. la ft week. Repreeestatlve Ferr! cf Oklahoma, its author, said he eoa-j sliered that a part of I0O.C00.OC0 a demon, la charge cf the government's inqutrr.

a issued a stattment c- that the gevemraret waild I roccte all violator, ef the law. New Tear's d.sp'.ay. are Uklsg the pUce cf the ChristrsM ditplay. wtkh iad ccpie4 the store wisdow. 'tf tar a wek cr tacre, and the gecerst'y are getttrr ready tc fir 1117 a "arty.