EARLY MORNING
COMLAIN
*2000 DAMAGE DONE TO
INDEPENDENT LAUNDRY
hive O’clock Blaze Badly Damages
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Valdez Industry—Starts in Boil-,
er Room and Makes Headway Be
fore Discovei'ed.
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Fire was discovered in the boil
er room of Independent Laundry on
the City Dock about five o'clock this
morning, and although the fire de
partment arrived at the scene of the
blaze within a very few minutes af
ter the alarm was given the structure
and machinery were damaged to the
extent of about $2000. For a time it
looked as if the building and con-|
tents were doomed, and willing citi-.
zens swarmed into the building and1
.Mr. King's residence and removed
such of the contents as could be reach-*
ed to a place of safety. Two lines of
hose \\(U*e played on the flames, j
which vi^fre difficult to reach on ac
count of the blaze having worked its
way under the roof to other parts of
the structure, but by strenuous work
the firemen finally got the flames un
der control but not until the boiler
room and the west part of the build
ing had been completely destroyed.
Ernie Ericksen suffered a sprained
knee by jumping from the building
when the big smokestack fell, and
several firemen were smoked up pret
ty badly in attempting to save the!
stock and fixtures, Mr. Erickson's es
cape was a narrow one as the big
stack fell within a few feet of him.
as he was on the roof.
Mr. King says he will rebuild aS|
soon as the carpenters and the neces-.
sary material is secured and the con-|
cern will be open for business within j
a few (lays.
But Ifwle insurance was carried on
the building, stock or fixtures, and
Mr. King’s loss is a heavy one.
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GIVE IMPETUS PEACE!
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hirst Delegation of German Sociul-i
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ists Arrive at Stockholm to Parti
cipate in Movement for Universal
Peace.
STOCKHOLM. Sweden, June 7.—
The first delegation of German So
cialists arrived here yesterday, head
ed by Philip Schneidemaun, a Social
ist leader of international promi
nence. The leaders of the delegation
stated that while they were aware
that the meeting would not bring
about a peace move at the present
time, that the proposed conference
would give a great impetus to the
movement and would undoubtedly
hasten it. The Russian delegation is
expected to arrive here July 10.
WASHINGTON BONE DRV
AFTER JUNE SEVENTH
SEATTLE. June 7.—Local attor
neys state that Washington will be
bone dry after June seventh, under
Hie Reed federal amendment which
provides that no person can ship li
quor into a dry state or have same
in his posession. The prohibitionists
are celebrating their victory today
as the decision of the attorney gen
eral effectually negatives the refer
endum petition being circulated by
tae wets.
'GOVERNOR 8AV8 FREIGHT
INCREASE 18 UNNECESSARY'
WASHINGTON, D. C.. June 7.—
Former Governor Stubbs of Kansas
told the interstate commerce commit
tee here toduy that the railroads had
over a billion dollars surplus and that
the proposed increase in freight
rates was wholly unnecessary and
would but add to the already large
burden the people are carrying.
MILLION HALF
BE DRAFTED
MILLION AND HALF
WILL BE DRAFTED
Gregory States Tliat WThile lie Expect
ed Organized Resistance to Draft
Plan Result was Highly Satisfac
tory—Few Arrests.
WASHINGTON. D. C\. June 7.—
Attorney General Gregory in com
menting on the quietness with which
registration day passed off in the var
ious cities of the country, said that
the results were highly pleasing and
that the anticipated organized resis
tance to the military draft had failed
to materialize, and that while there
had been sporadic cases of resistance
to the commands of the authorities
(hat no serious rioting had occurred.
He had expected that a few men in
each community would resist con
scription. but that the universal res
ponse to the call was gratifying to ■
the federal authorities.
Provost General Crowder told the
Senate that the military committee
in the War Department planned |
drafting a million and a half men j
from the registration Tuesday, and j
that while th£ exemptions might pos-,
sibly reach 600.000 the department]
anticipated little difficulty in secur-i
ing tlie tirst quota.
CHINESE REVOLUTIONISTS
WOULD RESTORE .MONARCHY;
TOKYO. June 7.—It is stated here!
that the purpose of the Chinese revo-j
lutionists is to restore the old Chang!
Dynasty to power, with a limited mon-j
archial government. The resignation
of President Li Yaung Hung is de
manded by the revolutionists.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PARTY
ARRIVES AT SEATTLEJ
SEATTLE, June 7.—S. R. Capps. |
of the U. S. Geological Survey, is in j
the city en route for Alaska on a maP'
making tour. Mr. Capps will sail on;
the Alaska which leaves tomorrow.;
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GR A X I> D U KE ALEXIS
INCITED RIOTING
PETROGRAD. June 7.—Grand
Duke Alexis, who was arrested last
week on a charge of conspiracy to
over throw the coalition government
of Russia, is accused of inciting riot
ing in Tit'lis in the hopes of embar
rassing the authorities while he made
plans to seize the throne. He is being
held in the fortress of Tsa Rkoe Selo.
and will be tried for treason.
ROYALTY IS
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CHINESE MINISTER SAYS
PRESIDENT WlMi RESIGN
lioag Eight in the Celestial Kingdom
Between Forces of Autocracy and
Democracy Ends with Former Tri
umphant—President Resigns.
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TOKIO. June 7.—Aristocracy is ap
parently triumphant in the long fight
between the Chang dynasty and the
adherents of President Hung, of the
newly organized Chinese republic.
Republicanism in China is tottering
and militarism has again resumed
sway. Dr. Willoughby, constitution
al adviser to President Hung is on
his way to the United States, thor
oughly discouraged over the pros
pects for democracy in the late re
public. He declares that China will
yet be divided into two nations by
the opposing powers, neither, of which
will retract from a determination to
rule or ruin. Dr. Willoughby states
that President Hung would willingly
resign if he could thereby save the
country from the militaristic dynasty
striving to secure control. His regime
has been marked with many bene
ficial constitutional changes, hut the
people are against any (novation in
the government.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
SCENE OK BATTLE
Secretary Lansing Officially Inform
ed American Merchantman- Sinks
U-boat After Exchanging Shots for
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Hour and Half.
WASHINGTON. D. C-. June 7.—
Secretary Lansing was officially in
formed today th^t an unnamed mer
chantman had dut-fought and sunk
en enemy submarine in the Medit
erranean Sea Saturday last. The cap
tain of the merchantman, whose name
is withheld by the department, states
in his report that the engagement
lasted an hour and a half and that
sixty shots were fired by the two
vessels. Twenty-five shots were fired
by the American gunners and thirty
five by the submarine, which was hit
in the stern by a six-inch shell and
quickly sunk.
The American vessel was hit in
| many places but escaped by outman
| euvering the submarine.
GEN. ALEXIEFF
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TENDERS RESIGNATION
1 General Brusiloff Succeeds Superior
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Officer in Command of Troops on
Eastern Eront—Gen. Gurko Re
lieves Gen. Brusiloff.
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PETROGRAD. June T.—General
j Alexieff. Chief of the Russian army,
and a man of note in the political
1 affairs of the nation, tendered his
| resignation to the War Department
today and it was accepted and Gener
al Brusiloff, who has had charge of
the Russian forces on the Southwest
ern front was appointed as his succes
sor. The general's resignation was
caused by criticism directed at him
by the ministry, who believed that
he was not sufficiently aggressive in
his prosecution of the war.
Gen. Brusiloff was succeeded by
Gen. Gurko who took command of the
troops on the southwestern front im
mediately. The Russian ministry has
assured the American commission
that Russia is in the war to the finish,
and that uo peace will be made with
the consent of the present govern
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SOCIALISTS MX DATE
TO GO TO STOCKHOIjM
PETROGRAD, June 7.—The Work
men** and Soldiers cabinet, composed
of prominent Socialists of the repub
lic hare set July S as the date for the
departure of the Russian commission
to Stockholm, to attend the Socialist
meeting at Stockholm. The delega
tion was instructed to work for the
organization of a world union to eli
minate imperialism.
BRAZIL REPLIES TO
GERMANY’S PROTEST
BERLIN. June 7.—Brazil replied
to the German protest in regard to
the seizure of the interned ships to
day. It was stated in the reply that
Brazil had seized the vessels in re
paration for Brazilian vessels tor
pedoed by the German subs, and that
her actions were strictly within the
rulings of international law.
ITALIANS REPULSE
AUSTRIAN COUNTERS
Hold Positions at Gorizia, Notwith
standing Heavy ljosses from
Artillery Eire
ROME, Italy. June 7.—The Italian
troops are successfully holding the
heavy Austrian counters around Gor
izia. not withstanding losses have
been extremely heavy from a plung
ing artillery fire from the Austrian
batteries on the heights.
BUT TWELVE ARRESTS
REGISTRATION DAY
Two White* Charged with Interfer
ence with Registration and Ten Ne
groes—Arrested as They Attempt
to Flee from City.
CHICAGO. June 7.—-Registration
Day passed off very guietly here Tues
day. but twelve arrests being made
for violation of the federal statutes
againat evasion. Two white men were
arrested for interfering with young
men as they attempted to sign the
registration rotter, and ten negroes
were taken Trom trains as they at
tempted to flee the city to evade reg
istration. Other negroes were detain
ed from buying tickets for the South
until they had registered. The saloons
were ordered closed by the federal
authorities to prevent any disorder,
and guards were stationed at tlie var
ious depots, who closely questioned
ail persons of legal age leaving the
city.
MANY STATES
PRESIDENT GREATLY
PLEASED AT RESPONSE
Wisconsin the Danner State in Regis
tration—2dl>,21H Men Sign Regis
tration Rolls—Expected Many will
Register During Week.
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Washington, d. c.. June —
President Wilson expressed himself
as being delighted with the universal
response to the call for enforced ser
vice. and stated that the results far
exceeded his most sanguine expecta
tions. Wisconsin was the banner reg
istration state. 230,2IS young men
signing the roster, and many more
who are absent in the lumbering dis
tricts are expected to sign during the
week. It is stated by the federal of
ficials that men who are absent in
the lumber camps will not lie classed
as slackers if they apply for registra
tion upon their return to their homes.
Guard Enlistments Swelling
WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 7.—
Enlistments in the National Guard are
increasing rapidly. 10.000 men having
been recruited in the various states
in the past few days.
New York’s Quota Large
NEW YORK, June 7.—The regis
tration in New York state reached
into the million mark, but little
trouble was experienced in tbe state
or by city officials.
GERMANS ADMIT I/OSS OK
DESTROYER AT OSTEND
BERLIN, June 7.—The German ad
miralty admits the loss of the des
troyer 20 at Ostend during the recent
bombardment of the Belgian coast
by British and French warships. It
is stated that the attacking warships
killed and wounded many Belgian
civilians, and damaged many houses.
The superior metal of the coast bat
teries finally forced the fleet to re
tire.
tornadoes running wild
KANSAS AND MISSOURI
KANSAS CITY, June 7.—Torna
does running wild in many parts of
Kansas and Missouri were respon
sible for nine deaths today. Much
property was destroyed by the wind
and rain. Kansas has had ten violent
wind storms this year.
GERMANS REPULSED
LAST NIGHT AT CHEMIN
PARIS, June 7.—An attempt made
under cover of darkness to capture
the outer line of trenches by German
troops was signally repulsed, the ene
my being retired with heavy losses.
PEACE PROGRAM
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TEUTON’S MUST RELINQUISH
ALL CAPTURED TERRITORY
French Chamber of Deputies by Near
ly l nanimou* Vote Declare Peace
Can Only be Restored by Tentons
Giving up Provinces Taken 1871.
HARIS. June 7.—The French
Chamber of Deputies today, by a
vote of 453 to 55. In secret session,
declared that France would consider
no peace proposals which did not re
store the provinces of Alsace and
Lorraine to France. The conditions
also include the restoration of all ter
ritory occupied by Germany belong
ing to the allies, and demanded re
paration for damages done to invaded
territory. A motion to form a league
for permanent peace was unanimous
ly voted, and a message of congratu
lation sent the new Russian democ
racy.
The Minister of War named Gen.
Jot'fre to continue in command of
the French army, and expressed a de
sire that he would co-operate with
Gen. Pershing in every possible man
ner.
Alsace-Lorraine was captured by
the Prussians and ceded to them in
1S71. at the conclusion of the war
between France and Germany, it com
prises an area of 5603 square miles.
Strassburg is the capital.
SEWARD BALI. TEAM
SEEKS GAME AT VALDEZ
Terminal City Roll Tossers Will At
tend CordovM on July Fourth and
Seek Game on Way Home
A telegram from Seward today to
the Prospector states that the Seward,
hall, team and business men would
attend the celebration at Cordova on
Jifly Fourth, and asked if it would
be possible for the Seward aggrega
tion to secure a game with Valdez on
the return trip. Manager Win, Conley
could not be seen today in regard to
the proposed game, but there is little
doubt but that he will accept the
challenge and make arrangements to
give the Terminal City a run for their
money. Balt games between visiting
teams and the Valdez team are too
rare to allow a chance to add a scalp
or two to our boys’ belt, and we be
lieve that in the case the Seward boys
came here we could safely guarantee
that the mayor would declare a holi
day and the city would turn out en
masse.
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FRENCH SENATE IN
ACCORD WITH U. S.
Victory or Reparation Is the French
Slogan—Alsace-I/O rraine Must be
Restored—No Acquisition of Ter
ritory for Germany.
PARIS, June 7.— Premier Ribot
tells today stated during a speech in
the French Senate that France was in
complete accord with the United
States and would listen to no peace
proposals from the Central Powers
which did not include reparation for
all- damages done invaded territory,
the evacuation by German forces of
Alsace-Lorraine, and the restoration
of the province to the French, satis
factory indemnities with an assur
ance of future peace, and no acquisi
tion of territory by the Teutons. The
French premier stated that the slo
gan now is “Victory or Reparation.”
ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE
ALIEN ENEMIES ARRESTED
NEW YORK. June 7.—The federal
authorities have arrested one hun
dred and forty alien enemies to date.
Few arrests wen made during regis
tration Tuesday.
UOVFRNOR’H OKKK’K .IlNKAl’
i)F FINING RFGISTRATHM
Mayor Patterson. Health Officer Sil
verman ami City Clerk Meals Will
be Registration Officers—Blanks to
be Received in Near Future.
Mayor Patterson has received the
following communication from the
Governor’s office regarding registra
tion day and defining the duties of
the officers and the penalties provided
for non-registration. Mayor Patterson
says that all parties must register
whose age are 21 to 30 both inclus
ive, and that this means that a party
whose age is a few days under 21
will be ineligible and those who lack
a few days of 31 will he forced to
register. The Mayor will issue a proc
lamation fixing the date for registra
tion as soon as he receives the neces
sary blanks and information from the
governor. The communcation follows:
To the Mayor, the City Clerk and
the Health Officer or City physician
of the several incorporated cities of
Hie Territory of Alaska.
Greeting:
Cnder tile authority of the
act of Congress of May i s, 1917. ai d
in compliance with a proclamation
which will ho issued by the President
of the Cnited States, it is deemed ad
visable, in view of the peculiar con
ditions obtaining in Alaska, that tno
mayor, the city clerk and the health
officer of city physician he constitut
ed a hoard of registration supervis
ors for the taking of the conscription
registration.
In the cities where no health of
ficer or city physician lias been des
ignated by the city council, and in
cities where, by reason of absence ov
for other reasons, the health officer
or city physician cannot act upon the
board, the mayor and city clerk are"
(.irected to immediately recommend
to this office the name of some repu1
able physicians to act upon said
board of supervisors. The several city
clerks are directed to immediately
send to this office the names and ad
dresses of the mayor, the city clerk
and the health officer or city physic
ian. so that a full record may be had
of the personnel of each of the sev
eral city boards of registration which
will lie hereafter appointed.
While only general instructions
have been received by this office from
the Provost Marshal General, it is es
pected that complete instructions and
the necessary blanks.. etc., for regis
tration purposes will arrive at an
early date, and this letter is being
forwarded to you in order that you
may take such initial steps as may bo
necessary to carry out the intents
anil purposes of the selective draft or
conscription law. The date upon
which the registration of all persons
eligible under this law. namely, be
tween the ages of 21 and 30. both in
elusive, will be fixed by a proclama
tion of the President, due notice of
which will be given thru this office.
It will be the duty of the city
hoard of registration to Dame one or
more registration officers for the res
pective cities and to arrange for a
registration office in each. It is be
lieved that one registration office id
each of the several cities of the Terri
tory will be sufficient to effect the reg
istration.
It is desired that volunteer services
on the part of registrars be utilized
to the fullest extent, as it is desirable
that the registration in the Territory
of Alaska should be effeced at a mini
mum of expense to the federal govern
ment. You •trill report to this office
the name and post address of every
person who renders gratuitous serv
ice. in order that such services may
be reported to the federal authorities
and due acknowledgment of a grate
ful republic he made to these per
sons. It is expected that the medical
member of the board will retain
ed by the War Department to make
the physical examination of the
young men brought into service and
that the regular fee paid for this pro
fessional work will be accepted by
him in full compensation for services
rendered as a member of the board.
Subsequent letters of instructions
will treat with the matter of vouch
ers necessary to be taken to obtain
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