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"Volume xiv. valdez, alaska, Thursday. November 22, 1217 number 270 ^
ALLIES TAKE 8,000 PRISONERS
GREATEST VICTORY PRESENT WAR
BAN PLACED ON
SEAMTS
Commander of Troops at Camp l-ewis
Itefuses to Allow Men to Visit
I'uget Sound Metropolis
CAMP LEWIS, Nov. 22.—General
Greene, today posted an order cutting
orf all visits by his thirty-six thous
and officers and men of his command
to the city of Seattle. The order for
bids “All officers and enlisted men of
this command to visit the city of Se
attle unless upon duty under orders
from competent military authority or
upon separate, sufficient and specific
permission in writing.”
The order came in response to a
demand from a Seattle committee to
Gen. Greene to show his proof that
Seattle was any more wicked than
any other city near a cantonment. The
order hits the city hard as it has a
large contingent in Camp Lewis.
LARGE VESSEL
LAUNCHED SEATTLE
7500 Ton Vessel Without Name Slides
Down Ways in Seattle—Order
ed for Norwegian Firm
SEATTLE, Nov. 22.—Another 7,
-,00 ton vessel was launched here to
day in the yards of the Seattle Con
struction & Drydock Company. The
vessel, which has not yet heen nam
< d. was originally ordered by the Nor
wegian government, but was seized by
American government at the begin
ning of hostilities.
Notice,
The party leaving valise on the
launch Reliance can have same by
calling at Miners’ Union Hall, prov
ing property and paying for this adv.
FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND
ENEMY ALIENS IN V. S,
WASHINGTON. D. C„ Nov. 22.—
It is estimated that there are 400.000
enmy aliens in the United States at
the present time, according to figures
given out by the departmen of jus
tice.
One hundred Square Miles of Terri
tory Held by Kaiser Taken—Sav
age Fighting Continues
LONDON. Nov. 22. The recent
British victory on the western front
lias redeemed one hundred square
miles of territory held by the Ger
mans since the fall of nineteen four
teen. Operations today center around
Cambria, the junction of six rail
roads and the chief depot center for
the German lines of communication
in Central France. The town is being
heavily shelled by the allied guns this
afternoon.
Gen. Haig reports that nntd, rain,
the tanks, British cavalry, and in
fantry are all engaged against the ene
my.
t'nited States Pleased
WASHINGTON, O. C„ Nov. 22.—
Olticial Washington is deeply moved
as the press bulletins begin to un
fold the scope of the smashing Brit
ish victory on the western front.
Remember
to buy your Xmas presents at the Ba
zaar to be given by the Women’s
Guild on the 29th of November at
Moose Hall. Candy, and many other
helpful suggestions for Xmas will
be found there. A dance will be given
after the sale. tf
The launch Reliance, Capt. Jack
Stanley left this morning for Port
Wells and lower sound ports with
mail and passengers. J .Sparks was a
passenger for Culross Island and
Charles Miner for Berry Arm.
GERMAN PLANE BROUGHT DOWN IN FLAMES
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1'ivnrh nfilcers ami poll us •<■ tIiik the ruins of a Uernmn airplane
brought <lown in flames In tin- Aisne tllsirief.
German Americans in Mexico Accus
ed of fathering Itcvolt of Celix
Diaz Against Carranza
WASHINGTON. I). (’.. Nov. 22.—
It is autlioritatively slated here that
Pelix Oiaz, who is operating in the
vicinity of Mexico City with a large
body of revolutionists was offered
$:t00.000 to start a counter revolu
tion against President Carranza. It
was .learned that tlie revolution was
financed by Gcrman-Aiuerieans who
have tied to Mexico.
A liobo l-’roin tlie Hub
“What on earth did that fellow
mean when lie said he was a ‘pere
grinating pedistrian. castigating liis
itinerary from the classic Athens of
America,?”
“He meant he was a tramp beating
his way from Boston.
ALIEN SLACKERS TO BE DRAFTED
ASK EXEMPTION
OF BALLPLAYERS
President Johnson Favors Allowing
Kxperts in Great American Game
Shirk Military Duty
CHICAGO, Nov. 22.—The exemp
tion of 288 big league baseball play
ers will be asked by President John
son of the American League, It was
announced here today.
Bazaar and Dance
The members of the Women’s Guild
will hold a Bazaar and Dance at
Moose Hall Thursday evening, Nov.
29th. Any number of delightful Xmas
presents will be on sale and every one
is advised to come early before the
best things go. A Ashing pond will be
held at which you may try your luck
for ten cents a throw. You’ll always
get something. The Guild holds this
bazaar every year and their fame as
successful salemen of dainty and use
ful articles has been Armly establish
ed.
Corporal Andrew Tyler is a passen
ger on the steamship Admiral Evans
en route for Valdes, where he will be
assigned to the local 8ignal corps.
CHARGE BORDER PATROL
KILLED MEXICAN WOMAN
JUAREZ, Mex., Nov. 22.—On of
ficial protest against the alleged
shooting of a Mexican woman at a
ford in the Rio Grande, below the In
ternational bridge, early Thursday
morning by American soldiers, has
been made to Mexico City.
The woman’s body was found in
the backwater of the river near town
by cavalry patrols, who reported that
American soldier patrols had fired
more than fifty shots across the riv
er, killing the woman. She was the
wife of a laborer and was believed to
have been wading the river to avoid
the payment of the $8 head tax.
EL PASO, Tex., Nov. 22.—Ameri
can sentries fired upon a band of six
men, seen crossing the river early
Thursday morning from El Paso to
Juarez. They were called upon to
halt, but continued to the Mexican
side of the river, when they returned
the fire. It wub said here tonight that
if a woman had been killed she had
been struck by stray bullets.
Don’t Forget
the Bazaar and Dance to be given by
the Women’s Guild on Thanksgiving
night at Moose Hall. You can pur
the majority of your Xmas gifts there
and they will be sure to please. A fish
pond will also be in evidence. This
will be for children but the grown ups
will be permitted to try their luck if
they wish. tf
ALIEN SUCKERS
WILL JE_DRAFTEB
American State Department lias been
Conducting Negotiations With
Allies to This Knd
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Nov. 22.—
Secretary of State Robert Lansing an
nounced today that all alien slack
ers would be Included in the next
draft for military service. This assur
ance has been given to members of
congress by the state department,
which has been conducting negotia
tions with the allies looking to that
end. Hundreds of thousands of allied
citizens reside In the United States,
and they have refused to accept ser
vice on the ground that they are citi
zens of foreign countries. It Is to rem
edy this condition and force these
people to take arms in defense of their
country or the country of their adop
tion that the negotiations are being
made.
Guild Sale Thursday Nov. 29. tf
The stores will close tomorrow In
Valdez during the funeral of Charles
A. Hand.
Battle in Alps Between Italian ami
(iennun Armies is Nearign its
Culmination
ITALY, Nov. 22.—The battle in
tlie mountainous region between the
i’iave and Brenta rivers is nearing
its culmination, and at present is
centering around Monte lirappa. The
Italians are lighting desperately to
clear the district of invaders, and the
issue is yet in doubt.
Cl MMINS SAYS \YAK
WILL COST NO BILLIONS
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 22.--Sen
;ttor Albert 1$. Cummins, of iowa.
speaking here, predicted that the war
would continue three years and
would cost the United States $80,
000,000,000.
"That means the day of service is
here,” said Senator Cummins, "when
each of us must render to the gov
ernment all the service of which he
is capable. If there is a man in the
United States who will not do his ut
most to sustain our overseas forces
and make them strong for victory, he
is not worthy of American cltizeu
ship.”
Congressman John Esch, of Wis
consin, and Thetus Sims, of Tennes
see also spoke.
('lias. Hand Funeral Tomorrow
The funeral of Charles A. Hand
will be held tomorrow in Eagle Hall
at 2 o’clock, Rev. George J. Zinn, of
ficiating. Judge F. M. Brown will al
so pay a tribute to our townsman.
The business houses of the city will
be closed during the services.
Notice to Pioneers
All members of Igloo No. 7, of Al
aska Pioneers, are requested to meet
at the hall tomorrow at 1:30 for the
purpose of attending the funeral of
Charles A. Hand.
Announcement
Christmas gifts now on display at
the residence of Mrs. Graham. All
are invited to call. Give your orders
early. Hours 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Depue.
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Notice to Public
Owing to the death of Mr. Charles
Hand, the social which was to be held
Friday eve by the Pioneer Women of
Alaska will be postponed to Friday
eve November .3 0th. All members of
the Auxiliary are requested to meet
at the hall promptly at 1:30 p. m./
tomorrow to attend funeral exercises.
i MONKV RAI8HD FOR
CHRISTMAS PACKAGE
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Dr. Silverintn. In charge of the
i fund for Christmas packages for sol
diers and sailors, reports that $98 has
been received, but two dollars less
than the allotted quota for Valdez.
The doctor states that he will liavej
no difficulty In raising the full amount!
and thanks the donors in the name of |
the soldiers and sailors of the nation, j
The money will be forwarded to 8e- ■
atlle immediately.
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Commander in Chief of Russian Ar
mies Ordered to Ollieiully Pres
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rut Proposals to Ambassadors
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PKTROGRAI). Nov. The new I
Russian government lias officially or-j
dered General Hikhomin, commander-j
in-chief of the Russian armies, to op-1
en negotiations for an armistice with!
tlie commanders of tlie enemy armies. •
Tlie proposal to negotiate peace wasj
officially conveyed to tlie ambassadors|
of tlie allied nations at Petrograd. ,
Refuse to Obey Orders
PETROGRAI), Nov. 22—Gen. DuU-l
honin commander-in-chief of the Rus
sian troops refused to obey the or
ders of the new government and op-1
en negotiations for a separate peace j
with Germany, and he has been de- \
posed and Ensign Kyrlensko named in |
bis place.
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Governor Keith Neville Resigns Office I
to Take Colonelcy of a Regiment
Nebraska State Guards
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 22.—Govern
or Keith Neville filed his resignation
today to accept a commission as Col
onel in the Seventh Regiment of the
Nebraska State guards, and will en
ter the service immediately. Govern
or Neville Is a Democrat, and took
his seat as governor of Nebraska
January 15, 1917. His term expires
January, 1919. His salary as govern
or was $2500
‘‘The Battle of Hearts” will be
shown at the Empress tonight. This
is a five reel fox film feature.
MASS I ACKON
IMN FRONT
Enemy Pouring Fresh Troops Into
Hattie l.ine—Greatest Attack Yet
Made During Invasion
ROME. Nov. 22.—The greatest
mass attack yet made by the enemy
since the present invasion started is
in progress in the Upper Piave dis
trict, at a point where the river bends
to the northeast into the Belluno Alps.
As the action proceeds the enemy is
pouring troops into the positions.
Teutons Make Attacks
ROME, Nov. 22.—The Teutons
have made seven attacks on the Ital
ian troops between Piave and the
Brents rivers la the past 30 hours.
ONUSIUNE
Allies Advance Over Twenty-Five
Mile Front—British Near Jerusa
lem—Battle lni|H>rtaut one
LONDON. Nov. 22. —Bonar Law
announced in the House of Commons
today that during the recent victory
on the western front, the allies troops
have taken NuOO prisoners and ISO
officers. The news was received with
the wildest cheering among the mem
bers. and it was nearly an hour be
fore order could be restored among
the members. He stated that Wed
nesday's victory demonstrated that,
tlie German arms could not withstand
the allied hosts when an attack was
pushed home with determination to
win at any cost.
Lord Derby, in a speech before the
House declared that the victory was a
great one. the extent of which was
not yet fully known. He stated that
operations in the St. Quentin scarpe
had been eminently successful and
I hat the British progress against the
Germans was continuing.
Germans on Last Line
FRANCE. Nov. 22. - The Germans
are fighting on their last line of de
fense, it is stated here today. Many
prisoners are still coming in and a
number of guns were taken.
IVrsliing Sees Fight
FRANCE. Nov. «2.—General Per
shing followed every move of the
great battle Tuesday with much in
terest. A General advance was made
over a 22-mile front.
Clos»> to Jerusalem
LONDON, Nov. 22.—The British in
Palestine have advanced to within
live miles of Jerusalem, according to
information received by the war of
fice today. The lines are being tighten
ed and it is believed the city will bo
taken within the next few days.
There has been much bayonet fight
ing.
liontlon is Celebrating
LONDON, Nov. 22.—All England
today is celebrating the great vic
tory on the western front yesterday.
Business houses are decorated with
bunting and everywhere the vast
crowds are expressing their joy at
the defeat of the German forces.
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FROM AZORES
German Submarine Zone Extended to
Include Greek Waters on Account
of being Navigable Base
AMSTERDAM. Nov. 22.—Exten
sion of the German barred zone for
shipping was announced today iu
Berlin, now includes the Azores and
all Creek waters. The statement se
scrlbed the Azoresas an important
hostile base for Atlantic navigation,
and a connecting link for the allied
Beets.
Ketchikan Pish Prices
KETCHIKAN, Nov. 22—Ketchikan
prices at noon, November twenty
first; halibut, fourteen and one-halt
centB; sable fish, four cents; red rock
fish, one and one-half cents.
Seattle Fish Prices
SEATTLE. Nov. 21.—Seattle price
at noon, November Twenty-first;
halibut, twenty-four cents; sable fish
six cents; red cod. four cents; ling
cod four cents.