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VOLUME XfV. NUMBER 185. ' SEWARD. ALASKA. SATURDAY, OCTOBERS, 1920._• . _^_ TEN CENTS PEE pSft
LONDON. OU.. The ruihvay
men postpone.! their proposed stri ve
in sympathy with the mine s tempor
ally today by request Loin the nrners
executive commit lee which sta-fd ‘bat
the miner had accepted Lloyd Leo g*' s
invitation for a fmiher discussion v>!
settlement.
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Treadv :!. which showed a decrease
•ty 25 persons, is the only community
not reporting an increase, and the pop
ulation of the various noints on July l
as announced by the directory com
pany follow; Juneau (incomplete) U,
765; Dou^.a.., -CD; i'iumo, 51).; iVr
severance, 262; Treadwell, **00; total
5.DS4.
The population as announced by the
Federal Census anuraerators for these
same towns was: Juneau ‘>,126; Doug
las, 91D; Thane, 421; Perseverance,
221; Treadweel , ‘>25; total 5,112. Both
William H. Seward and Haines, on
Lynn Cannal show a similar increase 1
in population.
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TEACHERS SHORTAGE
REMAINS MENACE!
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The teacher shortage remains a i
menace to the public schools, accord
ing to preliminary reports made pub
lie by the National Kducation asso
ciation. Replies to questionnaires
sent out by the association have come
from all sections of the United States.
These reports show that in places
where teachers’ salaries have been in- j
creased 100 per cent or more the sit- j
uation is nearly always satisfactory, j
Rut such places are comparatively |
few, and in localities where salaries |
have been increased 50 per cent or
less the teacher shortage is common- j
ly greater than a year ago. Rural j
communities are hardest hit. Signed !
reports from superintendents of many
, communities indicate that a third ot
their rural schools cannot open for
want of teachers. Tens of thousands
of schools will be in charge of teach
ers who have had no professional
training and whose academic prepara- I
tion “barely exceeds that of the chil- \
dren they teach.*
Relief from this serious situation, i
which imperils the stability of Amer
ican rural life will be sought from the i
next session of congress. Renewed
efforts will be made to obtain the (
passage of the Smith-Tower bill,;
which creates a department of educa
tion with a secretary in the president’s
cabinet and provides federal aid of
$100,000,000 for education.
The situation in Alaska is not so i
serious as in the nation at large.
Thuie is but one school which is closed j
for lack of a teacher. Transportation j
d.faculties rather than inability to se- j
cure a competent teacher is the occa
sion for this, however. The salaries
of teachers in Alaska have been
raised from 15 to 50 per cent daring
the past two years; salaries paid in
the territory being no higher than in
t».e average town in the northern or
western states.
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KT«ntu«ll7 Oil. Why not N*wT
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WEST POINT OPEN
The new clas.^ of ‘*Pleoe/’ at the
Military Academy is dilO strong, and
includes the largest numoer of ap
pointees from the ranks of the Army
in the history of West Point, with dO
former buck privates enrclled. Prior
to 1916, soldiers could enter the Mili
tary Academy from the ranks only up
on appointment by their Congressman
but today, recruits after one year’s
service with the colors, between 19 an !
22 years of age, who can pass the ei»
trance examination, are ol:g'He with
out political assistance.
Major General P. C. Harrsi, The
Adjutant General of the Army, an
nounced that any young high school
graduate enlisting whose record is
clear, may enter West Point on the
first entrance date after one year of
service.
Unlisted men between th? ag •.-> *.f
of 17 and 24 who have served honor -
ably and faithfully for not less than
one year in the armed forces of the
United States or the allied armies in
the World War, possessing the other
requisite qualifications, may be ad
mitted to West Point on July 1, 1921.
The other enlisted candidates must
have served for one year in the Regu
lar Army prior to July 1, 1921, and b«
between the ages of 19 and 22.
Seven preparatory schools have |
been opened, at Camp Dix, N. J. Camp i
Devons, Mass., Camp Lewis, Wash.,
Camp Travis , Tex., and Camp Gordon,
Ga., as well as in Coblenz and Panama,
for the purpose of preparing soldiers
for the entrance examinations. These
candidates also have the option of a
three-months’ furlough for special j
study and coaching.
World War service applies equally
to young men who were drafted o«
enlisted, and includes the National
Guard as well as the Army. After 1921
age qualifications revert to the old
limits of 19 to 22 for enlisted men.
The West Point courst has been
changed back to four years instead of
three.
ALAMEDA DUE TONIGHT
DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT
Don’t forget the dance Saturday
n ;*i t at the Oddfellows Hall. Every*
body vho can dance is going. Join the
bunch and have a good time. Splendid
music and good floor.
The steamer Alameda south bound
from Anchorage is due in Seward this
evening. Quite a number of local peo
ple are going out for a trip.
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CHICAGO, Oct., 2.‘l— The confi
dential police flies concerning the al
leged gigantic whiskey ring that has
been under iiivcocigution recently, was
jj ;u* d in the hands of the Federal At
torney this morning. As a result a
large number of policemen were ar
rested charge d with accepting bribes.
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LKAVIXtt FOR PORTLAND
Mrs. H. L. Sagei-s will leaye on the
Steamer Alameda for Portland, Ore
gon where she will resume nursing.
Mrs. Sagers who came fioin Portland
about a year and a half ago has been
during that time employed by the
Rail Koad Commission in the capacity
of nurse. During her stay in Seward
she has made many friends and they
all join in wishing her a pleasant
trip south. Mr. Sagers will remain in
Seward.
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NOTICE
There will be a meeting of import
ance tomorrow aiiernooi at .J
in L. V Ray’s office, of the Republican
Committee of Seward. The committee
is composed of the following men, J.
S. Badger, A. H. McDonald, Leon Ur
bach, Gus Borgcn, W. Coppernoll, L.
V. Ray, Geo. Sexton, A. H. McNeer
and H. S. Balderston. All members arc
requested to be present.
Advices from Washington state that
George E. Kellcrer of the Department
of Justice, who had just returned from
an important mission in Alaska,” has
been appointed a special assistant tc
the attorney general in charge or in
vestigation of alleged antitrust laws.
Inquiry developed the fact that Kelle
h*r’s mission to Alaska was to estab
lish agents of the bureau,of investi
gation at Juneau, Fairbanks and Val
dez. Their duties include those of bur
i eau agents everywhere in the country
* namely the investigation of all viola
tions of federal statutes. In addition
they are to assist in investigations n
edent to alleged violations of terri
toriai laws , inasmuch as those viola
tions are dealt with in%the territories
federal courts. Heretofore, the .bur
j eau of investigation has not been re
1 presented in Alaska.
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CELEBRATION
MANILA, P. I., Oct., 23— A two
days celebration of the twenty fourth
anniveisary of the first battle in the
revolution agqinst Spain culminated
on August 30, in the unveiling of a
monument to Andres Bonifacio, lead
er of the movement which resulted in
the overthrow of Spanish domination,
subsequent American occupation and
finally the insurrection against the
United States. Among the speakers at
the unveiling was Senator Teodoro,
Sandiki, who fought in the revolution
against the Spanish rule. j
Wanted one complete oil drilling outfit
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GOOD ROAD
It is now possible to travel from
Skagway to Valdez by wagon road,
with the exception o7 one or two gaps
which can be covered by boat. The i
road runs to Whitehorse, and thence
along the Yukon river to Dawson. A
boat must be taken to Circle, from
which point a wagon can cover the
greater part of the distance to Fair
banks. A good road inns from Fair
banks to Valdez .
FINGER PRINTS
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct, 28
— Indians who have accounts in the
banks of the Uinta Basin district of
Utah, especially at Vernal and Duch
sne, sign their checks with finger
prints, according to reports received
\ere. Bankers say this method is nec
v*>ury a* few of the red men can read
and write, while many have names so
png that there is not room enough
jp the yoltom of the checks o wntr
them.
When an Indian, unable to write,
desires to draw some of his money,
he has someone fill out a blank check
Tor him and then affixes his thumb
print. The check is compared with the
prints kept on file at the bank and,
f found to be correct, is paid. A full |
retold of thumb prints is kept at each j
bank end officials claim that undei j
hii> sy. trm there has never been a I
wrong payment.
Many of the Uinta Basin Indians
ire wealthy and have large bank ac
ounts. The majority of them raise
•aitle and sheep. J
ESKIMOS RICH
VICTORIA, f>. C. Oct., 2$—High
prices, penetrating to the Arctic rim •
>i western Canada, have brought1
vvefilth and prosperity to Eskimo;- of!
-ho Mackenzie River delta, who have
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sold their recent'fur catches for re
•ord figures, according' to Arthur,
Thompson, an American prospector
vvho recently arrived at Edmonton,;
Canada, from the far north.
I Mackenzie River Eskimo, Thomp:
[on said, own a number of sehTO*»er\
jvV ion they operate on the northern
ivers and between the islands of the
L retie seas during the summer months
yhen the ice clears from the waters.
. Thompson prospected as far east
as the Coronation Gulf, home of the
‘blonde Eskimo,” reported discovered
by Vilhjalmur Steffansson. Canadian
explorer. Thompson said he found the
eyes of the Coronation Gulf natives
were lighter in color than those of the.
natives of the country to the west.
Many of the Coronation Gulf tnoes
still use bows and arrows in hunting,
Thompson asserted. Firearms are,
however, gradually making their ap
pearance.
TRAIN COMING
The Gateway Flier left Anchorage
on schedule time this morning, carry
ing twenty five people for Seward.
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Boost Seward bat Never Knock.
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DUBLIN, Oct., 23— A pitched bat
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tie was fought in Kibeggan county
near Wcastmeath last night when a
military lorry ambushed one police
j man whom they killed and at the same
time wounded others. Other places re
porting serious disorders are Atha
lone, Cork, Parkwood and West Mull
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igar.
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NOTICE OF MEETING
The Woman's Cfub of Seward will
have an open meeting Snd tea on
Wednesday Oct. 27tV^at the home of
Mrs. Lucas, to which all the women of
Seward whether club membefs or not ;
are cordially invited. The tea has been
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planned in honor of our new members, ’
Mrs. Anton Eide, Mrs. Charles Brook*
Mrs. Meda Shellhorn, Mrs. A. H. Me
Neer, and Mrs. Chas. Krefting. A
ihort program will be given during the
afternoon which will be announced lat
er. This is the first of a series of open
meetings which the club are planning
to give monthly throu.«*I
ter season.
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SOME TRY
SPOKANE, Wash., Oct., 23— James
I
l)unn while attempting to escape from
the police today fell four stories from
a hotel window when the sheet rope he
was hanging to broke. When he land
ed he ran two blocks with an injured
anklq and plunged from the bridge ovr
er the rapids of the Spokane River.
He was later captured as he crawled
out of the river.
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SEWARD METHODIST CHURCH
Open Forum Class 10:15 A. M.
Sunday School 11:00 A. M.
Morning Seimon and Holy Com
munion 12:00 noon.
Evening Service 7:30.
Subject of Morning Sermon:—
“Three Great Gifts."
Evening Subject:— “The Voice of
Authority.".
Special Music. Selection by The
Choir and Solo by Dr. Wilson.
Rev. J. T. McQueen , Supt. of
Alaska Mission of the Methodist
Church will p**each both mprning anJ
evening.
The public is invited to all the.,*,
services.
Duane Earl >* ter, Fnst.»
COAL miners happy
Colonel H. P. Warren and F. A.
Hanson motored in from out the line
yesterday in the construction officers
jitney. The jitney is fixed to run on
the tracks and it develops almost as
much speed as the local.
Colonel Warren who is Chief Sup
ply Officer for the A. E. C. stated
this morning that the milters employ
ed by the government have been given
ah advance of $1.60 per day making a
total wage of itf ore than $740 per day
of eight hours. The scale now in effect
is higher than that in the states. Work
is progressing nicely on the buildings
and the town Is gradually assuming a
finished look. ^
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Remember the Straw Veto Ceateet.
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TELEGRAPH
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COLONEL RICHARDSON RETIRES
SEATTLE, Oct, 23— A special
from the Seattle Post Intelligencer
says that Colonel Wilds P. Riohardson
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formerly chairman of the Alaskan
Road Commission and commander of
the troops in the north of Russia dur
ing the late war atTd now at camp
, Lew is, will be retired on his own re
quest after forty years, of service in
the lT. S. Army.
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FARMER LABOR LEAOEll
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct., 23— Par
ley Christenson, Farmer Labor candi
date for President will deliver an ad
dress here this evening in a hall a few
blocks from where former Secretary
of the Treasuiy McAdoo lives. He will
leave for Seattle tomorrow'. He said
that the Irish Nationality had a right
to rule itself because it was older than
the English Nationaity.
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NEW CHAPLAINS
Major General P. C. Harris, the
Adjutant General of the Army, an
nounces the selection and appoint
ment of 89 new chaplains f>*• the Re
gular Ar.o / out of 300 applicant: who
had served as officers throughout the
war. This is in comformity with the
new Reorganization Law, providing
for 240 chaplans, or one to each 1,200
offers and men.
' All the aspirants* have been careful
ly examined by different boards of
i.ff icers as to their professional, men*
fal and"physical qualifications, and ta':
survivors of this u.st then carefu**/
looked up from the : tandpoint of cler
ical filncis through the various de
nominational -agene.es. The clergymen
thus selected have bfen commiss:oned
with rank from July L, 1920.
After careful study by representa
tives of the War Department, the pio
portion of the denominations was ten
tatively fixed by Secretary of War
Baker, at 25 per cent for the Roman
Catholic Church, 70 per cent for the
Protestant Churhes, and 5 per cent for
adjustments that cannot be made on
strictly mathematical aportionment.
Thi£ conclusion is tSased on a careful
survey of census reports, as wel’. as
the religious census of 1918.
In making the announcement, Gen
eral Harr.* iudus:
"Under the*-new Reorganisation
Law folk provision has been nau& f«r
the moral and spiritual training of our
enlisted men. A new Corps of Chap*
lams has been created. Their entire ef
fort will be along the lines of charact
er-building and proper guidance for
the young soldiers under their charge,
coupled with the new programe of
education and occupational training
for the troops. ' +
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