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Volume XL Number 125 SEWARD, ALASKA, THURSDAY APRIL 12,1917.___Ten Cents the Copy
BLOCKADE TO
! BROKEN
BY U. S.
IS AIM
(By United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON. Thursday. April
12.—President Wilson has determined
upon a colossal campaign to break the
German submarine blockade.
Being unaole at present to dispatch
an army the plan is to send a great
armada of merchantmen to al'ied
j>orts laden with food.
COL. GOKTH \LS IN
( HAKGK OK CONSTKl CTION
(By United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday. April
12.—President Wilson has directed
that Colonel Goethals take charge of
the construction of 1.000 wooden ships
to form a fleet for foreign *vn.P*erve.
PROGRESS NOTED
IN CONSTRUCTION
WORK NEAR HERE
The largest blasts which have been
discharged this season on the con- \
struction work along the line tok j
place yesterday. Last night at ’>|
o’clock E. Xorberg to., who have!
the construction contract at .Mile ll.j
discharged 9,875 pounds of black pow
der, removing 6.000 yards of rock
from a thorough cut.
Another blast which, although not
as large as Xorberg s, was quit ' aj
feat in local railroad construction, oc-;
currcd at Mile 91 in which 5,6251
pounds of powder were used and 5,
000 yards of rock removed. This was
on a side hill cut near the present
right-of-way. and tnc explosion cover- j
ed the ma»n line with about 20 feet of
rock for a distance of 200 feet. The
steam shovel was in readiness and im
mediately set to work clearing the
track, which was accomplished with
out causing delay to the*regular train
service.
NEW MEXICO TO
PROVIDE DEFENSE
OF TERRITORY
(By United States Cable)
SAXTE Fe, Thursday, April 12.—
A special session of the legislature
was called today for the purpose of
providing means for the defense of
Xew Mexico.
MARIPOSA SAILS
FOR ANCHORAGE
The Mariposa sailed for Anchorage
last night with the following first
class passengers: Miss E. L. Code,
Ed. Krause, Jack Sutherland, Miss
Millie De Kay, Miss E. L. Howard, W.
E. Floyd, L. A. Daly, Lucille Hallett,
M. L. Woodward and six steerage.
MAKING FILL AT
MILE 1 TRESTLE
Of special interest to our citizens
who are in the habit of crossing the
long trestle over the lagoon at the
head of the bay, is the news that the
steam shovel started to work this
morning to fill it in. The old trestle
will soon have to be replaced and the
commission decided that it would be
cheaper to fill than to build another
treatle, as well as more economical to
maintain.
The rock for the rip-rap work at
this point will be brought from Mile
9, and the dirt will be taken from the
vicinity of “Porcupine City.” It will
take 20,000 yards of dirt to complete
the fill.
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TO THE MEN OE
SEWARD:
The Public Safety and Defense
Committee, following the sug
gestions of Governor Strong,
hereby issue a call for a limited
number of volunteers, who are
willing to form and maintain a
military unit for the purposes
of drill and duty.
Enrollment lists may he
found at the following places:
Bank of Seward, Harriman Na
tional Bank, and at the city
clerk’s office.
The date of organization "ill
be announced later through the
press.
PI BMC SAFETY AND DE
FENSE COMMUTE.
By J. C. Luttrell, Secretary.
NEW WAGES IN
EFFECT ON THE
SEWARD END
The new wage scale, as.announced
! bv the Gateway some time ago, went
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‘into effect yesterday on the local di
vision of the railroad. The now
schedule is complete only in regard to
employees paid on an hourly basis.
The details connected with the in
crease of employees who are paid on
a monthly basis will probably be com
pleted this week.
LLOYD GEORGE
SEES PEACE WITH
ENTRY OF U. S.
lB> I'nitrd Stale* Cable)
LONDON, Thursday, April 12.—
Lloyd George in addressing the
American club luncheon today, said
that with the entry of the United
States into the war he could see real
peace coming. He declared it would
have been a tragedy to mankind not
to have America occupying a seat at
the peace table, which right she hail
now won. He stated that the United
States would never have been in the
war except for the cause of liberty.
“This is the greatest struggle for
liberty,” said Lloyd George, “on which
the United States has ever embarked.
“America’s entrance into the war
means more than waging an effective
campaign. She will insure a benefi
cial peace in which it will appear it
was a bad day for Prussian military
autocracy when it challenged the
great republic of the west.
“The road to victory is found in
the word ‘ships.’ America already
realized this, hence the preparation
for one thousand 3.000-ton merchant
men. For three years the British
tried every blunder thinkable and pot
into every bunker. It is worth while
for America to study our blunders so
its to bepin where we are now, and not
where we were three years apo.”
S. S. CONGRESS
' IS SOLD TO CHINA
MAIL COMPANY
(By United State* Cable)
SAX FRANCISCO, Thursday, Apr.
12.—The China Mail company today
purchased the remains of the Facitu
Coast Steamship company’s fire
damaped ship Conpress. at a price of
$800,000. The Conpress is row in Se
attle and will be turned over to the
new owners immediately.
Win. Kaiser, who has been in town
i lookinp after business matters, re
turned to his farm on Lower Kenai
this raorninp.
BRITISH MAKE GAINS
ON ST. Qll NTIN FRONT
-PREDIGTENDOF WAR
(By United State* Cable) ^
PARIS, Thursday, April 12.—On the new front be
low St. Quentin and between Coucy, Quincy and Basse,
la.-1 night the French forces drove the Germans back to
the southwestern edge of upper Coucy forest, capturing
several important positions, according to an announce
ment made by the war office this morning.
In the Champagne district the German forces were
ejected from three trenches east of Sapigneul.
BRITISH CAPTURE 1,000 YARDS OF TRENCHES
(Bv United State* Cable)
LONDON, Thursday, April 12.—Both positions north
of Yiiny ridge have been taken by the British forces.
One thousand yards of trenches south of Farbus
Wood region and southeast of Vimy were captured by the
British forces this morning, and Waneourt was also taken
by the same troops.
Yesterday eleven additional guns were taken in fight
big between the Croisilles Scarpe and South Scarpe rivers.
British officials are entirely satisfied with the pro
cress being made.
ALLIES CAPTURE TWO POSITIONS
(By United States Cable)
LONDON, Thursday, April 12.—Fighting throughout
the night in a heavy blizzard, the Britsh forces this morn
ing captured two 'more important positions on Vimy
ridge, according to an official announcement made this
noon.
PREDICT WAR WILL END THIS YEAR
(By United Stales Cable)
LONDON, Thursday, April 12.—There is a confident
feeling in several quarters that the world war will end be
fore the last of this year.
This is indicated by the fact that in underwriting
circles the business done yesterday contained the follow
ing clause: , , , , ,
“To pay total loss if peace is not declared before
December 31.” This business was done on the basis of 45
guineas per cent.
NINETEEN VESSELS SUNK IN WEEK
(By United States Cable)
LONDON, Thursday, April 12. — According to in
formation made public yesterday nineteen freight and
passenger.vessels were sunk during the week ending
Anril 8.
A
PEN FIELD LEAVES FOR PARIS
(By United States Cable)
GENEVA, Thursday, April 12.—Frederic C. Penfield,
ambassador to Austria-Hungary^ has departed for Pans.
CANNED GOODS
SLATED FOR A
RAISE IN 1917
(By United States Cable)
SEATTLE, Wednesday, April 11.—
Advance information received by Se
attle retail grocers is to the effect
that tinned fruit and vegetables of all
kinds are to be fifty per cent higher
for 1917 deliveries.
Many wholesalers have already re
vised their prices for the 191(> pack
up to that figure.
Soaring prices of tin are assigned;
as the cause for the advance.
ASK AMERICANS
SERVING FRANCE
TO REMAIN THERE
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April!
12—Secretary of War Baker today as
sured the Americans who are serving
in the fourth division of the French
aviation corps, that the government
recognizes their services, and desires
that they continue as they are instead
of returning home for service.
Lous Lauritson arrived from Can
yon creek yesterday by dog team on a
business trip and returned this morn
' ing. 1
LOCAL MILITARY
BODY IS PLANNED
CALL VOLUNTEERS
The first meeting of the Public
Safety and Defense Committee was
held last night and the organization
of the body accomplished. Several
tentative plans and suggestions were
discussed and formulated, and a call
was made for local men to enroll and
form a military unit for the purposes
of drill and duty, as the first step in
local preparedness.
The formation of a local body is in
accordance with the recommendations
of Governor J. F. A. Strong, and is
essential as a nucleus around which
to build an efficient organization.
For the present the number of vol
unteers will be limited as it is the in
tention of the committee that only
those who intend to give of their time
and best effort should join. When the
unit is called together it will have the
advantage of instructors who have
spent years in the government’s mili
tary service; whose time is of value,
and not to be wasted upon volunteers
who will join under the impulse of
temporary enthusiasm and neglect to
appear at regular drill hours.
F^uipment and paraphernalia for
organization will be reecived at an
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GIVES TWO SONS
TO SERVICE
SEATTLE, Thursday, April
11.—“I am giving both of my
' boys to the service. Here is Ed
win, aged 16—take him for the
navy. My oldest son joined the
aviation school at Coronado to
day."
It was Mrs. Lila L. Bartlett,
of Port Townsend, addressing a
recruiting officer. She paid the
boys’ expenses and came her
self to give consent to their en
listment.
This is but one of many simi
lar occurrences whiA have
taken place at the various re
cruiting stations since war was
declared on Germany.
MINISTER FROM
GERMANY GIVEN
HIS PASSPORTS
i _
(By United State* Cable)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Thursday, Apr.
12.—The German minister to Brazil
was given his passports this morning.
No foimal declaration of war has
been issued up to the present time.
The messenger who delivered the
passports to the German minister at
Petropolis, was authorized to state
that the German legation would be
sent to Germany on the steamship Rio
Janeiro.
BOATS WARNED
TO WATCH FOR
GERMAN SUBS
(By United State* Cable)
SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday, Apr.
12.—The navy department has direct
ed that every steamship master on
this coast be warned to be on the look
j out for German submarines reported
operating in the Pacific.
j WILLIE CLAYSON
DIES AT VAIJDEZ
Willie Clayson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Clayson, of Valdez, and form
erly owners of a clothing store L ;re
in Seward, several years ago, died at
Valdez, Monday, following an illness
caused by on accident which occurred
here seven years ago when the child
was run over while coasting on the
main street, by a big bob sled, injur
ing his legs and resulting in paralysis.
The family has many friends here and
will regret hearing the sad news.
I early date. Before that arrives, how
! ever, the body should become efficient
in drill and the manual of arms, in or
der to handle and use properly the
guns and other equipment when they
do get here.
| The enrollment lists for the mili
! tary unit are to be found at the Bank
of Seward, Harriman National bank,
and city clerk's office. When you
sign the roll it does not mean an en
listment in the army, but only that
you will give faithful service antf at
tendance, and will perform all duties
demanded of you as a member of the
; organization.
This opportunity of receiving mili
tary training is an advantage that
J should not be overl&>ked. It will
• give an insight into the first steps of
1 military life, and a physical training
| which is recognized as unequaled.
The first call for men to form this
body is for a limited number and the
military unit will be selected^ from
those who are among the first to sign.
Attempt to
I BLOWUP
TEXAS
AM
(By United Stutes Cable)
EL PASO, Texas, Thursday, April
12.—An attempt to dynamite the Ele
phant Putte dam by German plotters
! was frustrated early today by troops
guarding the structure, according to
! telephone reports received here.
| The information received also
| stated that the plotters wen* later
i captured by the guard.
—
j GREAT ACTIVITY
| IN CORDOVA. SAYS
ATTY. L. V. RAY
Attorney L. V. Ray returned from
' the term of court at Cordova, where
I
| he was engaged in defending Otto and
| Caroline kanitz, who were tried and
j acquitted on a charge ol arson. H«*
reports that the Seward jurors who
are in attendance there will probably
return home on the next boat. ir
'speaking of Cordova, Mr. Kay said:
“It is the liveliest little town in Al
aska. There are several canneries in
operation and two news ones under
construction. One company is build
ing .“0-foot fish boats at the rate of
-three a week and the number of ga.->
boats in daily use is surprising.
The railroad is handling its capacity
of copper ore from the Kennicott
mines, and the townspeople ar**
j happy, making money, and are to<»
busy to pay attention to anyone’s af
fairs but their own. I see a great fu
ture for Cordova.”
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SUNDRY CIVIL BILL
PASSES SENATE
AT LAST SESSION
(By United States Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April
12.—At the last session the senate
passed the civil sundry bill.
President Wilson has been assured
, by the house leaders that the bill pro
I viding $7,000,000,000 for war purposes
will pass the house this week.
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BOATS AND TRAINS
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The Mariposa sailed for An
; chorage at 10:30 o’clock last night.
The Admiral Farragut is due to
! morrow from Anchorage.
The Admiral Watson is due in Ju
! neau today.
The Mariposa is due from the west
Friday night.
I The Northwestern is due in Juneau
| tomorrow.
The Dora was due from the west
i ward yesterday.
The train left this morning for Mile
40 at 9 o’clock.
TRAILS
Trails poor and shifting from Sew
ard to Mile 52. Fair from Mile 52 to
Kern creek. Temperatures of 34 at
Mile 71 and 35 at 52.
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THE WEATHER
Yesterday.
Maximum . 52
Minimum . 82
Current . 40
Weather . Cloudy
Wind. Calm
WEATHER TOMORROW
Clearing, with slight squalls.