FRENCH CLAIM SUCCESSES
PARIS, De.c I.—It was announced this afternoon that
the fighting in Belgium today was marked by intermit
tent but spirited cannonading along the railroad between
Ypres and Routers. The same is true of the highway be
tween two places known as Bocelaere and Pas Chendaele
where the German infantry endeavored unsuccessfully to
gain ground. At \ ermilles we are organizing ground
taken from the enemy and will soon have it in a position
which will enable it to withstand assault. Several German
infantry attacks were projected in the Argonne region
but we have repulsed them all and maintain our positions
there. Roth sides are so carefully dug in that a decisive
engagement seems to be impossible unless some unexpect
ed event should happen to give one side or the other an
opening.
MORE SURMISES
LONDON, Dec. 1.—In Alsace the French recently
made gains but the Germans have brought up reinforce
ments to that province. The result oi the fighting since
has not been made known although there is reason to be
lieve that it remains favorable to the french troops, lhe
righting in Russian Poland appears to be without effect on
the Russian operations against Cracow. The Russians
now hold the heights within three miles of the outer forts
of the city and appear to have the fortress at their mercy.
If Cracow falls, according to military experts, the Ger
mans would be forced to double back from Poland to check
the Russian invasion of Silesia. It is held by the Austrians
on the other hand that Przemysl and Cracow have provis
ions for three years and that the Russians possess no guns
powerful enough to take either of those fortresses. Ger
mans and Austrians point to the failure of the allies on
land and sea to take Cattaro as an example of what the
two first fortresses can do in the way of defense. Cattaro
is on the Adriatic where it has been isolated from all help
but it still stands intact, according to Austrian accounts.
SEVEN MILLION TROOPS IN EAST
ROME, Dec. 4.—The estimate made some time ago
that seven million soldiers go to make up the armies oper
ating in the eastern European war theatre has recently
been borne out by the statements issued from time to time
by the war departments of the different nations engaged.
The estimate is that Russia has four million men under
arms along the west Russian borders and neighboring ter
ritory while the forces of the Germans and the Austrians
combined make three millions. The entry of Turkey into
the conflict compels Russia to send great forces to Cau
casia and to the shore of the Black sea to meet possible at
tempts at invasion.
ALLIES LAND IN MONTENEGRO
BERLIN. Dec. 4.—-A force of allied troops escorted
by British and French warships has been landed at Anti
vari. a seaport of Montenegro and the Austrian troops
that were guarding the coast have retired before them.
The newly landed troops are evidently either meant to
attack Cattaro from the land side or to hasten to the aid
of the Servians who are hard pressed. The nationality
of the troops landed is not known here but they may
be from the south of France. Portugal or some of the
British colonies. The fortress of Cattaro holds out against
all efforts to take it and the siege guns of the allied at
tackers are evidently not powerful enough to reduce the
forts.
Ill ON. SlIR: WAV
to get money is to earn it. The one sure
way to have money is to save it. And the
one sure way to save it is to get it out
of your pocket, and into a Savings Bank.
BANK OF SEWARD. SEWARD, ALASKA
WATCHING GER1
MONTEVIDEO, Dec. 4.
! last night that the German sc
had been engaged again wit!
; ships but investigation has \
i such fight took place. The ai
lieve that Von Spee is in wire
coast and is able to keep in t
j the ships that are supposed
! battle. Another rumor has 1
the German cruiser Karlsruj
I around the West Indies has j
sels to take part in the supp
CONSPIRAt
PETROGRAD, Dec. 4
acy discovered here some tii
the Duma were involved has
I The conspiracy was by no m
time to become formidable <
been numerous.
SHIPPING AC(
LONDON, Dec. 4.—The
the war have resulted in gre;
owners of merchant ships p
and the loss of ships from m
The British have mined grea
as a counter stroke to the (
Scandinavian ships remain i
AMERICAN CHILDREN GIVE
PRESENTS TO RUSSI ANS.
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 2.—Russian
children will receive their Christmas
gifts from America if American child
ren have done their duty. Nelsan Mor
ris, the American minister in Stock
holm has taken up with the Russian
authorities the question of admitting
the gifts and of facilitating their ship
ment and distribution. His efforts
have met with ready response on the
part of the Russians and he gives as
surance of arrangements for the
prompt handling of the part of the
Christmas ship’s cargo destined for
that country.
NEWS NOTES
The fireman’s Masquerade or Car
nival committee will meet at the
Ellsworth residence this evening to
make arrangements for the big event.
It is more than probable that a real
carnival will be held.
Guy Whitehead and Dr. Paxley left
this morning for Mile Twenty-six near
which Mr. Whitehead is going to build
a house. This house will be used in
connection with the fox ranch which
is being projected there. It will be
i about two miles from the Oasis.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
i Branch.
HAN SQUADRON I
—A report was current here!
luadron of Admiral von Spee j
^ a squadron of the enemy’s
>retty clearly shown that no.
ithorities have reason to be-!
less communication with this |
ouch with the movements of!
to be gathering to give him I
>een afloat to the effect that J
le which had been operating
oined the other German ves
ted coming engagement.
Y KILLED.
-The revolutionary conspir
ne ago in which members of
been completely suppressed,
eans widespread hut had no
wen if the malcontents had
IDENTS LESS
lessons of the beginning of
iter care by the captains and
articularly in the North sea
ines has become much fewer,
t parts of the North sea now
Jernian mining and many
it home as a consequence.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
We now have in stock a new dessert j
which will appeal to all. Snow flap
(marshmallow creme) is a wonder
fully tempting and useful delicacy
which can bo used in numerous ways
for preparing desserts. “Quality first."
Brown & Hawkins.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
Finch's Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
BIG BAZAAR SATURDAY.
Don’t forget Saturday Dec. 5th, the
bazaar of tin* Catholic Ladies Altar
; Society. Also the big dance. There
' will be a general good time for every
one. We will have all the late up-to
<.ate dances also the good old time
quadrille, not forgetting the Green
I Hazel waltz.
Now is the time to get your Christ
i mas presents, every thing marked at
#
! a very low price. There is the great
bag and fish pond for the children. Ice
cream, coffee and cake, for every one
and only five cents to see Murphy on
' the fender. 5t
“For breakfast’’ try our new Eng
land style club house sausage. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality first.”
The Rest Xmas Gift
FOR YOl R BEST FRIEND
IS AN ORDER TO HAVE
A Portrait Taken
AT TIIKSAWYKH STUDIO
You can buv these orders
at the STl DIO; pood for
onedialf dozen pictures or
MORE IF YOU LIKE.
Second Avenue, West of
Old School.
PICTl RES FRAMED TO ORDER
SEE SAMPLES AT THE STUDIO.
“Seward's Pioneer Show House*’
Casino Theater
N. J. KOONTZ, Man'gr.
“A Heel Show”
“Get the Casino Habit”
TONIGHT
The Beautiful Production
of the Ever Famous
“CARMEN”
By the All-Star Monopol
Co., in 3 Beautiful Reels
SHOW EVERY NIGHT
EXCEPT SUNDAY
Entire Change of Program
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
Prices Always 25c and 50c
WE TAKE PLEASURE
in giving to the residents of Seward, and Southwestern
Alaska the same high grade quality in workmanship and
stock that they could he able to obtain in the best Jewelry
stores Outside.
IN SHOWING
Our stock, we take a keen pride both in the quality of the
goods and in the variety of patterns that we are able to
•oflfclr our patrons. There is not one article in this stock
of high grade goods, that is sold under the slightest mis
representation, and we guarantee every article that we
sell or repair to be just what we say it is and nothing else.
OUR STOCK
of high gradeWatches, Diamonds and Jewelries, we con
sider the peer of any stock in any town, ten times the size
of Seward on the Pacific coast. We take pleasure in doing
particular jobs for particular people and in ordering spe
cial pieces for special occasions.
At this time we have a particularly well selected
line of goods suitable for the holiday trade, that we are
able to offer at prices, that gives Seattle shoppers no
advantage.
OUR SPECIALS
Waltham Watches Howard Watches Hamilton V\ atches
Silverware Nugget Jewelry
Cut Glass and Diamonds
GEORGE A. MIRLACH
Seward Alaska
Location Notices at The Gateway
“Quality First”
BROWN & HAWKINS
Snow Shoes ~ I x Cut Saws
LIGHTEN YOUR
[lnpr KITCHEN CARES
1892 PUBl^PUN ALUMINUM WARE l,8S
nalllCoo SAVES MONEY,
HEALTH. TIME -- ,
ANOTEMPER MaUlS
Rings w // cood
Morning to ever lo cooking U/oHlTOC
• h*PPV noublc, by lb,owing WtMBO
Qnpnc houiewive* who have . 4W.» yog. oU .o«
011 apo ound kitchen ram- , coirodmg and
(acton in the only ,ca| „„ lnj
ware that will not mantel gtrtutli. He- HHIlfllp?
llnrnnnn beeal. wale or euu. . Ac t-lace them with if 01IUI CO
Harness zzZ*"
food.
Webbing ®'8|S
IT'S WORT Picks'
Sleds
Dog Collars Wz8S
1847 ROGER BROS.
“The Silverware that Wears**
VACUUM BOTTLES CARVING SETS
Brown & Hawkins
SEWARD and KNIK
“Quality First” furniture
“ PALACE JINGLES "
With winter on, and Christmas near, ».e’ve got a stock of sparkling wines
Our famous Tom and Jerrys To grace the Christmas table
Have got the Camels on the run And the Palace Bar can fill your wants
Likewise, the dromedarys j And none are better able
THE PALAGE BARi
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS | Cafe and Lunch Counter Ju»t Opened | BILL DEVINE
“PALACE JNGLES"
Old Chriatma* come* but once a year
And *o let’* all be merry
And gather at The Palace Bar
To try their Tom and Jerry.
i Or take a sample home with you
Just to surprise your Missus
Then you will find
She likes our kind
And pays you off with kisses