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SEWARD, ALASK A. rUESDAY, May 21. 1918 TEN CENTS PER COPT
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LONDON. May 21 — The Daily Mail’s correspondent
in France, near the border* says that it is certain that in' '
ine will soon join the Lntenie as an ally at*ain>t the icti
tons. This correspondent says that masses of Teutonic
people are sick ot the war and are ihinkinti ot notibnt
but bread. The morale of the people is so low that the Ini
penal German government tear for disturbances.
It is reported from Vienna that workmen murdered
two prisoners of war and ate part of their bodies.
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WASHINGTON. May 21 — Ottieials here 1 elieve that
the food situation in Germany is more critical than at any
other time. It is indicated that with even reduced rations :
planned for June 15th the German people will not hav e I
enough food to last until the next harvest. Even further
reductions may be necessary.
AMSTERDAM. May 21 — The Koelnische Yolke Zei
tung says that only 1850 tons of grain have arrived in Ger
manv from Ukraine. This is less than one fiftieth of what
was expected.
HIGH JINKS OF
A. B. GETS CASH
FOR RED GROSS
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The high jinks given by the Arctic
Brotherhood last night tor the wui
land of the Rod t ' oss was a veal hot
uTair and the way the money loose ned
i-p for contributions was a caution, as
the elder ladies used to say years ago.
Some of the me n wa nt broke »a>t night
and this morning they were proud of
it as they “went bu^t’ for a good
cause.
No one escaped last night. It out
didn’t do something to suit the "cap
pers” he was fined. It one did ear
thing to the satisfaction of the crowd,
he also was fined. You received it.go
ing or coming.
1,00 Margules was the chairman oi
the committt*c pulling off the jinks
and he had as worthy members of the
committee. Settles, -McConutj, liou -
tor. and John Noon assisted. Ma"gides
took a cash register to the hali and
many who purchased 2-bits worth and
planked a dollar was surprised with
the agility with which the $1 register
ed on the cash machine and i> change
back. Beans and practically every
thing went for 2-> cents. Pad-lies were
cold for chances on cakes, etc., all o4 ,
which were donated. One cake brought ;
$9. Jack Shantz was the lucky one se- i
curing the ham which was donated b\
Frye-Bruhr. Co.
The fun started early and continued
late and when the “cash in” was, made
there were $230.96 in the hands of the}
cashiers with only $6.5o against for
expense.
Part of this amount was realized
when certain turns were given o?i the
stage. When Rich gave a dance. $9,
was picked up on the stage following
this artist’s appearance. That started
things for when Tom McConady dance
cd, $20 in small change was scraped:
up. Jonnie Nelson danced and $4 more
*va> adilcd to the pile*. John Noon >•*
i-.ited or something ar.d they throw
i!, -kits and dimes at him and the dear
up only brought SI.SO. Everybody had
u good time and enjoyed seeing the
-»th r fellow go broke.
. MAKGU.ES IS PEEVED
l. o .Margules i peeved, but he
doesnT show it. Following the appeu:
;im v of he Gateway on the street yes
terday announcing that Margules
would given away a cigar or a bottle
,.t Revo with every $2 contribution to
the war fund of the Red Cross, men
began going into the Northern. This
aoi u ig Leo said that he had only
secured $.26 but the offer is opened un
til next Monday night.
\I>MIKAL LINE BOOSTING
Chairman Sexton received a caMo
rr;vm this morning that the Pacif e
Steam hip Co., had donated ??•> to the
war fund being raised at Seward. I he*
tram, hip-company has a service flag -'
si lowing* 15 .‘I employees in the war ser
vice, one having been killed.
NEW RED CROSS FLAG UP
Over the nil j o,ad building, which
is the headquarters of the local chap
ter of the Red Cross, a large Red
Cross flag is flying underneath the
Stai-s and Stripes. This flag wjis.
“Betty RoS'ed” by Mrs. Melville.
HORNER IS 1,1'CKY ONE
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M. A. Hoi nor had the lucky number
last night and is now the proud pos
sessor of the pillow donated to tb'
Red Cross by Mrs. liowers
Another pillow was yesterday do
nated by Alex Frazer, of the Rranch.
a :d all chances were sold last night.
This pillow has the Stars and Stripe
also the French flag embroidered upo.^
it.
Chairman Sexton reported today
that individual donations to the war
fund of the Rod Cross were coming in
slowly but he anticipated a big rush
during the last few days of the week’s
drive.
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WASHINGTON, May 21 — Government agents have
uncovered evidence of plotting between German and Irish
u in H is country and the uprising in Ireland. This
evidence- it is understood, was partly responsible for the
n • -nt arrest of leaders in Ireland. This evidence may
soon be made public.
It is understood that the government agents have
i ro';!'showing definitely that the Irish leaders in this
eo; .u are mainly Sinn Fein sympathizers and they have
tc uch with German representatives who agreed to
Hi a: h mom v to finance the rebellion in Ireland. It is
■ i G n lany was also to send arms and ammunition
• 1;; (1 aboard submarines or blockade runners and had
cussed sending German soldiers to the Emerald
Isle.'
; e uprising was set for the time the Germans ex
>d to r ach the i rench ch innel ports and the drive
Gei man victories was expected to thoroughly con
i'use England.
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OF |
i y « at a two hour scs
mght acOompUshcd a great
business, all important to
he * t v. I he new salary ordinance
amo :*i nr much attention, pro and
oi . w; - fitviuy advanc 'd to the third
eiu! i ;; and passed.
1 e Chief Joe ^Tejc presented his
; j. n y n. to Uikf <‘iiect on June 1st,
. .,1 this . as accepted. Mr. Strcjc
. d in Li.- l< tier of resignation that
Ik did mt regard LoO a month as su
i.icient remompnesc. The fire and
iee was instructed to
un-cuss the matter of a chief with the
i iie Department.
A r ». nunhalion, signed by Doctors
..a, L» * ug and Duughman, was
which the three professional
'icr yr< Jed the cutting of the sal
i-\ ui ho city health officer to .i>100 a
year. This was ordered filed.
iUrfth of leer Komig presented his
mm d »t port co\< ring from A, mil 10,
1917 to Api.il 10, 1938. The vital sta
. .I i ' .-pedal mention, marii
, d as- and births running a
a . Micro wo e 12 marriages,
deaths and 11 births during the
year.
A communication was read from
why he had
•t fu *1 to sjn three salary warrants,
v ea.M>n be mg that the new salary
•ninanre was pending. The warrants
•ere nivdird and new ones, confoim
g to tl o salary ordinance, were or
dcred drawn.
The auditor’s report of the city
tnancc v as presented and referred to
Uu finance committee. The auditors
nrotested r« warding the loose method
)f keeping the city accounts, and
. trongiy sii| go tod a new system.
According to the report, the city has
in the bank, £2303.17 and sum to be
derived from delinquent taxes is
£12,527.20.
The salary ordinance then came up
for the second reading. Municipal atto
ney James protested verbally and also
: y a written communication against
any reduction. Following the passage
of the ordinance, to second reading,
the rules.were suspended and a motion
was made that the ordinance be pass
ed to the third reading; that it then
he finally passed. The vote was as
follows: Graof and Lucas against:
C otter and Graff in favor. Mayor
Hobon, as the vote was a tie, voted in
| favor and the ordinance became a law.
A communication was read from ;
Territorial Attorney General George
B. Grigsby, stating that the Mayor
, had a legal vight to vote.
Chairman Crawford, of the street»
•< mmittee, reported that the road to
r • San Juan dock was being filled in
aid put in goo<t shape. Other improv
n<-nts on graded streets had also been
-ado. A discussion arose concerning
t street to the San Juan dock. Council
aan Lucas stated that there should
io a sidewalk to the dock which would
, o servo for those near the new
shops. Gracf also favored the proposi
tion. Councilman Graff moved that a
side walk be constructed from the
rack at the foot of Monroe street, to
Fourth avenue, thence south to Church
street and an estimate be given at the
next meeting, the work then to be done
This motion carried. Fire protection
for the San Juan dock was also
brought up and it was stated that a
hydrant would he placed about 400
feet from the face of the dock by the
water company and the commision.
The fire and water committee was
instructed to procure pipe and connect
ihe Sc.vard Power & Light Company’*
water system with the city mains for
proper fire protection.
Councilman Graft* reported on the
glacier stream and said that wing
dams would be constructed but the
plans were not fully prepared. The
special committee is working on econ
>mi'*a! plans but which will prevent a
occurrence of trouble like last Sept
ember.
Councilman Lucas was appointed a
ommittee of one to report on the dis
oositionof the Community Church
building, which has become anything
but a sightly object. It was suggest
ed that the building be moved to the
it y property on Broadway and he
made into a city hall. Councilman
Lucas will make a report on the dis
position of the building at the next
meeting. a
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PRAISES SEWARD’S SPIRIT
“Formerly when I came to this city
I found the town divided. Now all seem
to get behind everything and push
with energy, all displaying a real in
terest in the city”. These words were
spoken by F. E. Parsons, one of the
best known traveling men making the
territory, at the luncheon of the Cham
ber of Commerce this noon. Mr. Par
sons stated that a Chamber of Com
merce was needed in every community
The weekly dinners were splendid
times to discuss the needs of thccom
munity and then devise the means for
accomplishment. Fred Cox, also a
well knowm traveling man, w'as pre
sent and made a short talk on prog
ressiveness in Seward and unity of
spirit.
President Keating stated that he j
w’ould soon appoint a committee to;
have full charge of the Fourth of July j
celebration. Other matters, of vital
importance wrere discussed.
FAIRBANKS IS ILL
INDIANAPOLIS. May 21 — Form-;
or vice-president Fairbanks is crit-!
ically ill at his home hero. '
ALLIES STRENGTH N
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NEW YORK, May 21 — The Allies are not permitting
the Germans to “get set” for a serious blow according to
the summary today of the Associated Press. Here and
there along the western front the Allies have struck many
sudden blows at German positions and in all the Allies
have gained ground. The French have done most of the
surprise work with the Australians before Amiens. The
Allies have improved all positions. The Germans are no!
reacting against the nibbling tactics of the Allies. On tin
Lys front, the French have made several pronounced ad
vances in forward movements along a two mile stretch.
Many Germans have been taken prisoners. It is announc
ed that German artillerying has reduced the village of
Bethune to ruins.
CRUSH COUNTER ATTACKS
LONDON* May 21 — The British have improved pos
itions northwest of Nerville in the Flanders salient ac
cording to the officiai statement. Six machine guns and
many Huns were taken last night. The British crushed
a counter attack which the Germans launched earlv this
morning against the new positions.
ON THE ITALIAN FRONT
ROME, May 21 — Reports show that there is much
lighting in the mountains on the Italian front, east of the
Bretna, especially on the slopes. The French, in Macedon
ia, have taken the offensive near Lake Ochura and advanc
ed to a depth of more than tweive miles.
LUFBERRY IS LAID TO REST
WITH THE AMERICANS- May 21 — Major Raoul
Lufberry, the American aviator killed yesterday morning
bv a Hun airma'n, was buried with military honors last
night. The French attended the funeral and the Amer
ican service was read at the grave. American aviators
dropped red roses from the sky on the coffin as it was low
ered into the grave. A French general spoke at the grave
and said, “Lufberry’s glorious example will inspire in us
a spirit of sacrifice until Humanity’s enemy shall be fin
ally vanquished.
AEROPLANES AT
SAN FRANCISCO
ARE DESTROYED
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21 — Fif
teen aeroplanes, in various stages of
construction, and a large quantity of
tried spruce and Irish linen, were des
troyed in a fire this afternoon at the
Fowler Aeroplane Corporation. F in
ished aeroplanes, ready for shipment
overseas, were destroyed. The loss is
estimated at $75,000'. There are no
traces of incendarism.
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AN VOX IN PORT
Freighter Anyox arrived in port at
4 o'clock this morning and while here
will attempt to pick up two anchors
lost by the barge Barracouta last win
ter during a storm.
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Read the Gateway.
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GEN. KGRNiOFF
KILLED DURING
SOVIET BATTLE
MOSCOW. May 21 — General Kom
iloff, former Russian Commander-in
chief, has been killed in a battle with
Soviet troops near Yekateninodar.
His army of men numbering 10,000
has been defeated according to advice#
received here.
ALAMEDA ENROUTE WEST
Steamer Alameda left Juneau at 9
o’clock last night for the westward
and should reach Cordova tomorrow
morning about 9 o’clock.
WATSON AT NAKNEK
The Radio station reported this
morning that the Admiral Watson
was at Naknek at 8 o’clock last night.
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