Have you planted a garden? Beets, turnips, Carrots, potatoes* radishes, lettuce, do extremely well here.? Do your bit in the war for the nation.
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•-* THE ALASKA EVENINGJPOST
v, . . ..... ~ SEWARD, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6,1917 Ten Cents the Copy
Volume\I. Number 189. _■
FIGHTS HOUR AHO HALF WITH SUPERSUBMARIHE--60 SHOTS EXCHAHGED
GERMAN CRAEI HIE BY
25th SHOE. STANDS ON.
ND. THEN GOES DOWN
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(Br I mted Cable)
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, June G.—Details of the
destruction of a German super-submarine byvan Ameri
can armed merchantman (name withheld by censor) were
made public today by the state department. The battle
lasted an hour and a half and sixty shots were exchanged.
By continual maneuvering the American steamei
avoided being hit, although shot at 35 times and in tuin
was unable to hit the small target presented by the sub
until the twenty-fifth shot, this sinking the enemy in the
bow, causing its destruction.
Capt.-reports that while the a. b. —-"ab
still on the high seas well off the coast a submarine fh ing
iio flag was sighted at about 7,000 yards distant. He at
once stopped the ship hoisted the American flag and pre
pared for action. During the ten minutes which elapsed
liefore the submarine came within range it did not hoist a
flag and firing commenced.
The steamer was put under way and maneuvered to
present the smallest possible target to the enemy, which
was observed to he one of the latest type of Ciei man sub
mersibles mounting deck guns.
During the action, which lasted an hour and thiit}
minutes, shots fell close to the steamer and went by close
overhead, but none exploded aboard and the steamer es
~ caped damage. Running at high speed the submarine
proved a difficult target and although the gunners landed
shells apparently right aboard it was not until the twenty
fifth shot that a real hit was scored. Results were imme
diate.
When the U boat was pierced the exploding shell
caused it to rear out of the water stern first, remaining in
an upright position for several seconds, then disappearing
from sight in a swirl of foam.
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SPIES WHO TIPPED
OFF FLEET JAII I
(Br United State* Cable)
NEW YORK. Wednesday, June 6—Four men are un
der arrest here on the charge of sending out advance in
formation to Germany about the date of arrival in Eng
land of the American torpedo boat flotilla, which the Teu
tons attempted to destroy by sewing mines off Queens
town.
The four, headed by a man described as the “son of
a German army captain,” include Harry F. Ferries, I.
Bonaparte and Alex E. Meleher are held under $25,000
bonds each.
Information of the arrival of the flotilla reached Ger
many four days before the arrival, enabling the enemy to
take action, which might have resulted fatally had it not
been for precautions taken by the English mine sweepers.
On advice that spies were at work the bureau of investi
gation went to work with the above result.
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DELEGATE ASKS PLACE AT
CAMP FOR ALASKAN MEN
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(By United States CsbU)
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, June 6.—Delegate
Charles A. Sulzer, of Alaska, has asked the western de
partment of the army to reserve room at the next officers’
training camp in San Francisco for candidates from Alas
ka. He also wants it arranged so that physical examina
tions in this connection will be conducted in Alaska.
CHILDREN TO
ORGANIZE FOR
AGRICULTURE
School children who have planted
gardens are to organize a gardening
club known as the Agricultural Pre
paredness club for boys and girls with
■ the assistance of Mrs. Erich Lucas.
The necessary blanks showing how
much ground each member has under
cultivation have been prepared and
there will be a meeting soon to elect
officers.
The organization of these clubs is
authorized and is under the auspices
of the department of agriculture.
Thousands of such clubs have been
organized throughout the states, but
so far as known this will be the first
such club to be organized in Alaska.
So thorough is the work of the de
partment of agriculture outside, it is
stated, that before harvest there will
be a representative of the department
in every county in the country to di
rect the sacking and shipment of ex
cess production over the amount of
produce needed for local consumption.
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PURSE SEINE
BOATS HERE FOR
SALMON RUN
Two big purse seine boats of the
San Juan Fishing & Packing com
pany’s fleet arrived yesterday from
Seattle and will begin fishing within
a few' days. These boats are the
Josie and Altana and are similar in
build and size to the Pennsylvania
of the Kenai Fishing and Trading
company’s fleet.
The local fishing fleet now’ includes
three purse seine boats, two schooners,
three large sloops and several smaller
craft.
Fred Bunce arrived this morning
from Kenai lake to fit out a halibut
boat for the purpose of fishing out
of Sew’ard. Bunce is an old hand at
handling boats and welcomes the op
portunity to join the local fleet.
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UNIT TO DRILL
OUTSIDE TONIGHT;
ALLJXPECTED
The military unit will hold its reg
ular drill this evening at 7:30 o'clock
in A. B. hall. If the weather permits
it is possible that the company may
do a little maneuvering outside, so it
is especially desired that all be in
attendance.
CROOK TO CALL
HERE FOR WATER
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After announcing that the U. S. A.
T. Crook would sail direct from the
head of Cook inlet for Seattle, offi
cials over there remembered that it
is necessary for the big transport to
call here for water and advices were
received this morning that the Crook,
which sailed from there at 10:15 last
evening, will stop here. Four pas
sengers have secured transportation.
PILL FUMBLERS,
ATTENTION! IS
ORDEHF DAY
The baseball management has called
a meeting for this evening in the city
ball of all who are ’n*rested in the
r.atiora! pastime, as it is played in the
vicinity of Seward. In order that this
gathering may not interfere with the
military drill, which is a*so to be heid
toe. ght, the baseballists will not con
vene until 0 o’clock. In view of the
fact that the baseball grounds wi’l
soon 1»2 in condition, th? moth halls (
wlil have to be shaken out of the uni
fours, and a,few rusty hinges oiled
id a hit, and all this in the very near
future.
The main topic for dis'ussion this
evening is to take def'nito action on
the invitations which ha,re been ex
tended to the Seward btdl team to ap
pear in uniform on the Valdez and
Cordova ball parks around Fourth of
July time. Another matter which is
of more or less importance, and will
probably be casually mentioned to
night. is the item of financing the
team for this season’s work. With
the completion of the grounds it will
be up to the baseball organization tn
build an appropriate grandstand and
also to surface the infield and condi
tion it for service. Various other
matters of interest and importance
will also occupy the time of the meet
ing.
!To be a baseball player is not the
main qualification for admittance at
this evening’s meeting. Any one who
is interested in the success of the 1017
baseball team is not only invited, but
is expected to come and bring others.
LANE SPEAKS
ON RELATION OF
I). S. TO ALLIES
(By United States Cable)
WASHINGTON, Tuesday. June 5.—
Secretary Lane in speaking today of
our allies in the present war referred
to Belgium as being outraged and en
slaved, and said that “France, the
first land to follow our lead into re
publican liberty,” as being invaded and
desecrated. “From England,” he said,
‘came the cause and traditions and
the standards of our life and the in
herent love of liberty which we call
Anglo-Saxon civilization.”
A
REPUBLIC OF
CHINA. FAILED
SAYSADVISER
(By United States Cable)
TOKYO, Wednesday, June 6.—Dr.
W. W. Willoughby, American consti
tutional adviser to the Chinese repub
lic, is in this city on his way home,
and says that the Chinese republic
has practically lost and that autocra
cy’s forces have triumphed. It is his
opinion that China will be divided
into two nations.
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The Admiral Watson is due from
Kodiak later in the week.
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DRAFT REGISTRATION
SUCCESS OUTSIDE
OF NEW YORK CITY
FEW MINERS IN BUTTE AND NAVAJO AND UTE
INDIANS IN ARIZONA CAUSED ONLY DIS
TURBANCES, BUT HALF MILLION SLACKERS
ARE BEING ROUNDED UP IN NEW YORK.
(Ry United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, June 6.—Registration
for the military draft was accomplished throughout the
nation yesterday without serious disturbances, save in
Butte, Mont., and on the Navajo and the Indian reserva
tion in Arizona, the latter place l>eing more because the
Indians did not thoroughly understand than through a
desire to revolt.
At Butte 600 men bearing red flags inscribed with
the words “Down With War,” paraded the streets until
the troops were called out to disperse the rioters.
On the Navajo and Ute reservations the braves re
fused to register and drove the officials from the reser
vations.
Reports on the registration are being assembled, but it
will probably lie late in the day before the grand total will
be known.
Estimates on reports already received indicate a high
ly satisfactory enrollment.
Adjutant General Crowder wired to the governors
of all states today that those, of military age, who in good
faith failed to register yesterday for any reasonable cause
could do so today without being subject to arrest.
First returns were received from the state of Wis
consin where 218,700 registered, not including remote set
tlements. This is within 11,000 of the estimate and will
probably go over the estimate when all returns are in.
New Jersey registered 000,000, which was within
0,000 of the estimate.
26,000 ENROLL AT SEATTLE
SEATTLE, Wednesday, June 6.—Total draft regis
tration yesterday within the city reached 26,000.
. WASHINGTON’S QUOTA 120,000
OLYMPIA, Wednesday, June 6.—About 120,000 men
of military age registered in the state of Washington.
POLICE ROUNDING UP WISE N’ YORKERS
NEW YORK, Wednesday, June 6.—Police officials,
under order of Inspector Wood, commenced to round up
the slackers today who failed to register for the draft
yesterday. It is estimated that those who refused or neg
lected to register number half a million in the city alone.
These slackers are made up for the most part of the type
who considered the law as covering the rest of the United
States but not the “wise N' Yorkers.”
WAR IS ONE OF |
SAYSSEC. LANE
(By United State* Gable)
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, June
6.—Secretary Lane of the interior de
partment in addressing the Home club
here yesterday said that the United
States is waging a war of self de
fense, because Germany made an at
tack, not upon our shores, but upon
our ships, lives, rights and future.
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Hurrah. Early planted spuds are
up.
Garden experts welcpmed the warm
weather today and expectation of
early radishes are once more abroad.
BOATS AND TRAINS
The U. S. A. T. Crook is due hero
this evening and will sail direct for
Seattle.
The Northwestern sailed from the
head of Cook inlet at 10:15 p. m. yes
terday and is due this evening.
The Alameda is due at Cordova in
the morning.
THE WEATHER
Yesterday.
Maximum .46
Minimum .32
Mean ......_.44
Weather.Cloudy
Wind.-..... South
Precipitation. .14
WEATHER TOMORROW
Unsettled, probable showers.