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SEWARD. THE GATEWAY TO ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. 1916.____1 en Ctnt» the Copy
Voh 10, No. 141. T_J1_- ..■»
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SAY GERMANY WILL REFUSE
LONDON, May 3. — The British correspondents in
Holland agree that the German reply to the American de
mands will not come within the wishes of the American
government. As those correspondents forecast it the
contents of the note will make some concessions but mere
ly for the purpose of delaying the conclusion of the mat
ter and will be so drawn up that the responsibility for a
break between the United States and Germany will be
placed on the shoulders of America. Within the last
couple of days the feeling has grown that Germany will
not agree to the American demands.
HOLLWEG TO DECIDE
BERLIN, May 3—Yon Bethmann Hollweg, the im
perial chancellor whose return from the kaiser s field
headquarters is expected shortly, will say the final word
on the question of the German reply to the American de
mands for a change in submarine warfare methods. He
will also, it is said, put the reply into correct diplomatic
form. Foreign Minister von Jagow has told the Reich
stag budget committee that the communication could not
yet be regarded as complete, indicating that alterations
may be made. The slowness of the work of framing the
reply and presenting it is regarded as meaning that the
note will contain something of most serious import. The
public in the meantime are completely in the dark as to
the real tenor of the answer to be given Washington.
GERMAN REPLY TOMORROW
BERLIN, May 3.—It is expected this afternoon here
that the reply to the American demands will be handed
to Ambassador Gerard tomorrow.
THREE IRISH LEADERS SHOT
LONDON. May 3.—Prime Minister Asquith announc
ed in the house of commons this morning that three of the
leaders of the Irish rebellion were shot to death this morn
ing in the Tower of London and that more will probably
be executed early this afternoon. Sir Roger Casement is
not believed to have been one of the men executed. The
newspapers and public are howling for the execution of
more and the feeling is that while passions are at such
great heat the prisoners will be slaughtered without
mercy. The closest censorship is still being maintained
regarding the whole matter and news from Ireland itself
this morning is conspicuous by its absence.
PEARCE AND CONNOLLY SHOT
LONDON, May 3—It has been learned that the three
Irish leaders executed this morning were the three men
who signed the proclamation declaring Ireland a republic.
They are P. H. Pearce and James Connolly. The third
was not so prominent but the publication of the names
shows that Sir Roger Casement has not yet been executed
and the reason given is that his name was not signed to
the proclamation. The swiftness of the government’s ac
tion in executing the three men has caused a surprise as
there had been given not even an inkling that a court
martial was being held. In many quarters the execution,
particularly without an open trial, is regarded as at least
a gross blunder.
IRISH OFFICIALS RESIGN
LONDON, May 3.—It was announced this morning
that Augustine Birrell, chief secretary for Ireland, and
Sir Mathew Nathan, the under secretary, had decided to
resign because of the fact that they are blamed for not
having discovered the Sinn Fein activities before the re
bellion broke out. Birrell is the man who represented the
Irish government as a member of the cabinet. The an
nouncement was confirmed this afternoon when Birrell
himself returned from Dublin and gave out the informa
tion directly that he has resigned from the cabinet.
GERMANS RAID ENGLAND 1
LONDON, May 3.—Five German airships attacked
the northeast coast of England and the southeast coast of
Scotland last night The official announcement says that
the intention of the raid was uncertain and no mention is
made of the particular places attacked. Some lives were
lost but the number is not stated.
BRUSILOFF HEADS CZAR’S
SOLDIERS IN GALICIA.
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GENEFZGk BKUSILOFF
(General Bruslloff. successor of General
Ivanoff as commander of the Russian
armies In Volhynla and Galicia, has done
notable work since the outbreak of the
war. Ills trooiMi In September. 1914. cap
tured the town of Hallcz. In Galicia, and
hls victory enabled the Russians to de
feat the Teutons at Sukhodoyle. For
hls achievements General Bruslloff was
decorated by Emperor Nicholas. He Is
•lxty-three years old.)
OGDEN DOCTOR IS SHOT
AND KILLED BY FARMER
OGDEN, Calif., May 3.—Dr. F. S.
Osgood, a prominent physician of
this place, was shot and killed last
night by Herbert Burch, a farmer.
No cause is assigned. Osgood was
forty-five years of age.
SEATTLE POLICE WRECK
A BLIND PIG PHARMACY
SEATTLE, May 3.—Using axes the
police yesterday wrecked the fixtures
of the Stewart Street Pharmacy in
the effort to discover the hiding place
of whiskey. In the search damage to
the extent of thirty-five hundred dol
lars was inflicted. Time after time
Logan Billingsley and his brother,
who ran the place have been arrested
for illicit liquor selling.
THOMPSON ON DECK AGAIN
W. F. Thompson, long editor of the
Fairbanks News-Miner but who sur
rendered the editorial chair to Sena
tor Gaustad aobut eight months ago,
resumed the business flfid editorial
management of that publication
April 1st.
In his announcement Mr. Thompson
said that Senator Gaustad retains his
interest in the paper and will continue
to aid in its publication for a short
time, at least. Mr. Thompson has
made an eastern trip, including in his
journey a visit to his old Michigan
home.
TO NAME TOWN FOR
FRANK DENSMORE
The Alaska Engineering Commis
sion has agreed to a suggestion of
Delegate James Wickersham to name
one of the towns in the Nenana valley
“Densmore” for Frank Densmore,
who prospected in the Tanana valley
in the early '80s and who discovered
the Nenana coal fields.
MILITIA RUSH
TU QUELL RIOT
FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND MUNI
TIONS STRIKERS GET
DANGEROUS.
PITTSBURG, May 3. — Forty-five
thousand munitions workers have now
gone out on strike and several riots
of a more or less serious nature have
already broken out. The most serious
riots are raging at Turtle Creek
Valley and the militia have been
rushed to the scene. At 9 o’clock this
I morning the Fourth cavalry reached
! the scene and it is rumored that a
| battle has taken place but this has
not been officially confirmed. As the
soldiers were ordered out several
thousand employees of the street car
plant at McKee’s Rock walked out an<?
the situation looks very grave.
GOVERNOR STRONG
ASKED TO ROSE CITY
PORTLAND, Ore., May 3. — Gov
ernor John F. A. Strong, of Alaska,
has been invited to be present in Port
land June 7, when the new Columbia
River Highway is dedicated as the
opening day feature of the Tenth An
nual Rose Festival in the Oregon
metropolis.
The invitation has been penned on
the fly-leaf of a handsome booklet
description of the scenery in the
gorge of the Columbia river. The
, river gorge has been made passable
for the first time in history as a direct
result of the construction of this road
way.
The invitation to the governor
reads as follows: ,
“The people of the Oregon country
extend to you a most cordial invita
tion to visit Portland, June 7, 8 and 9,
1916, the occasion of our Tenth An
nual Rose Festival. The great
Columbia river highway will be form
ally dedicated June 7. President Wil
son and the governors of all States
have been asked to be present to par
ticipate in this historic event.
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The Kenai Alaska mill will start
operations about the first of June.
Charles G. Hubbard who was in town
two days ago says the mill on the
Primrose will be in operation in about
a month. v
ALTERATION
In the notice to the property own
ers on Sixth Avenue in yesterday’s
issue and also today it is stated that
the objections of the property holders
should be received before May 22.
This should read “before May 15.”
It was too late to make the change
today. The change is made at the re
quest of the city officials.
LADIES AID WILL MEET
The Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist
church will meet tomorrow afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. M. A. Martin.
CONSCRIPTION BILL IN
LONDON, May 3.—Premier Asquith today introduc
ed the general conscription bill. It provides for general
compulsory military service of married men as well as
single. No further executions in connection with the
Irish rebellion were announced this afternoon. The ex
ecution of the three signers of the proclamation of an
Irish republic is expected to have the effect of dividing
Ireland and England worse than ever.
CARRANZA AGREES TO LET
1. S. TROOPS STAY IN MEXICO
TAKING NO CHANCES
WITH BORDER MEXICANS
(scagcww"exo/v suspect]
Photo by American Press Association
lAlthough Pershing and Dodd found n
friendly spirit toward Americans in their
pursuit of Villa, vigilance along the
border. In view of the possibility of
more attacks like that on Columbus.
N. M.. has not been relaxed. Ever>
Mexican entering the United States, like !
the one In the picture, being examlnod
by n border guard, has to submit to a
rigid search 'or contraband !
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❖ CLEANUP FOR ~ *i
❖ CHILDREN FRIDAY ❖!
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The cleanup day for the children has
been postponed until Friday. The
work of clearing up begins today.
The lot at Third and Adams, near
the fire hall and at the rear of the
Gateway office, is being cleared for a
public playground. Volunteer helpers
are hoped for to make a nice little
park which will brighten up the
general appearance of the town im
mensely.
JUDGE BOOKER
HAS FIRST CASE
The first case to be tried by Sew
ard’s new city magistrate, Leon
Booker, came up yesterday. It was
a case of a man who was charged
with slapping a boy and the defendant
was fined $5 but the complaining wit
ness was severely reprimanded. The
defendant is a popular citizen and the
case is only mentioned at all to place
on record the first judicial operation j
of Mr. Booker.
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TO FORECLOSE LIEN
The complaint has been filed and
the summons served in the case of
Alexander Bedar vs. Joseph Wilson,
Jr., and Joseph Wilson, Sr., to fore
close a lien for $453.75 on placer
properties in the Kenai mining dis
trict. The money is alleged due for
wages.
CHICAGOANS HAVE PLAN
FOR UNCLE SAM
(Special to Gateway by United Press)
WASHINGTON, April 28. — Two
hundred members of the Illinois Man
ufacturers’ Association, headed toy
Samuel M. Hastings, president, in
vaded Washington today to play host
to Illinois members of the house and
senate at a banquet tonight and to
present a plan for preparedness. The
manufacturers chose this manner of
expressing their favor of effective
preparation against war, to make it
the more impressive, according to
John M. Glenn, secretary of the as
sociation.
ALAMEDA LEAVES CORDOVA
The Alameda left Cordova at 0
o’clock thia morning.
AMERICANS TO REMAIN
EL PASO, May 3.—That the American troops may
remain in Mexico without interference from the Carranza
army or government is the result of the conference which
is still proceeding here between General Scott, represent
ing the United States, and General Alvaro Obregon, rep
resenting Mexico. The agreement on that phase of the
subject was reached after the conference had lasted for
twelve hours. The negotiations now proceeding are con
cerned with other matters and they are expected to result
in leaving both sides perfectly satisfied.
REPLACE EMBARGO
DOUGLAS, Ariz., May 3.—Orders have been received
from the war department replacing the embargo on all
ammunition and munitions of war destined for Mexico.
The new order is stringent and will be enforced to the
limit. __
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* WHAT DELEGATES OF *
* THIS DIVISION SAY *
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The Republicans of the Third Di
vision have formed a regular club ami
the officials state the purpose of it in
the following communication to the
Gateway:
The Republicans of the Third Di
vision, while deprecating the manner
in which the recent Republican con
vention was conducted, feel that it is
the duty of every member of the
party at all times, to set aside per
sonal feelings, and put forth their
best efforts for the election of the
party’s nominees.
This was the unanimous sentiment
of the delegates from the Third Di
vision, and, in order to attain this
end, they have, since the close of the
convention, formed the THIRD DI
VISION REPUBLICAN CLUB, with
headquarters at Seward, and propose
to organize local clubs in each voting
precinct throughout the division.
The club 'lias already appointed
members of the party in many of the
precincts to perfect local organiza
tions.
It is the object of the organization
to arouse, throughout the Third Di
vision, the interest of Republicans in
their party, and the proper manage
ment of its affairs. It is the hope of
the club that every member of ti»?
party in the Third Divison will take
personal, active interest in party af
fairs.
THIRD DIVISION REPUBLICAN
CLUB.
By J. ALLISON BRUNER,
President.
L. L. JAMES, JR.,
Secretary
SAYS MAN EATS A
POUND AND A QUARTER
Some time ago the Gateway tried to
figure out the number of men to be
employed by the Commission by the
amount of meat ordered and this pap
er very generously allowed two
pounds of meat for each man but now
the Iditarod Pioneer, after quoting
the Gateway, puts us right with the
exact figures in the following manner:
“In these warlike times the Gate
way should know that the government
ration calls for 1*4 pounds of fresh
meat, and might also know that this
is a great plenty, so that 456 pounds
would give a man his full quota for
each of the 365 days of the year.
This would call for 2,565 men instead
of the measly 1,600 as computed by
the Gateway.”
PIONEERS INITIATE
The Pioneer Igloo last night initiat
ed H. A. Hannon and Norman R.
Anderson. Dr. J. M. Sloan was ap
pointed by President James a com
mittee to act with the Woman’s Club j
in preparing for the Civic Fair.
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❖ BRANDEIS NOT *
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WASHINGTON, May 3. The
senate judiciary comm‘ .tee has post
poned action on the nomination of
Brandeis to the United States su
preme court and there is a feeling
that confirmation will be refused al
together. The opinion seems to be
growing that the very fact that
Brandeis ever left himself open to
accusations ought to be sufficient to
keep him from the supreme bench.
STAMPEDE INNOKO
Iditarod Pioneer, April 8:—W. C.
Mitchell arrived in the city from
Ophir on Sunday last with the news
of a strike in the Innoko district, and
as news continued to drift in from
other sources, by Wednesday there
had developed a fullfledged stampede
to the new' discovery which threaten
ed to depopulate the entire Iditarod
district of all able-bodied men who
could get away. Probably for the
first time in the history of the city
the streets are practically free of
dogs, ever>' available animal being
requisitioned for hauling supplies,
and those who have been agitating
for a dogless city had a chance to see
how’ their ideas w'ould work out if put
into execution.
By Wednesday morning the stam
pede fever w’as at its height, but all
day Thursday, and on Friday, more
men and teams wrere leaving for the
scene of the new' discovery. It was
current talk that had the election for
city councilmen been set for a day
later there would scarcely have been
sufficient men left to hold an election.
Arrivals from Ophir reported a
similar condition in that lively little
tow’n, but the Innoko stampeders had
a start of several days over their
Iditarod brethren. By this time there
must be hundreds at the 6ceno of the
excitement, and by'tomorrow' or next
day returning mushers may give more
definite information regarding the
prospective new’ camp.
FOUND NEW WAY OF
HANDLING HERRING
A report comes from Seattle that
the Booth Fisheries Company who
operates a cold storage plant at Sitka,
recently shipped 300 tons of frozen
herring on the Border Line freighter
Northland in blocks two cubic feet in
size, thus making the boxing unneces
sary.
The Booth Fisheries Company
which has inaugurated many im
provements in the fisheries industry
will make the handling of herring in
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this manner a regular feature of the
trade.—Ex.
LONDON.—War prices of felt hats
have boomed the demand for “stove
pipes,” because they last longer.