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x., Z T ,SEWARD, ALASKA, TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1917 Ten Cents the Copy
Volume XL Number 144. ________—
FIRE SWEEPING i
ACROSS POLAND
HOMESTEAD
Fire of serious proportions is sweep
ing through the forest on the Poland
homestead north of Seward today, the
most aJarming situation being the
fact that a powder house containing
several tons of explosives is in the
path of the flames.
Several members of the fire depart- '
ment with Chief Wiley and Deputy]
Marshal Evans are on the scene near
the Rudolph homestead, while a
force from the government railroad is
at work in the cut.
At press time it seemed as if the
settlement known as Porrupine City,
near h * is doomed
Kire fighting equipment consisting
of '.00 fet»t of hose was taken to the
hydrant at the south end of Bay V iew
addition by the Brown & Hawkins
truck. The fire has not reached this
point, but in case it should the de
partment is prepared to fight it.
The school children who were spend
ing the day picnicking in the vicinity
of the fire, were taken aboard the
truck on its return trip and brought
to the city.
BISHOP PHILIPP
OF ALASKA HEBE
ON LONG TOUR
Bishop Philipp of the Russian
church in Alaska and Itev. H. P. Kash
evaroff, pastor of the Russian church
at Juneau, were in Seward today en
route to Kenai, where the bishop will
visit those of his faith.
On this trip, the bishop, who main
tains headquarters at Sitka and San
Francisco, Cal., will endeavor to visit
. all of the Russian churches in Alaska
and in addition meet all members of
the church living where there are no
places of worship.
The bishop does not converse in
English, but with Rev. Kashevaroff
acting as interpreter, has no difficul
ty in making himself clear. Both are
tremendously interested in conditions
in Russia and are praying for the suc
cess of Russia in her efforts to estab
lish a firm government under the
new regime and in fighting the cen
tral powers.
On hearing that Russia was about
to strike a strong blow' in the east
both expressed greatest satisfaction.
“But don’t forget that I am an
Alaskan and also an American,” said
Rev. Kashevaroff. “I and my father
before me were born in Alaska, and
I was sold along with the territory by
Russia to the United States, becoming
thus automatically an American sub
ject, and I am proud to say that I am
a good one.”
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THE WEATHER
Y«terday.
Maximum .56
Minimum .36
Current .50
Clear with south wind.
WEATHER TOMORROW
Gear with north winds.
NEARLY TEN MILLION
REGISTER FOR WAR;
NAME Z CANTONMENTS
(Bv United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, June 12.—Revised figures
un the draft registration indicate that a total of 9,750,000
men have registered for service under the selective draft
system.
Fort Riley, Kan., and Des Moines, Iowa, have been
designated as sites for two of the military cantonments
at which men called under the draft will be mobolized.
MUST HAVEPASSPORTS TO SAIL
(By United Slat** Cable)
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, June 12.—All steamship
companies were notified today to take no one to any for
eign country unless bearing a United States pass port.
This will enable the government to check possible evaders
of military service.
REGISTRATION DODGERS’ DAY OF GRACE OVER
(Br United State* Cabl*)
WASHINGTON, June 12.—Governors of the various
states were instructed today to cease leniency in handling
those who have refused or neglected to register under the
military.conscription act and to vigorously prosecute reg
istration dodgers.
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LOYAL FATHER REPORTS ON SON
(B* United State* Cable)
SAN FRANlISCO, Tuesday, June 12.—Capt. John
Larson, a master mariner, informed the authorities today
that his son Eno, of military age, had refused to register
and should be arrested.
COMPULSORY SERVICE
FOR CANADA PROPOS I
(By United State.) Cable)
OTTAWA, Tuesday, June 12.—Premier Borden intro
duced today a bill for compulsory military service for all
Canadians from 20 to 4d years of age. It was only after
prolonged conferences with leaders of importance
throughout the Dominion that this step was taken.
GEN. PERSHING ISGUEST OF LEADERS
(By United State* Cable)
LONDON, Tuesday, June 12.—Gen. John J. Pershing,
in command of the American forces, was the luncheon
guest today of Lord Derby and will be entertained this
evening by Lloyd George.
MORE WOODEN SHIPS AND AIR CRAFT
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(Br United 8tatc* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, June 12.—Col. Goethals
awarded today contracts for 10 wooden ships to New York
and Baltimore concerns. j
It was learned today that congress is to be asked to
appropriate $500,000 for the development of the airplane
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ITALIAN CABINET CRISIS IS NEAR
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CBy United Stare* Cable)
ROME, Tuesday, June 12.—It has been learned here
I that a crisis has developed in the Italian cabinet, but any
' further particulars are not available at present.
JAIL 55 FARMERS FOR CONSPIRACY
(By United State* Cable)
DALLAS, Tuesday, June 12—There have been 55 men,
mainly farmers, already indicted for seditious conspiracy
in this vicinity to resist conscription registration.
SALMON BOATS
AFTER FISH,START
CANNERY SOON
Active operations of the salmon
fleet commenced this morning follow
ing a catch of several hundred fish
late yesterday.
Purse seine boats of the San Juan
Fishing & Packing plant put to sea
this morning. The Pennsylvania of
the Kenai Fishing & Trading company
was already out prospecting the
grounds to westward.
The cannery has had steam up for
two days and the operation of putting
the tin around the fish is due to be
gin before many hours.
ROCK SLIDE HITS
STEAM SHOVEL;
TRESTLE SLIPPING
Operation of the big Bucyrus shovel
at Mile 9 1-4 was blocked last night
until repairs can be made when a big
rock slide struck it broadside, break
ing a jack screw on the extended
brace.
The engineer, seeing the slide start,
was able to back 15 feet before the
shovel was hit, thus escaping more
serious damage. As it was the front
truck wa* thrown off the track and
this shift of weight broke the jack
screw.
The old Alaska Northern trestle
near Mile 11, which is being replaced
by a rock fill on the relocated line,
is being shifted by the pressure of
earth thrown into the fill above it,
and threatens to give away. Engineer
in Charge Weir stated today that it
will be about ten days before these
cuts and fills, which are the controll
ing factor at this end of the line, are
completed. It will take about the
same length of time to clear the snow
slide at Mile 521-2 and trains will
probably be running through to Kern
creek by July 1.
ADMIRAL EVANS
IN FROM SOUTH
The Admiral Evans arrived from
Seattle at noon with the following pas
sengers for Seward from the sound
and way ports: T. M. Hunt, Rev. H.
C. Munro, A. E. Schiltz, Maud Allen,
Mrs. W. Wykoff, Helen Denny and
four steerage.
FARRAGUTON
WAY NORTH
(By United States Cable)
SEATTLE, Tuesday, June 12.—The
Admiral Farragut sailed for Alaska
ports at 10 o’clock this morning. Four
passengers were aboard for Seward,
A. Sprick and wife, Mrs. John Block
and L. Thomas.
PAYING TEN FOR"
HALIBUT BELOW
(By United States Cable)
SEATTLE, Tuesday, June 12.—
Halibut were quoted today at 10 and
10 3-4 cents.
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BOATS AND TRAINS
The Admiral Evans arrived from
the south today.
The S. S. Alaska is due at Cordova
tomorrow.
The Admiral Farragut sailed from
Seattle this morning.
The Mariposa will sail north tomor
row.
EVEN RUSSIA STARTS
OFFENSIVE IS REPORT
FROM ENEMY SOURCE
(By United State* Cable)
LONDON, Tuesday, June 12.—Fighting of a serious
nature is in progress today on every important battle
front in Europe, even the Russian forces having taken the
offensive, according to advices received through enemy
reports.
British troops conducted trench raids all along the
line from Ypres to Epesn during the night, according to
the war office. Serious casualties were inflicted on first
line forces of the enemy and some prisoners taken.
From enemy sources comes word that Russia’s long
awaited activity on the eastern front has begun.
Both German and Austrian newspapers of recent date
predicted that a Russian offensive of more serious
strength than expected was imminent.
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BERLIN SAYS BRITISH DRIVEN OFF
(By United State* Cable)
BERLIN, Tuesday, June 12—It was announced here
today that numerous British attacks on the western front
have been repulsed.
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ENGLAND ENDORSES WILSON’S STAND
(By United State* Gable)
LONDON, Tuesday, June 12.—In reply to Russia’s re
quest for the British war aims, Britain dispatched a note
stating that she approves the principles of Presdent Wil
son’s message to congress and wants no annexation, de
sires that the Poles be free and that the future peace of
all nations be guaranteed.
PRESIDENT HAS EYE ON FOOD
SITUATION, WAR LOAN PROGRESSES
(By United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, June 12.—President Wil
son today assured a delegation headed by Samuel Gomp
ers that he would press food control legislation as soon as
advisable.
It was learned here today that Jack Barnett, a Creek
Indian, subscribed $640,000 for the Liberty Loan.
The senate today struck out the restrictive tax from
the war tax bill of the house.
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SEATTLE BUYS WAR LOAN BONDS
(By United State* Cable)
SEATTLE, Tuesday, June 12.—Local subscriptions to
the Liberty Loan reached nearly $1,500,000 for Monday.
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DRY MEASURE RECOMMENDED
(By United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, June 12—The senate judi
ciary committee today reported out the Shephard prohi
bition bill with the recommendation that it be passed.
SPUD OR ONION
PREMIUM GIVEN
NEW YORK, Tuesday, June 12.—
In parts of the city where the trading
stamp was popular before the advent
of war prices the onion or potato
have been substituted as bait for pat
ronage by grocers and fruit dealers.
In the Ridgewood part of Brook
lyn a small potato or onion is given
with each ten-cent purchase. At this
rate of profit-sharing it is estimated
that a thrifty housewife who buys in
large quantities may carry home as
trade premiums potatoes sufficient for
a meal.
Motion-picture houses also have
adopted the scheme, giving an onion
^or potato with each adult ticket,
CIGARETTES ALSO
FOLLOW H. C. OF L.
NEW YORK, Wednesday, June 12.
—The P. Lorilard Tobacco Co. has ad
vanced the price of practically all of
its cigarette brands. The advance
averages about ten per cent. The
American Tobacco Co. has advanced
its price list on two of its largest
selling cigarette brands, the advance
on one of the brands being close to
ten per cent., the other slightly lees
than five per cent.
This advance has nothing to do with
the big advance expected later to make
up the increased revenue tax. The
present advance is due solely to the
increasing costs in Tobacco manufac
ture,