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SEWARD, ALASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1017 TEN CENTS PER COPY
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SEWARD CHILDREN SHOULD BECOME MEMBERS OF THE RED CROSS
HOYS AND GIRLS OF SEWARD:—President Wilson
several months ago issued a proclamation addressed to
the boys and girls of the United States and lerritoriesj
calling tioon them to join the American Led Cross. The
nvesont Christmas Campaign lor members to the Red
c,\ws could not a ■ tter opportunity for you to show
your real patriotism. It is ( hristmus time and jou should
mink, think that possible by another Christmas your
country may be plunged into a war that will prevent as;
happy a Christmas as is anticipated next Tuesday. If i
you have not now. perhaps by next Christmas your big
brother, nr uncle or your sister may bo in the war zone 3II
helping to win the great conflict now raging in the great-1
er part of the world. You can help now, by joining the
Red Cross, Seward Chapter. Here is the plan—Presi-;
dent Baxter of the Alaska Steamship Company Has con
tributed Fifty Dollars to be used in securing memberships
from the children of Seward. Mr. Baxter want| to help
and his instructions are to use the amount he has donated,
if it is necessary, in helping those who cannot spare the
entire $1 which is the price of a membership in the great
humanitarian branch of the United States war service.
If vou have onlv 2-bits and cannot raise the remainder of
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the dollar; if you have only fifty or seventy-five cents
take that amount and become a member—the balance of
your membership will be paid out of the liberal donation
of Mr. Baxter. Now the best time to join will be on next
Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, the place at the Hotel
Sexton. George Sexton and Mrs. Sexton will be in the
Jobby ol the hotel at 6 o ciock ana it is up to me mourns ui
Seward to be there too—with what money they can spare
for this great cause. Many no doubt will display the real
: American spirit and take their dollar and become a mem
! her, but fortune doesmot smile on all alike and if you only
: have 25 cents, fifty cents or seventy-five cents, t^ke it to
I the Hotel Sexton Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock and Mr.
and Mrs. Sexton will do the rest. Take your receipt for
the full amount and secure your button, which will be fur
nished, and you have enrolled in the American Red Cross,
i Don’t forget, Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Hotel
Sexton. And while the children are responding there are
I many adults in Seward who should join the Red Cross. Do
it today. See either Mr. Sexton at the Hotel or Robert
, Romig at the Bank of Seward.
SUB WARFARE IS
DECR ASED SAYS
PREMIERJF G. B.
LONDON, Dec. 20.—Premier Llovd George, in an ad
dress before the House of Commons today, said that the
margin of losses on the sea is narrowing down. He said
that submarine sinkings is decreasing and the shipbuild
ing increasing.
“We are now sinking submarines,” said the Premier,
“and Germany knows that it’s sea battle is over. There
will be further sinkings in the undersea warfare as all
submarines have not been destroyed yet, but the losses will
be few and far between. Last week, ending last night,
only fourteen British ships were torpedoed by submarines
four less than during the week previous.”
Regarding the Russian situation, Premier Lloyd
George said that it was idle to pretend that the hopes of I
the Allies had been realized and great disappointment was
caused by the collapse of the Russian armies.
Discussing the probable peace offer of the Teutons,
Lloyd George explained the English aims and said Great
Britain would demand a complete restoration of the terri
tory the Teutons have taken together with compensation.
STOP RIOTS
PKTROGRAD, IVc. 20.
shoviki today proclaimed a sta:e ct*
seige ill this **ity ip up eifort to re
press the disorders resulting from the
looting of the wn.e cellars and diop>
wiluanT M’KAY
DIES IN SOUTH;
LEAVES FAMILY
William McKay died lu>t night at
Los Angeles at nine o’clock according
to a brief announcement received this
morning by Isaac Evans from Mrs.
McKay. The McKays left Seward
for the south on the Mariposa on the
trip the latter was wrecked. Mr. Mc
Kay was transferred to a rescue boat
and upon arrive 1 at Seattle was take*
to a hospital. He later recovered
sufficiently to go to Los Angeles. Mr.
McKay was a victim of tuberculosis]
but it was thought that removal to a
warmer climate would greatly bene
fit his health. Mrs. McKay and sev
eral children survive.
TO JOIN U. S.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARM\ ;
IN FRANCE, Dec. '-0. - Major Gen
eral John J. Pershing today announ
ced that all Russian officers in France |
have volunteered to give their scr-.
vice to \he United States and are
ready to Join his forces n**w.
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BLIZZARD HOLDS !
UP THE WAR ON
WESTERN FRONT
LONDON, Dec. 20 — A snowsto’-m!
and blizzard is hampering work on
; he western front. The Germans have
not yet indicated where they will be- j
gin their western drive but all po*i-1
tions of the British and French for
ces are .horoughly defended.
ROME. Dec. 20. — Extremel} coin
weather is today preventing battle
engagements on the Italian front. This
is the official statement issued uxla\
bv the War Department.
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CHICAGO, Dec. 20. — Robbers!
blew ihe deposit vaults of the State |
Bank at Summit, a suburb, early this I
morning, and escaped in an uutomo- •
bile. The robbers secured $20,000.
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WYOMING CAPITALIST
LEFT FORTUNE TO
BE FOR EDUCATION!
SHERIDAN. Wyo. Dec. 20. — E. A.;
Whitney of Sheridan is dead, but
thiough the terms of a unique will
disposing of his $750,000 estate, the
memory of A. E. Whitney will be
kept green by scores of ambitious
sons and daughters of Sheridan coun
ty, Wyoming. »to whom he has be
queathed his entire fortune in trust, j
What Cecil Rhodes sought to do for
the ambitious youth of Sheridan coun
ty thiough fmaneial aid to all who de
sire to obtain an education to fit them
for any profession or trade they as
pire to.
SEWARD DIVISION
OF DEFENSE NOW
FULLY ORGANIZED
NORTHWEST HAS
EMERGED FROM
FIERCE STORM
Railroad Traffic Is Resumed But All
Lines Blocked With Rush of
Christmas Goods—Extra Help #
in Postal Divisions
SEATTLE, Dec. 20. — The Pacific
Northwest is emerging from the re
cent storm with skies clearing and
the temperature lowering. The rail-;
»oads resumed operations today, three
lilies sending tiains out to the east
and south. All railroads ait* blocked j
in th< rush of Christmas goods and!
gilts and the mail forces are hit hard.
1'he postal authorities today hired one
hundred extra men in Seattle to as
sort and distribute mail. Elsewhere
in the northwest the same conditions
exist and special help is being secur
ed foi postal work and railroad du
ties.
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OFF FOR HALIFAX
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Mayor Cottei announced this ^
afternoon that $•>% had been sub- f*
* scribed for the Halifax Relict *
sum. that he had contributed the >
balance to make the full amount
* of $600.00 and aha the expense *
of wiring the unoi.ey.
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KILLED OVER
LIQUOR-TWO
UNDERARREST
SEATTLE, Dec. 30. — John Porria
and C. L. Fowler were arrested this
afternoon in connection with the mur
der last night at Auburn. Wash., of
William Applesteels, Northern Paci
fic Warehouse watchman. Apple
steele caught thieves robbing a car of
liquor and shooting started at once
Alter killing the watchman the thiev
es fled in an auto taking one barrel
of whiskey.
MINE WORKERS
TO ELIMINATE
LONG LAY-OFF
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INDIANAPOLIS, Deo. 20. — The
officers of the United Mine Workers
arc urging the miners to lay-off only
on Christmas and New Years instead
of taking the usual fortnight holiday.
It is understood that the miners will
probably work helping the coal sup
ply and also conserving their.own
wages.
L. V. Kay Is Elected Chairman of the
Seward Division of Territorial
Council ol the Defense ami
Judge Whittlesey, Senetary
WORK VSSIGNED TO MEMIU* RS
Resolution Is Adopted Asking That
Governor Strong Suspend Eight
Hour Law in Territory for
Remainder «»f the War
The Seward Division of the Alaska
Territorial Council of Defense mol
»ast evening ar.d completed organiza
tion by the election of Hon. L. V Kay
us Chain nan and Wm. 11. Whittlesey
a a Soorotaiv.
Chairmen Named
The other members of the Div»«ioi
Council wene assigned to the charge
of the following matters:
John Xoon as ihe Committee mi
I * 'me ^ H Service.
W. M Sauers as the Commit *ee o:.
Alien Enemy data. ,
Geo. Sexton as the Committee to se
cure data and accurate information
as to the resources- of this District for
war purposes.
T. V\. Ha vkins as the Committee o*
Food Conservation data a^d inttruc
tion.
F. L. Ballaine as the Committee to
act in conjunction with the Commit
tees to be appointed by the different
active Fraternal Orders in Seward ir
the m lit /. of JFood Conse vat ion
C,. W. Borgcn is now absent fr»m
the city; hut on his return will he as
signed to necessary service.
The p ace of Samuel McDonald will
be tilled by the appointment of a com
petent citizen.
Jurisdiction
It is hoped that the citizens of
Sewaiti tr.d vicinity, to Turnagair j
Arm >n Hie North, and Westward t*
the limits of the Aleutian chain, al*.
within the jurisdiction of this hr inch
of the Territorial Council of Defense,
until others are duly created, will it
alize that the long arm of War prepa
ration has icached Seward; that work
of this Council is in earnest and vualj
and that it behooves every ciiiz* n, i
man, woman and child, in this exten
sive community, to lend ready end
willing assistance; give true informa
tion to, and take their proper part in
the activities directed by the Commit
tees of this Council without delay o» >
cavil.
Unlimited Authority
It is suggested now, so there ma>
he no misunderstanding from the out-!
sc*, of t* 10 Council's work an ' er.deav
or, that it is clothed with practically
unlimited authority not only to 1
»j\iest hut to compei compliance \vi‘* 1
its just -Tijuirements.
This announcement is made for thoj
purpose of acquainting the public with.!
the personnel of the Council's Com-j
mittees and with the scope of their j
activities and with the hope that all;
citizens of our City and vicinity will |
respond, when necessary, with prompt!
and loyal assistance and seivice.
Suspend Eight Hour Law
The Seward Branch of the Alaska
Territorial -Council of the Defense al
so adopted a strong resolution, to bo
wired to Gov. Strong, asking that he
suspend, during the continuance of
the war, the eight hour lay adopted
by the last Territorial legislature.
NO ANN NATIONS
NO IND MNITIS
SAY THE GERMANS
PETROGRAD, Dec. 20.—The Evening Post publishes
a report this afternoon that the Central Powers have in
formed the Bolshcviki government that a peace offer will
be made to the Allies. This peace proposal, according to
the Post, will be for the cessation of the war and the Teu
tons will consider no indemnities and no annexations.
“We want peace, is the Teutonic statement, says the Post,
“but peace, a self-definition by the various nations is im
practicable."
It is stated on authority today that Russia is now
sounding the Allies regarding peace, this being done at the
request of the Teutons.
REICHSTAG COMMITTEE ON PEACE
LONDON, Dec. 20.—It is reported here that the main
Reichstag committee is to meet regarding the Russian
peace negotiations and have a discussion with the Russian
representatives.
Several German newspapers are said to interpret this
as showing that the will of the people’s representatives is
about to assert itself. The people, says one newspaper,
want peace.. Practically all.Germany and Austria-Hun
gary demands peace with the exception of the rulers.
SIXTY COMING.
TO SEWARD ON
TRAIN TONIGHT
GIRD WOOD, Doc. 20. — Special O
the Gateway. — Sixty passengers
from Anchorage and interior points
left her» this morning on the train
hound for Seward. Robert Weir is
also aboard returning fvom an in
spection trip.
It the train is on time it should
reach Seward ton: rht about 0 o’clock.
AREENGAG I
LONDON, Dec. 20. — The en
gagement was announced today of
Esther Cleveland, daughter of the
former president of the Lrnit**d States
to Captain Bosanquet. of the Cold
stream Guards. Miss Cleveland is a
volunteer nurse at St. Punstan, th->
home fo» blinded soldiers.
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DUSTIN FARNUM TONIGHT
At the Empress theatre tonight,
Dustin Famum, brother of fighting
Bill, will be the star in “The Gentle
man from Indiana.” This is a comedy
drama, the scenes portrayed are said
to b(* ideally realistic and the acting
of the best.
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Our position is simply this—When
a man hasn’t anything better to do
than watch other men at work he
ought to be compelled to knit socks
for the soldiers.
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GIN PROBE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. — Tho
: Senate’s investigation into the Feder
al Shipping*Board and Emergency
Fleet Corporation’s activity will be
gin tomoi ' )\v. Chairman Hu*?o> will
be the fusi witness to be (ailed.
DOG ORDINANCE
IS QUESTIONED
BY AfHNQUiRER
SEWARD, Dec. IS). — Editor of the
Gateway—Will you please tell me if
! there is an ordinance in Seward re
garding the prohibition of dogs run
ning at large, and if so why it is not
j enforced.
S. G.
There is an ordinance which was
effective on November First. Tip?
i second part ojf your question should
be asked of .the city officials.
maybTshe
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A PACIFIC POUT, Dec 20. — A
young woman bearing the name o '
“RompoR” who resembles Tttiann
Romanoff, daughter of the f *rmer
Czar of Russia, that she was detain
ed three weeks at Yokohoma, unti!
she established her identity, arrived
todey Corn Russia The American
Consul at Yokohoma cables that he
is convinced the woman is the Rus
sian Princess.